Overview

Pediatric Ultrasound Registry Review Online Course is designed to provide a comprehensive review of the information one needs to know in order to successfully pass the ARDMS Pediatric Ultrasound registry examination. The topics presented are based on the ARDMS examination content outlines. The program is offered in an interactive, modular format and includes two mock examinations.

Additionally, the GCUS Registry Review PASS Guarantee offers you access to the online course version of your registry review program for an additional 90 days if you do not pass your registry exam after completing one of our review programs. Just send us a copy of your exam score (registry exam must be taken within six months of our review) and we’ll grant you a 90 day access extension to the online course version of the review.

Date of Original Release: 6/10/2019

Reviewed for content accuracy: 6/10/2022
Reviewed by: Gulfcoast Ultrasound CME Committee

This edition valid for credit through: 6/10/2025

1 year/365 days of Unlimited Access from date of purchase. Expires on 12/21/2025 if purchased today.

Code: OC-RRP191
ID: 4547

Topics

Ultrasound Evaluation of the Pediatric Liver, Pancreas and Spleen
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Pediatric Gastrointestinal Tract
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Pediatric Genitourinary System
Pediatric Abdominal Case Studies
Neonatal Head Sonography
Neonatal Spine Sonography
Ultrasound Evaluation of Soft-Tissue/MSK Abnormalities
Thyroid and Neck Sonography
Non-Cardiac Chest Applications
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Pediatric Hip
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Pediatric Peripheral Vascular System
Mock Examinations (2)

Objectives

Identify normal imaging characteristics of the pediatric abdomen and recognize commonly seen pathology in infants and children.
Demonstrate proper technique and scan protocols for evaluation of the pediatric 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 & spine.
Identify normal testicular ultrasound anatomy and recognize commonly seen abnormalities.
Identify normal and abnormal characteristics of the thyroid gland.
Apply ultrasound techniques to evaluate non-cardiac chest abnormalities
Demonstrate protocols to evaluate the pediatric peripheral vascular system.
Increase confidence to incorporate protocols, techniques & interpretation criteria to improve diagnostic/treatment accuracy.
Define areas of weakness that require additional self-study to successful pass your pediatric ultrasound board examination.

Tuition

Registration: $390.00

(12 Months Unlimited Access)

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Audience

Physicians, PA’s, sonographers and other medical professionals who will be involved with performing and/or interpreting pediatric ultrasound examinations and/or preparing to take the ARDMS pediatric ultrasound certification examination. Physicians may include (but is not limited to) radiology, pediatricians, and pediatric emergency medicine.

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.

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 (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.
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 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.