Overview

Schedule

Topics

Objectives

Audience

Faculty

Credits

Travel/Lodging

Tuition

Resources

Overview

The Blended Introduction & Advanced Critical Care Ultrasound Training Course provides participants a strong foundation to perform and/or interpret the core and advanced ultrasound applications in an emergency or critical care setting as outlined in the ACEP ultrasound practice guidelines. The Blended Education format provides flexibility while saving you time and minimizing travel costs.

Begin with the self-paced online course: Taught by leading emergency and critical care medicine ultrasound experts, the online course incorporates comprehensive lectures, case presentations, and post-activity quizzes covering core and advanced ultrasound applications with fifteen (15) months unlimited access.

Then attend Scanning Skills Workshop: Join us in sunny St. Petersburg, FL for a Two (2) Day (12 Hours) scanning skills workshop at our state-of-the-art facility. The extensive hands-on scanning skills workshop features the industry lowest 3:1 participant to faculty ratio allowing the participant to immediately integrate the skills learned into clinical practice. Hands-on skills training includes cardiac, trauma, DVT, ultrasound for shock & hypotension, ultrasound assessment of hydration status and fluid responsiveness, ultrasound-guided vascular access, and more.

For the best ultrasound education experience, completion of the online course prior to the hands-on scanning workshop is recommended.

Code: BCCSO-BCCASO-241
ID: 6903

Schedule

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Topics

Imaging Fundamentals: The Basics
Abdominal Scan Fundamentals
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Aorta
Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (FAST)
Introduction to Lung Ultrasound: The Basics
Advanced Lung Ultrasound Applications
Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access
Ultrasound Guided Emergency & Critical Care Procedures
Focused Cardiac Ultrasound
Rapid Ultrasound for Shock & Hypotension
Ultrasound Evaluation of Pericardial Effusions
Venous Ultrasound for Point of Care Applications
Doppler and Color Flow Imaging for POC Applications
Advanced Ultrasound Evaluation of Shock
ABC: Sonography in Shock and Sepsis
Venous Ultrasound in Point of Care
Assessment of Hydration Status and Fluid Responsiveness
Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Vascular Access
Interactive Cardiac Cases: What’s Your DX?
Cardiac Doppler & Focused Calculations
Echo Assessment of Cardiomyopathies & Heart Failure
MI & Complications
Echo Evaluation of the Right Heart
Echocardiographic Evaluation of Pericardial Disease & Cardiac Masses
Interesting Cardiac US Case Studies
BONUS! Introduction to Transesophageal Echocardiography (not covered in scanning skills workshop)

Objectives

Increase participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret critical care ultrasound examinations
State the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics and demonstrate appropriate optimization of system controls.
Demonstrate scan protocols for focused evaluation of the trauma patient (E-FAST exam), pneumothorax, abdomen, aorta, adult heart, and lower extremity DVT.
Demonstrate image orientation, transducer preparation, and scan protocols for performing ultrasound guided vascular access, thoracentesis, pericardiocentesis, paracentesis, and lumbar puncture.
Differentiate normal/abnormal image characteristics of the abdomen, adult heart, and those associated with abdominal sepsis involving the hepatobiliary, renal, and GI systems.
State an algorithm for assessing causes of shock and hypotension using bedside ultrasound.
Outline indications and applications of color and spectral Doppler in the emergency and critical care setting.
Recognize ultrasound characteristics associated with cardiomyopathies, pericardial effusions, coronary artery disease, and diastolic dysfunction.
Assess/evaluate right ventricular function, hydration status and fluid responsiveness in the emergency and critical care settings.
Outline the training requirements and Indications for transesophageal echocardiography.

Tuition

Registration: $4,450.00

Daily continental breakfast and afternoon snack will also be provided during Hands-On Workshops.

The Advanced Registration Tuition is applied to registration submitted and paid/postmarked more than 30 days in advance of the course.

The Regular Registration Tuition is applied to registrations submitted between 15-30 days in advance of the course.

The Late Registration Tuition is strictly enforced and is applied to ALL registrations submitted within two weeks (14 days) of the start of the course.

*Subject to PayPal Credit Approval
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(727)363-4500

Audience

Physicians, mid-level providers and any other medical professional involved with performing point of care/critical care ultrasound examinations. Participant practice specialties may include (but are not limited to): Critical Care, Hospitalist, Emergency Medicine, Primary Care, Internal Medicine, and Trauma surgery.

Faculty listed for Online Course only

Charlotte Derr MD, RDMS, FACEP, FPD-AEMUS

Professor of Emergency Medicine
Fellowship Director of Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Fellowship Program
University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Tampa, FL
GUI QI Task Force Subcommittee
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

James Mateer MD, RDMS

Clinical Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine.
Medical College of Wisconsin.
Milwaukee, WI.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Andreas Dewitz MD, RDMS

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.

Richard Palma BS, RDCS, RCS, ACS, FASE, FSDMS

Advanced Cardiac Sonographer
Program Director Clinical Coordinator
Duke School of Medicine Cardiac Sonography Certificate Program
Durham, NC
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Alexander Levitov MD, FACCP, FACCM, RDCS

Eastern VA Medical School.
Dept. of Internal Medicine.
Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, Norfolk, VA.
GUI QI Task Force Committee
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Andrew Laudenbach MD

Hennepin Healthcare
Minneapolis, Minnesota
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Bret P. Nelson MD, RDMS, FACEP

Director, Emergency Medicine Residency Program.
Department of Emergency Medicine.
Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
Brooklyn, New York.
GUI QI Task Force Subcommittee
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Daniel Bourque MS, ACS, RCS, FASE

Echosonographer
Orlando Regional Medical Center.
Orlando, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Lori Green BA, RDMS, RDCS, RVT

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

Steven Walling BS, RCS, ACS, RDCS, FASE

Director and Clinical Coordinator
Hoffman Heart School of Cardiovascular Technology
Trinity Health of New England Corporation, Inc.
Hartford, CT
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

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

Introduction to Critical Care Ultrasound

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 15.25 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.

Introduction to Critical Care Ultrasound Hands-on Workshop

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 live activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. 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 6.00 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit(s).

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.

Advanced Critical Care Ultrasound Hands-on Workshop

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 live activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. 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 6.00 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit(s).

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.

Advanced Critical Care Ultrasound

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 17.50 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.

Travel and Lodging

Directions to our Learning Center

From Tampa or Tampa Intl. Airport:

Follow signs for I-275 South to St. Petersburg. You will go over the Howard Frankland Bridge, then continue about 17 miles to Exit 23A on the left toward Sundial/The Pier
After you get off at Exit 23A, I-375 E becomes 4th Ave N
Turn right onto 2nd St N, the Sundial Parking Garage will be on your left
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is located at 111 2nd Ave NE in the Plaza Tower on the 8th floor

From Sarasota or South Florida:

If you are coming from the south over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, take I-275 North to Exit 23 for I-375 toward The Pier
After you get off at Exit 23A, I-375 E becomes 4th Ave N
Turn right onto 2nd St N, the Sundial Parking Garage will be on your left
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is located at 111 2nd Ave NE in the Plaza Tower on the 8 th floor

Walking Directions from the Parking Garage

Follow walkway from garage towards Sundial Shopping plaza (Muvico Theatres)
Turn right and walk down 2nd Ave N
Cross 1st St NE
On your left is Sab Cafe, turn left into the Plaza shops and into Plaza Tower
Take elevator to 8th floor

Airports

If you are flying in, we suggest making your airline destination to Tampa International Airport or St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport.

Coast-to-Coast... We're growing to serve YOU!

Due to the constant requests we receive to present our programs at additional locations around the country, we are excited to now offer customized ultrasound courses at your facility to fit your specific educational needs. We can also offer them at other quality strategic and resort-oriented locations as well. Call us or write us to inquire.

Our state-of-the art facility features a full 8000 sq. ft. of space dedicated solely to ultrasound education! The site is conveniently located in the beautiful Dolphin Village Center, and is within an easy, picturesque walk from a number of area gulf-front hotels. It offers a wide variety of services including gift shops, beach fashions, grocery, and of course, restaurants.

Nearby Hotels

Jan 1st-April 30th: $199 +tax
May 1st-Dec 31st: $169 +tax
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Hyatt Place St. Pete
25 2nd St. N | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-202-2506

(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Hampton Inn
80 Beach Dr. NE | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-892-9900

Jan-Apr: $209 +tax
May-Dec: $159 +tax
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Courtyard Marriott
300 4th St. N | St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
727-450-6200

Jan 1st-April 30th: $212 +tax
May 1st-Dec 31st: $179 +tax
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

AC Marriott
110 2nd St. N | St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
727-864-0001

20% off best available published rate
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Hilton Hotel
333 1st St. S | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-894-5000

Oct-May (Sun—Thurs) $189.99 +tax / (Fri—Sat) $217.75 +tax
June-Sept (Sun—Thurs) $159.99 +tax / (Fri—Sat) $210.75 +tax
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

The Birchwood Hotel
340 Beach Dr. NE | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-896-1080

(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Hollander Hotel
421 4th Ave. N | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-873-7900

(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Inn on The Third Hotel
342 3rd Ave. N | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-894-3248

Beach Hotels (15 minute Drive)

(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Hilton Garden Inn
6100 Gulf Blvd. | St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
727-273-8907

(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

TradeWinds Island Grand Beach Resort
5500 Gulf Blvd. | St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
800-360-4016

(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

RumFish Beach Resort by TradeWinds
6000 Gulf Blvd. | St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
800-360-4016

(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Don CeSar Beach Resort
3400 Gulf Blvd. | St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
727-360-1881

(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Don CeSar Beach House
3860 Gulf Blvd. | St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
866-728-2206

Lodging Specials

Special discounted room rates are available at most of the listed properties when booked through us. Although there are a number of other hotels in the area, we have inspected these sites and can recommend them. Please call us in advance for availability and rates. Since we are located in a resort area, demand for rooms can be high during certain times of the year.

Please call Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute at 727.363.4500 to arrange your lodging at discounted rates.

Additional Lodging:

There are also a number of other nice, smaller independent downtown or beachfront motel properties in the immediate area. Please contact Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute for further information.

Visit the St Pete Chamber of Commerce for more information.

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is located on the beautiful gulf coast of Florida.

Meetings:

For your convenience, we can directly book your hotel or condominium lodging for you.

Special discounted room rates are available at most of the downtown or beachfront properties when booked through us. Although there are a number of other hotels in the area, we have personally inspected these sites and can recommend them. Please call us for advance availability and rates. Since we are located in a resort area, demand for rooms can be high during certain times of the year.

Please call Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute at 727.363.4500 to arrange your lodging.

Airports

If you are flying in, we suggest making your airline destination to Tampa International Airport or St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport.

Coast-to-Coast... We're growing to serve YOU!

Due to the constant requests we receive to present our programs at additional locations around the country, we are excited to now offer customized ultrasound courses at your facility to fit your specific educational needs. We can also offer them at other quality strategic and resort-oriented locations as well. Call us or write us to inquire.