Introduction to Pediatric Ultrasound

Overview

Topics

Objectives

Audience

Faculty

Credits

Tuition

Overview

Introduction to Pediatric Ultrasound Online Course is comprised of thirteen (13) modules and is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of pediatric ultrasound examination techniques. Imaging fundamentals, scan techniques for abdominal, neurosonography, neonatal spine, pediatric hip, and trauma applications are also included. Enrollment is valid for 12 months (365 days) and begins the moment the participant is enrolled. Extend your online course access another 3 months with the addition of an onsite hands-on workshop or registration for a regularly scheduled GCUS scan workshop.

Date of Original Release: 3/5/2020

This edition valid for credit through: 3/5/2023

1 year/365 days of Unlimited Access from date of purchase. Expires on 8/15/2023 if purchased today.

Code: OC-PED201
ID: 4946

Topics

Imaging Fundamentals: The Basics
Abdominal Sonography Anatomy and Scan Fundamentals
Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Pediatric Gastrointestinal Tract
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Pediatric Genitourinary System
Scrotal Ultrasound in the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Patient
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Pediatric Thyroid and Neck
Pediatric Ultrasound Case Studies
Advanced Thoracic Ultrasound for the Pediatric Patient
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Neonatal Spine
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Pediatric Hip
Introduction to Pediatric Neurosonology
Soft Tissue and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in the Pediatric Patient

Objectives

Increase the participants' knowledge to better perform and/or interpret pediatric ultrasound examinations.
State the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics and demonstrate appropriate optimization of system controls.
Identify normal and abnormal imaging characteristics of the pediatric urinary tract and GI tract.
Demonstrate protocols for evaluation of the trauma patient.
List the benefits of soft-tissue and MSK ultrasound in the pediatric patient.
Demonstrate ultrasound protocols for evaluation of the neonatal head, pediatric hip and spine.
Identify normal and abnormal characteristics of the neonatal head, pediatric hip, and spine.
Outline testicular ultrasound protocols and recognize commonly seen abnormalities.
Increase confidence to incorporate protocols, techniques and interpretation criteria to improve diagnostic and treatment accuracy.

Tuition

Registration: $770.00

(12 Months Unlimited Access)

Audience

Sonographers, physicians and other medical professionals involved with performing and/or interpretation of pediatric ultrasound examinations. Physician participants may include (but is not limited to): radiology, neonatologists, pediatrics, emergency medicine, critical care, GI, and urology.

Faculty

Sal LaRusso M.Ed. RDMS, RT(R)

Senior Instructor Radiology.
Chief Sonographer.
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center,
Hershey PA.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Michael Hulse DO

Radiologist.
PennState Hershey.
PennState Childrens Hospital.
Hershey, PA.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Stephanie Doniger MD, RDMS, FAAP, FACEP

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician.
Brooklyn, NY.
GUI QI Task Force Subcommittee
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.

David Teng MD

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician.
Huntington Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center.
New Hyde Park, New York.
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.

Faculty & Content Disclosures...

Faculty Disclosure
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.adheres to ACCME Essential Areas, Standards, and Policies regarding industry support of CME. Speakers will disclose any relevant commercial relationships prior to the start of the educational activity.

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)
Medical Director, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
Milwaukee, WI
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Charlotte Derr, MD, RDMS, FACEP (Co-Medical Director-planner & QI Task Force)
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine &
Fellowship Director of Emergency Medicine
Ultrasound Fellowship Program
University of South Florida Medical School
Tampa, FL
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Andreas Dewitz, MD, RDMS(Member of Advisory Board, QI Task Force Subcommittee)
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
Vice Chair of Ultrasound Education
Boston Medical Center
Boston, MA
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Lori Green, BA, RT, RDMS, RDCS, RVT (Program Director/planner, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force)
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.

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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 internet activity enduring material for a maximum of 16.00 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.

Introduction to Pediatric Ultrasound - Online Course