Royal College of Emergency Medicine
RCEM Thoracic Ultrasound and Procedures (TUSP) Course
20 Oct 2026 · RCEM Octavia House, 54 Ayres Street, London SE1 1EU, United Kingdom Hotels nearby
A one-day course teaching emergency and respiratory physicians safe, ultrasound-guided thoracic procedures for pleural pathology in the emergency department.
Clinical research and teaching fellows, consultants, specialty doctors and SAS grade, ST4 to ST7, and related specialties including ACP and ANP.
up to £555 · 7 CPD credits
What you learn
- Perform safe thoracic procedures in the emergency department
- Decide when pleural procedures are indicated
- Develop the steps and psychomotor skills for thoracic procedures
- Build confidence to oversee and mentor colleagues during thoracic procedures
- Introduce thoracic ultrasound per the RCEM 2021 curriculum and BTS 2023 pleural procedure guidance
Things to know
Study leave
Your trust or deanery approves study leave and funding, so ask before you book.
Every price
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Fee | £555 |
| Member | £355 |
| Medical student | £385 |
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Frequently asked
- Who is RCEM Thoracic Ultrasound and Procedures (TUSP) Course for?
- Clinical research and teaching fellows, consultants, specialty doctors and SAS grade, ST4 to ST7, and related specialties including ACP and ANP.
- How much does RCEM Thoracic Ultrasound and Procedures (TUSP) Course cost?
- Fee: £555 · Member: £355 · Medical student: £385.
- Is RCEM Thoracic Ultrasound and Procedures (TUSP) Course CPD accredited?
- Yes. RCEM Thoracic Ultrasound and Procedures (TUSP) Course is CPD accredited (7 CPD credits).
Dr Robert Baxter£355–£555 · 7 CPD credits
7 CPD credits · RCEM-accredited
Attending counts as external CPD. Most college schemes ask for 50 credits a year and 250 over the five-year revalidation cycle.
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Checked against RCEM’s pages · updated 20 Oct 2026