Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound - Blended Course (May 20 - 21, 2021)

Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound - Blended Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from May 20 - 21, 2021 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc, St. petersburg, Florida, United States of America.

Audience:
Physicians, Chiropractors, NP’s, PA’s, Sonographers, Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers and other medical professionals specializing in: Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, Rheumatology, PM&R, Pain Management, Emergency Medicine, Regenerative Medicine, and other MSK related fields.

Accreditation:
INTRODUCTION TO MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASOUND HANDS-ON WORKSHOP
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 12.00 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

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.

INTRODUCTION TO MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASOUND: UPPER AND LOWER EXTREMITIES ONLINE COURSE
The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this internet activity enduring material for a maximum of 16.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Description:
Blended Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Training Course provides participants a comprehensive introduction to musculoskeletal ultrasound. These courses are taught by leading musculoskeletal ultrasound experts that incorporates fifteen (15) months access to comprehensive online lectures and interactive case presentations through an online course, plus (2) Two Days (12 Hours) scan only workshop featuring a 3:1 participant to faculty hands-on scan ratio with live models and phantoms. These courses are specifically designed for physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals who need musculoskeletal ultrasound training. For the best ultrasound education experience, completion of the online course prior to hands on scanning is recommended.

Topics:
• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging Fundamentals and Tissue Characterization
• Ultrasound Evaluation of the Shoulder
• Ultrasound Evaluation of Shoulder Pathology
• Ultrasound Evaluation of the Normal Elbow
• Ultrasound Evaluation of Elbow Pathology
• Ultrasound Evaluation of the Hand and Wrist (2 Parts)
• Ultrasound Evaluation of the Knee
• Ultrasound Evaluation of Knee Pathology
• Ultrasound Evaluation of the Foot & Ankle
• Ultrasound Evaluation of the Hip
• Ultrasound-Guided Injection Techniques in Musculoskeletal Medicine

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.