Australian Institute of Ultrasound

19/12/2025

A friendly reminder that we are now closed for the remainder of the year, reopening for our first course of 2026 on Monday 5 January.

Although the office may be closed, our website remains open for course and volunteer registrations.

AIU would like to wish all of our clients, volunteers, partners and staff a safe and festive holiday season. We look forward to seeing you again in the new year.

19/11/2025

Every week, expectant mums visit AIU to help doctors learn essential ultrasound skills. These sessions are warm, welcoming, and fully supervised — and volunteers often return, telling us they love the chance to see their baby again.

If you're pregnant between 7–36 weeks, we’d love to welcome you for a complimentary scan, bounty bag and thank-you voucher. We have limited places remaining for the rest of the year, register your interest today via https://www.aiu.edu.au/free-pregnancy-ultrasound/ or call our friendly team on 07 5526 6655

11/11/2025

Volunteer Lettie visited AIU to take part in one of our pregnancy ultrasound sessions. Our non-diagnostic supervised scans are a great way for parents-to-be to see their baby, and support doctors with their ultrasound training.

Pregnancy ultrasound volunteers will also receive a complimentary bounty bag filled with goodies for both them and their baby.

Visit https://www.aiu.edu.au/free-pregnancy-ultrasound/ to register your interest, or call 07 5526 6655 to speak to one of our friendly staff members.

06/11/2025

A big thank you to everyone who joined us over the weekend for the inaugural MSK Symposium, sponsored by Canon, Arthrex, and Fujifilm Sonosite.

Led by Prof. Carlo Martinoli and a faculty of leading international and local experts, attendees took part in live scanning demonstrations, case discussions, and sessions focused on advancing diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound skills.

AIU would also like to thank Martinoli Ultrasound, the Australian Association of Musculoskeletal Medicine, Cafe Icon, and our dedicated AIU team for their hard work and contribution to an engaging and insightful event.

31/10/2025

🚨 Final 2025 courses 🚨

With limited places available, don't miss out on our final intakes for the year! This is your last chance to boost your ultrasound skills through both practical scanning and tailored theory with our 2025 course offerings.

To enrol, please visit https://www.aiu.edu.au/ultrasound-courses/

29/10/2025

We’re inviting pregnant women to join us for a complimentary pregnancy ultrasound.

These supervised scanning sessions offer a unique opportunity to see your baby, whilst also assisting with training doctors in ultrasound.

Important information:
—Volunteers between 7-36 weeks gestation.
—Appointments are held in-person at our Broadbeach, Gold Coast location.
—No doctor referral required.
—Support people and partners welcome.
—These scans are not medical check-ups and don’t replace your regular pregnancy care.
Plus, all of our pregnant volunteers will receive goodies and a voucher.

Register your interest here https://www.aiu.edu.au/free-pregnancy-ultrasound/

Australian Institute of Ultrasound (AIU) – moving students from novice to competency, through hands-on practical scanning for over 25 years.

27/10/2025

Happy Australasian Sonographers Day!

Today we celebrate the incredible sonographers who are at the heart of AIU’s training and education.

From guiding clinicians through their first ultrasound scan, to supporting experienced practitioners in refining their skills, their impact is seen and heard in every session we deliver. Our sonographers aren’t just experts behind the probe; they’re educators, mentors, and role models who bring real-world clinical experience into every course. Their skill and dedication ensure that our training at AIU remains practical, relevant, and exceptional.

To all our sonographers — thank you for the expertise, enthusiasm, and professionalism you bring to AIU every day.

21/10/2025

Still need to complete your CPD hours before year’s end? Refine your ultrasound skills and enhance clinical decision making with AIU’s hands-on, small-group training, guided by our team of practising doctors and sonographers.

With 30 years leading the way in point-of-care ultrasound education, AIU is trusted by thousands of healthcare professionals each year for:
—Real-patient scanning with our unmatched volunteer database
—Expert teaching from clinicians and sonographers
—Courses tailored to every stage of your ultrasound journey

Limited places remain in our final 2025 course offerings.

Explore upcoming dates and secure your spot today: https://www.aiu.edu.au/ultrasound-courses/

10/10/2025

We are delighted to announce that The Resuscitative TEE Project will be returning to AIU to host their Gold Coast Workshop on November 22nd.

This one-day course equips clinicians with both the knowledge and skills to perform Focused Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE/TOE) in critically ill patients within acute care settings.

To learn more about the workshop, please visit https://www.resuscitativetee.com/goldcoast

30/09/2025

We're pleased to share that our 2026 MSK Ultrasound Guided Injection Course dates are now live!

Aimed at doctors and allied health professionals, this courses focuses on integrating ultrasound guided injections into the diagnosis and management of common upper and lower limb conditions.

Our 2025 courses filled quickly. If you’re planning for 2026, now’s the best time to secure your place.

Explore our upcoming intakes and register here: https://www.aiu.edu.au/ultrasound-courses/msk/guided-injections-4day

26/09/2025

AIU's first Intermediate Echo Course offering wrapped up today! Our fully-booked course saw healthcare professionals build their point-of-care echocardiography expertise through advanced imaging techniques, assessments, and real-world clinical applications.

A big thank you to our incredible faculty and dedicated cohort for making the first iteration of this course a great success.

Don't miss out on the chance to advance your echocardiography skills. We have limited places remaining in our 2026 offerings, secure yours now.

Register here: https://www.aiu.edu.au/ultrasound-courses/cardiac/intermediate-echo-course

12/09/2025

Final 2025 Intake | 3 Nov 2025

Don’t miss our Third Trimester Ultrasound for Midwives!

This one-day course builds practical third-trimester PoCUS skills you can use on your next shift.

With sonographer-led small-group teaching and live scanning with pregnant women, participants will receive personalised guidance in a practical learning environment.

Secure your place: https://www.aiu.edu.au/ultrasound-courses/midwives/third-trimester-ultrasound