CME Medical Conferences

Ultrasound: Office, Hospitalist and Emergency w/ Musculoskeletal Techniques (New)

A Seminar for Medical Office, Hospitalist, Emergency and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Techniques
CME Conference Description:

Decreasing costs of equipment, improved portability, and improved imaging and technology are a few of the reasons you’ll want to learn office/ hospitalist/ and emergency department (ER) ultrasound. Musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound will also be introduced. Having ultrasound available in these settings may improve and streamline diagnostic skills, improve patient satisfaction, and may improve procedural skills. Just as listening to the heart sounds with a stethoscope was “foreign” when you started as a medical student, performing or interpreting ultrasound can be confusing. Let us show you how to begin and open a new world of diagnostics for your patients.

2010
This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 15 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. 
The Texas Academy of Family Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 credits TM. 
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 
2011
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
The Texas Academy of Family Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 credits TM. 
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

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CME Conference Credits: 15
CME Conference Objectives

    ·   Understand the history, physics, applications, and indications for office/ hospitalist/ emergency department/ musculoskeletal and procedural ultrasound.
·   Understand basic ultrasound anatomy.
·   Review equipment needs and use.
·   Provide ample hands-on learning with live patients.
·   Recognize the benefits, limitations and alternatives for office/ hospitalist/ emergency department/ musculoskeletal and procedural ultrasound.
·   Understand and be comfortable with scanning the “primary” indications for ultrasound in the emergency department.

 
CME Conference Fee: $1350


  Location Dates Discounted Fee
Tampa Westshore Marriott
Tampa, FL
Instructor(s): Grant Fowler		11/12/2011 – 11/13/2011By Oct 12 2011 then $1250.00


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CME Conference Agenda

Breakfast and Registration
7:30am – 8:00am

There will be a 1 hour lunch and 15 minute mid-morning and mid-afternoon breaks each day.

Day One
8:00am-Noon
Goals, history, physics of ultrasound, issues of liability, anatomy
Abdominal ultrasound
Patient scanning

Noon-1:00pm
Lunch

1:00-5:00pm
OB/GYN, cardiac ultrasound
Patient scanning

Day Two
8:00am-12:30pm
Transvaginal, small parts/ hi-frequency ultrasound
Patient scanning
Applications in emergency department
Questions/answers

Noon-1:00pm
Lunch

1:00-5:00pm
Introduction to musculoskeletal ultrasound (predominantly shoulder and knee)
Ultrasound- guided procedures (e.g., paracentesis, thoracentesis, insertion of central lines, joint injections)
Common pathology
Coding and billing
Questions/answers

CME Conference Reviews

"Dr. Fowler is an excellent and knowledgable speaker.  This course was very practical." - William Cox, D.O. - March 2008