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Limited OB Ultrasound
Saturday, August 27, 2016 - Sunday, August 28, 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:
Expedite your patient’s diagnosis with the tools and techniques needed to obtain a diagnostic image with ultrasound. This two-day program combines lecture and supervised hands on scan experience on live models for the healthcare professional. Content presented will include an introduction to ultrasound instrumentation and female anatomy. Both transabdominal and endovaginal scanning techniques will be discussed. Fetal measurements, anomalies, BPP and placenta will be discussed.

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

Utilize the principles of instrumentation to obtain diagnostic images
Identify the difference in techniques related to transabdominal and transvaginal pelvic scanning techniques
Identify basic fetal anatomy, and perform a BPP
Complete a limited OB exam
Identify basic fetal anomalies and their ultrasound appearance
Apply appropriate measurement techniques for obtaining gestational age according to AIUM standards
Recognize the parameters needed to diagnose ectopic pregnancy

Course Topics

Physics and instrumentation in ultrasound
Pelvic anatomy as related to first trimester ultrasound
Fetal normal and abnormal anatomy
Scan protocols as recommended by AIUM
Fetal growth and development
Fetal measurements and BPP
Ectopic pregnancy

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, internal medicine, emergency medicine or radiology. In addition, this course is beneficial for nurses, midwives, sonographers, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and radiology technicians.

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

SDMS Credit

“The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers allows 12 hours CE Credit.”

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:
Debbie Robertson , BS, RDMS
 
 
CME Credit:
Physicians:  16 Hours
Radiologic Technologists:  16 Hours

Self Assessment Module (SAM):  No

Specialty Audience:
Obstetrics / Gynecology    Radiology    

CME Sam Course #13653

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