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| Mar 7 - 11, 2010 | | | 17th Annual Echocardiographic Workshop on 2-D and Doppler Echocardiography at Vail |
| | Description: | This program will provide a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art 2-D, Doppler and transesophageal echocardiography with a strong emphasis on newer and more rapidly changing areas. The topics to be covered include diastology, ischemic heart disease, valvular heart disease, 3-D echo, application of TEE in clinical practice, cardiomyopathy, and resynchronization in heart failure. The role of echo relative to the newer imaging modalities will be discussed. There are also afternoon workshops on transesophageal echo, hemodynamics, and stress echo. The final workshop will include a series of clinical cases which will focus on integrating various imaging modalities to provide the highest quality of patient care. The course is designed for the clinician and sonographer who are actively involved in adult echocardiography and wish to gain additional practical experience in these specific areas. Daily reading sessions will provide the opportunity to interpret case studies and to compare and discuss diagnoses with the faculty. An integrated format combining theory and practice will be utilized. In the morning sessions, a traditional lecture series will present state-of-the-art information on selected topics. Application of the techniques to clinical practice will be emphasized. Lectures covering pertinent general cardiology topics, such as appropriateness criteria, will also be provided. In the afternoon, attendees will have the opportunity to apply the lecture material in a workshop environment. A large number of cases will be presented, analyzed and discussed. Each afternoon, attendees will be able to participate in reading sessions, covering either transesophageal echo, stress echo, and hemodynamics. | | | Location: | Vail Marriott Mountain Resort Vail, CO USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Sheila Fick | | | Phone: | 507-284-0536 | | | Email: | echocme@mayo.edu | | | Web Address: | www.mayo.edu/cme/cardiology.html | | | | | | | | |
| Mar 8 - 11, 2010 | | | Vascular Ultrasound: "A Foundation to Build From" |
| | Description: | Carotid Duplex Scanning; Renal Vasular and Lower Extremity Arterials; Lower Extremity Venous;
Split into four days; areas of training include duplex of the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. Students are presented with comprehensive lectures that include actual case studies. In addition, ample individualized hands-on scanning time is given using models with and without pathology. Participants are instructed in specific techniques for detecting and quantifying disease in the extracranial carotid arteries. Also covered is the use of duplex scanning in lower extremity peripheral arteries and veins. A section is dedicated to duplex scanning of the upper extremity, focusing on thoracic outlet syndrome, arterial-venous grafts and fistulas, plus Raynauds phenomenon. In addition, time is dedicated to renal artery duplex scanning. Day 4 offers the student a basic knowledge of vascular anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology & interpretation skills.
| | | Location: | Pacific Vascular Institute for Continuing Medical Education Bothel, WA USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Diane Fields | | | Phone: | 425-398-7772 | | | Email: | dfields@pacificvascular.com | | | Web Address: | www.pvicme.com | | | | | | | | |
| Mar 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 | | | | | | | | |
| Mar 11 - 13, 2010 | | | Florida Valve 2010: Emerging Valvular & Endovascular Therapies for the Surgeon and Cardiologist |
| | Description: | Florida Valve ‘10 is designed to be an innovative educational experience, drawing upon the knowledge of the world’s leaders in Cardiac Surgery, Percutaneous Interventions, Cardiovascular Imaging, Endovascular Surgery and Cardiac Anesthesiology as they present current and new knowledge centering on innovations in the diagnosis and treatment of valvular heart disease and diseases of the aorta. Valvular heart disease has become a growing focus of many physicians worldwide. The dramaticadvances in cardiac surgery and percutaneous interventions paralleled by the advancing age of our population have led to management of valvular heart disease. Furthermore, the advancing percutaneous therapies worldwide have led cardiovascular providers to have similar extensions in experience to the diagnosis and treatment of the diseases of the aorta and peripheral vascular system. Florida Valve ‘10 will build upon the information of earlier symposia to discuss not only the recent advances in interventional and surgical techniques in valvular heart disease but further delve into how advances in technology also have application and necessary knowledge on handling diseases of the aorta. Remaining unique among the educational field by providing equal representation of the world’s leaders in Cardiac Surgery and Interventional Cardiology, Florida Valve ’10 will also present information on the strategic direction of the field of valvular heart disease that may enhance practice. Also represented will be Clinical Cardiologists, who are experts in imaging and management of valvular heart disease, as well as authors on the latest ACC/AHA Guidelines for Valvular Heart Disease. This year world experts in Endovascular Therapy of the aorta will be present to enhance the translational knowledge between specialties. These experts bring a wealth of clinical knowledge and will provide the latest on diagnosis and surgical and percutaneous interventions. With faculty equally represented by the foremost leaders in Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology and Endovascular Therapy together in a dynamic and personal interchange, the audience will not only learn the current advances in treatment of valvular heart disease but will enjoy lively and direct personal on-on-one discussions with the faculty in an open and friendly environment. | | | Location: | Ritz Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes Orlando, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Tampa Bay Heart Foundation | | | Director(s): | Vinay Badhwar, MD and Randolph Martin, MD, FASE | | | Sponsor: | ASE and Tampa Bay Heart Foundation | | | Phone: | 727-522-9379 | | | Email: | mailto:info@tbhfoundation.org | | | Web Address: | www.tbhfoundation.org | | | | | | | | |
| Mar 13, 2010 | | | E3 2010: Essential Echocardiography with Experts |
| | Description: | Sponsored by the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE). A multi-disciplinary case-based learning experience with national and international teachers, this one-day event precedes the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Scientific Session.
| | | Location: | Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta, GA USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Joy Traynor | | | Sponsor: | Sponsored by the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE). | | | Phone: | 919-297-7162 | | | Email: | jtraynor@asecho.org | | | Web Address: | www.asecho.org | | | | | | | | |
| Mar 16 - 17, 2010 | | | New Review Course! Adult Echocardiography Registry Review - March 2010 |
| | Description: | Back by popular demand, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is offering comprehensive registry reviews! Each review program is taught by a leading expert in the ultrasound profession in an interactive format and includes a mock registry exam using an interactive Audience Response System. The courses, whether in person or via a live webinar, are designed to meet the needs of those individuals taking the ARDMS board exam.
Can’t Travel? No problem. Each program will be broadcasted live on the web for individuals to actively participate in the program. Webinar participants will have the opportunity to submit questions during the review allowing them to be fully engaged in the program. | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, and Online Saint Pete Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Staff | | | Director(s): | TBA | | | 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=382&scheduleID=374&type=PROGRAM&mode | | | | | | | | |
| Mar 16 - 17, 2010 | | | New Review Course! Vascular Technology Registry Review -- March 2010 |
| | Description: | Back by popular demand, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is offering comprehensive registry reviews! Each review program is taught by a leading expert in the ultrasound profession in an interactive format and includes a mock registry exam using an interactive Audience Response System. The courses, whether in person or via a live webinar, are designed to meet the needs of those individuals taking the ARDMS board exam.
Can’t Travel? No problem. Each program will be broadcasted live on the web for individuals to actively participate in the program. Webinar participants will have the opportunity to submit questions during the review allowing them to be fully engaged in the program. | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, and Online Saint Pete Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Staff | | | Director(s): | Rob Daigle, BA, RVT, FSVU | | | 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=383&scheduleID=375&type=PROGRAM&mode | | | | | | | | |
| Mar 18 - 19, 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 | | | | | | | | |
| Mar 18, 2010 | | | New Review Course! Sonography Principles & Instrumentation Registry Review - March 2010 |
| | Description: | Back by popular demand, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is offering comprehensive registry reviews! Each review program is taught by a leading expert in the ultrasound profession in an interactive format and includes a mock registry exam using an interactive Audience Response System. The courses, whether in person or via a live webinar, are designed to meet the needs of those individuals taking the ARDMS board exam.
Can’t Travel? No problem. Each program will be broadcasted live on the web for individuals to actively participate in the program. Webinar participants will have the opportunity to submit questions during the review allowing them to be fully engaged in the program. | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, and Online Saint Pete Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Staff | | | Director(s): | Donald Milburn, RDCS, RVT, NACT, FSDMS | | | 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=384&scheduleID=376&type=PROGRAM&mode | | | | | | | | |
| Mar 19, 2010 | | | New Review Course! Abdominal Sonography Registry Review, March 2010 |
| | Description: | Back by popular demand, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is offering comprehensive registry reviews! Each review program is taught by a leading expert in the ultrasound profession in an interactive format and includes a mock registry exam using an interactive Audience Response System. The courses, whether in person or via a live webinar, are designed to meet the needs of those individuals taking the ARDMS board exam.
Can’t Travel? No problem. Each program will be broadcasted live on the web for individuals to actively participate in the program. Webinar participants will have the opportunity to submit questions during the review allowing them to be fully engaged in the program. | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, and Online Saint Pete Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Staff | | | Director(s): | Corky Hecht, BA, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, RT (N), Theresa Nelson, RDMS, RDCS, RVT | | | 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=332&scheduleID=324&type=PROGRAM&mode | | | | | | | | |
| Mar 22 - 26, 2010 | | | Intro to 2D/M-Mode Echocardiography and Cardiac Doppler/Color Flow Imaging -- March 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: | http://www.gcus.com/ProgramDetails2.aspx?ID=333&scheduleID=325&type=PROGRAM&mode | | | | | | | | |
| Mar 26 - 27, 2010 | | | Fundamentals in Echocardiography: A Road to Comprehensive Quantification Using ASE Guidelines |
| | Description: | Fundamentals in Echocardiography: A Road to Comprehensive Quantification Using ASE Guidelines is a premier educational program for echocardiography in clinical practice featuring a high-tech environment. Due to the hands-on nature of the instruction, only 40 participants can be accommodated.
Topics covered will include fundamentals of cardiovascular ultrasound, basic and advanced hemodynamics, valvular heart disease, 3D echocardiography, endocardial/pericardial disease, ischemic heart disease, stress echocardiography, contrast, dyssynchrony, CRT, diastolic function, and new technologies. This course includes, for all topics, a special hands-on computer workshop to teach quantitative echocardiography with real cases. Unique Features: Small environment features opportunities for virtually private instruction from the top instructors in the field. Individual computer workstations will be provided to teach each participant how to quantitate fundamental aspects of clinical echocardiography. Workshops are geared to encourage one-on-one interaction. Efforts will be made to introduce the clinical topics using new technologies. Self-assessment questions will be used to gauge outcomes.
| | | Location: | ASE Foundation Learning Lab Research Triangle Park,, NC USA | | | Contact Name(s): | ASE Foundation Learning Lab | | | Director(s): | Roberto M. Lang, MD, FASE and Bijoy K. Khandheria, MD, FASE. | | | Sponsor: | Sponsored by the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE). | | | Phone: | 919-861-5574 | | | Web Address: | www.asecho.org | | | | | | | | |
| Apr 8 - 10, 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 | | | | | | | | |
| Apr 9 - 10, 2010 | | | Physician Interpretation Course |
| | Description: | This two-day workshop focuses on the major vascular ultrasound examinations to meet accreditation requirements.
Designed to assist physicians in gaining interpretation experience, this two-day workshop focuses on the major vascular ultrasound examinations to meet accreditation requirements. Day one concentrates on carotid duplex interpretation with additional tips on dictating vascular reports. Day two focuses on duplex interpretation of peripheral arterial, peripheral venous and renal artery exams. Skills are developed through actual case studies and interpretation simulation. The course covers both basic and advanced concepts. Pacific Vascular Institute for Continuing Medical Education (PVICME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians and technologists. PVICME takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity. PVICME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 13 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
| | | Location: | PVICME Bothell,, WA USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Diane Fields | | | Sponsor: | PVICME | | | Phone: | 425-398-7772 | | | Email: | dfields@pacificvascular.com | | | Web Address: | www.pvicme.com | | | | | | | | |
| Apr 10 - 11, 2010 | | | Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) Exam Review Program |
| | Description: | This focused 15-hour course, with audience response system, effectively reviews the physics, didactic and interpretative noninvasive vascular material appearing on the ARDMS Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) Certification Exam. Attendees will also enhance their clinical practice of diagnostic vascular ultrasound.
The course concentrates on the areas that maximize your score. Based on feedback from those attendees and our extensive ARDMS registry review experience, we continue to streamline our efforts. Now, you can efficiently and successfully earn the RPVI credential.
Learning tools include a comprehensive course outline, CD containing numerous case studies and access to ESP's practice question website, the X-Zone. This program is designated for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 credits ™. | | | Location: | Chicago, IL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | SIdney Edelman | | | Phone: | 291-292.9400 | | | Email: | info@esp-inc.com | | | Web Address: | www.esp-inc.com | | | | | | | | |
| Apr 12, 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 | | | | | | | | |
| Apr 15 - 17, 2010 | | | ECHO FIESTA - An In-Depth Review of Adult Echocardiography for Sonographers and Physicians |
| | Description: | Echo Fiesta is designed to provide a practical review of the current uses and limitations of two-dimensional echocardiography, Doppler and color flow imaging in the assessment of adult myocardial, ischemic, pericardial and valvular disease. Traditional topics in the field of echocardiography including the assessment of systolic and diastolic function, quantitative Dopper, and stress echocardiography will be presented. In addition, newer techniques including 3D Echo and Doppler and 2D strain imaging will bhe presented. The program will concentrate on practical points regarding daily use of these techniques with illustrative examples from a wide variety of cardiovascular disorders.
The lectures will be illustrated with clinical case examples in echocardiography including an audience response system. Time has also been sllowed for registrants to ask questions as well as interact closely with the course faculty, including time to particiapate in small group breakout sessions on Thursday and Friday. Participants will receive a comprehensive syllabus and hemodynamic guide for their future reference. | | | Location: | Hyatt Regency San Antonio San Antonio, TX USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development | | | Director(s): | Fletcher a Miller, Jr, MD, FACC, FASE & William K Freeman, MD, FACC | | | Sponsor: | Mayo Clinic | | | Comments: | There are a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits available for this educational activity. | | | Phone: | 507-284-2509 | | | Fax: | 507-284-0532 | | | Email: | cvcme@mayo.edu | | | Web Address: | www.mayo.edu/cme/ | | | | | | | | |
| Apr 16 - 17, 2010 | | | Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta 16th Annual Pediatric Echocardiography Conference |
| | Description: | Basic Echocardiography for Congenital Heart Disease From Special Views to Viewing Specimens - A Unique Learning Experience for Sonographers Course Director: Derek A. Fyfe, M.D., PhD., F.A.S.E. The objective of this program is to familiarize sonographers with the spectrum of the more common forms of congenital heart disease in children and adults. Anatomic specimens having a variety of cardiac defects will be provided with the opportunity to individually examine these. Additionally actual patients will be available for small group scanning and detailed discussion of specialized imaging techniques. At the conclusion of the program the learner will: Describe the segmental approach to diagnosis of congenital heart disease. Identify the special views needed to demonstrate congenital heart disease. Discuss the technical requirements need to image small children Define the dependence of technologist skill for correct diagnosis Recognize the surgical approach to common congenital heart diseases. | | | Location: | The Westin Atlanta North at Perimeter Atlanta, GA USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Audra Satterwhite | | | Phone: | 291-292.9400 | | | Email: | audra.satterwhite@choa.org | | | Web Address: | www.choa.org | | | | | | | | |
| Apr 18 - 21, 2010 | | | 29th Advanced Echo Conference |
| | Description: | Join your colleagues for an interactive look at the latest in echocardiography today. This advanced program will explore the role of real time 3D echo in cardiac diagnosis and in intraoperative echocardiography and will feature presentations on the most up-to-date advances , including doppler tissue imaging, diastolic function and speckle tracking. Participants will also receive a comprehensive review of the current state-of-the art applications of echocardiography in valvular heart disease, prosthetic valves and aortic disorders. A highlight of this program will be live demonstrations from Hoag Hospital of interaoperative echo evaluation using multiplane and 3D echo imaging.
| | | Location: | Hilton Waterfront Huntington Beach, CA USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Dana Fier | | | Email: | dana.fier@hoaghospital.org | | | Web Address: | www.hoaghospital.org | | | | | | | | |
| Apr 22 - 25, 2010 | | | 7th Annual Team Echocardiography: The Heart of Cardiovascular Medicine |
| | Description: | This program is designed for sonographers, students of sonography, cardiology trainees, echocardiographers, and clinical cardiologists who interpret cardiovascular ultrasound. This program is co-sponsored by the America Society of Echocardiography, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, and Aurora Medical group Advanced Cardiovascular Services, in collaboration with Mayo Clinic.
Topics includ quantitative echocardiography, valvular and ischemic heart disease, stress echocardiography, advances in imaging in coronary disease, diastology, physiological disease management, and myopericardial diseases. There will be workshops on contrast for left ventricular opacification, 3-D echocardiography, CRT, basic and advanced measurements. For sonographers there will be a workshop on scanning technique. At no additional charge, Special Workshops are availabe on focused topics of interest to the general as well as specialty participants.
UNIQUE FEATURES:
Faculty members are clinical sonographers and echocardiologists. Easy access to faculty members during the entire conference. Workshops which encourange one-on-one interaction. | | | Location: | The Westin Hilton Head Island, SC USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Wake Forest University School of Medicine | | | Director(s): | See Comments | | | Sponsor: | ASE (See description for additional sponsors.) | | | Comments: | Directors: Bijoy Khandheria, MD, FACP, FESC, FACC, FASE/Pamela Burgess, BS, RDCS, RDMS, RVT, FASE/Frederick Kremkau, PhD, FAIUM, FASA/Roger Click, MD, Ph.D., FACC There are a maximum of 25.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits available for this activity. | | | Phone: | 336-716-4505 | | | Fax: | 336-716-2447 | | | Email: | cmu@wfubmc.edu | | | Web Address: | www.wfubmc.edu/ultrasound | | | | | | | | |
| Apr 24, 2010 | | | ASE 2010 Chicago Sonographer Update |
| | Description: | | | | Location: | The Hyatt Lodge at McDonald's Campus Oak Brook, IL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Amber Buff | | | Director(s): | Luciana Young, MD, FASE and Kailope Berdusis, MBA, RDCS, FASE | | | Sponsor: | ASE | | | Phone: | 919-297-7157 | | | Email: | abuff@asecho.org | | | Web Address: | www.asecho.org | | | | | | | | |
| Apr 26 - 28, 2010 | | | ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY in the Nation's Capital - Focus for the Physician |
| | Description: | Echocardiography in the Nation's Capital: Focus for the Physician is designed to provide a practical review of the current uses and limitations of two-dimensional echocardiography, Doppler, and color flow imaging in the assessment of adult myocardial, ischemic, pericardial and valvular disease. Traditional topics in the field of echocardiography including assessment of systolic and diastolic function, quantitative Doppler, and stress echocardiography will be presented. In addition, newer techniques including 3D Echo and Doppler and 2D strain imaging will be presented.
The lectures will be illustrated with clinical case examples in echocardiography including an audience response system. Time has also been allowed for registrants to ask questions as well as interact closely with the coursse faculty. Participants will receive a comprehensive syllabus and hemodynamic guide for their future reference. | | | Location: | Hyatt Regency Crystal City Arlington, VA USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development | | | Director(s): | Fletcher a Miller, Jr, MD, FACC, FASE & Patricia A Pellikka, MD, FACC, FAHA, FACP, FASE | | | Sponsor: | Mayo Clinic | | | Comments: | There are a maximum of 20.75 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 | | | | | | | | |
| Apr 28 - 30, 2010 | | | 12th Annual Echocardiography Conference: State-of-the-Art 2010 |
| | Description: | This 12th Annual Conference has been developed to review the most recent recommendations of echocardiographic imaging and quantitation as well as to introduce the recent technological advances. Topics to be covered include: A Review of Echo Quantitation, Review of Appropriateness Criteria for Echo, Valvular Disease, Cardiomyopathies, Echocardiography in Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure, Pericardial Disease, Coronary Artery Disease and Stress Echocardiography, New Imaging Modalities (CT, MRI and Vascular Imaging), Invasive Echocardiography (TEE and Intracardiac Echocardiography) and Congenital Heart Disease Cardiac Masses. | | | Location: | The Roosevelt Hotel New York, NY USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Center for Continuing Medical Education | | | Director(s): | Rebecca Hahn, MD, FASE | | | Sponsor: | Co-sponsored by ASE and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons | | | Phone: | 212-305-3334 | | | Email: | cme@columbia.edu | | | Web Address: | www.columbia.edu | | | | | | | | |
| Apr 29 - May 1, 2010 | | | ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY in the Nation's Capital - Focus for the Sonographer |
| | Description: | Echocardiography in the Nation's Capital: Focus for the Sonographer is designed to provide the cardiac sonographer with practical echocardiography information in the evaluation of cardiac anatomy, function and hemodynamics in diagnosing and evaluating heart disease. It provides a practical review of the current uses and limitations of two-dimensional, Doppler and color flow imaging in the assessment of adult myocardial, ischemic, pericardial and valvular disease. Recent advances in the field of echocardiography including the assessment of systolic and diastolic function, quantitative Doppler and stress echocardioraphy wil be presented.
The lectures will be illustrated with case examples in echocardiography including interactive learning for the participants with an audience response system. Time has also been allowed for participants to ask questions as well as interact closely with the course faculty. Participants will have the opportunity to attend topic specific breakout sessions on Thursday and Friday allowing participants the opportunity to apply the principles they are learning. Participants will receive a comprehensive syllabus for their future reference. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own calculators to maximize participation in the hemodynamic workshops. | | | Location: | Hyatt Regency Crystal City Arlington, VA USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development | | | Director(s): | Barry Karon, MD, FACC, FASE/Fletcher Miller, Jr., MD, FACC, FASE/Merri Bremer, M.Ed, RN, RDCS, FASE | | | Sponsor: | Mayo Clinic | | | Comments: | There are a maximum of 23.25 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 | | | | | | | | |
| Apr 29 - May 1, 2010 | | | 1Echocardiography in the Nation's Capital: Focus for the Sonographer |
| | Description: | Echocardiography in the Nation’s Capital: Focus for the Sonographer is designed to provide the cardiac sonographer with practical echocardiography information in the evaluation of cardiac anatomy, function and hemodynamics in diagnosing and evaluating heart disease. A practical review of the current uses and limitations of two-dimensional, Doppler and color flow imaging in the assessment of adult myocardial, ischemic, pericardial and valvular disease. Recent advances in the field of echocardiography including the assessment of systolic and diastolic function, quantitative Doppler and stress echocardiography will be presented. The lectures will be illustrated with case examples in echocardiography including interactive learning for the participants with an audience response system. Time has also been allowed for participants to ask questions as well as interact closely with the course faculty. Participants will have the opportunity to attend topic specific breakout sessions on Thursday and Friday allowing participants the opportunity to apply the principles they are learning. Participants will receive a comprehensive syllabus for their future reference. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own calculators to maximize participation in the hemodynamic workshops.
OPTIONAL ECHO IN CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE PROGRAM: Participants are invited to attend a special program focusing on congenital heart disease on Wednesday, April 28, 2010. There will be no additional charge for this continuing education offering and this is included in the number of credit hours offered for this program. This is intended for participants that would like more specific information on congenital heart disease.
| | | Location: | Hyatt Regency Crystal City Arlington, VA USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Deborah Feils | | | Sponsor: | Mayo Clinic | | | Phone: | 507-266-0677 or 800-283-6296 | | | Email: | cvcme@mayo.edu | | | Web Address: | www.mayo.edu | | | | | | | | |
| May 20 - 22, 2010 | | | Introduction to OB/GYN and Fetal Echocardiography - May 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: | http://www.gcus.com/ProgramDetails2.aspx?ID=373&scheduleID=365&type=PROGRAM&mode | | | | | | | | |
| May 22, 2010 | | | Introduction to Fetal Echocardiography - May 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=375&scheduleID=367&type=PROGRAM&mode=View | | | | | | | | |
| Jun 21 - 25, 2010 | | | Intro to 2D/M-Mode Echocardiography and Cardiac Doppler/Color Flow Imaging -- June 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=341&scheduleID=333&type=PROGRAM&mode=View | | | | | | | | |
| Jul 8 - 10, 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 | | | | | | | | |
| Jul 15 - 17, 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 | | | | | | | | |
| Jul 21 - 24, 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 | | | | | | | | |
| 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 | | | | | | | | |
| 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 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 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 | | | | | | | | |
| 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 | | | | | | | | |
| 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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