Overview

The Registered Musculoskeletal (RMSK) Registry Review online course is designed to prepare the physician and clinician to successfully take the APCA RMSK sonography certification exam.

Upper and lower extremity joints are covered in great detail, including anatomy/physiology, scan protocols and normal sonographic characteristics, pathology, integration of data and treatment/interventional techniques. The APCA RMSK content outline indicates that 26% of the exam pertains to ultrasound physics so this online course includes a comprehensive review of Sonography Principles & Instrumentation (Physics). Post-module quizzes and two mock exams allow for assessment of comprehension of the material.

This online course is the ideal choice for examination preparation, plus reinforcement of interpretation skills to improve competence and confidence to perform and/or interpret MSK ultrasound examinations.

Date of Original Release: 5/25/2024

This edition valid for credit through: 5/25/2027

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

Code: OC-RRMS241
ID: 7451

Topics

Ultrasound Evaluation of the Shoulder
Ultrasound Evaluation of Shoulder Pathology
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Elbow
Ultrasound Evaluation of Elbow Pathology
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Hand / Wrist
Ultrasound Evaluation of Hand and Wrist Pathology
Interventional MSK Ultrasound: Upper Extremity
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Hip
Ultrasound Evaluation of Hip Pathology
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Knee
Ultrasound Evaluation of Knee Pathology
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Foot and Ankle
Ultrasound Evaluation of Foot and Ankle Pathology
Interventional MSK Ultrasound: Lower Extremity
Two Mock Examinations: Upper and Lower Extremity MSK
Essentials of Diagnostic Ultrasound
Physical Principles
Transducers
Imaging Principles & Instrumentation
Real Time Imaging
Pulse Echo Imaging
Display Types
Bioeffects
Artifacts
Quality Assurance
New Technologies
Doppler Instrumentation
Mock Exams

Objectives

Increase the participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret MSK ultrasound examinations.
Outline appropriate transducer selection, system optimization, and identify commonly seen artifacts associated with MSK ultrasound.
State scanning protocols for performing shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand, knee, ankle/foot, and hip ultrasound examinations.
Identify normal anatomy during musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging.
Recognize ultrasound characteristics of commonly seen pathology of the shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand, knee, ankle/ foot, and hip ultrasound examinations.
Outline the use of MSK sonography for diagnosis and treatment options, including ultrasound-guided interventions.
Integrate all patient and imaging data for effective analysis of examination results.
Identify areas that may require further study.
Increase knowledge and competence for successful registry examination completion.
Increase the participants’ knowledge to better perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations.
State the elementary principles of ultrasound including definition of ultrasound, basic properties and units of measure.
Describe the fundamental principles of sound and the propagation of sound in soft tissue.
Cite the different types of transducers, focusing, sound beam formation and the various types of resolution including axial, lateral, contrast and temporal
Recognize components and terminology of ultrasound equipment and instrumentation.
List the advantages of Doppler, Color Flow and Color Power Imaging.
Differentiate imaging artifacts by their cause and characteristic appearance.
Apply statistical test correlation and test validation using CHI Square principles regarding sensitivity, specificity, and overall test accuracy.
Outline safety, quality control, quality assurance and bio effects concern regarding operation and maintenance of ultrasound equipment.
Identify areas of weakness that require additional self-study to successfully pass the RMSK Ultrasound Registry exam.

Tuition

Registration: $1,115.00

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Audience

Physicians and clinicians, preparing to take the MSK Ultrasound Certification Examination. Physician participants may include: Radiology, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Rheumatology, PM & R, Pain Management, Emergency Medicine, Primary Care, and Internal Medicine

Faculty

Jon Jacobson MD, RMSK

Professor of Radiology
University of California
San Diego, CA

Musculoskeletal Radiologist
Lenox Hill Radiology
New York, NY
GUI QI Task Force Subcommittee
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Bryan Dodd M.Ed, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)

Program Director, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ.
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 24.00 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.