Introduction to Abdominal Ultrasound

Introduction to Abdominal Ultrasound
Monday, March 19, 2012 - Wednesday, March 21, 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:
Diagnostic ultrasound is an easy, accurate and cost effective imaging tool available to expedite patient diagnosis and ultimately patient care. The focus of this three day course is to provide participants with the “need to know” information to efficiently and effectively complete a general abdominal ultrasound procedure. The course begins with 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.
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
• Differentia between normal and abnormal variants on an ultrasound image
• Perform a basic ultrasound procedure on the abdomen

Course Topics
• Basic Principles of Ultrasound Physics
• Ultrasound Instrumentation
• Normal abdominal anatomy and vasculature
• Ultrasound Image Review of Normal vs. Abnormal Cases
• Scan Techniques and Protocols for Image Acquisition
• Prevertebral Vessels
• Liver and Biliary System
• Pancreas and Spleen
• Kidney and Retro peritoneum

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 24 hours AMA PRA Category I™. Physician should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.”

Self Assessment Module (SAM): No

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

Specialty Audience:
Radiology