Upcoming Medical Conferences in St Petersburg

Vascular Interpretation and RPVI Registry Review - Live Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Feb 10 - 11, 2020 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. Target Audience: Any medical professional looking to enhance their vascular interpretation skills and physicians preparing to take the ARDMS RPVI examination. Vascular surgery, general surgery, cardiologists, internal medicine, neurologists, primary care, radiologists, PAs and nurse practitioners with a minimum of 6 months experience or those who have attended an introductory/intermediate level GUI program (or other similar program). Experienced sonographers may also attend. The RPVI registry review course is also effective for physicians or other medical professionals who need to fulfill vascular CME requirements. Credits: The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this live activity 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. Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn up to 16.50 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit. Description: This Live Training Courses are taught by leading vascular ultrasound experts that includes interactive case studies & mock exams with a 99% RPVI Board Exam Pass Rate. The Vascular Interpretation and RPVI Registry Review Course is designed for medical professionals to improve their vascular interpretation skills and/or prepare to take the Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) board examination. This Vascular Ultrasound Program includes lectures based on APCA content outlines, interactive case presentations, and mock examinations using an audience response system to improve diagnostic confidence and competence. Objectives: • Increase the participants’ knowledge and competence to perform and/or interpret vascular ultrasound examinations. • Analyze Doppler/Color physics factors that affect optimal Doppler examinations and commonly seen Doppler/Color artifacts, which may     affect diagnostic accuracy. • Recognize normal/abnormal imaging, spectral Doppler and Color Doppler findings seen with carotid and peripheral arterial and venous     disease. • Cite the role of indirect testing in the evaluation of lower extremity arterial disease. • Apply diagnostic criteria for evaluation of carotid, peripheral venous and arterial disease. • Interpret complex carotid and peripheral vascular case studies in an interactive interpretation session format. • Recognize ultrasound findings associated with aortic endograft leaks. • Differentiate normal and abnormal spectral Doppler characteristics associated with renal artery and dialysis access graft evaluations. • Integrate the key diagnostic elements into a structured report. • Increase confidence to incorporate protocols, techniques and diagnostic criteria to improve     diagnosis/treatment accuracy.

Introduction and Advanced Emergency Medicine & Critical Care Ultrasound - Combined Live Course 2020 is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from  Feb 24 - 28, 2020 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. Target Audience:  Participants may include, but are not limited to: emergency and critical care physicians, surgeons, hospitalists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, sonographers, internal medicine physicians, and any other point of care medical professionals. Credits: Introductiuon to Emergency Medicine Ultrasound: The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn up to 25.50 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit. Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 25.50 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit(s). The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 25.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Advanced Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Ultrasound: 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 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn up to 16.50 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit. Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 16.50 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit(s). The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this live activity 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. Focused Cardiac Ultrasound - Online Video: The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Description: Introduction and Advanced Emergency Medicine & Critical Care Ultrasound Live Training Course provides participants a strong foundation to perform and/or interpret the core ultrasound applications in an emergency setting as outlined in the ACEP ultrasound practice guidelines. These courses are taught by leading emergency medicine and critical care ultrasound experts that incorporates comprehensive lectures and interactive case presentations featuring a 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on scan ratio with live models and phantoms, and is specifically designed for physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals who need comprehensive emergency medicine ultrasound training.  Objectives: • Increase participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret Emergency ultrasound examinations. • State the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics and demonstrate appropriate optimization of system controls. • Perform ultrasound evaluation of the trauma patient (E-FAST exam) and pneumothorax. • Demonstrate scan protocols for focused evaluation of the abdomen, aorta, female pelvis and adult heart. • State an algorithm for uses of bedside ultrasound during cardiac arrest, shock & hypotension. • Demonstrate image orientation, transducer preparation, and scan protocols for performing use of ultrasound guidance for vascular access, pericardiocentesis, paracentesis, hemothorax, lumbar puncture, ET placement. • Demonstrate protocol for focused evaluation of DVT. • Differentiate normal/abnormal image characteristics of the abdomen, female pelvis, first trimester OB, and ectopic pregnancy. • Increase competence to incorporate protocols, scan techniques, and interpretation criteria into clinical practice.

Introduction to Emergency Medicine Ultrasound - Live Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Feb 24 - 26, 2020 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. Credits: Introduction to Emergency Medicine Ultrasound - Live Course: The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 25.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 25.50 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit(s). Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn up to 25.50 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit. Target Audience:  Participants may include, but are not limited to: emergency and critical care physicians, surgeons, hospitalists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, sonographers, internal medicine physicians, and any other point of care medical professionals. Description: Introduction to Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Live Training Course provides participants a strong foundation to perform and/or interpret the core ultrasound applications in an emergency setting as outlined in the ACEP ultrasound practice guidelines. These courses are taught by leading emergency medicine ultrasound experts and are specifically designed for physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals who need emergency medicine ultrasound training. This course incorporates comprehensive lectures and interactive case presentations featuring a 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on scan ratio with live models and phantoms to maximize the participant's diagnostic and scanning skills. Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute offers three (3) day emergency medicine ultrasound courses or as part of a week long emergency medicine & critical care ultrasound training and CME program at our facility in St. Petersburg, FL. In the week long program, participants will learn ultrasound techniques for the entire emergency medicine & critical care specialty. Objectives: • Increase participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret Emergency ultrasound examinations. • State the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics and demonstrate appropriate optimization of system controls. • Perform ultrasound evaluation of the trauma patient (E-FAST exam) and pneumothorax. • Demonstrate scan protocols for focused evaluation of the abdomen, aorta, female pelvis and adult heart. • State an algorithm for uses of bedside ultrasound during cardiac arrest, shock & hypotension. • Demonstrate image orientation, transducer preparation, and scan protocols for performing use of ultrasound guidance for vascular access, pericardiocentesis, paracentesis, hemothorax, lumbar puncture, ET placement. • Demonstrate protocol for focused evaluation of DVT. • Differentiate normal/abnormal image characteristics of the abdomen, female pelvis, first trimester OB, and ectopic pregnancy. • Increase competence to incorporate protocols, scan techniques, and interpretation criteria into clinical practice.

Introduction to Critical Care Ultrasound - Live Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Feb 25 - 26, 2020 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. Target Audience: This hands-on critical care ultrasound course is intended for any medical professional involved with performing critical care or point of care ultrasound examinations. Participants may include, but are not limited to: physicians, hospitalists, surgeons, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, sonographers, and other critical care medical professionals. Credits: Introduction to Critical Care Ultrasound - Live Course: The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn up to 17.00 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit. Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 17.00 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit(s). The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Imaging Fundamentals: The Basics - Online Video: 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 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Decription: This Training Course provides participants a strong foundation to perform the core critical care ultrasound applications as outlined in the WINFOCUS and ACEP practice guidelines. These courses are taught by leading critical care ultrasound experts that incorporates comprehensive lectures and interactive case presentations featuring a 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on scan ratio with live models and phantoms, and is specifically designed for physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals who need critical care ultrasound training. GCUS offers two (2) day critical care ultrasound courses at our facility in St. Petersburg, FL. The course is held at multiple dates throughout the year, making it the perfect course for both local participants and participants traveling to Florida. GCUS offers critical care ultrasound training as a stand alone two (2) day course, or as part of a week long emergency medicine & critical care ultrasound training and CME program. In the week long program, participants will learn ultrasound tips, tricks, and techniques for the entire emergency medicine & critical care specialty. Objectives: • Increase participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret Critical care ultrasound examinations. • State the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics and demonstrate appropriate optimization of system controls. • Perform ultrasound evaluation of the trauma patient (E-FAST exam). • Demonstrate image orientation, transducer placement, and scan protocols for performing ultrasound evaluation of pneumothorax. • Demonstrate scan protocols for focused evaluation of the abdomen, aorta, and adult heart, and lower extremity DVT. • Demonstrate image orientation, transducer preparation, and scan protocols for performing ultrasound guided vascular access. • Differentiate normal/abnormal image characteristics of the abdomen and adult heart. • State an algorithm for assessing causes of shock and hypotension using bedside ultrasound. • Demonstrate protocols for performing thoracentesis, pericardiocentesis, paracentesis, and lumbar puncture. • Increase competence to incorporate protocols, scan techniques, and interpretation criteria into clinical practice.

Introduction to Critical Care and Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound - Combined Live Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from  Feb 25 - 28, 2020 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. Target Audience: This hands-on critical care ultrasound course is intended for any medical professional involved with performing critical care or point of care ultrasound examinations. Participants may include, but are not limited to: physicians, hospitalists, surgeons, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, sonographers, and other critical care medical professionals. Credits: Introduction to Critical Care Ultrasound: The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn up to 17.00 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit. Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 17.00 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit(s). The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Imaging Fundamentals: The Basics - Online Video: The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Advanced Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Ultrasound: The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn up to 16.50 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit. Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 16.50 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit(s). The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this live activity 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. Focused Cardiac Ultrasound - Online Video: The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Description: This Live Training Course provides participants a strong foundation to perform and/or interpret the core ultrasound applications in an emergency setting as outlined in the WINFOCUS & ACEP ultrasound practice guidelines. These courses are taught by leading emergency medicine and critical care ultrasound experts that incorporates comprehensive lectures and interactive case presentations featuring a 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on scan ratio with live models and phantoms, and is specifically designed for physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals who need comprehensive emergency medicine and critical care ultrasound training. The course is held at multiple dates throughout the year, making it the perfect course for both local participants and participants traveling to our facility in St. Petersburg, Florida. In this (4) four day program, participants will learn ultrasound techniques for the entire emergency medicine & critical care specialty. Case Log provided documenting 65+ Exams. Objectives: • Increase participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret Emergency and Critical Care Ultrasound examinations. • State the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics and demonstrate appropriate optimization of system controls. • Perform ultrasound evaluation of the trauma patient (E-FAST exam). • Perform ultrasound evaluation of the lung, ocular, soft-tissue, musculoskeletal and bony cortices in the emergency department. • Demonstrate image orientation, transducer placement, and scan protocols for performing ultrasound evaluation of pneumothorax. • Demonstrate scan protocols for focused evaluation of the abdomen, aorta, and adult heart, and lower extremity DVT. • Demonstrate image orientation, transducer preparation, and scan protocols for performing ultrasound guided vascular access. • Perform testicular ultrasound and recognize acute abnormalities. • Differentiate normal/abnormal image characteristics of the abdomen and adult heart. • State an algorithm for assessing causes of shock and hypotension using bedside ultrasound. • Demonstrate protocols for performing thoracentesis, pericardiocentesis, paracentesis, and lumbar puncture. • Increase competence to incorporate protocols, scan techniques, and interpretation criteria into clinical     practice.

Advanced Emergency Medicine & Critical Care Ultrasound - Live Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Feb 27 - 28, 2020 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. Target Audience: Participants may include, but are not limited to: emergency and critical care physicians, surgeons, hospitalists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, sonographers, internal medicine physicians, and any other point of care medical professionals. (GCUS recommends a minimum of 3 months prior scanning experience, or attendance of our Introduction to Emergency Medicine or Critical Care Ultrasound Course prior to attending the Advanced Course.) Credits: Advanced Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Ultrasound - Live Course: The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this live activity 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. Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn up to 16.50 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. 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 enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 16.50 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit(s). Focused Cardiac Ultrasound - Online Video: The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Description: This Live Training Course is designed to build on the knowledge base of experienced emergency medicine and critical care ultrasound professionals using advanced ACEP/WINFOCUS ultrasound topics. These courses are taught by leading emergency medicine & critical care ultrasound experts that incorporates comprehensive lectures and interactive case presentations featuring a 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on scan ratio with live models and phantoms. This course is specifically designed for physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals who need advanced emergency medicine & critical care ultrasound training. GCUS offers Advanced Emergency Medicine & Critical Care Ultrasound training as a stand alone two (2) day course, or as part of a week long emergency medicine & critical care ultrasound training and CME. Objectives: • Increase the participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret Emergency Medicine & Critical Care Ultrasound examinations. • Identify sonographic characteristics associated with abdominal sepsis involving the hepatobiliary, renal, and GI systems. • Outline indications and applications of color Doppler in the emergency and critical care setting. • Perform ultrasound evaluation of the lung, ocular, soft-tissue, musculoskeletal and bony cortices in the emergency department. (EM Track) • Demonstrate the use of ultrasound guidance for peripheral vascular access. • State principles of spectral and cardiac Doppler fundamentals and apply quantitative methods to evaluate acute valvular abnormalities. (critical care track) • Recognize the sonographic appearance of individual nerves and list the advantages provided when ultrasound is used for performing regional nerve blocks. (EM Track) • Evaluate fluid responsiveness in the critically ill patient. • Perform testicular ultrasound and recognize acute abnormalities. (EM Track) • Increase confidence to incorporate protocols, scan techniques, and interpretation criteria to improve diagnostic/treatment accuracy.

Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Jan 27 - 29, 2020 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. Target 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. Credits: The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 19.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn up to 19.50 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit. Overview: Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Live Training Course provides participants a comprehensive introduction to musculoskeletal ultrasound. These courses are taught by leading musculoskeletal ultrasound experts that incorporates comprehensive lectures and interactive case presentations 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. GCUS offers (3) Three Day Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Courses at our facility in St. Petersburg, FL. The course is held at multiple dates throughout the year, making it the perfect course for both local participants and participants traveling to Florida. Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute offers the Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Training Course as a stand alone three (3) day course, or as part of a week long Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Training and CME program. In the week long program, participants will learn ultrasound techniques for the entire musculoskeletal ultrasound specialty including regenerative medicine. An optional interventional human cadaver lab can also be added to this course for the most comprehensive course option (Highly Recommended). Topics: • Shoulder Anatomy & Scanning Techniques • Live Demonstration: Ultrasound Evaluation of the Shoulder • Hands-On Scanning: Shoulder • Ultrasound Evaluation of Shoulder Pathology • Elbow Anatomy & Scan Techniques • Live Demonstration: Ultrasound Evaluation of the Elbow • Ultrasound Evaluation of Elbow Pathology • Ultrasound Guided Injection Techniques • Hands-On Scanning: Elbow • Wrist & Hand Anatomy, Scan Techniques • Live Demonstration: Ultrasound Evaluation of the Wrist & Hand • Ultrasound Evaluation of Wrist & Hand Pathology • Hands-On Scanning: Wrist & Hand • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Ankle & Foot • Ultrasound Evaluation of Ankle/Foot Pathology • Hands-On Scanning: Ankle/Foot • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Hip & Live Demo • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Knee: Normal Anatomy & Scanning Techniques • Knee Pathology & Live Demo • Hands-On Scanning: Knee & Hip Objectives: • Increase the participant's knowledge to better perform and/or interpret MSK ultrasound examinations. • List the indications, benefits, and limitations of MSK ultrasound for sports medicine injuries, physical medicine & rehabilitation, and rheumatology applications. • Demonstrate proper transducer manipulation and system optimization to produce diagnostic images. • Demonstrate scanning protocols for performing shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand, knee, ankle/foot, & hip ultrasound examinations. • Identify normal anatomy during musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging. • Identify the sonographic appearance of commonly seen pathology of the shoulder, knee, elbow, wrist/hand, ankle, and foot. • Demonstrate the use of MSK sonography for diagnosis and ultrasound-guided interventions and describe "in-plane" and "out of plane" injections/aspiration techniques using inanimate phantoms. • Increase confidence to incorporate protocols, techniques and interpretation criteria to improve diagnostic/treatment accuracy. • Identify the sonographic anatomy during the performance of ultrasound guided MSK injections on cadaver models. (optional track) • Demonstrate the principals of imaging techniques for the performance of upper and lower extremity MSK injections on cadaver models. (optional track) FREE Pre-Course Online Video: MSK Imaging Fundamentals The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Blended Introduction to Abdominal/Primary Care and OB/GYN Ultrasound - Blended Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Mar 26 - 27, 2020 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. Target Audience: Sonographers, physicians, PAs and other medical professionals learning how to perform and/or interpret abdominal and OB/GYN sonography. Participants may include (but are not limited to) those involved with: primary care, internal medicine, obstetrics, gynecology, emergency medicine, critical care, hospitalists, trauma, gastroenterology, and urology. Credits: Introduction to Abdominal/Primary care and OB/GYN Ultrasound Hands-On Workshop: 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 OB/GYN Sonography: The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Abdominal and Primary Care Ultrasound: The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 17.25 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 Abdominal & Primary Care and OB/GYN Training Courses are comprehensive yet flexible and cover a wide range of topics from abdominal, trauma, thyroid, scrotal, and soft-tissue applications, to transabdominal and endovaginal scan techniques and OB applications. Objectives: • Increase participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret abdominal ultrasound examinations. • Demonstrate proper transducer manipulation and system optimization to produce diagnostic images. • Perform scan protocols and routine measurements that are utilized during an abdominal ultrasound evaluation. • Identify normal/abnormal imaging characteristics of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys and abdominal vasculature. • Cite Doppler/color physics principles and be able to (sonographers) apply these principles to optimize system controls or (physicians)    utilize this information for identifying technical errors which may result in misdiagnosis (optional lecture). • Demonstrate routine examination protocols associated with the ultrasound evaluation of renal artery stenosis (optional lecture). • Differentiate normal/abnormal characteristics for the evaluation of the thyroid, testes/scrotum, and appendix. • Perform ultrasound evaluation of the trauma patient (FAST exam). • Demonstrate the use of ultrasound for evaluation of soft-tissue pathology. • Increase confidence to incorporate protocols, scan techniques & interpretation criteria to improve diagnostic/treatment accuracy. • Increase the participants’ knowledge to better perform and/or interpret gynecology and obstetrical ultrasound examinations. • Demonstrate proper transducer manipulation and system optimization to produce diagnostic images. • Demonstrate routine scan protocols for performing transabdominal & endovaginal GYN scanning, and 1st trimester obstetric applications. • State the normal and abnormal imaging characteristics of the ovaries and uterus and differentiate commonly seen pathology. • List the indications and ultrasound findings for suspicion of an ectopic pregnancy. • Identify normal fetal anatomy and perform biophysical profile. • Apply appropriate measurement techniques to assess fetal dates and appropriate fetal development. • Recognize commonly seen fetal abnormalities and their corresponding ultrasound imaging characteristics. • Increase confidence to incorporate protocols, scan techniques, and interpretation criteria to improve diagnostic/treatment accuracy.

Introduction to Abdominal and Primary Care Ultrasound - Blended Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held on Mar - 26, 2020 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. Target Audience: Sonographers, physicians, PAs and other medical professionals learning how to perform and/or interpret abdominal sonography. Participants may include (but are not limited to) those involved with: primary care, internal medicine, emergency medicine, critical care, hospitalists, trauma, gastroenterology, and urology.   Credits: Introduction to Abdominal and Primary Care Ultrasound Hands-On Workshop: The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Abdominal and Primary Care Ultrasound: 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 17.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Description: This Training Course covers abdominal, trauma, thyroid, scrotal, and soft-tissue applications. This format combines a comprehensive online course with lectures by leading abdominal & primary care ultrasound experts and offers fifteen (15) months unlimited access, plus a (1) one full day (6 hours) hands-on scan workshop with a 3:1 participant to instructor hands-on scan ratio at our facility in St. Petersburg, FL. For the most realistic and effective learning experience, live human models are utilized for the hands-on portion. This format is the perfect solution for the busy medical professional that requires the flexibility to complete the coursework at their convenience from home, work, or even your mobile device, yet still needs the hands-on skills training to become confident and competent to perform Abdominal and Primary Care Ultrasound Applications. For the best ultrasound education experience, completion of the online course prior to hands on scanning is recommended. Objectives: • Increase participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret abdominal ultrasound examinations. • Demonstrate proper transducer manipulation and system optimization to produce diagnostic images. • Perform scan protocols and routine measurements that are utilized during an abdominal ultrasound evaluation. • Identify normal/abnormal imaging characteristics of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys and abdominal vasculature. • Differentiate normal/abnormal characteristics for the evaluation of the thyroid, testes/scrotum, and appendix. • Perform ultrasound evaluation of the trauma patient (FAST exam). • Demonstrate the use of ultrasound for evaluation of soft-tissue pathology. • Increase confidence to incorporate protocols, scan techniques & interpretation criteria to improve diagnostic/treatment accuracy.  

Introduction to OB/GYN Ultrasound - Blended Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held on Mar - 27, 2020 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. Target Audience: Sonographers, physicians, physician assistants, nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, and other medical professionals involved in performing OB-GYN ultrasound examinations. Participants may include (but are not limited to) those involved with: OB-GYN, family practice, endocrinologists, internal medicine, and emergency medicine. Credits: Introduction to OB/GYN Ultrasound Hands-On WorkShop: The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Introduction to OB/GYN Sonography: The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Description: This Training Course is taught by leading experts covering transabdominal, endovaginal, as well as OB scan protocols and techniques. The Blended Introduction to OB-GYN Ultrasound Training Course format offers fifteen (15) months unlimited access to the online course, plus a one (1) Day (6 Hours) scan workshop with a 3:1 participant to instructor hands-on ratio utilizing live models (transabdominal, transvaginal and OB) at our facility in St. Petersburg, FL. The Course is specifically designed for busy physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals who need the highest quality comprehensive OB/GYN ultrasound training offering the flexibility of completing the online course from any computer, tablet, or mobile device at your convenience (with 15 months unlimited access) and participating in the hands-on skills training needed to form the foundation for confidently and competently performing OB/GYN Ultrasound exams. For the best ultrasound education experience, completion of the online course prior to hands on scanning is recommended. Objectives: • Increase the participants’ knowledge to better perform and/or interpret gynecology and obstetrical ultrasound examinations. • Demonstrate proper transducer manipulation and system optimization to produce diagnostic images. • Demonstrate routine scan protocols for performing transabdominal & endovaginal GYN scanning, and 1st trimester obstetric applications. • State the normal and abnormal imaging characteristics of the ovaries and uterus and differentiate commonly seen pathology. • List the indications and ultrasound findings for suspicion of an ectopic pregnancy. • Identify normal fetal anatomy and perform biophysical profile. • Apply appropriate measurement techniques to assess fetal dates and appropriate fetal development. • Recognize commonly seen fetal abnormalities and their corresponding ultrasound imaging characteristics. • Increase confidence to incorporate protocols, scan techniques, and interpretation criteria to improve diagnostic/treatment accuracy.