Emergency Ultrasound Introductory Course

Emergency Ultrasound Introductory Course
Monday, March 1, 2010 - Wednesday, March 3, 2010
St. Pete Beach, FL

MEETING SPONSOR:
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
Gulfcoast Staff
4615 Gulf Blvd. Suite 205
Saint Pete Beach, FL 33706
Toll-Free (800) 619-1900
(727) 363-4500
FAX (727) 363-0811
Email: learn@gcus.com
Website: http://www.gcus.com/ProgramDetails2.aspx?ID=363&scheduleID=355&type=PROGRAM&mode=View

CONFERENCE CENTER:
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
4615 Gulf Blvd. Suite 205
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
Toll-Free (800) 619-1900
(727) 363-4500
FAX (727) 363-0811
Email: learn@gcus.com
Website: http://www.gcus.com

MEETING DESCRIPTION:
Program Name: Emergency Ultrasound Introductory Course -- March 2010
Start Date: 03/01/2010
End Date: 03/03/2010
AMA Cat. 1 CME Credits: 24.0
Other CME Credits: 24.0 ACEP
Advanced Registration: $1,485.00
Regular Registration: $1,525.00
Location: Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
Address: 4615 Gulf Blvd., Suite 205
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

The Advanced Registration fee is honored if payment is made/postmarked 21 days or more prior to the beginning date of the program.

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Advanced Registration Resident Rate: $1,465. Please call us to register if you are a Resident.

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Course Itinerary

Course content based on ACEP guidelines.

Emergency Ultrasound Objectives:
At the completion of the program the participant should be able to:

1. Discuss the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics/instrumentation and recognize image artifacts.
2. Explain the operation of the ultrasound system controls and appropriate transducer selection for different applications.
3. Perform ultrasound evaluation of the trauma patient (FAST exam).
4. Perform the scan protocols for focused evaluation of the abdomen (including aorta), female pelvis and adult heart.
5. New! Demonstrate the use of ultrasound guidance for vascular access and fluid aspirations.
6. Identify normal/abnormal image characteristics of the abdomen (including aorta), female pelvis, first trimester OB, ectopic pregnancy and adult heart.
7. Describe image orientation, transducer preparation, scan protocols for performing an endovaginal GYN exam.
8. Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting, under supervised conditions until an accepted level of proficiency has been achieved.
9. Increase knowledge and confidence to perform and/or interpret examinations.

Course Topics:

* Essentials of ultrasound principles
* F.A.S.T. exam training
* Abdominal scan protocols, vasculature and pathology
* Normal/abnormal imaging characteristics of the abdomen
* Abdominal video case studies
* Cardiac 2D exams
* Evaluation of pericardial effusion
* Cardiac arrest/Effusion case studies
* Trauma ultrasound: Training issues and pitfalls
* Training and credentialing
* OB/GYN ultrasound anatomy & exam techniques
* Early gestation and spon

CME HOURS: 24.0

LECTURE TOPICS:
Angio/IR, Body Imaging, Cardiac, Chest, ER, GI, Pediatrics, Resident Review, Ultrasound, Vascular