2-Day Ultrasound + Airway CME Workshop (Aug 21 - 22, 2026) - Washington

2-Day Ultrasound + Airway CME Workshop is organized by Provider Practice Essentials (PPE), LLC and will be held from Aug 21 - 22, 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 key skills
• Practice with lifelike simulators
• Earn AAPA or AAFP-approved CME/CE
• Network with healthcare peers

Procedures Covered:

• Ultrasound device use and application
• eFAST, Pulmonary, Abdominal ultrasound, and more
• Peripheral and central line Placement
• Airway assessment, interventions, and intubation
• Difficult airway equipment and algorithm& More

Day 1 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

Day 2 Morning

8:00 am

Airway Anatomy and Assessment

• How to assess an airway
• Identification of landmarks
• Predicting a difficult airway
• Special scenarios
• Airway classification and grading

Indications for Airway Managment

• Clinical conditions
• Respiratory status
• Anatomy
• Predictors of airway need
• Common approaches

Non-Invasive and Invasive Airway Interventions

• Escalation of intervention
• Sequential oxygenation
• BIPAP
• CPAP
• Endotracheal Intubation
• Airway Adjuncts (LMA, OPA)
• Types of Invasive Management
• Equipment options
• Selection of the correct device
• Tube selection and Insertion Preparation

Airway Options

• Types of airway devices
• Airway equipment
• Laryngoscopes
• Fiberoptic and Video Scopes
• Intubating LMA

Intubation Drugs

• Discussion of pharmacology options
• Comparison of sedative hypnotics and anxiolytics
• Paralytic selection and safe use
• Optimal dosing and other uses

Induction, Intubation, and Confirmation

• Procedure organization and setup
• Stepwise airway protocols
• Anatomy
• Endotracheal Intubation
• Tube Confirmation
• Confirmatory tests
• Defining an intact airway
• How to manage a failed airway
• Hands-On Procedure Practice

Difficult Airway Equipment and Management

• Difficult airway algorithm and management
• Fiberoptic laryngoscopy
• Laryngeal mask airway
• Video laryngoscope
• Application of the difficult airway algorithm
• Decision making for crash, routine, difficult, and failed scenarios
• Surgical airway indications and procedure

Day 2 Afternoon

Individual Patient Scenarios and Wrap-Up

• Simulated patient scenarios
• Intubation with video laryngoscopy
• Hands-On airway procedure lab
• Individual review with instructor
• Certification Examination

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.

Workshop includes training with common, standard laryngoscope and video laryngoscope equipment.
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!

What if I have little experience?
We specialize in teaching ALL skill levels – we will teach you step-by-step and give you focus as needed.  We GUARANTEE you will leave with more confidence and a stronger skill set!

What's Included?
All supplies, CME/CE credit, lunch both days, 1-year of FREE online access to our CLINICAL TOOLKIT, and recorded lectures and slides for this course are available for your review.  An optional certification is included and available to give to your employer.