Comprehensive Review of current content on Breast Ultrasound ARDMS examination
Includes audio narration for studying on the go
Available in Both Print and Digital Format
Digital Format is PC and Mac Compatible
Engage Your Active Recall
Utilize Your Ability of Self-Reflection
Increase Your Confidence–Based Repetition
BONUS: Free access to the GCUS 90 Day Registry Review Support Group to help keep you motivated and on track!

Overview Topics Objectives Audience Faculty Credits Resources

Overview

ULTRA P.A.S.S. Breast Ultrasound Registry Review Flashcards are based on the current ARDMS Breast Ultrasound Exam Content Outline and provide a method of final testing to determine the areas of weakness that may require further study, while at the same time reinforcing the material with which you are already comfortable. These flashcards also include an online audio narration of the questions and answers to further reinforce the study process.

ULTRA P.A.S.S. Breast Ultrasound Registry Review Flashcards are available as both physical and digital flashcards that contain 377 questions and answers (including assorted images, diagrams and charts) designed after the actual registry format. The physical decks measure 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 for convenient carrying, have space on each card for personal notes, and have two removable fastener rings to allow the decks to be shuffled to change question order.

Date of Original Release: 6/18/2024

This edition valid for credit through: 6/18/2027

Length: 377 Questions, Online Media

Flashcards Product Code: FCU-8-BR4
Flashcards ISBN: 978-1-957519-94-4
Digital Flashcard Product Code: FCUE-8-BR4

Topics

Instrumentation and Technique for Breast Sonography
Normal Breast Anatomy
Benign vs. Malignant Features
Detectable Breast Lesions
Complimentary Imaging
Non-Surgical Ultrasound Guided Breast Biopsy

Objectives

Increase knowledge and competence for successful ultrasound registry examination completion.
Outline the instrumentation and technique necessary for properly evaluating the breast using diagnostic ultrasound.
Recognize the normal and abnormal breast anatomy from embryologic development to the effects of pregnancy.
List the indications for both mammographic and sonographic evaluation.
Recognize the features of benign, malignant nodules, and associated sonographic pitfalls.
Outline and compare the sonographic and mammographic appearance of lesions found in the breast.
List the types of complementary imaging modalities and identify the various post-surgical changes associated with the breast.
State the sonographer’s role in performing non-surgical, ultrasound-guided procedures.
Identify areas of weakness that may require further study for successful registry examination completion

Audience

Physicians, PA’s, sonographers, and other medical professionals who will be involved with performing and/or interpreting breast ultrasound examinations. Medical professionals preparing to take the breast ultrasound certification exam. Physician specialties may include (but are not limited to) OB-GYN, radiology, primary care, and family practice.

Faculty

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)
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

Mark Swanson, RDMS, RVT (Senior Clinical/ Product Specialist - 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 12.00 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.