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Advanced Emergency Medicine/Point of Care Ultrasound
Wednesday, June 29, 2016 - Wednesday, June 29, 2016
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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:
Diagnostic ultrasound has now evolved to become the most cost effective and efficient procedure in the arsenal of diagnostic imaging procedures. With the rising costs of health care, it is a matter of necessity to utilize cost effective, rapid and accurate ways to diagnose and treat patients at the “point of care”. This course will address emerging applications of emergency medicine ultrasound and will benefit those practionioners with prior experience in ultrasound.

The power and size of the new portable ultrasound equipment has expanded the application of bedside ultrasound from advanced cardiac evaluation and pulmonary applications, to ultrasound guided treatments and interventions. Emphasis will be placed on acquisitions of the knowledge and scanning skills needed for vascular access techniques, evaluation of DVT’s and integration of point-of-care echocardiography into symptom based evaluation of the patient.

Course Topics

Fundamentals of ultrasound physics and knobology
DVT’s - venous orientation & pathology
Ultrasound guided venous access techniques
Cardiac evaluation for ventricular enlargement, pericardial effusion and tamponade
Evaluation for pulmonary pressure
Pearls and pitfalls
Hands-on scanning

Objectives

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

Identify and display appropriate normal anatomy and orientation in the ultrasound field of view for selected topics to include abdominal and chest cavities, the heart, nerves, and peripheral veins.
Successfully complete emergency medicine ultrasound examinations following correct patient preparation and procedure protocols to include simulated line placements and ultrasound guided needle placements.
Understand variations in scanning protocols for demonstration of abnormalities and pathologies in emergency medicine exams to include abdominal and chest cavities, the heart, and peripheral veins.
Be able to identify sources and research reference materials for additional information in critical care ultrasound.
Explain the importance of self-credentialing in critical care ultrasound, and discuss the importance of record keeping, peer review and quality assurance.

Target Audience
Physicians who desire entry level training with vascular ultrasound, and sonographers or other health care professionals learning vascular ultrasound or cross training.

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

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:  8 Hours
Radiologic Technologists:  8 Hours

Self Assessment Module (SAM):  No

Specialty Audience:
Emergency Medicine    Radiology    

CME Sam Course #13633

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