Introduction to POCUS for Family Medicine

OVERVIEW

Introduction to POCUS for Family Medicine Live Training Course provides participants a strong foundation to perform the core ultrasound applications as outlined in the AAFP, ACEP and WINFOCUS ultrasound practice guidelines. These courses are taught by leading family medicine, emergency medicine and other ultrasound experts that incorporates comprehensive lectures, interactive case presentations, system optimization, and needle guidance sessions. Extensive hands-on scanning workshops feature our industry leading 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on scan ratio with live models and inanimate phantoms for improved competence to immediately integrate the skills learned into clinical practice. Each participant also receives scanning checklists and a log of over 70 exams performed to apply towards hospital credentialing if needed.

For the most comprehensive POCUS for family medicine education, combine the introductory level course with the Advanced POCUS for family medicine program to augment scanning skills and expand diagnostic/interventional services, improve patient safety and satisfaction. A combined tuition discount is offered along with cost-savings associated with travel expenses.

• Most Comprehensive Hands-On POCUS Family Medicine Course Available
• Trusted Ultrasound CME Leader Since 1985, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is ACCME Accredited with Commendation
• Master Level Ultrasound Faculty
• State-of-the-art facility and scan labs located in the heart of beautiful St. Petersburg, Florida
• 3:1 Participant to Faculty Hands-On Scan Ratio (Scan Live Model Patients as well as phantoms used for Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
• >70 Scan Logs and Checklists Provided for hospital credentialing, certification, etc.
• Lifetime Access to E-Course Syllabus
• Immediately Implement Skills Learned into Clinical Practice
• Expand Diagnostic & Interventional Services Offered

TOPICS

• Imaging Fundamentals
• OB-GYN Anatomy/Exam
• Ectopic Pregnancy
• OB Cases & Abortion
• Fundamentals of Needle Guidance
• Ultrasound-Guided Central Line Access
• Abdominal Scanning Fundamentals
• FAST & E-FAST Exams
• Focused 2D Cardiac Exam (F.A.T.E.)
• Abscess and Joint Aspiration (optional lecture)
• Biliary & Renal Colic
• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm & Case Studies
• Evaluation of DVT
• Thyroid ultrasound (pre-course online video lecture)
• Evaluation of Cardiac Arrest and Shock & Hypotension
• Ultrasound Guided Procedures: Pericardiocentesis, Paracentesis, Hemothorax, Lumbar Puncture

OBJECTIVES

• Increase the participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret point of care (POCUS) ultrasound examinations in a family medicine setting.
• State the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics and demonstrate appropriate optimization for system controls.
• Perform ultrasound evaluation of the trauma patient (E-FAST exam) and pneumothorax.
• Demonstrate scan protocols for focused evaluation of the abdomen, aorta, female pelvis, and adult heart.
• State an algorithm for uses of bedside ultrasound during cardiac arrest, shock, and hypotension
• Demonstrate image orientation, transducer preparation, and scan protocols for performing use of ultrasound guidance for vascular access, pericardiocentesis, paracentesis, hemothorax, lumbar puncture
• Demonstrate protocol for focused evaluation of DVT.
• Perform thyroid ultrasound and differential normal/abnormal image characteristics.
• Differentiate normal/abnormal image characteristics of the abdomen, female pelvis, first trimester OB, and ectopic pregnancy.
• Increase competence to incorporate protocols, scan techniques, and interpretation criteria into clinical practice.

AUDIENCE

This hands-on POCUS for family medicine course is intended for any medical professional involved with performing ultrasound examinations in a family medicine/primary care setting. Physician participants may include, but are not limited to: family medicine, primary care, emergency and critical care physicians, surgeons, hospitalists, internal medicine, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, sonographers, internal medicine physicians, and any other point of care medical professionals.

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 live activity 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.

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