1-Day Ultrasound Workshop (Aug 21, 2026) - Washington

1-Day Ultrasound Workshop is organized by Provider Practice Essentials (PPE), LLC and will be held on Aug 21, 2026 at Hilton Garden Inn Arlington/Courthouse Plaza, Washington, Dist of Col, United States of America.

Description:
Hands-on Training, CME Accredited
Small program sizes emphasize individual attention and personalized skill improvement.
An Instructor-led live CME workshop designed for NP’s, PAs, and Physicians to build confidence and proficiency in fundamental clinical skills and procedures.

Workshop Highlights:

• Build confidence in ultrasound
• Practice ultrasound on live models
• Earn AAPA or AAFP-approved CME/CE
• Network with healthcare peers

Procedures Covered:

• Ultrasound physics, probe use, and movements
• Aorta, eFAST, and Pulmonary scanning
• Foreign body, soft tissue, and vascular scanning
• Biliary, Ocular, DVT, GYN, and other areas
• Ultrasound-guided central line, peripheral line, and other procedures
• & More

AGENDA:
Morning 8:00 am

Introduction to Ultrasound

• Ultrasound Physics
• Probe functions and types
• Methods of scanning (sliding, rocking, other movements and techniques)
• Probe Settings (depth, “knobology”)
• Hand movements and dexterity

Abdominal Ultrasound

• Aorta (all views, normal anatomy, pathology)
• Biliary Quadrant (gallbladder, stones, techniques)
• Kidney (hydronephrosis, pyelonephritis)
• Trans-abdominal Pelvis
• HANDS ON

Biliary Ultrasound

• Anatomy identification
• Bile duct, gallbladder, liver, and more
• Common pathologic findings
• HANDS ON

DVT Ultrasound

• Application of Duplex imaging
• Lower extremity venous doppler scanning
• Testing compression and flow
• HANDS ON

eFAST Ultrasound

• eFAST exam
• Right upper quadrant imaging
• Left upper quadrant imaging
• Bladder Imaging
• Cardiac Imaging
• Lung Imaging
• HANDS ON

Ocular Ultrasound

• Application of a standoff pad
• Correct technique and normal anatomy
• Lens dislocation and retinal detachment
• HANDS ON

Afternoon
Pelvic Ultrasound

• Transabdominal method
• Normal anatomy and locations
• Discussion of abnormal findings

Pulmonary Ultrasound

• Scanning locations and technique
• Probe depth
• Normal and Abnormal Findings
• HANDS ON

Renal Ultrasound

• Anatomic landmarks
• Probe settings and depth
• Hydronephrosis
• Renal cysts
• Common Pathology
• HANDS ON

Soft Tissue Ultrasound

• Scanning locations and technique
• Types of foreign bodies that can be seen
• Tricks and tips for visualization
• HANDS ON

Ultrasound Procedures

• Central line insertion
• Peripheral line insertion
• Thoracetesis

A combination of up-to-date didactics and hands-on training.
This program includes a combination of LIVE and INTERACTIVE didactic sessions and HANDS-ON Procedure training on high quality simulators.  Group participation is encouraged and – WE MAKE IT FUN!  Procedures tie together concepts and techniques taught in the didactic sessions.

Ultrasound training with practicing Physicians, APPs, and RDMS instructors
We make It easy for you!  Small group and individual skills practice and coaching is included.

Informal Instruction and Engaging Faculty.
Dress comfortably and leave your anxiety at the door!  Our engaging staff are experts at all of our topics and ready to share their experience with you!