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  Sep 14 - 15, 2010
  Introduction to Emergency Ultrasound -- September 2010
  Description: At the completion of the program the participant should be able to: 1. Discuss the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics/instrumentation and recognize image artifacts. 2. Explain the operation of the ultrasound system controls and appropriate transducer selection for different applications. 3. Perform ultrasound evaluation of the trauma patient (FAST exam). 4. Perform the scan protocols for focused evaluation of the abdomen (including aorta), female pelvis and adult heart. 5. New! Demonstrate the use of ultrasound guidance for vascular access and fluid aspirations. 6. Identify normal/abnormal image characteristics of the abdomen (including aorta), female pelvis, first trimester OB, ectopic pregnancy and adult heart. 7. Describe image orientation, transducer preparation, scan protocols for performing an endovaginal GYN exam. 8. Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting, under supervised conditions until an accepted level of proficiency has been achieved. 9. Increase knowledge and confidence to perform and/or interpret examinations.
  Location:Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute      Saint Pete Beach, FL   USA
  Contact Name(s):Gulfcoast Staff
  Director(s):James Mateer, MD, RDMS, Corky Hecht, BA, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, RT (N)
  Sponsor:Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
  Phone:727-363-4500
  Fax:727-363-0811
  Email:learn@gcus.com
  Web Address:www.gcus.com/ProgramDetails2.aspx?ID=366&scheduleID=358&type=PROGRAM&mode=View
   
   
  Sep 16 - 17, 2010
  Advanced Emergency Ultrasound Course -- September 2010
  Description: At the completion of the program the participant should be able to: 1. Identify sonographic characteristics associated with hepatobiliary disease, pancreatic pathology, renal disease and fluid localization. 2. Explain the role of ultrasound for extended applications including, but not limited, to pneumothorax, ocular and musculoskeletal procedures in the emergency department. 3. Demonstrate the use of ultrasound guidance for vascular access and fluid aspirations. 4. Explain imag. techniques & scan planes used in cardiac U/S. 5. Recognize normal cardiac structures & identify ultrasound findings associated with cardiomyopathy, pericardial effusion, cardiogenic shock, dissection & other hypotensive conditions. 6. Discuss imaging techniques, normal and abnormal characteristics associated with lower extremity venous examinations. 7. Explain examination techniques, normal sonographic findings and commonly seen abnormalities associated with testicular ultrasound. 8. Describe scanning techniques used in foreign body localization. 9. Increase knowledge and confidence to perform and/or interpret emergency medicine ultrasound examinations. 10. Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting, under supervised conditions until an acceptable level of proficiency and appropriate hospital credentialing has been achieved.
  Location:Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute      Saint Pete Beach, FL   USA
  Contact Name(s):Gulfcoast Staff
  Director(s):James Mateer, MD, RDMS, Charlotte Derr, MD, RDMS, FACEP, Corky Hecht, BA, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, RT (N)
  Sponsor:Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
  Phone:727-363-4500
  Fax:727-363-0811
  Email:learn@gcus.com
  Web Address:www.gcus.com/ProgramDetails2.aspx?ID=347&scheduleID=339&type=PROGRAM&mode=View
   
   
  Sep 20 - 24, 2010
  Intro to 2D/M-Mode Echocardiography and Cardiac Doppler/Color Flow Imaging -- September 2010
  Description: Course Objectives: At the completion of the program the participant should be able to: 1. Identify and analyze the basics of cardiac anatomy/physiology. 2. Perform a routine 2D/M-Mode/Doppler (pulsed-wave, continuous wave and Color Flow imaging) echocardiographic examination and appropriate measurements. 3. Identify normal/abnormal characteristics of 2D cardiac anatomy and explain the role of cardiac Doppler and the necessary qualitative/quantitative measurements. 4. Discuss the ultrasound findings associated with valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathies, ischemic heart disease (CAD), pericardial disease and cardiac masses. 5. Assess cardiac Doppler/color indications, applications, normal/abnormal waveform characteristics, Doppler measurements and color characteristics in the adult patient. 6. Discuss and apply the guidelines for structuring a dictated Echocardiography report. 7. Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting, under supervised conditions, until an accepted level of proficiency has been achieved. 8. Increase knowledge and confidence to perform and/or interpret examinations.
  Location:Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute      Saint Pete Beach, FL   USA
  Contact Name(s):Gulfcoast Staff
  Director(s):Dennis Atherton, BSBA, RDCS, RCVT, FASE, Corky Hecht, BA, RT, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, Diane Spicer, PA (ASC
  Sponsor:Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
  Phone:727-363-4500
  Fax:727-363-0811
  Email:learn@gcus.com
  Web Address:www.gcus.com/ProgramDetails2.aspx?ID=349&scheduleID=341&type=PROGRAM&mode=View
   
   
  Sep 22 - 25, 2010
 Ob/Gyn Ultrasound - Core Course
  Description:A comprehensive 3-day review of ultrasound applications in Obstetrics. Focus is on current standards of practice in conventional 2D imaging/Doppler. Typical topics covered include first trimester, detailed fetal anatomic survey, obstetrical measurements workshop, Doppler, fetal anomalies, multiple gestation, placenta and cervix, invasive procedures. An optional supervised hands-on scanning session is offered on Saturday.
  Location:Jefferson Ultrasound Research and Education Institute      Philadelphia, PA   USA
  Sponsor:Jefferson Ultrasound Research and Education Institute
  Phone:215-955-8533
  Fax:215-923-9452
  Email:jurei@mail.tju.edu
  Web Address:www.jefferson.edu/jurei
   
   
  Sep 23 - 26, 2010
 5th Annual The Beat Goes On - Echocardiography Conference
  Description:This program is designed for sonographers, students of sonography, cardiac trainees, echocardiographers, and clinical cardiologists who interpret cardiovascular ultrasound. Topics include quantitative echocardiography, valvular and ischemic heart disease, stress echocardiography, advances in imaging in coronary disease, state-of-the-art and clinical applications of transesophageal echocardiography, diastology,physiological disease management, and myopericardial diseases. There will be a workshop on contrast for left ventricular opacification, 3-D echocardiography, CRT,basic and advanced measurements. For sonographers, there will be workshops on scanning techniques.
  Location:The Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes      Orlando, FL   USA
  Contact Name(s):Program for Medical Ultrasound
  Director(s):Bijoy Khandheria, MD, FACC, FESC, FASE, Pamela Burgess, BS, RDCS, RDMS, RVT, FASE
  Sponsor:American Society of Echocardiography & Wake Forest University School of Medicine
  Comments:There are a maximum of 23 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits available.
  Phone:336-716-4505
  Fax:336-716-2447
  Email:cmu@wfubmc.edu
  Web Address:www.wfubmc.edu/ultrasound
   
   
  Oct 1 - 2, 2010
 Muscoloskeletal Ultrasound
  Description:This one and a half day classroom course will provide participants with a comprehensive introduction to musculoskeletal ultrasound. Optional Hands-on scanning will be incorporated into a half of day on the second day of the program.
  Location:Jefferson Ultrasound Research and Education Institute      Philadelphia, PA   USA
  Sponsor:Jefferson Ultrasound Research and Education Institute
  Phone:215-955-8533
  Fax:215-923-9452
  Email:jurei@mail.tju.edu
  Web Address:www.jefferson.edu/jurei
   
   
  Oct 7 - 9, 2010
 Limited Ob Ultrasound
  Description:This program is designed for the nurse-midwife, nurse practitioner, physician assistant or other medical professional who has limited or no formal training in diagnostic ultrasound and wishes to learn the basic concepts of limited ultrasound applications in Obstetrics.
  Location:Jefferson Ultrasound Research and Education Institute      Philadelphia, PA   USA
  Sponsor:Jefferson Ultrasound Research and Education Institute
  Phone:215-955-8533
  Fax:215-923-9452
  Email:jurei@mail.tju.edu
  Web Address:www.jefferson.edu/jurei
   
   
  Oct 10 - 13, 2010
 26th Annual Echocardiography in Pediatric & Adult Congenital Heart Disease Symposium
  Description:The 26th Annual Echocardiography in Pediatric & Adult Congenital Heart Disease Symposium - Guiding Patient Management in the 21st Century will focus on the basics of recognizint, understanding, and imaging patients with congenital heart disease. This four-day symposium is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the anatomy, clinical aspects, imaging, and management of patients with congenital heart disease. The symposium will have a distinguished faculty of pediatric and adult congenital cardiologists, and surgeons with expertise in treatment, diagnosis, and management of patients with congenital heart disease. The symposium will consist of lectures, video examples, workshops and panel discussions. Syllabus - New this year, we will be providing you with syllabus materials on a memory stick, therefore, no printed syllabus will be produced. If you desire to have a printed syllabus, this will need to be pre-ordered on the registration form for an additional cost of $75.
  Location:Siebens Medical Education Building, Mayo Clinic, Leighton Auditorium (2nd Floor)      Rochester, MN   USA
  Contact Name(s):Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development
  Director(s):Patrick W. O'Leary, MD, FASE, FACC
  Sponsor:Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development
  Comments:There are a maximum of 26.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits available for this educational activity.
  Phone:507-284-2509
  Fax:507-284-0532
  Email:cme@mayo.edu
  Web Address:www.mayo.edu/cme
   
   
  Oct 11 - 13, 2010
 Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
  Description:At the completion of the program the physician, rheumatologist, sonographer or other medical professional participant should be able to: 1. Explain ultrasound physics principles and imaging fundamentals for musculoskeletal imaging. 2. Describe techniques and protocols for performing shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand, knee, ankle and foot ultrasound examinations. 3. Identify normal anatomy during musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging. 4.Explain the capabilities and limitations of musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging. 5. Identify sonographic appearance of commonly seen pathology of the shoulder, knee, elbow wrist hand, ankle and foot. 6. State the indications and benefits of MSK ultrasound for sports medicine injuries, physical medicine & rehabilitation, and rheumatology applications. 7. Explain the use of MSK sonography for diagnosis and ultrasound-guided interventions. 8. Discuss the indications/findings for MSK hip and spine sonography. 9. Describe “in-plane” and “out of plane” injection and aspiration techniques. 10. Increase the participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret MSK U/S examinations. 11. Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting, ideally under supervised conditions until an acceptable level of proficiency has been achieved. Course Topics: Imaging fundamentals Shoulder and elbow anatomy/Scan techniques/Live shoulder demonstration Shoulder and elbow pathology Hand and wrist anatomy/Scan techniques/Live demonstration Case studies: Break-out groups Aspiration/Injection techniques Knee anatomy/scan techniques/Live demonstration Knee pathology Foot and ankle anatomy/Scan techniques/Live demonstration Foot and Ankle Pathology Hip and spine: Scan techniques/Live demonstration Protocol review Live demonstration: Q/A all areas Hands-on sessions Cost of Course: $1695 advanced registration $1735 regular registration
  Location:Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute      St. Pete Beach, FL   USA
  Sponsor:Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
  Phone:727-363-4500
  Fax:727-363-0811
  Email:learn@gcus.com
  Web Address:http://www.gcus.com/ProgramDetails2.aspx?ID=403&scheduleID=395&type=PROGRAM&mode
   
   
  Oct 20 - 23, 2010
 Vascular Imaging and Doppler
  Description:This three day course will provide a foundation for the use of state-of-the-art techniques in vascular diagnosis. Emphasis is placed on a thorough understanding of the basic principles underlying the Doppler examination and clinical applications using color and spectral Doppler techniques.
  Location:Jefferson Ultrasound Research and Education Institute      Philadelphia, PA   USA
  Sponsor:Jefferson Ultrasound Research and Education Institute
  Phone:215-955-8533
  Fax:215-923-9452
  Email:jurei@mail.tju.edu
  Web Address:www.jefferson.edu/jurei
   
   
  Oct 25, 2010
 Abdominal Ultrasound
  Description:The three-day Abdominal program covers the broad range of applications for ultrasound evaluation of the abdomen. Typical course topic areas include: liver, biliary system, kidneys and retroperitoneum, pancreas, spleen, great vessels, scrotum, urinary bladder, thyroid, and parathyroid.
  Location:Jefferson Ultrasound Research and Education Institute      Philadelphia, PA   USA
  Sponsor:Jefferson Ultrasound Research and Education Institute
  Phone:215-955-8533
  Fax:215-923-9452
  Email:jurei@mail.tju.edu
  Web Address:www.jefferson.edu/jurei
   
   
  Oct 25 - 29, 2010
 Adult Echocardiography with Hands-On Scanning
  Description:Provides an introduction to basic cardiac ultrasound techniques, including two-dimensional and m-mode echocardiography and spectral and color flow Doppler. A combined lecture and hands-on porcine heart dissection format provides coverage of relevant cardiac anatomy. An introduction to basic ultrasound and Doppler physics is followed by an overview of normal and abnormal patterns as well as quantitative analysis. Pathophysiology relevant to common cardiac diagnoses is covered in a systematic fashion. While brief overviews of advanced techniques such as transesophageal and stress echocardiography are provided, the emphasis is on fundamental and practical aspects of adult echocardiography. Several small-group scanning labs are conducted to provide practical “hands-on” experience.
  Location:Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center      Winston-Salem, NC   USA
  Contact Name(s):Program for Medical Ultrasound
  Director(s):Min Pu, MD, PhD, Pamela Burgess, BS, RDCS, RDMS, RVT, FASE
  Sponsor:Wake Forest University School of Medicine
  Comments:There are a maximum of 30 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits available.
  Phone:336-716-4505
  Fax:336-716-2447
  Email:cmu@wfubmc.edu
  Web Address:www.wfubmc.edu/ultrasound
   
   
  Oct 28 - 29, 2010
 Fetal Echocardiography
  Description:This two-day program provides a comprehensive introduction to the science and practice of fetal echocardiography. The course will provide an understanding of the unique requirements of fetal echo in the diagnosis of structural malformations of the heart and will also include the use of pulsed, continuous wave, and color Doppler as well as M-mode in fetal cardiovascular diagnosis. Findings from the ultrasonographic/Doppler assessment of fetal cardiovascular physiology will be related to the pre- and postnatal management of congenital heart disease. Throughout the program the clinical importance of observations made during the fetal echo exam will be detailed.
  Location:Jefferson Ultrasound Research and Education Institute      Philadelphia, PA   USA
  Sponsor:Jefferson Ultrasound Research and Education Institute
  Phone:215-955-8533
  Fax:215-923-9452
  Email:jurei@mail.tju.edu
  Web Address:www.jefferson.edu/jurei
   
   
  Oct 29 - 30, 2010
 Twenty-ninth Annual Echocardiography Symposium
  Description:Target audience includes cardiologists, anesthesiologists, echo sonographers.
  Location:Doral Marriott Resort      Miami, FL   USA
  Contact Name(s):Julie Zimmett
  Director(s):Symposium Director Michael D. Ozner, M.D.
  Sponsor:Provider: Baptist Health South Florida
  Phone:786-596-2398
  Fax:786-596-2769
  Email:juliez@baptisthealth.net
  Web Address:baptisthealth.net/cme
   
   
  Nov 4 - 5, 2010
 Vascular Interpretation
  Description:The two day course will begin with hemodynamics, pathophysiology, and state-of-the-art Doppler instrumentation. The majority of the course will focus on interpretation of vascular studies and case analysis of cerebrovascular, peripheral arterial, peripheral venous and abdominal Doppler studies. The course will also include some of the more unusual findings in vascular disease. Informal question and answer sessions will be incorporated throughout the program to facilitate a high level interactivity between participants and faculty. Course participants are invited to bring their interesting or challenging cases.
  Location:Jefferson Ultrasound Research and Education Institute      Philadelphia, PA   USA
  Sponsor:Jefferson Ultrasound Research and Education Institute
  Phone:215-955-8533
  Fax:215-923-9452
  Email:jurei@mail.tju.edu
  Web Address:www.jefferson.edu/jurei
   
   
  Nov 10 - 13, 2010
 Ob/Gyn Ultrasound - Core Course
  Description:A comprehensive 3-day review of ultrasound applications in Obstetrics. Focus is on current standards of practice in conventional 2D imaging/Doppler. Typical topics covered include first trimester, detailed fetal anatomic survey, obstetrical measurements workshop, Doppler, fetal anomalies, multiple gestation, placenta and cervix, invasive procedures. An optional supervised hands-on scanning session is offered on Saturday.
  Location:Jefferson Ultrasound Research and Education Institute      Philadelphia, PA   USA
  Sponsor:Jefferson Ultrasound Research and Education Institute
  Phone:215-955-8533
  Fax:215-923-9452
  Email:jurei@mail.tju.edu
  Web Address:www.jefferson.edu/jurei
   
   
  Nov 11 - 13, 2010
 Introduction to OB/GYN and Fetal Echocardiography - Nov. 2010
  Description: OB/GYN Course Objectives: At the completion of the program the participant should be able to: 1. Explain the basic fundamentals of U/S physics/instrumentation. 2. Describe routine scan protocols, and measurements for performing transabdominal GYN, endovaginal scanning, and obstetric applications. 3. Identify normal/abnormal img. characteristics of ovarian & uterine pathology. 4. Identify normal fetal anatomy, apply appropriate measurement techniques and discuss commonly seen fetal abnormalities. 5. Perform a biophysical profile examination. 6. State the indications and applications for performing fetal echo. 7. Explain fetal cardiac anatomy and physiology. 8. Identify ultrasound anatomy of the fetal heart. 9. Demonstrate a routine protocol for a fetal echocardiogram. 10. Describe commonly seen fetal heart pathology. 11. Increase knowledge and confidence to perform and/or interpret obstetrical and gynecological ultrasound examinations. 12. Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting, under supervised conditions until an accepted level of proficiency has been attained.
  Location:Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute      Saint Pete Beach, FL   USA
  Contact Name(s):Gulfcoast Staff
  Sponsor:Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
  Phone:727-363-4500
  Fax:727-363-0811
  Email:learn@gcus.com
  Web Address:www.gcus.com/ProgramDetails2.aspx?ID=372&scheduleID=364&type=PROGRAM&mode=View
   
   
  Nov 13, 2010
 Introduction to Fetal Echocardiography - Nov. 2010
  Description: Fetal Echocardiography Course Objectives: At the completion of the program the participant should be able to: 1. State the indications and applications for performing fetal echocardiography. 2. Explain fetal cardiac anatomy and physiology. 3. Identify ultrasound anatomy of the fetal heart. 4. Demonstrate a routine protocol for a fetal echocardiogram. 5. List standard 2D and Doppler measurements included in a routine fetal heart ultrasound examination. 6. Describe commonly seen fetal heart pathology. 7. Increase knowledge and confidence to perform and/or interpret fetal echo exams. 8. Perform a fetal heart screening under supervised co0nditions until an accepted level of proficiency has been achieved.
  Location:Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute      Saint Pete Beach, FL   USA
  Contact Name(s):Gulfcoast Staff
  Director(s):Jill Beithon, RT, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, Jane J.K. Burns, AS, RT, RDMS
  Sponsor:Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
  Phone:727-363-4500
  Fax:727-363-0811
  Email:learn@gcus.com
  Web Address:www.gcus.com/ProgramDetails2.aspx?ID=369&scheduleID=361&type=PROGRAM&mode=View
   
   
  Nov 19 - 21, 2010
 The Second Phoenix Fetal Cardiology Symposium
  Description:The Fetal Heart Center of the Scott and Laura Eller Congenital Heart Center at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is pleased to present the Second Annual Phoenix Fetal Cardiology Symposium. The course will be taught by nationally and internationally prominent experts, and will feature lectures, procedures, demonstrations and interactive case study formats focusing on expanding evidence-based card management strategies relevant to clinical practice decision making. This three-day symposium id designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the uniqueness of the fetal cardiovascular system, morphologic diagnosis and manifestations of simple and complex fetal cardiac disorders, genetics of fetal heart defects, diagnosis and therapy of fetal arrhythmias, fetal intervention, twin-to-twin transfusion and TRAP syndromes, EXIT fetal procedures, neonated interventional and surgical treatment of the newborn. Furthermore, the attendees will receive practical learning knowledge on the segmental approach of echocardiographic imaging of the normal and abnormal fetal heart, as well as evaluation of the fetal cardiac function, and new diagnostic technologies such as 3D and 4D echocardiography, first trimester echocardiography, and fetal magnetocardiography.Discussions on the creation of a family-centered approach to a fetal and neonatal heart program, and on the parental, social and medicolegal issues associated with the diagnosis of a fetal heart defect will be provided. This symposium is targeted for physicians, sonographers and nurses in the fields of Pediatric Cardiology, Fetal Echocardiography, Obstetrics, and maternal-Fetal Medicine. This will also benefit those who care for neonates with cardiac disease or those who plan to embark on fetal ultrasonography as their careers.
  Location:St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center - Scott & Laura Eller Congenital Heart Center      Phoenix, AZ   USA
  Contact Name(s):Ernerio T. Alboliras, MD, FASE, FACC, FAAP - Director of Fetal Cardiology
  Director(s):Ernerio Alboliras, MD, FASE, FACC, FAAP
  Sponsor:St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center
  Comments:There are a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits available for this educational activity.
  Phone:1-877-602-4111
  Email:ernerio.alboliras@chw.edu
  Web Address:www.fetalcardio.com
   
   
  Dec 6 - 10, 2010
 Intro to 2D/M-Mode Echocardiography and Cardiac Doppler/Color Flow Imaging -- Dec. 2010
  Description: Course Objectives: At the completion of the program the participant should be able to: 1. Identify and analyze the basics of cardiac anatomy/physiology. 2. Perform a routine 2D/M-Mode/Doppler (pulsed-wave, continuous wave and Color Flow imaging) echocardiographic examination and appropriate measurements. 3. Identify normal/abnormal characteristics of 2D cardiac anatomy and explain the role of cardiac Doppler and the necessary qualitative/quantitative measurements. 4. Discuss the ultrasound findings associated with valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathies, ischemic heart disease (CAD), pericardial disease and cardiac masses. 5. Assess cardiac Doppler/color indications, applications, normal/abnormal waveform characteristics, Doppler measurements and color characteristics in the adult patient. 6. Discuss and apply the guidelines for structuring a dictated Echocardiography report. 7. Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting, under supervised conditions, until an accepted level of proficiency has been achieved. 8. Increase knowledge and confidence to perform and/or interpret examinations.
  Location:Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute      Saint Pete Beach, FL   USA
  Contact Name(s):Gulfcoast Staff
  Director(s):Dennis Atherton, BSBA, RDCS, RCVT, FASE, Corky Hecht, BA, RT, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, Diane Spicer, PA (ASC
  Sponsor:Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
  Phone:727-363-4500
  Fax:727-363-0811
  Email:learn@gcus.com
  Web Address:www.gcus.com/ProgramDetails2.aspx?ID=370&scheduleID=362&type=PROGRAM&mode=View
   
   
 
 
   
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