CCPU Neonatal

Purpose :

The CCPU Neonatal Ultrasound provides accreditation and ongoing certification in clinician performed point of care ultrasound for Australian and New Zealand neonatologists and neonatologists in training.

Important changes to the CCPU Neonatal Program

Cranial, Cardiac & Lung modules will be able to be selected separately under the one CCPU fee
No basic/advanced sections – single module with a combined logbook
No basic/advanced courses required to complete training but courses will still be able to be run locally with ASUM support
There will be a set of online talks with assessment questions for each module
Supervisor role enhanced and more important for training. We plan to develop supervisor support resources
Adding 2 formative and 1 summative assessments to each module(supervisor run)
Single logbook
On completion logbook submitted with several full DICOM scans(number depends on module)
An online assessment process may also be available

Admission

Eligibility
The CCPU in Neonatal Cardiac Ultrasound is open to Neonatologists and Trainees registered with The Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine. International graduates filling temporary fellowship positions may apply to the CCPU Board to register for this unit if they can demonstrate appropriate employment and AHPRA registration, such applications are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Enrolling in the CCPU:

1. Join ASUM as a Member.
2. Enrol in the CCPU and nominate primary supervisor

Progression Pathway for EXISTING candidates

With the introduction of the modular CCPU neonatal units in Cardiac and Cranial candidates who were enrolled prior to the launch of the new program have three options as set out in Pathway for Existing Candidate

Progression Pathway for NEW candidates

If the applicant has extensive prior experience, they may apply to the CCPU CAHPU Board of Examiners for consideration of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Refer to the policy here.
Complete the ASUM Online Physics Tutorial and Quizzes, Candidates can also choose to complete the physics tutorial and quizzes concurrently with obtaining clinical training, however this must be completed prior to the final summative assessment.
Progress through the unit requirements as summarised below. Review progression pathway in full here Pathway for New Candidates.

Neonatal Units

ASUM ratification of award of CCPU

CCPU CAHPU Board of Examiners reviews recommendations for CCPU and refers to ASUM Board of Directors for the award of the CCPU.

Re-certification

Re-certification occurs at five yearly intervals. Prior notice will be issued from ASUM office.
Refer to the CCPU Regulations Clause 13. RECERTIFICATION for requirements.

Neonatal Logbooks

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