Registration Terms
After Allied Health professionals register, a copy of the attendees' Allied Health Certificate must be sent to to Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc. at 4615 Gulf Blvd. Suite 205, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 within 10 days of registration to receive proper credit, and for registration information to remain in our database.
Confirmation
Upon receipt of the registration payment, a confirmation letter will be sent to you along with arrival directions and class itinerary. For Florida programs, airline destination should be made to Tampa International Airport. Meeting location is approximately a 30-minute drive. Lodging arrival suggested evening prior to program start.
Tuition
All tuitions are subject to change without notice. Prepaid tuitions will be honored regardless of change status.
Deadlines
Registrations suggested at least 4 to 6 WEEKS PRIOR to program date. Since class enrollments are limited in size; early registration is advised. Registration is confirmed on a "first come, first serve" basis of PAID TUITIONS.
Advanced registration are accepted if registration payment is postmarked 21 days or more prior to the beginning date of the program. Any registration payments postmarked less than 21 days before the program MUST include an additional $40.00 late registration fee (when mailing in payment).
A full registration refund will be given if cancellation is received more than 30 days prior to a scheduled program. Registrations received 14-30 days prior to a program start date are non-refundable, and are limited to a one-time transfer restricted to the same person for the next identical program on the Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute schedule. A $150.00 transfer fee plus any change in program tuition will apply. No refunds or transfers will be allowed less than 14 days to a program start date.
Please call if late payment or special arrangements need to be made.
Course Discount
A 5% discount on course registration applies to individuals from the same facility that register for the same course and date at the same time and pay with the same form of payment (one combined payment) when attending courses in St. Pete Beach, FL. Not available when attending Combined courses. Cannot be combined with other course discounts/offers. Call us for details.
Cancellation
A full registration refund will be given if cancellation is received more than 30 days prior to a scheduled program/webinar. Registrations received 14-30 days prior to a program start date are non-refundable, and are limited to a one-time transfer restricted to the same person for the next identical program on the Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute schedule. A $150.00 transfer fee plus any change in program tuition will apply. No refunds or transfers will be allowed less than 14 days to a program start date.
In the event a program is re-scheduled or cancelled, pre-paid attendees will be given the choice of transferring to another program or having the tuition refunded in full (if program is cancelled due to Acts of God, only transfers to another program will be offered). Gulfcoast Ultrasound will not be responsible for any travel and/or lodging reimbursements. Prices, schedules, and CME credits subject to change without notice.
International Orders
Unfortunately we are unable to ship orders outside of the United States prior to receiving payment. Checks from international clients must clear prior to shipping order. Call us at (727)363-4500 for bank wire transfer details.
ADA
In accordance with our policy to meet the requirements of The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please notify the Program Coordinator at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute in writing at least two weeks prior to a scheduled program to request reasonable accommodations for a disability.
Tax Deduction An income tax deduction may be allowed for educational expenses (including registration fees, travel, meals and lodging) undertaken to maintain and improve professional skills (see Treasury Regulation 1.162-5 Coughlin vs. Commissioner 203F 3D307).
Accreditation
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 (*) AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
* See individual course/product web pages for credit hours.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits fulfill ARDMS and CCI CME requirements.
Note: While offering the CME credit hours noted above, activities are not intended to provide extensive training or certification for exam performance or interpretation.
Most seminars and/or products also meet the requirements for:
SDMS: Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers. Selected courses and products. Call for details.
ARRT: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Selected courses and products. Call for details.
ACEP: American College of Emergency Physicians
Disclaimer Notice
The content of the our enduring materials reflects current clinical diagnostic methods taught at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc. and is meant to provide an introduction to ultrasound imaging. They are not intended for use as a source for credentialing or privileging individuals. All practitioners should be supervised by experienced clinicians while learning these techniques.
Medicine is an ever-changing field. Standard safety precautions must be followed, but as new research and clinical experience broadens the knowledge base, changes in treatment, techniques, and drug therapy become necessary and important. Participants are advised to check the latest product information provided by the manufacturer of each imaging system to verify current recommendations for use.
Information within these CME activities are not provided as medical advice; does not establish a doctor-patient or other relationship; and is not intended nor should it be assumed to guarantee a specific result. Participants assume full responsibility for any use of the information contained on these enduring materials and any claims, loss or damages that may result.
CME Quiz Terms
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc. will only honor CME Quiz submissions for credit during the published/produced life of the enduring material.
No CME credit can be awarded for quiz answers submitted after the discontinuation of the product.
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc. is not responsible for issuing discontinuation notices. Customers should refer to this website, current catalog, or call our administrative office to enquire about the CME status for any accredited enduring material.
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