LIVE COURSES (Live Lectures + Hands-On)

Regularly scheduled Abdominal Ultrasound Live Courses are held at our state of the art facility in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute’s anesthesiology ultrasound live courses offer comprehensive training and feature a mixture of didactic lectures being presented by leading industry expert faculty, interactive case studies, and hands-on scanning.

Because the hands-on experience is such an integral part of a successful training experience, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute courses never exceed a 3:1 participant to instructor ratio during the scanning sessions. The hands-on scanning portion of the abdominal ultrasound courses is always conducted on pre-scanned and approved live models for maximum optimal views. You will also receive scanning checklists and case logs signed by our instructors for your use (if needed) for hospital credentialing, etc.

Additionally included in your abdominal ultrasound course tuition is lifetime access to the digital course syllabus which affords you with the ability to highlight, bookmark, and make any annotations for your use as a great reference tool in the future.

While at the live abdominal ultrasound course, take advantage of our Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute product library and check out a product to use overnight, or during lunch/breaks during your course. Our faculty are always eager to interact personally with our participants to answer any questions and share their wealth of abdominal ultrasound knowledge with our course participants. All Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute abdominal ultrasound courses are approved for AMA PRA Category 1 credits™ with select courses also offering ACEP, MOC, and ASRT credit(s). (See specific course page for details.) All course participants will receive a certificate upon completion at the end of each course.

BLENDED COURSES (Online Course + Hands-On)

The Abdominal Ultrasound Courses offered by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute also offer a comprehensive training experience, but in a combination of an online, self-paced course format. Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute’s Blended Abdominal Ultrasound Courses include 15 months of unlimited access to the applicable Online Course (which would cover the same topics as the corresponding traditional live course) plus a Hands-on scanning workshop at the Gulfcoast Ultrasound facility.

The Abdominal Ultrasound Online Courses include structured modules with video lectures, case presentations and post-module quizzes. Upon completion of the Online Course, you will attend a regularly scheduled hands-on workshop (the length of the workshop depends on the particular course you are enrolled in, but most hands-on scanning workshops are usually 1-2 days (6-12 total hours).

For the most effective learning experience with this format, completion of the Online Course is required before attending the hands-on workshop. This education format is also a popular for group education and private hands on courses (Custom onsite training by Gulfcoast Ultrasound is also available).

Virtual Conferences are no longer the future of education but a necessity, and very likely part of the “new normal” in the world of CME. Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute has been offering live web streamed CME courses for years, and are constantly striving to develop innovative and effective learning formats for all of our learners. We are excited to offer medical professionals around the world, a Virtual Conference platform that will allow you to attend Gulfcoast Ultrasound Live Courses of all specialties from the comfort and convenience of your home, while maintaining the interactive feel you would have if you were attending a live conference. When you register for a Virtual Conference, on the specific date(s) the conference occurs, you will gain access to the live streamed video lectures, printable course materials, AMA PRA Category 1™ Credits, and the ability to interact and ask questions to our expert faculty just as you would if you were here in person attending a live course. The only difference between a Live Course and a Virtual Conference is the Hands-on Training, which if needed, is always available at a later date either during a scheduled hands-on scanning workshop at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, a private one-on-one hands-on session at Gulfcoast, or custom group onsite workshops at your facility. Virtual Conferences by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute are easy to use and available on any computer, or mobile device with an internet connection, giving you flexibility without sacrificing on the live conference learning experience many medical professionals prefer versus a self-directed online course. See our schedule of Virtual Conferences on this page or on any of the specific ultrasound specialty pages on the Gulfcoast Ultrasound website. More Virtual Conference dates will continue to be added so check back for more offerings, or you can always contact our staff via the Website Chat Feature, at (727)363-4500 or learn@gcus.com with any questions about our Virtual Conferences.

Private Hands-On Abdominal Ultrasound Courses are the ideal continuing medical education option for medical professionals that prefer to learn in a 1 on 1 educational environment, or the dates of a regularly scheduled course won’t work for them.

Private Hands-On Abdominal Ultrasound Courses are combinations of a 15 month access Online Course, with a Private Hands-On Workshop scheduled to your availability at our facility in St. Petersburg, Florida. All Private Hands-On Courses, feature expert instructor(s), multiple live model patient(s), and are approved for AMA PRA Category I Credits™.

To receive your complimentary quote, select the Private Hands-On Ultrasound Course that you're interested in, click the free quote button, fill out the short form and a Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute CME Coordinator will be in contact with you.

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Abdominal Ultrasound Online Courses are a perfect option for the medical professional who either already has a source of abdominal ultrasound hands-on training available to them, or needs a refresher course to stay on top of the most current abdominal ultrasound practices.

Abdominal Ultrasound Online Course topics are structured off of the same curriculum and lectures as a Gulfcoast Ultrasound Abdominal Ultrasound Live Course (just without the hands-on training).

Individuals who enroll into the Abdominal Ultrasound Online Courses will have 12 months UNLIMITED access to the content which consists of video lectures, case studies.

Participants will be able to save and/or print their CME Certificates upon successful completion with a (70% Score or Higher) on the course quizzes.

All Abdominal Ultrasound Online Courses are accessible from ANY DEVICE with internet access (Computer, Laptop, Tablet or Mobile Device).

The Registry Review Gold Packages are the ultimate study package for those looking to pass their Sonography board examinations. These packages include the comprehensive Registry Review Workbook, Online Mock Exam, Flashcards, Study Guide and 12 months access to the Registry Review Online Course! If you are looking for the ultimate Registry Review Study Package with the highest exam pass rate, the Registry Review Gold Packages are the perfect study packages for you.

Registry Review Silver Packages are our #1 selling study packages for those looking to pass their Sonography board examination. The package includes the comprehensive Registry Review Workbook, Online Mock Exam, Study Guide and Flashcards. If you are looking to have the utmost confidence when sitting for your ultrasound boards, the Ultrasound Registry Review Silver Package is the perfect study package for you.

Both Gold and Silver Packages are available in digital and print formats. If you purchase the digital package please allow for one business day for access to the content. Print Packages ship within one business day.

The ultrasound industry is an exciting, opportunity filled market. By taking the steps towards certification you prove to yourself and employers that you have the competence and drive it takes to make a difference. The more certifications you hold, the more marketable and valuable you are. Whether you use your certification as a career catalyst to improve patient care, equipment sales, education, marketing, mobile ultrasound, or research you can feel confident in the fact you are a certified professional in the field.

Training Videos on virtually any specific Abdominal Ultrasound topic are available at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute. These are video lectures recorded in high definition and are available for purchase in either Online or DVD format.

Online Videos include lifetime access from any device with an internet connection (ie. Computer, laptop, tablet or phone). All training videos are also approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. (see individual product for details).

These training videos are a great tool for individuals, educators/schools or healthcare facilities that need assistance, or a refresher in a specific topic. Group discounts/access is also available for all videos. (Contact GCUS for more info).

Are you in need of quick, affordable, quality, CME credit(s)? CME Vitals are the most efficient and cost effective way of obtaining your CME Credits.

These online activities consist of a variety of micro-learning formats which could include either a short video lecture, articles with accompanying images, etc. that are meant to provide an overview of the specific topic of that CME Vital.

CME Vitals activities are available to purchase as individual CME activities or as a “Volume”. Volumes of CME Vitals are offered at a discounted price and offer a combined total of 10 AMA PRA Category 1™ credits.

Group enrollment and pricing is also available for CME Vitals.

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is proud to offer Ultrasound Textbooks, Protocol Manuals, and Accessories in addition to all other CME activity formats. Our vast variety of reference and study materials cover all practice specialties and may be utilized for a variety of your professional needs personally, for educators, or healthcare facilities. GCUS is recognized as a worldwide leader in Ultrasound continuing education and offers the largest variety of Ultrasound specific educational resources taught and authored by the leading industry experts. With so many different Ultrasound CME activities and formats offered by Gulfcoast Ultrasound and other CME providers, we have outlined some key features of GCUS Textbooks, Protocol Manuals and Accessories below to aid in making the best education choice for your needs:

PROTOCOL MANUALS

• Step-by-step, easy to follow, manuals walk you through specific ultrasound examinations.
• Protocol manuals are available in all specialties for most common comprehensive examinations.
• Protocol manuals are all offered in either printed or digital format (Digital format accessible from any internet enabled device (Computer/Laptop, Tablet, or Phone)
• ALL protocol manuals include an online video scan demonstration with picture in picture viewing, showing the instructor performing the examination with proper transducer placement, patient positioning, and the corresponding ultrasound images.
• Great tools to establish department protocols for credentialing/accreditation purposes or to just utilize personally as a reference material
• ALL protocol manuals offer optional AMA PRA CAT I Credits™.
• Great teaching tools for educators and reference for students! (Educator discounts are available on volume purchases)

TEXTBOOKS

• GUI is proud to offer Textbooks on various topics to utilize as valuable reference resources. Textbooks are available for all practice specialties and learning styles.
• Select Textbooks that GUI distribute offer various types of CME Credits and supplemental resources via the specific book’s publisher (see specific textbook for details)
• Gulfcoast Ultrasound’s Essential Textbooks all offer optional AMA PRA Category I Credits™ and are easy to read/navigate and are a great reference tool for any medical professional utilizing ultrasound and are divided by specialty. Students, sonographers, physicians and any other medial professional looking for a comprehensive textbook that covers all of the essential topics of a specific ultrasound specialty could benefit from these textbooks.
• GUI Essential Textbooks are available in either print or digital format and come with accompanying online video clips and audio narration feature to enhance the textbooks learning experience. (E - books are accessible to view from any internet enabled device and have the ability to bookmark, highlight, make annotations, and archive for offline use as well).
• Educators can utilize GUI Essential Textbooks to enhance or develop their curriculum with educator packages available that include post-chapter quizzes and discounts for volume purchases.

ULTRASOUND ACCESSORIES

-to support your training or daily activities

• Ultrasound - Guided Phantom Kits for hands - on procedure training
• Ergonomics devices to support your wellbeing – Exam stools, support straps and pads, cable braces, anti - fatigue mats and more...
• Syringe adapters