Comprehensive Review for the Ultrasound Registry
Written & Narrated Review of Current ARDMS Exam
Available in Both Print and Digital Format
Digital Format is PC and Mac Compatible
Now Featuring an Online Media Center
Self-Assessment Chapter Questions Included
FREE: Acceptance to GCUS 90 Day Registry Review Challenge Group with Purchase.
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Overview Topics Objectives Audience Faculty Credits Resources

Overview

ULTRA P.A.S.S. Abdominal Sonography Registry Review Workbook provides a comprehensive written and narrated review of the topics listed on the ARDMS content outline. The ULTRA P.A.S.S. Abdominal Sonography Registry Review Workbook is available in both physical and digital format and includes over 424 images, diagrams, and video clips along with access to the Online Media Center for linked videos and audio narration.

The ULTRA P.A.S.S. Abdominal Sonography Registry Review Workbook includes 265 Self-Assessment Chapter questions on 270 pages, that includes self-tests after each section with access to online digital audio and video files.

Date of Original Release: 1/18/2024

This edition valid for credit through: 1/18/2027

Length: 270 Pages

Workbook Product Code: PAU-OL4-ABD4
Workbook ISBN: 978-1-957519-89-0
Digital Workbook Product Code: PAUE-OL4-ABD4

Topics

Liver Sonography
Biliary Tree
Pancreas
Kidneys/Urinary Tract
Scrotum and Testes Sonography
Prostate
Spleen
Retroperitoneum
Abdominal Vasculature
GI Tract
Neck Sonography
Breast
Abdominal Wall, Superficial Structures, Muscular structures and Trauma
Pediatric Hip
Invasive Procedures
Protocols and Instrumentation

Objectives

Outline abdominal anatomy.
Identify normal imaging characteristics of the abdominal organs and related structures.
Outline routine abdominal scan protocols.
State patient presentation and common indications for the ultrasound examination of the abdomen.
Recognize characteristics of commonly seen abdominal pathology.
State scan protocols and identify normal and abnormal findings associated with the evaluation of the pediatric hip.
Recognize normal anatomy and pathology associated with the abdominal wall, superficial structures, breast, and muscular structures .
Outline protocols for performing trauma ultrasound.
Effectively prepare for successful completion of the abdominal ultrasound registry examination.

Audience

Physicians, sonographers, and other medical professionals preparing to take their Abdomen ultrasound certification examination. Physician participants may include radiology, emergency medicine, family practice, and internal medicine.

Faculty

Lori Green BA, RDMS, RDCS, RVT

President, Program Director.
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
Saint Petersburg, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Mark Swanson RDMS, RVT

Senior Clinical Instructor, Product Specialist
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St. Petersburg, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Trisha Reo AAS, RDMS, RVT

Program Coordinator
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
Saint Petersburg, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Content Validation
All presentations for this CME activity were reviewed and approved by members of the GUI CME Review Committee to determine content validity and to ensure that no conflicts of interest exist prior to the activity commencement or material compilation.

Disclosure of Individuals in Control of Content
In addition to the faculty listed the following individuals are recognized by GUI as being in control of content of this program:

James Mateer, MD, RDMS (Medical Director - planner, QI Task Force)
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
Milwaukee, WI
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Charlotte Derr, MD, RDMS, FACEP, FPD-AEMUS (Co-Medical Director - planner, QI Task Force)
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
Fellowship Director of Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Fellowship Program
University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Tampa, FL
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Andreas Dewitz, MD, RDMS (Member of Advisory Board & QI Task Force Subcommittee)
Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine
Clinical Director of POCUS Education, Solomont Simulation Center
Department of Emergency Medicine Boston Medical Center
Boston, MA.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Lori Green, BA, RDMS, RDCS, RVT (Program Director - planner, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force)
Program Director and President,
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St Petersburg, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Trisha Reo, AAS, RDMS, RVT (Program Coordinator - planner, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force)
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St Petersburg, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Disclosure of Commercial Support
There was no commercial support involved in the planning, development/implementation of this activity.

Credits (Optional with additional purchase)

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

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 17.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This course also meets CME/CEU requirements for ARDMS. Note: While offering the CME credit hours noted above, activities are not intended to provide extensive training or certification for exam performance or interpretation.