Combined: Introduction to Abdomen and OB 3 day Ultrasound

Combined: Introduction to Abdomen and OB 3 day Ultrasound
Monday, March 19, 2012 - Saturday, March 24, 2012
Advanced Health Education Center
Houston, Texas (TX), United States
Provided by Advanced Health Education Center

CME Provider:
Advanced Health Education Center
8502 Tybor Drive
Houston, Texas (TX) 77074
United States

Toll Free: (800) 239-1361
Phone: (713) 772-0157
Fax: (713) 772-0155

Conference Center:
Advanced Health Education Center
8502 Tybor Drive
Houston, Texas (TX) 77074
United States

Phone: (800) 239-1361

Description:
New for 2011! Our new combined short courses in abdominal and OB ultrasound allow you the flexibility to pick and choose the training options that work best for you and your schedule. Maximize your time away from the workplace and enroll for a combined course in Abdominal Ultrasound + OB three day. The focus of this six day course is to provide participants with the “need to know” information to efficiently and effectively complete a general abdominal and basic OB ultrasound procedure. The first three days of the course is the presentation of the basic ultrasound techniques involved in completing an abdominal ultrasound series and general handling of the ultrasound device. The course comprises an introduction to normal ultrasound anatomy of the abdominal organs, followed by lecture presentations of the common pathologic changes encountered in a diagnostic procedure. The OB course includes evaluation of the non-gravid pelvis, fetal measurements and the ultrasound appearance of fetal anomalies. Lecture is followed each day by a faculty supervised hands on ultrasound scan lab. The Interactive scan lab with live models and small groups allow each participant ample opportunity to gain the knowledge and skill needed to independently perform a basic abdominal ultrasound procedure.

Objectives
At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of ultrasound physics
• Utilize the principles of instrumentation to set up ultrasound equipment for scanning
• Recognize and identify the organ systems of the abdomen on the ultrasound image
• Differentiate between normal and abnormal variants on an ultrasound image
• Perform a basic ultrasound procedure of the abdome
n • Recognize normal and abnormal pelvic anatomy
• Identify the difference in techniques related to transabdominal and transvaginal pelvic scanning techniques
• Apply appropriate measurement techniques in transabdominal and endovaginal scanning

Target Audience
Physicians, sonographers, and other medical professionals who are the entry level of ultrasound scanning and interpretation. Physician groups may include but are not limited to; family practice, internal medicine, and emergency medicine.

CME Credit
“The Advanced Health Education Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
“The Advanced Health Education Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 48 hours AMA PRA Category I™. Physician should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.”

Fee $2795 includes lecture, scanning laboratory instruction with models, and supplies for the classroom and laboratory. Students are responsible for their textbooks, housing, and transportation.

Self Assessment Module (SAM): No

Instructors:
Thomas Whelan, IIIRT(R),RDMS,RDCS,RVT,FASE

Specialty Audience:
Radiology