Blended Introduction to Emergency Medicine Ultrasound - Blended Course (Nov 19 - 20, 2020)

Blended Introduction to Emergency Medicine Ultrasound - Blended Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Nov 19 - 20, 2020 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America.

Target Audience:
This Blended Introduction to Emergency Ultrasound course is intended for any medical professional involved with performing ultrasound examinations in an emergency, critical care, or related setting. Participants may include, but are not limited to: emergency and critical care physicians, surgeons, hospitalists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, sonographers, internal medicine physicians, and any other medical professionals.

Accreditation:
Introduction to Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Online Course:
The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Blended Introduction to Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Hands-On Workshop:
The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 12.00 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit(s).

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Course Description:
Blended Introduction to Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Training Course is designed to reinforce and improve scanning skills for emergency ultrasound applications. The Blended Introduction to Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Training Course is taught by leading emergency medicine ultrasound experts that incorporates comprehensive online lectures and interactive case presentations with fifteen (15) months unlimited access, featuring Two (2) Days (12 Hours) of 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on scanning with live models and phantoms during the all day scan-only workshops at our facility in St.Petersburg, FL. The Blended Introduction to Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Training Course is specifically designed for physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals who need emergency medicine ultrasound training. For the best ultrasound education experience, completion of the online course prior to hands on scanning is recommended.

Topics:
• Imaging Fundamentals
• OB-GYN Anatomy/Exam
• Ectopic Pregnancy
• OB Cases & Abortion
• Fundamentals of Needle Guidance
• Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access
• Abdominal Scanning Fundamentals
• FAST & E-FAST Exams
• Focused 2D Cardiac Exam (FATE)
• Biliary & Renal Colic
• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
• Evaluation of DVT
• Evaluation of Cardiac Arrest and Shock & Hypotension
• Training and Credentialing
• Ultrasound Guided Procedures: Pericardiocentesis, Paracentesis, Hemothorax, Lumbar Puncture & ET

Objectives:
• Increase knowledge and skills to perform ultrasound examinations (specific exams based on specialty track selected).
• Demonstrate appropriate scan techniques and protocols for performing ultrasound examinations.
• Improve scanning skills and increase diagnostic confidence.
• Perform examinations under supervised conditions to help fulfill credentialing and/or individual certification requirements