OVERVIEW

Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) Point of Care Ultrasound Soft Tissue and MSK is organized by Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) - Division of Continuing Medical Education (CME).

Launch Date: 07/17/2023
End Date: 07/16/2026

Overview
Used as a focused diagnostic tool, Point of Care Ultrasound is increasingly used throughout clinical medicine. The purpose of this online enduring activity is to provide the participant with fundamental knowledge and skills for performing a focused exam for soft tissue and musculoskeletal structures.

Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
• List common indications for performing a soft tissue POCUS exam
• Describe the sonographic soft tissue anatomy
• Differentiate common soft tissue pathologies seen during a soft tissue POCUS exam
• Recognize the limitations of the soft tissue POCUS exam
• List common indications for performing a Musculoskeletal US exam
• Describe how to obtain an image of a tendon in long and short axis, joint spaces, cortical bone, and muscle tissue
• Identify common pathologic conditions seen on an MSK US exam
• Recognize the limitations of an MSK US exam

ACCREDITATION & CREDITS

Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, Indiana University School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians
Indiana University School of Medicine designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (2.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (2.00 hours)

2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

2 Hours

TARGET AUDIENCE

PhysicianSurgeonsUrologistsNephrologistsObstetrics and Gynecology PhysiciansNeurologistsFamily MedicineGeneral SurgeonsHospitalistInternal MedicineEmergency MedicinePediatricsCritical Care Medicine

SPECIALITIES

Adolescent MedicineAnesthesiologyCritical Care MedicineEmergency MedicineFamily MedicineHospital MedicineInternal MedicinePediatricsNephrologyObstetrics and GynecologyPediatric Emergency MedicinePediatric NephrologyPediatric UrologySurgerySurgical Critical CareUrology