Upcoming Medical Conferences in St Petersburg

Introduction to Adult Echocardiography Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Jul 22 - 26, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, st petersburg, Florida, United States of America. Target Audience: This hands-on adult echocardiography ultrasound course is intended for sonographers, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and other medical professionals learning how to perform and/or interpret adult echocardiography exams. Participants may include (but is not limited to): radiology, internal medicine, critical care, primary care, emergency medicine, and cardiology professionals. Accreditation: The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 35.25 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 35.25 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit(s). Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn up to 35.25 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 ASRT for 34.25 Category A continuing education credit. Note: ASRT credits are accepted by the ARRT as Category A credits. Overview: Introduction to Adult Echocardiography Live Training & CME Course is a five (5) day echocardiography course in St. Petersburg, FL that is taught by leading echocardiography experts and is designed to provide a strong foundation to perform and/or interpret adult cardiac ultrasound examinations.  The structure of the course is a combination of live lectures by echocardiography experts, a human heart cadaver lab, and industry leading hands-on training with a 3:1 participant to faculty hands-on scan ratio with live models, where you will be scanning normal anatomy and pathology. The adult echocardiography training courses are specifically designed for physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals who are looking for only the best echocardiography training and CME. Topics: • Ultrasound Imaging Fundamentals • Anatomy of the Heart and EKG • 2D Evaluation of Cardiac Anatomy: Parasternal, Apical, Subcostal, and Suprasternal Windows • Parasternal Long Axis & Short Avis with Live Demonstration • 2D Measurements and Normal Values • Doppler Fundamentals • Color Doppler: Evaluation Sites & Normal Flow Patterns • Evaluating with Pulsed & Continuous Wave Doppler • M-Mode Workshop • Mitral & Aortic Valves • Cardiomyopathies • Gross Anatomy Workshop • Doppler Evaluation of MVD and AVD • Right Heart Disease • Coronary Heart Diease • Diastolic Function/Contrast Echocardiography • Pericardial Disease & Cardiac Masses Objectives: • Increase the participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret Echocardiography examinations. • Demonstrate proper transducer manipulation and system optimization to produce diagnostic images (sonographer) and recognize potential imaging errors (Physician). • Demonstrate routine scan protocols to evaluate an adult patient using 2D/M-Mode/Color Flow & Doppler echocardiographic techniques. • Perform standard 2D, m-mode and Doppler measurements • Identify normal/abnormal characteristics of 2D cardiac anatomy. • State the role of cardiac Doppler and list the necessary qualitative/quantitative measurements. • Identify the ultrasound findings associated with valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathies, ischemic heart disease, pericardial disease and cardiac masses. • List the latest imaging techniques in quantification of right and left ventricle wall motion. Document findings and apply standardized guidelines during compilation of an Echocardiography worksheet (sonographer) and dictated report (Physician). • List the steps necessary for system optimization during contrast echo imaging. • Increase confidence to incorporate protocols, techniques & interpretation criteria to improve diagnostic/treatment accuracy

Stress on The Job: A Closer Look at Root Causes, Impacts, and Solutions is organized by National Nurses United (NNU) and will be held on Jul 26, 2019 at Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park, st petersburg, Florida, United States of America. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 4 CEHs. Course Description: Workplace stress is a serious concern for nurses, with impactful consequences for individual nurses’ health as well as patient care, burnout, and turnover. Usually stress is talked about as an individual problem. Solutions proffered by employers generally focus on self-care and stress relief, “I have to make the situation work”, and individual therapy/mental health treatment, “There must be something wrong with me”. Registered nurses are responsible for and accountable to practicing safely, competently, ethically, and compassionately in accordance with their scope of practice. This class will look at how workplace stress can be a barrier to that responsibility. We will look closely at the fundamental sources of physical, mental, and moral stress in nursing -- including understaffing and under-resourcing, amongst others. In looking at the bigger picture of workplace stress, we will identify effective solutions to nurses’ workplace stress. Course Objectives: Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to: • Articulate root causes of nurses’ work-related stress. • Describe how a stressful workplace affects patient outcomes. • Discuss the relation between stress and organizational constraints. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access - Live Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held on Aug 02, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is physicians, PA’s, CRNA’S, nurses and other medical professionals involved with performing vascular access procedures. Specialty practice may include emergency, trauma, critical care, internal medicine, and intensivists. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Description: Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access Live Training Course provides participants a strong foundation to perform central and peripheral line techniques and approach in an emergency setting. These courses are taught by leading emergency medicine ultrasound experts that specialize in ultrasound guidance that incorporates comprehensive lectures and interactive case presentations featuring a 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on scan ratio with both live models (anatomy) and inanimate phantoms (interventional techniques). This course is specifically designed for physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals who need ultrasound-guided vascular access (UGVA) training in an emergency setting. This course is offered as a one (1) day course 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 ultrasound guided vascular access training as a stand alone one (1) day course, or as part of a two (2) day program with Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia or Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks for Emergency Medicine Applications. In the two (2) day program, participants will learn central and peripheral line placement as well as upper and lower extremity nerve blocks. Topics: • Ultrasound Imaging Fundamentals • Fundamentals of Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access • Why use Ultrasound Guidance • “Direct” vs. “Indirect” Techniques • “In-plane” vs. “Out-of-plane” Techniques • Ultrasound Guided Central Line Placement • Principles of Vessel Differentiation & Procedural Tips • Internal Jugular & Axillary/Subclavian Approach & Clinical Case Review • Femoral & Antecubital Vein Access • Additional Access Sites & Comments on the Pediatric Patient • Clinical Case Review Objectives: • Demonstrate the participant’s knowledge to better perform ultrasound-guided vascular access procedures. • Demonstrate proper transducer manipulation and system optimization to produce diagnostic images. • List the advantages and disadvantages of the “In-Plane” and “Out-of-Plane” and the “Direct” vs. “Indirect” ultrasound-guided vascular access techniques. • Differentiate venous vs. arterial anatomy by ultrasound. • Identify ultrasound imaging characteristics of vessels and contiguous anatomy to determine the optimal approach for vascular access. • Demonstrate ultrasound imaging characteristics of vascular pathology that would indicate a vessel is not suitable for vascular access. • Demonstrate the use of ultrasound guidance for Central Line vascular access. • Demonstrate the use of ultrasound guidance for Peripheral Line vascular access. • Demonstrate competence to incorporate protocols, scan techniques, and interpretation criteria to improve diagnostic/treatment accuracy.

Introduction and Advanced/Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound with Human Cadaver Lab - Live Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Aug 12 - 16, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is 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. CME Credits: Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound with Optional Interventional Cadaver Lab 23.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Approved for 23.50 ABIM MOC point(s) 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Advanced and Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound 15.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Approved for 15.00 ABIM MOC point(s) MSK Ultrasound Imaging Fundamentals - Online Video 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Description: Introduction and Advanced/Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound with Human Cadaver Lab Live Training Courses are taught by leading experts in the field of MSK ultrasound. These courses incorporate comprehensive lectures and interactive case presentations featuring a 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on scan ratio with live models, phantoms and also includes human cadaver specimens (2 labs) for upper and lower extremity applications. Learn the musculoskeletal ultrasound essentials and build confidence in your scanning and interpretation abilities at our facility in St. Petersburg, FL. This Introduction and Advanced/Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course with Human Cadaver Lab is designed to expand and update your diagnostic and scanning skills to integrate multiple MSK applications into your clinical practice. All topics are based on AIUM practice guidelines. Topics: • Shoulder Anatomy & Scanning Techniques • Evaluation of Shoulder Pathology • Elbow Anatomy & Scanning Techniques • Evaluation of Elbow Pathology • Ultrasound-Guided Injection Techniques • Wrist/Hand Anatomy & Scan Techniques • Evaluation of Wrist/Hand Pathology • Normal Evaluation of the Ankle/Foot & Pathology • Knee Anatomy, Scanning Techniques, & Pathology • Evaluation of the Hip Injection Technique in Human Cadaver Lab • MSK Ultrasound-Guided Injection Techniques • Adv. MSK Ultrasound-Guided Procedures in Rehabilitative Medicine • Post-Operative Ultrasound: Shoulder, Knee & Beyond • Indications for Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks • Challenging MSK Dilemmas: A Case Based Approach • Advanced Peripheral Nerve Applications: Diagnosis & Treatment Options • Advanced Foot, Ankle & Hip • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Spine • Interesting Case Presentations 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. • Demonstrate the principals of imaging techniques for performance of upper and lower extremity MSK injections on cadaver models.

Introduction and Advanced/Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound with Cadaver Lab and Regenerative Medicine - Live Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Aug 12 - 16, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is 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. CME Credits: Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound with Optional Interventional Cadaver Lab 23.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Approved for 23.50 ABIM MOC point(s) 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Advanced/Interventional MSK Ultrasound with Regenerative Medicine Track 16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Approved for 16.00 ABIM MOC point(s) MSK Ultrasound Imaging Fundamentals - Online Video 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Description: Introduction and Advanced/Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound with Cadaver Lab and Regenerative Medicine Ultrasound Live Training Courses are taught by leading experts in the field of MSK ultrasound that incorporates comprehensive lectures and interactive case presentations. This course features a 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on scan ratio with live models, phantoms and human cadavers for upper and lower extremity applications. Learn the musculoskeletal essentials and build confidence in your scanning and interpretation abilities in this comprehensive course at our facility in St. Petersburg, FL. This MSK ultrasound program is designed to expand and update skills to integrate introduction and advanced MSK applications and ultrasound-guided regenerative medicine techniques into clinical practice. Participants will also have the opportunity to observe live demonstrations of multiple regenerative medicine procedures (diagnosis and techniques) on various live patients with pathologies. Topics: •  Shoulder Anatomy & Scanning Techniques •  Evaluation of Shoulder Pathology •  Elbow Anatomy & Scanning Techniques •  Evaluation of Elbow Pathology •  Ultrasound Guided Injection Techniques •  Wrist/Hand Anatomy & Scan Techniques •  Evaluation of Wrist/Hand Pathology •  Normal Evaluation of the Ankle/Foot & Pathology •  Knee Anatomy, Scanning Techniques, & Pathology •  Evaluation of the Hip •  Injection Technique in Human Cadaver LabBiology and Evidence for regenerative substances •  -Dextrose Prolotherapy •  -Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) •  -Bone Marrow Aspirate (BMA) •  -Lipoaspirate •  -Amniotic Membrane and Cells •  Essentials of US Guided Regenerative Medicine •  -Ultrasound guided injection techniques •  -Preparing Dextrose and PRP Injectables •  -Upper and lower extremity regenerative medicine techniques •  -Post procedure protocols for regenerative medicine •  -Regulatory guidelines and billing/coding for regenerative medicine •  Hands-On workshops: live models •  Hands-On workshops: Cadaver lab – needle guidance to target areas •  Hands-On workshop: Cadaver lab – bone marrow and lipoaspirate techniques •  Live patient regenerative medicine demonstrations: Prolotherapy & PRP 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. •  Demonstrate the principals of imaging techniques for performance of upper and lower extremity MSK injections on cadaver models.

Introduction and Advanced/Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound - Live Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Aug 12 - 16, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is 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. CME Credits : Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound 19.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Approved for 19.50 ABIM MOC point(s) 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Advanced and Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound 15.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Approved for 15.00 ABIM MOC point(s) MSK Ultrasound Imaging Fundamentals - Online Video 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Description : Introduction and Advanced/Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Live Training Courses are taught by leading experts in the field of MSK ultrasound. 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 for upper and lower extremity applications. Learn the musculoskeletal ultrasound essentials and build confidence in your scanning and interpretation abilities at our facility in St. Petersburg, FL. This introduction and advanced/interventional MSK ultrasound program is designed to expand and update your diagnostic and scanning skills to integrate multiple MSK applications into your clinical practice. Topics : •  Shoulder Anatomy & Scanning Techniques •  Evaluation of Shoulder Pathology •  Elbow Anatomy & Scanning Techniques •  Evaluation of Elbow Pathology •  Ultrasound Guided Injection Techniques •  Wrist/Hand Anatomy & Scan Techniques •  Evaluation of Wrist/Hand Pathology •  Normal Evaluation of the Ankle/Foot & Pathology •  Knee Anatomy, Scanning Techniques, & Pathology •  Evaluation of the Hip Injection Technique in Human Cadaver Lab •  MSK Ultrasound Guided Injection Techniques •  Advanced Musculoskeletal Ultrasound - Guided Procedures in Rehabilitative Medicine •  Post-operative Ultrasound: Shoulder, Knee & Beyond •  Indications for US Guided Nerve Blocks •  Challenging MSK Dilemmas: A Case Based Approach •  Advanced Peripheral Nerve Applications: Diagnosis & Treatment Options •  Advanced Foot, Ankle & Hip •  Ultrasound Evaluation of the Spine •  Interesting Case Presentations 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.

Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound with Optional Interventional Cadaver Lab - Live Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Aug 12 - 14, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is 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. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 23.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Description : Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound with Optional Interventional Cadaver Lab Live Training Course provides participants a comprehensive introduction to musculoskeletal ultrasound on topics based on AIUM practice guidelines. These courses are taught by leading musculoskeletal ultrasound experts that incorporates comprehensive lectures and interactive case presentations featuring a 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on scan ratio with live models, phantoms and human cadaver labs. Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound with Optional Interventional Cadaver Lab Training Courses are specifically designed for physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals who need musculoskeletal ultrasound training. GCUS offers three (3) day introduction to musculoskeletal ultrasound with optional interventional cadaver lab courses at our facility in St. Petersburg, FL. These courses are held at multiple dates throughout the year, making it the perfect courses for both local participants and participants traveling to Florida. GCUS offers introduction to musculoskeletal ultrasound with optional interventional cadaver lab training as a stand alone three (3) day course, or as part of a week long comprehensive 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. Topics : • Shoulder Anatomy & Scanning Techniques • Live Demo: Ultrasound Evaluation of the Shoulder • Hands-On Scanning: Shoulder • Ultrasound Evaluation of Shoulder Pathology • Elbow Anatomy & Scan Techniques • Live Demo: Ultrasound Evaluation of the Elbow • Ultrasound Guided Injection Techniques • Hands-On Scanning: Elbow • Wrist & Hand Anatomy, Scan Techniques • Live Demo: Ultrasound Evaluation of the Wrist & Hand • Ultrasound Evaluation of Wrist and 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 • Hands-On Scanning: Knee & Hip • Knee Pathology & Live Demo • Cadaver Lab: Upper Extremity Injection Techniques Rotation 1 • Cadaver Lab: Lower Extremity Injection Techniques Rotation 2 • Use of Ultrasound in Rheumatology Applications 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. • Demonstrate the principals of imaging techniques for performance of upper and lower extremity MSK injections on cadaver models.

Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound - Live Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Aug 12 - 14, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is 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. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 19.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Description: 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 faculty to participant 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. GCUS 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 (Highly Recommended). Topics: • Shoulder Anatomy & Scanning Techniques • Live Demo: Ultrasound Evaluation of the Shoulder • Hands-On Scanning: Shoulder • Ultrasound Evaluation of Shoulder Pathology • Elbow Anatomy & Scan Techniques • Live Demo: Ultrasound Evaluation of the Elbow • Ultrasound Evaluation of Elbow Pathology • Ultrasound Guided Injection Techniques • Hands-On Scanning: Elbow • Wrist & Hand Anatomy, Scan Techniques • Live Demo: Ultrasound Evaluation of the Wrist & Hand • Ultrasound Evaluation of Wrist and 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)

Introduction and Advanced/Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound with Regenerative Medicine - Live Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Aug 12 - 16, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is 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. CME Credits : Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound 19.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Approved for 19.50 ABIM MOC point(s) Advanced/Interventional MSK Ultrasound with Regenerative Medicine 16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Approved for 16.00 ABIM MOC point(s) MSK Ultrasound Imaging Fundamentals - Online Video 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Overview: Introduction and Advanced/Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound with Regenerative Medicine Live Training Courses are taught by leading experts in the field of MSK ultrasound. 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 for upper and lower extremity applications. Learn the musculoskeletal essentials and build confidence in your scanning and interpretation abilities. An optional interventional workshop is also offered using human cadaveric specimens. This intro to advanced level MSK ultrasound program is designed to expand and update skills to integrate MSK applications and ultrasound-guided regenerative medicine techniques into clinical practice. Taught by world-renowned ultrasound experts, this course offers evidence-based lectures combined with extensive hands-on scanning sessions featuring live models and human cadaveric specimens. Participants will also have the opportunity to observe live demonstrations of multiple regenerative medicine procedures (diagnosis and techniques) on various live patients with pathologies. Topics : • Shoulder Anatomy & Scanning Techniques • Evaluation of Shoulder Pathology • Elbow Anatomy & Scanning Techniques • Evaluation of Elbow Pathology • Ultrasound-Guided Injection Techniques • Wrist/Hand Anatomy & Scan Techniques • Evaluation of Wrist/Hand Pathology • Normal Evaluation of the Ankle/Foot & Pathology • Knee Anatomy, Scanning Techniques, & Pathology • Evaluation of the Hip • Utility of Dynamic Ultrasound • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Spine • Advanced Peripheral Nerve Applications: Diagnosis & Treatment Options • Post-Op Shoulder, Knee, and Beyond • Unlocking Frozen Joints • Hands-On Scanning: Live Models • Biology and Evidence for Regenerative Substances: • -Dextrose Prolotherapy • -Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) • -Bone Marrow Aspirate (BMA) • -Lipoaspirate • -Amniotic Membrane and Cells • Essentials of Ultrasound-Guided Regenerative Medicine: • -Ultrasound-Guided Injection Techniques • -Preparing Dextrose and PRP Injectables • -Upper and Lower Extremity Regenerative Medicine Techniques • -Post-Procedure Protocols for Regenerative Medicine • -Regulatory Guidelines and Billing/Coding for Regenerative Medicine • Hands-On Workshops: Live Models • Hands-On Workshops: Cadaver Lab – Needle Guidance Target Areas • Hands-On Workshop: Cadaver Lab – Bone Marrow and Lipoaspirate Techniques • + Live Patient Regenerative Medicine Demonstrations: Prolotherapy & PRP 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.

Advanced and Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound - Live Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc. and will be held from Aug 15 - 16, 2019 at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, St Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is 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. (GCUS recommends a minimum of 3 months prior MSK scanning experience, or attendance of our Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course prior to attending the Advanced Course.). This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 15.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Description : Advanced & Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Live Training Course is taught by leading experts in the field of MSK ultrasound that incorporates comprehensive lectures and interactive case presentations. This course features a 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on scanning with live models and human cadaveric specimens for advanced applications and ultrasound-guided procedures including (but not limited to) regenerative therapy. Learn the advanced and interventional musculoskeletal essentials at our facility in St. Petersburg, FL and build confidence in your advanced level MSK scanning and interpretation abilities. Topics : • Post-Op Shoulder, Knee & Beyond • Advanced Musculoskeletal Ultrasound- Guided Procedures in Rehabilitative Medicine: What, When, Why, Where • Prolotherapy: General Principles/Practical Applications • PRP: General Principles/Practical Applications • HANDS-ON SCANNING: Interventional Cadaver Lab • Ultrasound Evaluation of the Spine: • Ultrasound anatomy and scan techniques • Treatment and interventional techniques • Advanced Peripheral Nerve Applications: Diagnosis & Treatment Options • Advanced Foot & Ankle • Interactive Challenging Case Studies • Unlocking Frozen Joints • Hands-On Scanning Live Models: Spine/Nerve/All Joints Objectives : • Increase the participant's knowledge to better perform and / or interpret MSK ultrasound exams. • Outline the biology and evidence for use of various regenerative substances. • State when, why, and how to integrate regenerative medicine as a practical treatment option. • Interpret complex musculoskeletal ultrasound images and list treatment options and patient management strategies. • List protocols for ultrasound evaluation and treatment options of the spine. • Outline new ultrasound guided procedures for ligament, tendon injuries. • List the role of ultrasound in the evaluation of the post-operative shoulder. • State the role of ultrasound in nerve entrapment syndromes. • Demonstrate the principles of injection techniques for the performance of upper and lower extremity MSK interventions on cadaver models. • Increase confidence to incorporate protocols, scan techniques, and interpretation criteria to improve diagnostic/treatment accuracy.