Program Overview

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Program Summary

Duration

The program lasts for 1 year.

Application Deadline

The application deadline is December 8, 2025.

Study Type

The study type is Hybrid.

Annual Tuition Fees

The annual tuition fees are AED 17,000.

About the Program

The Fundamentals of Pediatric 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 healthcare providers who are interested in enhancing their pediatric 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 pediatric clinical practice. After the successful completion of the program requirements, graduates will receive the MBRU Fundamentals of Pediatric Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Certificate.

Academic Criteria

• Professional Background: The candidate must be a physician, or a nurse or a paramedic licensed healthcare provider.
• Language: The candidate must be able to engage in learning and assessment in English.
• Experience: Ultrasound prior experience is NOT required. Note: The program is designed for external applicants and is not available to current MBRU Residents or Fellows.

Required Documents

The online application form is the official and only means to request to enroll as a student at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences. All fields must be carefully filled as per the guides provided. Inaccuracies may lead to disqualifying of your application. Applicants are advised to:

• Read the entire application form before filling in any details
• Some fields have specific guides in the filling box. Please follow those guides carefully
• Have the following documents scanned in color and ready to upload in PDF format:
  • Recent colored photo (with white background in high-resolution format)
  • Valid passport copy
  • Emirates ID Card – front (if applicable)
  • Emirates ID Card – back (if applicable)
  • Residency Permit (if applicable)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Medical License
  • 2-minute Candidate Introduction video (Tell us about yourself and why are you interested in this program?)

Curriculum

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

• Module 1: Theoretical Knowledge Acquisition - Online
• Module 2: Skill Development - Face-to-face
• Module 3: Practice in Clinical workplace - Learner's Workplace
• Module 4: Skills Refreshment - Face-to-face
• Module 5: Complete e-portfolio - Learner's Workplace
• Module 6: Competency assessment - Face to face

Tuition Fees

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

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.

Academic Calendar

Dates	Activity	Venue
January 2, 2026	Program starts
January 2-9, 2026	Phase 1: Complete Online Modules	Online
January 30-31, 2026	Phase 2: 2-day Face-to-Face Course	MBRU
February 1 – June 4, 2026	Phase 3: Self-directed Skills Practice	Trainee clinical site
June 12-13, 2026	Phase 4: 2-day Face-to-Face course	MBRU
June 7 – December 29, 2026	Phase 5: Self-directed skills practice and completion of the online portfolio	Trainee clinical site
January 8, 2027	Phase 6: Assessment	MBRU

Additional Information

• Once the candidate accepts the offer letter and pays the tuition fee, he/she can only apply once to postpone joining the program to the next cohort.
• Once the program starts, trainees can request to freeze the program for a maximum of 2 months and re-join to complete the rest of training from the point they stopped.
• The grades earned for this program will be derived based on the following: 10% online quizzes, 40% e-Portfolio, 50% final competency assessment. Trainees must obtain a minimum of 70% overall score and complete a minimum of 75% of assignments per POCUS application to be certified.
• Trainees could appeal the result of the final competency assessment if challenges related to technical or operational issues arise during the examination.
• Trainees who do not pass the final competency assessment will be granted a maximum of two re-sit attempts at the subsequent years with the next cohorts.
• Trainees in this program will follow the student Code of Conduct, and Rights & Responsibilities set in MBRU Student Handbook.

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.
• 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.
• How is the MBRU Fundamentals of Point-of-Care Ultrasound Program different from the usual POCUS courses? Obtaining competency in POCUS requires bedside scanning practice. This program is designed to provide trainees with comprehensive hands-on practice opportunity under direct faculty supervision during the face-to-face sessions in module 2 and module 4.
• Will I get updates on my performance and program status? You will receive feedback from the faculty from module 2 and continue through module 5.
• What are the minimum requirements for earning the Certificate of Completion? This training program's final grade is weighted at:
  • Online Quizzes: 10%
  • e-Portfolio: 40%
  • Competency Assessment: 50% Trainees must achieve a minimum of 70% overall score and complete a minimum of 75% of assignments per POCUS application to be certified.
• Can I save the ultrasound images? Trainees will be able to save all the images they obtain during the face-to-face practice in module 2 & 4.
• What will happen if I don't complete the e-Portfolio within the required time? If the trainee is unable to complete the e-Portfolio prior to competency assessment, he/she will be granted a maximum of 6 months extension to complete the e-Portfolio and submit all requirements.
• Will technical support be available during the program? This program extensively uses the MBRU learning management system (LMS) for publishing reading material and multimedia, as well as communicating with learners and submitting assignments.
• Will clinical question support be available during the program? From module 2 to module 5, review and feedback by faculty will be available via an electronic platform.
• What happens if I can't attend the hands-on sessions on the MBRU campus? During Modules 2 and 4, trainees are required to attend two days of face-to-face hands-on sessions to develop and refresh their skills. In force majeure circumstances which may affect the trainee's ability to attend the hands-on sessions, special arrangements may be provided for the trainee to make up for the missed sessions after the approval of the program training committee.
• Do the online sessions have to be finished before the hands-on activity? Yes, trainees are required to complete and pass all the online quizzes before module 2 (hands-on practice).
• Can I claim a refund if unable to participate in the program? Please refer to the Refund Policy Section for detailed information.