OVERVIEW

Abdominal Scanning Fundamentals is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc..

Date of Original Release: 10/6/2023
This edition valid for credit through: 10/6/2026

The Abdominal Scanning Fundamentals Training Video is designed to provide an overview of abdominal scanning fundamentals, anatomy, and image orientation for abdominal sonography.

Topics

Primary abdominal anatomical landmarks
Anatomy overview and orientation
Scan orientation: longitudinal, transverse, and coronal views and patient positioning
Normal structural and vascular sonographic characteristics
Abdominal vasculature - orientation and scan techniques
Normal measurement values

Objectives

List anatomical landmarks of the abdomen
State transducer scan planes and relational anatomy
Outline sectional anatomy of the abdomen
Identify vasculature, organs, and potential spaces
Recognize the normal size, echogenicity, and texture of the abdominal organs

ACCREDITATION & CREDITS

Credits:
The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This course also meets CME/CEU requirements for ARDMS. Note: While offering the CME credit hours noted above, activities are not intended to provide extensive training or certification for exam performance or interpretation.

1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

TARGET AUDIENCE

PhysicianNursingPhysician AssistantPrimary Care PhysicianRadiologistsSonographerInternal MedicineGastroenterologistsEmergency MedicineCritical Care MedicineNurse Practitioners