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Specialty Ultrasound
Point of Care Ultrasound: Advanced
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 point-of-care 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,
thoracic ultrasound evaluation, (evaluation of interstitial pathology, pneumothorax,
pleural effusions and thoracentesis), evaluation of DVT’s and integration of point-ofcare
echocardiography into symptom based evaluation of the patient.
Who Should Attend
3 Internal Medicine Physicians
3 Emergency Medicine Physicians
3 Trauma Surgeons
3 Hospitalists
3 Internists
3 Neurologists
3 Neurosurgeons
3 Osteopathic Medicine Physicians
3 Pediatricians
3 Respiratory Care Physicians
3 Family Practice Physicians
3 ICU and NICU Nurses
3 Physician Assistants
Course Objectives
At the completion of the 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, soft tissue, nerves, the hepatobiliary system 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, soft tissue, nerves, the hepatobiliary
system, and peripheral veins.
• Understand applications of musculoskeletal, and soft
tissue ultrasound in a critical care examination of
trauma, acute, and chronic diseases.
• Identify applications of the Extended Fast Procedure
in the scope of critical care medicine to identify free
intraperitoneal fluid, fluid in the chest wall, and the
sonographic appearance of pneumothorax.
• 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.
Course Topics
• Fundamentals of ultrasound physics and knobology
• Extended Fast Procedure (Includes evaluation
hemothorax and pneumothorax
• DVT’s - Venous Orientation & Pathology
• Ultrasound Guided Venous Access Techniques
• Cardiac Evaluation for Ventricular Enlargement,
Pericardial Effusion and Tamponade
• Soft Tissue and basic Musculoskeletal applications
• Gall Bladder Ultrasound
• Paracentesis, Thoracentesis and Pericardiocentesis
• Evaluation for pulmonary pressure
• Billing for limited ultrasounds
• Pearls and Pitfalls
• Hands-on Scanning with Physician Supervision
and Guidance
Target Audience
Emergency Medicine Physicians, Trauma Surgeons,
Critical Care Physicians, Intensivists, Internal Medicine
and Family Practice Physicians, Nurses, and first responders
who will be per-forming and interpreting point of care
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 a maximum of 16
hours AMA PRA Category I. Physician should claim
credit commensurate with the extent of their participation
in the activity.”
Class Size
Class size is limited to maximize personal instruction
between instructor and student. All instruction is
instructor directed.
Faculty
Thomas Whelan, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT, FASE
Dates/Locations (All held in Houston, TX)
Jan 11-12 Fri-Sat Whelan
Mar 8-9 Fri-Sat Whelan
Aug 16-17 Fri-Sat Whelan
Fee $1,195 Physicians
Includes lecture, scanning laboratory instruction with
models, and supplies for the classroom and laboratory.
Students are responsible for their textbooks, housing,
and transportation.
Recommended Material
Sound Advice: Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Protocols by
Thomas Whelan, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT, FASE
Reviewed by Sam Morale, M.D. - Assistant Professor,
Department of Surgery, Division of Emergency Medicine,
UT Health Science Center at San Antonio
Faculty Disclosure
Advanced Health Education Center, Ltd. adheres to
ACCME Essential Areas, Standards, and Policies regarding
industry support of CME. Speakers will disclose any
relevant commercial relationships prior to the start of the
educational activity.
Non-faculty, including committee members and administrative
personnel involved in the planning, development
or production of the sponsored activity and/or authorship
or review of enduring materials do not have any relevant
financial interest to disclose.
AHEC Faculty
Thomas Whelan, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT, FASE
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Contract Classes
This course is provided off-site with a minimum
number of 15 physicians and sponsorship by a local
physician group. Call 800-239-1361 for information.
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