Introduction to OB/GYN Ultrasound

Program Name: Introduction to OB/GYN Ultrasound - March 2011
Start Date: 03/24/2011
End Date: 03/26/2011
AMA Cat. 1 CME Credits: 20.0
Other CME Credits:
Advanced Registration: $1,625.00
Regular Registration: $1,665.00
Location: Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
Address: 4615 Gulf Blvd. Ste 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.

Course Objectives:
At the completion of this program, the participant should be able to:
1. Explain the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics/instrumentation.
2. Describe routine scan protocols, Biophysical profile, and measurements for performing transabdominal GYN, endovaginal scanning, and obstetric applications.
3. Identify normal and abnormal imaging characteristics of ovarian and uterine pathology as well as explain the indications and ultrasound findings for suspicion of an ectopic pregnancy.
4. Describe normal fetal anatomy, apply appropriate measurement techniques and discuss commonly seen fetal abnormalities.
5. Increase the participants’ knowledge to better perform and/or interpret gynecology and obstetrical ultrasound examinations.
6. Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting (under supervised conditions until an accepted level of proficiency has been attained).

Course Topics:
• Imaging Fundamentals
• GYN Anatomy
• Scan Protocol (TAS & TVS)
• GYN Pathology/Case Studies
• Fetal Anatomy/Fetal Environment/Placenta
• Biophysical Profile & Multiple Gestation
• Fetal Abnormalities Part 1
• Fetal Abnormalities Part 2
• Hands-On Scanning & Case Studies Review

Who Can Attend?

Sonographers, physicians, PAs and other medical professionals involved in performing OB-GYN ultrasound examinations. Also, physicians who are at an entry level of interpreting/performing OB-GYN exams. Physician participants may include (but are not limited to) those involved with: OB-GYN, endocrinologists involved in performing GYN examinations, family practice, and emergency medicine. Nurse practitioners and midwives may also attend.

Faculty:
Corky Hecht, BA, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
Program Coordinator
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
Gulfcoast Employee

Carol Neil, RT, RDMS, RVT
Ultrasound Consultant
Forsyth, GA

Jill Beithon, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
MeritCare Health System
Manager Ultrasound Services
Fargo, North Dakota
Ahmed Al-Malt, MD
Associate Professor
Fetal Diagnostic Center
Orlando, FL

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this educational activity for a maximum of 20.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This course also meets CME/CEU requirements for ARDMS. Note: While offering the CME credit hours noted above, activities are not intended to provide extensive training or certification for exam performance or interpretation.