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2026 POCUS Course for General and Emergency Adult Care
Following the success of five years of Point of Care ultrasound (POCUS) training in Ghana, we are now inviting applications for our 2026 course.
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Our POCUS CPD courses are delivered in partnership between Worldwide Radiology expert volunteers and academic Ultrasound experts at the University of Salford, UK.
Participants will enroll as associate students at the University for the duration (April 2026 - March 2027). Courses are delivered throughout a whole year, combining online learning and supervision with hands-on practice blocks.
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This is not a short POCUS course. We aim for our participants to develop high-quality, safe and durable POCUS skills. We offer all participants individual mentoring, so they are supported throughout the year as they embed their learning while working in-service; building confidence and safe POCUS practice for the long-term.
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Several of our alumni have progressed through our train the trainer program and provide training and mentorship. They know exactly what participants need to learn to become effective POCUS practitioners in Ghana!
Course outline
This course is delivered in collaboration with the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) and the Teaching Hospital in Ho, where the hands-on training will be hosted.
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The curriculum is aimed at those new to POCUS or with minimal experience. We will cover a range of knowledge and skills including principles of good POCUS practice, physics and equipment, E-FAST (POCUS in trauma), FASH (POCUS in HIV/TB), effusions, pneumonia, pulmonary edema, assessment of fluid status, hydronephrosis, gallstones,cholecystis/liver abscess, DVT, essential first and third trimester obstetrics, and US guided vascular access.
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Participants will be able to indicate after completion of Part 1 which modules they would prefer to focus on in Part 2, aligning with their practice needs.
Trainers and certification
Teaching is delivered by expert sonographers, radiologists and physicians, both local and external to Ghana with a maximum hands-on teaching ratio of 1 instructor to 3 participants.
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Following successful completion of online learning modules, clinical OSCE assessments, a 10-minute case presentation, and regular online supervision sessions, a CPD certificate of completion will be issued by WWR and the University of Salford.
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Please note, we do not provide certificates if all assessments are not completed successfully, but do offer structured support for participants to resit clinical assessments. The course is quality assured by the University of Salford Ultrasound team, in line with UK guidance on Ultrasound short course accreditation. However, this is not a credit-bearing course.
Person specification
All applicants should be medically qualified, work in the public sector and have at least 2 years of clinical experience.
The General course is suitable for MO’s in District hospitals, Family Medicine practitioners, EM, Internal Medicine and Obstetric specialists and any other physicians with an interest in developing their POCUS skills.
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To support learning, we encourage two or more applicants from the same hospital.
Applicants should have full access to an ultrasound machine in their place of work to enable regular practice.
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Following shortlisting, selected applicants will be invited for a conversation, discussing their practice and expectations, their access to in-service training equipment and their ability and requirements to meet the demanding training schedule.
* Participants are advised to consider weekly study requirements and to confirm in advance study/annual leave to attend the hands-on training weeks. It is not possible to combine hands-on training with clinical duties.
** Completion of the online learning is MANDATORY to attend the hands-on training
Course fee: 7500 cedis in two instalments
Following confirmation of a place on the course, 4000 cedis payment will be requested through WWR’s online payment platform no later than 20th March 2026. This fee is non-refundable after this date.
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The remaining 3500 is due on acceptance into Hands-on training of Part 1, mid-May.
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Lunch will be provided, but accommodation is not included. We can advise on accommodation options if required.
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Fees for this course are subsidised by Worldwide Radiology sponsors and donors with pro bono teaching by all international volunteers.
Learn more about the course from past participants
Dr Senyo Kofi Fumador
Physician Specialist at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Course leads
Dr Liz Joekes
Worldwide Radiology Director
Consultant Radiologist with special interest in Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases
