Evidence-based training and certification: the ERS thoracic ultrasound training programme

Thoracic ultrasound has developed into an integral part of the respiratory physician's diagnostic and therapeutic toolbox, with high accuracy for many diseases causing acute or chronic symptoms. However, it is vitally important that operator received appropriate education training to ensure a systematic thorough examination, correct image interpretation, they then have skills integrate all findings patient benefit. In this review, we present new European Respiratory Society thoracic programme, including discussion curriculum development, its implementation, trainee evaluation. This programme enables participants gain competence in through structured, evidence-based robustly validated assessments certification. The consists three components: online, theoretical (part 1), which accessible year; practical course 2), four courses held each year (two online two on-site courses); examination 3) comprising objective structured clinical (OSCE), hosted at Congress.