CME Sam Continuing Medical Education and Self Assessment Modules

Continuing Medical Education and Self Assessment Modules: Meetings, Webinars, and Self Study Courses

Emergency Medicine/Point of Care Ultrasound
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 - Thursday, May 5, 2016

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

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Conference Center:
Advanced Health Education Center ›
8502 Tybor Drive
Houston, Texas (TX) 77074
United States

Phone: (800) 239-1361

Visit the Conference Center Webpage ›

Description:
The “Golden Hour” is one of the pillars of emergency medicine. Capitalize on the speed and accuracy of ultrasound to take advantage of every minute. Having the skills to evaluate the abdomen (the FAST procedure), first trimester pregnancy and cardiac ultrasound may make the difference between life and death! Participants in this course will benefit from “hands on scan labs” where you will practice the essential skills and techniques to acquire an ultrasound image for quick and accurate diagnosis.

AHEC has taught this course for physicians in the US, China, and South America. This two day course begins both days with lecture where faculty will review the basics such as: ultrasound physics and instrumentation, anatomy, and procedures and protocols. Following lecture, participants will benefit from our on-site scanning lab with live models for extensive hands-on practice. The course content is based on ACEP guidelines for the performance on Emergency Medicine Ultrasound.

Objectives

At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

Identify the appropriate equipment settings and transducer selection for different ultrasound applications
Identify and display appropriate normal and abnormal anatomy and orientation in the ultrasound field of view
Understand variations in scanning protocols for demonstration of pathologies in emergency medicine examinations.
Successfully perform a focused abdomen exam
Successfully perform a trauma FAST exam
Successfully perform the protocol for a bedside cardiac evaluation of pericardial effusion
Discuss and apply scanning techniques for the performance of the female patient and first trimester OB with transabdominal and endovaginal approaches

Course Topics

Introduction to ultrasound physics and instrumentation
Anatomy of the abdominal and retroperitoneal structures
Abdominal scan protocols, image orientation, and pathology
Abdominal trauma, the FAST exam procedure
Cardiac 2D imaging in the ED
Evaluation of pericardial effusion
OB/GYN ultrasound anatomy and procedures
First trimester pregnancy with endovaginal imaging
Early gestation and ectopic pregnancy
Ultrasound appearance of pathology in case studies
Focused hands-on scan labs

Target Audience

Emergency medicine physicians, trauma surgeons, critical care physicians, intensivists, internal medicine and family practice physicians who will be performing and interpreting ultrasound examinations.

CME Credits

“The Advanced Health Education Center, Ltd. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.”
“The Advanced Health Education Center, Ltd. designates this educational activity for maximum of 16 hours AMA PRA Category 1™. Physicians should claim commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.”

ACEP Credits

"Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 16.00 hour(s) of ACEP Category 1 credit."

Recommended Material

Sound Advice: Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Protocols by Thomas Whelan, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT, FASE

Scan With the Experts

We understand that you may want/need to practice your new skill set more than the regularly scheduled courses allow. You can add an extra day of scanning in addition to this course by calling AHEC and speaking to a faculty member about our Scan with the Experts option. Additionally, Scan with the Experts sessions can be set up without registering for a regularly scheduled course to enhance your already developed skills. Call AHEC at 1-800-239-1361 for more information.

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Instructors:
T.J. (Terry) Zwakenberg , BS, RDCS, RVT

CME Credit:
Physicians:  16 Hours
Radiologic Technologists:  16 Hours

Self Assessment Module (SAM): No

Specialty Audience:
Emergency Medicine    Radiology

CME Sam Course #13624

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