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Program Summary About the Program Admission Criteria Curriculum Tuition Fees Frequently Asked Questions

Program Summary

Duration

1 Year

Application Deadline

December 9, 2022

Study Type

Hybrid

Annual Tuition Fees

AED 17,000*

About the Program

The Fundamentals of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Certificate is a one-year program offered by the Postgraduate Medical Education Deanship at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) for health care providers who are interested in enhancing their clinical practice with POCUS.  This is a blended program, consisting of engaging online activities combined with face-to-face workshops that will provide comprehensive hands-on experience, with plenty of opportunities for clinical practice at the convenience of your clinical workplace setting supported by feedback from expert faculty. Graduates of the program are equipped with the knowledge and clinical skills to confidently use and incorporate POCUS in their daily clinical practice. After the successful completion of the program requirements, graduates will receive the MBRU Fundamentals of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Certificate.

A Message from the Program Director:

Dr. Rasha Buhumaid, Program Director and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine.

Admission Criteria

Curriculum

This is a one-year hybrid program that will be delivered in 6 modules.

ModuleModality
Theoretical Knowledge AcquisitionOnline
Skill DevelopmentFace-to-face hands-on workshop
Practice in Clinical workplaceTrainees’ Workplace
Skills RefreshmentFace-to-face hands-on workshop
Complete e-portfolioTrainees’ Workplace
Final competency assessmentWritten and OSCE at MBRU

Click here for a more detailed description of each module (attachment curriculum). 

Tuition Fees

Application Fee*AED 150 + AED 12.5 (5% VAT). Non-refundable. Due at the time of application
Tuition FeeAED 17,000. Due at the time of accepting the admission offer letter

Please note that the application fee is non-refundable and due at the time of submitting the application. 

 

Tuition Fee Refund Policy

    • 100% of the total fee is refunded if withdrawal is before the official beginning of the program.
    • 50% of the total fees are refunded if withdrawal is before the end of the second week of module 1.
    • No refund after the end of the second week of module 1.
  • A full refund is possible in cases of
    • A state-wide resolution such as visa restrictions
    • Late university regulations such as suspension/cancellation of a program
  • The refund policy excludes the following:
    • Application fee
    • Tuition fee in the event of dismissal for disciplinary reasons.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this program aimed at?

This program is intended for practicing healthcare providers (interns, residents, fellows, physicians, nurses, and paramedics) who want to learn Point-of-Care Ultrasound. The program is geared primarily towards providers who care for acutely ill patients.

What ultrasound applications will I learn in this program?

The program is designed to provide trainees with the knowledge and skills in 5 basic POCUS applications, namely Lung, Cardiac, Trauma, First Trimester and Abdominal Aorta.

How long will the program take to complete?

One year of study delivered in a hybrid blended format over 6 modules.

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Ms. Marwa ElMarkabi, Program Coordinator
Email: pocus@mbru.ac.ae

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P.O Box 505055, Dubai UAE
800 MBRU (6278)
info@mbru.ac.ae
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