SDMS Credits:17.0

New! Prepare for your boards with Gulfcoast's ULTRA "Preparation Agenda for Study Success" tools!

Similar to a review book on audio, the ULTRA P.A.S.S. workbook provides a comprehensive written and narrated format of the topics listed on the ARDMS registry outlines. This workbook is designed so you can easily find a specific subject of study at any time. This spiral-bound workbook includes 291 pages, self-tests after each section and 5 digital audio CDs that can be played on current portable and car CD players or computer CD drives (system requirements: Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0 or later, 2000, or XP, 16MB RAM) and a new companion DVD that features real-time exams illustrating various pathologies referenced in the workbook (DVD is compatible with set-top DVD players, DVD-Rom drives, DVD-R drives, and DVD+R drives).

A CME Quiz ($50.00 processing fee) can be submitted to Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute for 17.0 “AMA Cat.1” CME credits (also meets requirements for ARDMS), if needed.

After completing this educational activity, the participant should be able to:

SECTION I: PATIENT CARE, PREPARATION AND TECHNIQUE

• Explain types of sonographic examinations
• Discuss supine hypotensive syndrome and methods used to prevent it
• Apply proper imaging and Doppler techniques to prevent or minimize possible bioeffects
• Implement proper procedures for infectious disease control
• Discuss scanning techniques and their applications to the various obstetric and gynecological sonographic examinations
• Explain the proper review of charts and applicable information related to the sonographic examination
• Discuss the physical principles of sonography and their application towards the performance of the sonographic examination

SECTION II: NORMAL PELVIC ANATOMY

• Identify normal anatomy of uterus, ovaries, and related pelvic anatomy
• Discuss gynecological studies used in conjunction with pelvic sonography
• Explain differences between various gynecological studies and their applications
• Apply imaging and Doppler techniques used to recognize normal and abnormal pelvic anatomy

SECTION III: PATIENT CARE, PREPARATION AND TECHNIQUE

• Recognize congenital uterine malformations
• Identify uterine and ovarian masses
• Differentiate uterine from ovarian masses
• Apply sonographic imaging and Doppler techniques used to identify and differentiate pelvic pathology
• Explain the sonographic findings associated with endometriosis
• Discuss gynecology related studies used in conjunction with pelvic sonography
• Implement Doppler flow studies related to various pelvic pathologies

SECTION IV: EXTRAPELVIC PATHOLOGY ASSOCIATED WITH GYNECOLOGY

• Identify extra-pelvic pathology associated with pelvic abnormalities
• Discuss possible locations of extra-pelvic pathology
• Explain possible effects of pelvic abnormalities on other organs and systems
• Apply sonographic imaging techniques used to identify extra-pelvic pathology

SECTION V: PEDIATRIC GYNECOLOGY

• Discuss conditions associated with pediatric gynecology
• Explain possible sonographic findings associated with precocious puberty
• Recognize sonographic findings associated with pediatric gynecological abnormalities
• Apply appropriate sonographic techniques used to identify abnormal pediatric gynecological findings

SECTION VI: POSTMENOPAUSAL

• Discuss differences of postmenopausal anatomy
• Explain physiology of menopause
• Apply sonographic techniques used to identify postmenopausal anatomy
• Recognize findings associated with postmenopausal uterine and ovarian pathology
• Explain therapy used for the postmenopausal patient
• Relate sonographic findings with therapy used to treat the postmenopausal patient

SECTION VII: INFERTILITY/ENDOCRINOLOGY

• Discuss causes of infertility
• Explain types of contraception and related findings on the sonographic examination
• Explain possible medications and treatments used for the treatment of infertility
• Apply sonographic techniques used for monitoring follicles
• Relate the various methods of assisted reproductive technology with sonographic applications

SECTION VIII: REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY

• Explain menstrual cycle and sonographic findings associated with the normal menstrual cycle.
• Discuss pregnancy tests and relate to sonographic examination
• Explain fertilization and effects of altered physiology on fertilization

SECTION IX: FIRST TRIMESTER

• Describe sonographic characteristics of first trimester pregnancy
• Identify normal and abnormal sonographic findings in the first trimester of pregnancy
• Recognize the sonographic findings associated with ectopic  pregnancy
• Discuss first trimester development and relate it to sonographic findings

SECTION X: SECOND AND THIRD TRIMESTER

• Identify the normal fetal anatomy associated with the second and third trimesters of pregnancy
• Apply imaging methods used to obtain fetal anatomy
• Discuss normal fetal position
• Recognize normal versus abnormal fetal anatomy

SECTION XI: ASSESTMENT OF GESTATIONAL AGE

• Apply knowledge of measuring techniques used to assess first, second, and third trimester pregnancy
• Explain benefits of various measuring techniques and the proper application of these techniques
• Identify the proper fetal anatomy used to obtain accurate fetal biometry
• Recognize parameters of fetal lung maturity

SECTION XII: FETAL ABNORMALITIES

• Identify abnormal fetal anatomic findings associated with various fetal abnormalities
• Discuss maternal conditions associated with fetal abnormalities
• Implement sonographic techniques used to identify fetal abnormalities
• Recognize effects of various fetal abnormalities on the placenta and amniotic fluid

SECTION XIII: GENETIC STUDIES

• Explain types of maternal serum testing
• Discuss amniotic fluid testing and the various conditions that can be determined through this testing
• Discuss dominate/recessive risk occurrence
• Describe sonographic techniques used to perform amniotic fluid testing and chorionic villus sampling

SECTION XIV: COMPLICATIONS

• Explain complications associated with pregnancy
• Recognize sonographic characteristics associated with the Various complications associated with pregnancy
• Discuss reasons for biophysical profile
• Apply Doppler techniques used to identify complications associated with pregnancy
• Relate possible complications associated with maternal illness and pregnancy
• Determine the amnionicity and chorionicity of multiple gestations
• Discuss complications associated with preterm labor
• Implement sonographic techniques used for fetal therapy

SECTION XV: FETAL DEMISE

• Discuss sonography findings associated with fetal demise
• Apply sonographic techniques used to recognize fetal demise
• Explain possible causes of fetal demise

SECTION XVI: COEXISTING DISORDERS

• Identify leiomyoma and the possible effects upon pregnancy
• Differentiate cystic versus solid or complex masses
• Explain possible effects of  pelvic pathology during pregnancy
• Apply sonographic imaging and Doppler techniques used to identify coexisting disorders with pregnancy
• Describe findings associated with trophoblastic disease

SECTION XVII: AMNIOTIC FLUID

• Implement techniques used to asses amniotic fluid volumes
• Explain effects of abnormal amniotic fluid volumes on fetus
• Discuss abnormalities associated with oligohydramnios and polyhydramnios
• Apply sonographic techniques used for fetal pulmonic maturity studies

SECTION XVIII: PLACENTA

• Describe normal development of placenta
• Recognize placental anatomy
• Identify abnormalities associated with the placenta
• Implement sonographic imaging and Doppler techniques used to evaluate the placenta
• Explain physiology of placenta and umbilical cord
  
  
  
  

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this educational activity for a maximum of 17.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This product also meets CME/CEU requirements for ARDMS.Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute also offers SDMS CME Credits (see above). RTs can use SDMS CME credits as ARRT Category A CME hours. Note: While offering the CME credit hours noted above, activities are not intended to provide extensive training or certification for exam performance or interpretation.