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DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-980254
© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York
EFSUMB Levels general
Publication History
Publication Date:
11 June 2007 (online)
Level 1
Practice at this level would usually require the following abilities:
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to perform common examinations safely and accurately
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to recognise and differentiate normal anatomy and pathology
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to diagnose common abnormalities within certain organ systems
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to recognise when referral for a second opinion is indicated
Within most medical specialities, the training requisite to this level of practice would be gained during conventional post-graduate specialist training programmes.
#Level 2
Practice at this level would usually require the following abilities:
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to accept and manage referrals from Level 1 practitioners EFSUMB
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to recognise and correctly diagnose almost all pathology within the relevant organ system
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to perform basic, non-complex ultrasound-guided invasive procedures
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to teach ultrasound to trainees and to Level 1 practitioners
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to conduct some research in ultrasound
The training requisite to this level of practice would be gained during a period of subspeciality training, which may either be within or after the completion of a specialist training programme.
#Level 3
This is an advanced level of practice, which involves the following abilities:
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to accept tertiary referrals from Level 1 and 2 practitioners
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to perform specialised ultrasound examinations
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to perform advanced ultrasound-guided invasive procedures
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to conduct substantial research in ultrasound
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to teach ultrasound at all levels
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to be aware of and to pursue developments in ultrasound