Comprehensive Courses combine didactic lectures taught by leading industry experts followed by interactive hands-on scanning labs, where attendees can practice what they learned on live models and phantoms with a 3:1 or less student-to-instructor ratio. The hands-on instructors are registered physicians and/or sonographers with an expert level of experience specific to the medical professional’s needs.

Scan Only Courses are interactive hands-on scanning labs in which attendees can practice scanning skills on live models with a 3:1 or less student to instructor ratio. These courses do not include didactic lectures and are designed for participants who are registered in the particular course modality and are currently practicing in that particular modality, or have taken a prior Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute course specifically on that modality. If you are not registered or have never attended a course previously you are required to attend the Comprehensive Course OR complete the corresponding online course before attending the hands-on only session (SEE BLENDED EDUCATION COURSES). Please call if you are unsure of your eligibility.

Blended Education Courses combine GUI’s comprehensive online courses with interactive hands-on scanning labs. Each online course provides a strong foundation to perform the core ultrasound applications as outlined in the various ultrasound specialty practice guidelines. Courses are taught by leading ultrasound professionals in an interactive, modular format that will maximize the learning experience. The participant must complete the online course prior to attending hands on scanning here in St. Pete Beach, FL, where attendees can practice what they learned on live models and phantoms with a 3:1 or less student to instructor ratio. The hands-on instructors are registered physicians and/or sonographers with an expert level of experience specific to the medical professional’s needs.