OB/GYN Ultrasound (3 Days)

OB/GYN Ultrasound (3 Days)
Friday, August 13, 2010 - Sunday, August 15, 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 intensive three-day course is directed toward the OB Ultrasound examination and sonographic evaluation of the gravid and non-gravid pelvis. With the utilization of both transabdominal and endovaginal approaches, the transducer can become an extension of the clinical examiation in the OB/Gyn healthcare setting. Advanced Health Education Center's training model for skills classes provides a systematic approach of presenting an overview of the instrumentation and physics related to ultrasound. Classroom presentation and hand-on scanning will be used to develop a foundation of knowledge related to normal maternal and feal anatomy. The course will then progress on to the performance of fetal measurements and the ultrasound appearance of fetal anomalies are included. Also included will be a review of case studies related to common pathologies. A variety of ultrasound equipment is available in the scan lab to allow for development of skills and appropriate scan protocols. Objectives
At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
• Successfully complete the OB/GYN ultrasound examinations following correct patient preparation and procedure protocols.
• Identify and display appropriate normal anatomy and orientation in the ultrasound field of view.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the importance of quality assurance in ultrasound as described in the AIUM guidelines.
• Understand variations in scanning protocols for demonstration of pathologies in trans-abdominal examinations.
• Be able to develop mapping techniques to approach a variety of scanning situations.
• Be able to identify sources and research reference materials for additional information on OB/GYN ultrasound.

Course Topics
• Physics and Instrumentation
• Scan Protocols and Patient Preparation
• Quality Assurance in Ultrasound
• Knobology of Ultrasound Equipment
• Scan Orientation and Perspective Scanning
• Gynecology and Normal Anatomy
• Endovaginal Approach
• Gynecological Pathology and Ultrasound Appearance
• First Trimester Pregnancy and Normal Anatomy
• First Trimester Pregnancy Pathology and Ultrasound Appearance
• Second and Third Trimester Pregnancy
• Case Studies
• Biophysical Profiles
• Evaluation and Differential
• Hands-on Scanning

Target Audience
Physicians seeking entry level information for OB and Gynecological ultrasound. Physician specialties can include but are not limited to OB/GYN specialists, Family Practice, Emergency Medicine or Radiology.

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(tm). Physician should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity."
"The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has assigned 24 cognate hours (Formal Learning) to this program." "The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers allows 18 Hours CE Credit."


INSTRUCTORS:
Rachel

CME HOURS: 24

LECTURE TOPICS:
not listed