Upcoming Medical Conferences in St Petersburg

Introduction to Emergency Medicine Ultrasound is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Sep 16 - 18, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is hands-on emergency ultrasound course is intended for any medical professional involved with performing ultrasound examinations in an emergency setting. 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. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 25.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. 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. GCUS offers (3) Three 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. Topics: • Imaging Fundamentals • OB-GYN Anatomy/Exam • Ectopic Pregnancy • OB Cases & Abortion • Fundamentals of Needle Guidance • Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access • Abdominal Scanning Fundamentals • FAST & E-FAST Exams • Focused 2D Cardiac Exam (F.A.T.E.) • Biliary & Renal Colic • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm • AAA & Case Studies • Evaluation of DVT • Evaluation of Cardiac Arrest and Shock & Hypotension • Ultrasound Guided Procedures: Pericardiocentesis, Paracentesis, Hemothorax, Lumbar Puncture, ET • Training and Credentialing Objectives: • Increase the participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret Emergency ultrasound examinations. • State the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics and demonstrate appropriate optimization for 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, and hypotension • Demonstrate image orientation, transducer preparation, and scan protocols for performing use of ultrasound guidance for vascular access, pericardiocentesis, paracentesis, hemothorax, lumbar puncture, and 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 and Advanced Emergency Medicine & Critical Care Ultrasound is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Sep 16 - 18, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is hands-on emergency ultrasound course is intended for any medical professional involved with performing ultrasound examinations in an emergency setting. 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. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 25.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. 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. 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 five (5) day program, participants will learn ultrasound techniques for the entire emergency medicine & critical care specialty. Case Log Provided Documenting 85+ Exams. Topics: • Imaging Fundamentals • OB-GYN Anatomy/Exam • Ectopic Pregnancy • OB Cases & Abortion • Fundamentals of Needle Guidance • Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access • Abdominal Scanning Fundamentals • FAST & E-FAST Exam • Focused 2D Cardiac Exam (FATE) • Biliary & Renal Colic • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm • Evaluation of DVT • Evaluation of Cardiac Arrest and Shock & Hypotension • Ultrasound Guided Procedures: Pericardiocentesis, Paracentesis, Hemothorax, Lumbar Puncture, ET • Training and CredentialingSonography in Shock & Source of Sepsis (Gallbladder, Biliary Tree, Appendix, Bowel Obstruction, Peritonitis & Abscess, Pylonephritis) • Fluid Responsiveness in the Critically Ill • Advanced Non-Cardiac Chest (Sinuses, Larynx, Trachea, Lung & Pleura) • Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Vascular Access • Interactive Case Studies Critical Care Track: 1. Cardiac Doppler & Focused Calculations 2. Echo Assessment of Cardiomyopathies & Heart Failure 3. Mitral Insufficiency & Complications 4. Guidelines for Appropriate Use of Ultrasonography by the Intensivist Emergency Track: 1. Sonography of the Acute Scrotum 2. Advanced EM Applications (Evaluation of Soft Tissue for Abscess, Foreign Body Detection, MSK Applications, Evaluation of Bony Cortices, Ocular Emergencies) 3. Nerve Blocks in the ED (Forearm, Femoral, and Ankle Blocks) Objectives: • Increase the participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret Emergency ultrasound examinations. • State the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics and demonstrate appropriate optimization for 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, and hypotension • Demonstrate image orientation, transducer preparation, and scan protocols for performing use of ultrasound guidance for vascular access, pericardiocentesis, paracentesis, hemothorax, lumbar puncture, and 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 is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Sep 17 - 18, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is 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. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 17.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Description: Introduction to Critical Care Ultrasound Live 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 (2) Two 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 (2) Two 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. Topics: • FREE Pre-Course Online Video: Ultrasound Imaging Fundamentals • Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access • Abdominal Scanning Fundamentals • FAST & E-FAST Exam • Focused 2D Cardiac Exam (F.A.T.E.) • Biliary & Renal Colic • AAA & Case Studies • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm • Evaluation of DVT • Evaluation of Cardiac Arrest, Shock & Hypotension • Ultrasound Guided Procedures: Pericardiocentesis, Paracentesis, Hemothorax, Lumbar Puncture, ET • Interactive Case Studies • Employee Training and Credentialing Objectives: • Increase the participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret Critical Care ultrasound examinations. • State the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics and demonstrate appropriate optimization for 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 is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Sep 17 - 20, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is 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. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 17.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Description: Introduction to Critical Care and Advanced 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 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 four (4) day program, participants will learn ultrasound techniques for the entire emergency medicine & critical care specialty. Case Log provided documenting 65+ Exams. Topics: • Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access • Abdominal Scanning Fundamentals • FAST & E-FAST Exam • Focused 2D Cardiac Exam (FATE) • Biliary & Renal Colic • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm • Evaluation of DVT • Evaluation of Cardiac Arrest, Shock & Hypotension • Ultrasound Guided Procedures: Pericardiocentesis, Paracentesis, Hemothorax, Lumbar Puncture, ET • Interactive Case Studies • Training and CredentialingSonography in Shock & Source of Sepsis (Gallbladder, Biliary Tree, Appendix, Bowel Obstruction, Peritonitis & Abscess, Pylonephritis) • Fluid Responsiveness in the Critically Ill • Advanced Non-Cardiac Chest (Sinuses, Larynx, Trachea, Lung & Pleura) • Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Vascular Access • Interactive Case Studies Critical Care Track: 1. Cardiac Doppler & Focused Calculations 2. Echo Assessment of Cardiomyopathies & Heart Failure 3. Mitral Insufficiency & Complications 4. Guidelines for Appropriate Use of Ultrasonography by the Intensivist Emergency Track: 1. Sonography of the Acute Scrotum 2. Advanced EM Applications (Evaluation of Soft Tissue for Abscess, Foreign Body Detection, MSK Applications, Evaluation of Bony Cortices, Ocular Emergencies) 3. Nerve Blocks in the ED (Forearm, Femoral, and Ankle Blocks) Objectives: • Increase the participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret Critical Care ultrasound examinations. • State the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics and demonstrate appropriate optimization for 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.

Advanced Emergency Medicine & Critical Care Ultrasound is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Sep 19 - 20, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is hands-on emergency ultrasound course is intended for any medical professional involved with performing ultrasound examinations in an emergency or critical care setting. 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). This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 16.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Description: Advanced Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Ultrasound :ive 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 (2) Two Day advanced emergency medicine & 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 advanced emergency medicine & critical care ultrasound training as a stand alone (2) Two Day course, or as part of a (4) Four Day and (5) Five Day long emergency medicine & critical care ultrasound training and CME program. In the (4) Four and (5) Five Day programs, participants will learn ultrasound tips, tricks, and techniques for the entire emergency medicine & critical care specialty. Topics: • Sonography in Shock & Source of Sepsis (Gallbladder, Biliary Tree, Appendix, Bowel Obstruction, Peritonitis & Abscess, Pylonephritis) • Fluid Responsiveness in the Critically Ill • Advanced Non-Cardiac Chest (Sinuses, Larynx, Trachea, Lung & Pleura) • Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Vascular Access • Interactive Case Studies CRITICAL CARE TRACK: 1. Cardiac Doppler & Focused Calculations 2. Echo Assessment of Cardiomyopathies & Heart Failure 3. Mitral Insufficiency & Complications 4. Guidelines for Appropriate Use of Ultrasonography by the Intensivist CRITICAL CARE TRACK: 1. Sonography of the Acute Scrotum 2. Advanced EM Applications (Evaluation of Soft Tissue for Abscess, Foreign Body Detection, MSK Applications, Evaluation of Bony Cortices, Ocular Emergencies) 3. Nerve Blocks in the ED (Forearm, Femoral, and Ankle Blocks) Objectives: • Increase the participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret Emergency and 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. (Optional 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 (Optional critical care track). • Recognize the sonographic appearance of individual nerves and list the advantages provided when ultrasound is used for performing regional nerve blocks. (Optional EM track) • Evaluate fluid responsiveness in the critically ill patient. • Perform testicular ultrasound and recognize acute abnormalities. (Optional EM track) • Increase competence to incorporate protocols, scan techniques & interpretation criteria to improve diagnostic/treatment accuracy.

5th Annual All Florida Pediatric Echo Society Symposium is organized by Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital and will be held on Sep 21, 2019 at Johns Hopkins All Children's Research and Education Building, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. Target Audience: This course has been designed for sonographers, cardiologists, cardiac trainees, PAs, APNs, RNs, and other medical professionals interested in echocardiography.   Accreditation: Credit Designation Statement: The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Conference Highlights: Coarctation of the Aorta and Common Variants, Vascular Rings and Slings, Syndromes Associated with Vascular Anomalies, Connective Tissue Disorders, Echocardiography Jeopardy, Pulmonary Venous Anomalies, and LSVC and Systemic Venous Anomalies  Learning Objectives: After attending this activity, the participant will demonstrate the ability to: • Identify common vascular anomalies of the systemic venous system using echocardiography • Identify common vascular anomalies of the pulmonary venous system using echocardiography • Identify common vascular anomalies of the systemic arterial system using echocardiography • Identify common vascular anomalies of the pulmonary arterial system using echocardiography Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Implementing Complete Care Dentistry Course is organized by The Dawson Academy and will be held from Oct 03 - 04, 2019 at St Petersburg Yacht Club, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is General Dentists, Team Members. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12 CE Credits. Course Description: This course is designed so that the clinical and business team come home with a unified vision of how to schedule appointments, the specific roles of each team member in the new patient examination process, the verbal skills to communicate with patients and a programmed approach to case presentation. Course Objectives are: • Explain the concept of Complete Care Dentistry. • Recognize the elements of the Complete Exam. • Introduce existing patients in your practice to the concept of a comprehensive exam. • Schedule and orchestrate the new patient and records gathering visit. • Use photography to uncover the wants of the patient. • Schedule the case presentation appointment and who must be present at this visit. • Organize the schedule for increased productivity, enhance efficiency and decrease stress. • Make time for large cases, while still paying attention to the necessary operative dentistry that is the cornerstone of every general practice. • Understand the effect of dental insurance. • Successfully market your practice to attract patients who are looking for the type of treatment offered in your practice. • Develop the necessary verbal skills to professionally speak with patients who are looking for a new dentist, shopping for fees or need to cancel their appointment. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Introduction to Carotid Duplex/color Flow Imaging is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Oct 14 - 15, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. Target Audience: Sonographers, physicians, physician assistants and other medical professionals learning how to perform and/or interpret carotid duplex/color examinations. Participants may include (but are not limited to) those involved with internal medicine, cardiology, radiology, neurology, general/vascular surgery, and primary care. Accreditation Statement: 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 live activity for a maximum of 15.00 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 15.00 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. 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. Description: Introduction to Carotid Duplex/Color Flow Imaging Live Training Course is taught by leading vascular ultrasound experts, with a 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on scan ratio and is specifically designed for physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals who need carotid ultrasound training. GCUS offers (2) Two Day Carotid Ultrasound Courses at our facility in St. Petersburg, FL that includes 70+ interactive case presentations. GCUS offers Carotid Ultrasound Training as a stand alone (2) two day course, or as part of a (4) four day Vascular Ultrasound Training and CME Program. In the (4) Four Day vascular program, participants will learn ultrasound techniques for the entire vascular system. Topics: • Doppler & Color Fundamentals • Carotid Anatomy & Physiology • Normal Spectral Analysis • Carotid Scan Protocol • Intima-Media Thickness: Measurement & Evaluation • Carotid Stenosis Assessment I • Non-Atherosclerotic Carotid Abnormalities • TCD Basics • Challenging Case Studies • How to Structure a Report Objectives: • Increase the participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret Carotid Duplex/Color Flow Imaging ultrasound examinations. • Apply knowledge of the anatomy/physiology of the cerebrovascular system into the Carotid Duplex examination. • Cite Doppler/color physics principles and be able to (sonographers) apply these principles to optimize system controls and/or (physicians) utilize this information for identifying technical errors which may result in misdiagnosis. • Perform routine scan protocols and Doppler calculations in a complete carotid duplex/color examination. • Differentiate normal/abnormal spectral Doppler/color characteristics. • List methods for obtaining quantitative information and state the diagnostic relevance of each measurement. • Characterize plaque morphology and other pathology associated with cerebral vascular disease. • Perform Intima-Media Thickness measurements and state the clinical significance as a screening method for cardiovascular disease. • Integrate the information to include and prepare a structured report for a carotid ultrasound examination. • Apply diagnostic criteria for accurate interpretation of carotid duplex/color flow examinations

JHACH 8th Annual Research Symposium is organized by Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital and will be held from Oct 17 - 18, 2019 at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital Research and Education Building, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Introduction to Abdominal/Primary Care and OB/GYN Ultrasound is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Nov 04 - 08, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, st petersburg, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is 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. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 23.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Description: Introduction to Abdominal & Primary Care and OB/GYN Live Training Courses cover a wide range of topics from abdominal, trauma, thyroid, scrotal, and soft-tissue applications, to transabdominal and endovaginal scan techniques, and OB applications. This course is taught by leading abdominal and OB/GYN ultrasound experts, with a 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on scan ratio and is specifically designed for physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals who need abdominal & primary care & OB/GYN ultrasound training. GCUS offers five (5) day introduction to abdominal/primary care and OB/GYN ultrasound education courses at our facility in St. Petersburg, FL that includes numerous interactive case presentations. In this week long program, participants will learn ultrasound tips, tricks and techniques for the entire abdominal and OB/GYN ultrasound region. Conference Topics: • Imaging Fundamentals • Abdominal Anatomy / Scan Techniques • Abdominal Aorta • Liver Sonography & Pathology • Gallbladder & Biliary Tree Sonography & Pathology • Spleen, Pancreas, and Renal • Scrotal / Testicular • Evaluation of the Appendix & GI Tract • Thyroid • E-FAST Exam, Soft Tissue & MSK Applications • Interactive Case Studies • GYN Anatomy • Scan Protocol (TAS & TV) • GYN Pathology / Case Studies • First Trimester Ultrasound & Case Studies • Fetal Survey, Biometry and BPP • Placenta & Multiple Gestation • Fetal Abnormalities 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.