 Onsite Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Programs 
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute has offered Musculoskeletal Ultrasound programs since 2000. By working with leading MSK experts, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute has designed the programs to include shoulder, elbow, hand, and wrist sonography. Lower extremity applications include knee, ankle, and foot.
The program features extensive hands-on instruction using both live models. The 3-to-1 participant to instructor ratio expedites the learning process and maximizes the return on your investment.
The length of the programs and topics of discussion may be modified to best meet the participants' educational objectives.
Two-day Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Programs
Objectives
At the completion of the program the participant should be able to:
- Discuss ultrasound physics principles and imaging fundamentals
- Describe techniques and protocols for performing shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, knee, ankle and foot examinations
- Identify normal sonographic musculoskeletal anatomy of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, knee, ankle and foot examinations
- Recognize the capabilities and limitations of musculoskeletal ultrasound
- Identify sonographic characteristics of commonly seen pathology in the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, knee, ankle and foot
- Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting under supervised conditions until an accepted level of proficiency has been achieved
Topics
- Introduction to physics/imaging fundamentals
- Anatomy and scan techniques of the upper and lower extremities
- Normal and abnormal sonographic characteristics for upper and lower extremities
- Case studies
- Hands-on sessions
Lectures presented by leading expert in MSK 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 Musculoskeletal 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 Musculoskeletal 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.
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