Volunteer with Perth Cardiac PoCUS

The Role of a Volunteer

The role of the volunteer is to be a live ultrasound model / patient. The patient will need to lie on a bed while being scanned with an ultrasound probe. The procedure is safe and relatively comfortable.

A water-based gel is used with a small probe (about the size of a tv remote) which is applied to the patient’s chest area. Patients need to be able to lie on their left side and/or flat on their back.

By helping at this workshop, you will be playing a part in training our current doctors in ED, ICU and other emergency settings.

Volunteer Timeslots and Info

We need volunteers for the following shifts:
Saturday morning shifts: 9am – 12noon
Saturday afternoon shifts: 1pm – 4pm
Sunday morning shifts: 10am – 12noon

Male volunteers are preferred; however, females are more than welcome.
Volunteers will need to sign a consent form. If any minor issues are seen during the scanning workshop, the volunteer will be advised to follow up with their GP as the scanning is purely for educational purposes and practice.

Volunteers can bring their own headphones and device to listen to music, podcasts, or audiobooks. You are also free to fall asleep while the scanning is taking place!

Free street parking is available, and the site is also accessible via public transport.
Volunteers will receive a gift voucher for their participation.