Limited OB Ultrasound

Limited OB Ultrasound
Saturday, October 30, 2010 - Sunday, October 31, 2010
Houston, TX

MEETING SPONSOR:
Advanced Health Education Center
8502 Tybor St.
Houston, TX 77074
Toll-Free 1-800-239-1361
713-772-0157
Website: http://www.aheconline.com

CONFERENCE CENTER:
Advanced Health Education Center
8502 Tybor St.
Houston, TX 77074
Toll-Free 1-800-239-1361
713-772-0157
Website: http://www.aheconline.com

MEETING BROCHURE:
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MEETING DESCRIPTION:
This two-day program is designed for the healthcare professional using ultrasound to provide enhancement to the obstetrical examination. This course will provide a valuable combination of lecture, demonstration and in-house scan lab experience with live models. Content presented will include an introduction to ultrasound physics, instrumentation, and pelvic anatomy (both normal and abnormal). Time will be dedicated to both transabdominal and endovaginal scanning techniques and basic fetal and amniotic fluid measurements. Provided in our onsite scan lab will be a diverse selection of ultrasound equipment to be used under the guidance of course faculty.

Objectives
At the completion of the course, the learner will be able to:
• Utilize the principles of instrumentation to prepare ultrasound equipment for the examination.
• Recognize normal and abnormal pelvic anatomy.
• Identify the difference in techniques related to transabdominal and transvaginal pelvic scanning techniques.
• Identify basic fetal anatomy and biophysical profile.
• Identify basic fetal anomalies and their ultrasound appearance.
• Apply appropriate measurement techniques in transabdominal and endovaginal scanning.

Course Topics
• Introduction to ultrasound physics and instrumentation
• Pelvic Anatomy
• Fetal Anatomy
• Scan Protocols and Patient Preparation
• Fetal Growth and Development
• Fetal Measurements
• Case Studies
• Hands-on Scan Lab

”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 education activity for a maximum of 16 hours of AMA PRA Category 1TM. Physician should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.”

“The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has assigned 16 cognate hours (Formal Learning) to this program.”

“The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers allows ?? hours CE credit.”

INSTRUCTORS:
Rachel

CME HOURS: 16

LECTURE TOPICS:
not listed