Emergency Ultrasound Onsite Programs

Emergency Ultrasound has been a core program offered by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute since 1995. Under the direction of its Medical Director, James Mateer, MD, RDMS, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designed the Emergency Medicine programs in accordance with ACEP guidelines. To date, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute has had more than 1,500 Emergency Medicine physicians attend its programs.

A key differentiating factor between Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute and other programs is the amount of hands-on instruction provided. Scanning is a critical component of the learning process. Hence, the 3-to-1 participant to instructor ratio maximizes the return on the participants' investment.

The length of the programs and topics of discussion may be modified to best meet the participants' educational objectives.

All courses structured in accordance with ACEP guidelines.

• Two-day Introduction to Emergency Ultrasound Programs
• One-day Advanced Emergency Ultrasound Programs
• One-day Trauma Ultrasound Programs

Two-day Introduction to Emergency Ultrasound Programs

Objectives

At the completion of the program the participant should be able to:

  • Discuss the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics/instrumentation and describe image artifacts
  • Explain the operation of the ultrasound system controls and appropriate transducer selection for different applications
  • Perform ultrasound evaluation of the trauma patient (FAST exam)
  • Perform the scan protocols for focused evaluation of the abdomen (including Aorta) and female pelvis
  • Identify normal/abnormal image characteristics of the abdomen (including Aorta), female pelvis, first trimester OB, and ectopic pregnancy
  • Describe image orientation, transducer preparation, scan protocols for performing an endovaginal GYN exam
  • Describe image orientation, transducer preparation, and scan protocols for performing ultrasound guided vascular access
  • Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting under supervised conditions until an accepted level of proficiency has been achieved

Topics

  • Basic physics/instrumentation & image artifacts
  • F.A.S.T. examination
  • Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access
  • Abdominal scan protocols
  • Abdominal vasculature
  • Normal/abnormal imaging characteristics of the abdomen
  • Diagnostic criteria for gallbladder disease
  • Aortic aneurysm/dissection
  • Renal pathology
  • Sonographic evaluation of the female pelvis and early gestation
  • Ectopic pregnancy/abortion
  • PID/Masses
  • Trauma in pregnancy
  • Case studies
  • Hands-on sessions

Medical Director

James Mateer, MD, RDMS

Lectures presented by leading experts in emergency ultrasound. Assistance coordinating additional ultrasound equipment available if needed.

Fees include: All speakers, hands-on instructors, course materials, and AMA Cat. 1 credits. Add instructor travel expenses to course fees.

Requesting facility provides: Meeting space, A/V equipment, ultrasound equipment, models, and food/beverage (if desired).

Customized programs also available upon request (other fees may apply). For our schedule of regularly scheduled Emergency Ultrasound programs, click here.

Accreditation

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this educational activity up to a maximum of 16.0 hours in AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activities.

While offering CME credits this activity is not intended to provide extensive training or certification for performing or interpreting Emergency ultrasound procedures.

Contact Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute

Experience the difference in ultrasound education. Call Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute today U.S. toll free at 1.800.619.1900 or 727.363.4500 for more details on a customized onsite program or on one of our regularly scheduled courses. For a free Onsite Education quote, click here.

One-day Advanced Emergency Ultrasound Programs

Objectives

At the completion of the program the participant should be able to:

  • Explain imaging techniques and routine scan planes used in cardiac ultrasound
  • Recognize normal cardiac structures and identify ultrasound findings associated with cardiomyopathy, pericardial effusion, cardiogenic shock, dissection and other hypotensive conditions
  • Discuss imaging techniques, normal and abnormal characteristics associated with lower extremity venous examinations
  • Explain examination techniques, normal sonographic findings and commonly seen abnormalities associated with testicular ultrasound
  • Describe scanning techniques used in foreign body localization
  • Explain the role of ultrasound for extended applications (including but not limited to) pneumothorax, ocular and joint aspiration procedures in the emergency department
  • Demonstrate the use of ultrasound guidance for vascular access
  • Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting under supervised conditions until an accepted level of proficiency has been achieved

Topics

  • Vascular Access
  • 2D cardiac scan planes and normal anatomy
  • Assesstment of pneumothorax
  • Ocular ultrasound
  • Foreign body localization
  • Cardiac pathology
  • Venous imaging techniques
  • Testicular sonography
  • U/S-guided fluid aspirations
  • Hands-on sessions

Medical Director

James Mateer, MD, RDMS

Lectures presented by leading experts in emergency ultrasound. Assistance coordinating additional ultrasound equipment available if needed.

Fees include: All speakers, hands-on instructors, course materials, and AMA Cat. 1 credits. Add instructor travel expenses to course fees.

Requesting facility provides: Meeting space, A/V equipment, ultrasound equipment, models, and food/beverage (if desired).

Customized programs also available upon request (other fees may apply). For our schedule of regularly scheduled Emergency Ultrasound programs, click here.

Accreditation

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this educational activity up to a maximum of 8.0 hours in AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activities.

While offering CME credits this activity is not intended to provide extensive training or certification for performing or interpreting Emergency ultrasound procedures.

Contact Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute

Experience the difference in ultrasound education. Call Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute today U.S. toll free at 1.800.619.1900 or 727.363.4500 for more details on a customized onsite program or on one of our regularly scheduled courses. For a free Onsite Education quote, click here.

One-day Trauma Ultrasound Programs

Objectives

At the completion of the program the participant should be able to:

  • Discuss the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics/instrumentation and describe image artifacts
  • Explain the operation of the ultrasound system controls and appropriate transducer selection for different applications
  • Perform ultrasound evaluation of the trauma patient (FAST exam)
  • Perform ultrasound assessment of pneumothorax
  • Perform the scan protocols for focused evaluation of the abdominal aorta
  • Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting under supervised conditions until an accepted level of proficiency has been achieved

Topics

  • Ultrasound imaging fundamentals
  • Basic physics principles
    • Image optimization
    • Image artifacts
  • Assesstment of pneumothorax
  • Abdominal scan techniques/normal anatomy
  • Abdominal Aorta
  • Trauma (FAST) evaluation
  • Trauma case studies
  • Hands-on sessions

Medical Director

James Mateer, MD, RDMS

Lectures presented by leading experts in emergency ultrasound. Assistance coordinating additional ultrasound equipment available if needed.

Fees include: All speakers, hands-on instructors, course materials, and AMA Cat. 1 credits. Add instructor travel expenses to course fees.

Requesting facility provides: Meeting space, A/V equipment, ultrasound equipment, models, and food/beverage (if desired).

Customized programs also available upon request (other fees may apply). For our schedule of regularly scheduled Emergency Ultrasound programs, click here.

Accreditation

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this educational activity up to a maximum of 8.0 hours in AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activities.

While offering CME credits this activity is not intended to provide extensive training or certification for performing or interpreting Emergency ultrasound procedures.

Contact Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute

Experience the difference in ultrasound education. Call Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute today U.S. toll free at 1.800.619.1900 or 727.363.4500 for more details on a customized onsite program or on one of our regularly scheduled courses. For a free Onsite Education quote, click here.