Basic Emergency Medicine Ultrasound COURSE
This course was designed to meet the educational needs of emergency physicians wanting to learn ultrasound technology.
Course Details
• Obtain a targeted review of emergency department specific uses of ultrasound with lectures and skill stations focused on practical protocols
• Acquire a basic understanding of the physics and instrumentation of ultrasound
• Receive more than eight hours of hands-on scanning of live models which enhances technical proficiency and psychomotor skills
• Registrants receive The Handbook of Ultrasound in Trauma and Critical Illness by Drs. Bob Jones and Michael Blaivas and copies of the course PowerPoint presentations
Why Attend?
This course is designed to provide extensive training in the basic uses of ultrasound as an adjunct to patient care in a busy emergency department. More than eight hours of hands-on scanning practice are incorporated into this two-day course developed and taught by nationally known leaders in the area of ultrasound. One-on-one instruction with numerous facilitators has led past participants to report a 70% - 90% improvement in their scanning skills.
Practice Scanning Sessions Include
• Abdominal (cardiac, gallbladder, kidneys)
• FAST exam
• Procedural
• Vascular access
• Hypotension of unknown etiology
• OB-GYN
Scheduled Course Dates
February 29 & March 1, 2012 To register CLICK HERE!
May 2 & 3, 2012 To register CLICK HERE!
October 3 & 4, 2012 To register CLICK HERE!
This two-day course is held at the Ohio ACEP Education Center and runs from 8 am to 5 pm. Registration begins at 7:30 am. Please contact Ohio ACEP to request ADA accommodations.
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Registration Fees
$645 - Ohio ACEP Members
$705 - ACEP Members
$755 - Non-Members
$555 - Residents (Letter from residency director is required. Must be a resident or fellow at the time of registration.)
CME Information
The American College of Emergency Physicians designates this live activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.
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 16 hours of ACEP Category I credit.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the American College of Emergency Physicians and Ohio Chapter ACEP. The American College of Emergency Physicians is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Travel Arrangements
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Policy and Course Cancellation Information
Refunds will be made upon receipt of a written request at least two weeks prior to the scheduled day of class less a $100 administrative fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations less than two weeks before your scheduled date.
