Overview

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Registry Review Virtual Conference provides a comprehensive review for those preparing to take the APCA RMSK or ARDMS RMSKS certification exam. This courses is taught by leading MSK ultrasound experts in the musculoskeletal ultrasound profession and is specifically designed for physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals who need MSK ultrasound registry preparation. To guarantee the highest industry exam pass rate, this course entails interactive lectures, case studies, and live, interactive mock registry exams using an interactive Audience Response System. All participants will receive a bonus 5 day access to the online registry review course. (Only offered by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute)

Additionally, the GCUS Registry Review PASS Guarantee offers you access to the online course version of your registry review program for 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 to the online course version of the review.

Code: RRM-221VC
ID: 5613

Schedule

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Topics

Ultrasound Evaluation of the Shoulder
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Scan Protocols & Normal Sonographic Characteristics
Ultrasound Evaluation of Shoulder Pathology & Soft Tissue
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Elbow
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Scan Protocols & Normal Sonographic Characteristics
Ultrasound Evaluation of Elbow Pathology & Soft Tissue
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Hip
- Anatomy & Physiology
-Scan Protocols & Normal Sonographic Characteristics
Ultrasound Evaluation of Hip Pathology & Soft Tissue
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Foot & Ankle
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Scan Protocols & Normal Sonographic Characteristics
Ultrasound Evaluation of Foot/Ankle Pathology
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Hand/Wrist
- Anatomy & Physiology
-Scan Protocols & Normal Sonographic Characteristics
Ultrasound Evaluation of Hand/Wrist Pathology
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Knee
- Anatomy & Physiology
-Scan Protocols & Normal Sonographic Characteristics
Ultrasound Evaluation of Knee Pathology
Interventional Procedures
Integration of Data & Treatment
Multiple 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, knee, elbow, wrist hand, ankle, foot, and hip.
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 of that may require further study
Increase knowledge and competence for successful registry examination completion

Tuition

Registration: $1,025.00

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Audience

Medical professionals who are preparing to take the APCA or ARDMS musculoskeletal registry board exams or individuals who need a comprehensive review for professional improvement and/or CME credits.

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.

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 Subcommittee)
Medical Director, 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 Subcommittee)
Associate 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)
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
Vice Chair of Ultrasound Education
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 Subcommittee)
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 Subcommittee)
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.

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this internet live activity 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.