Basic Emergency Medicine Ultrasound COURSE
Over 10 hours of hands-on scanning! Great for EM and IM physicians & NPs and PAs 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 with sonographer assistance enhancing technical proficiency and psychomotor skills
• Learn critical high-yield do's and don'ts for ultrasound in the emergency department
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 85% - 100% improvement in their scanning skills.
Practice Scanning Sessions Include
• Abdominal (cardiac, gallbladder, kidneys)
• FAST exam
• Procedural
• Vascular access
• Focused Cardiac
• OB-GYN
Scheduled Course Dates
October 2 & 3, 2013 Register Online!
November 6 & 7, 2013 Register Online!
December 4 & 5, 2013 Register Online!
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 a maximum of 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 Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education 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.
