Date(s) Offered
Pricing
Advanced Registration: $6,505.00 Regular Registration: $6,705.00 Late Registration: $6,905.00*Check pricing tab for details
CME Credits
Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound with Optional Interventional Cadaver Lab
23.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
Approved for 23.50 ABIM MOC point(s)
1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
Advanced/Interventional MSK Ultrasound with Regenerative Medicine
16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
Approved for 16.00 ABIM MOC point(s)
MSK Ultrasound Imaging Fundamentals - Online Video
1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
MSK Ultrasound Imaging Fundamentals CME Quiz
Registration Reimbursement PDF
Product Code: MCRM-192
Introduction and Advanced/Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound with Cadaver Lab and Regenerative Medicine
Introduction and Advanced/Interventional Musculoskeletal Ultrasound with Cadaver Lab and Regenerative Medicine Ultrasound Live Training Courses are taught by leading experts in the field of MSK ultrasound that incorporates comprehensive lectures and interactive case presentations. This course features a 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on scan ratio with live models, phantoms and human cadavers for upper and lower extremity applications. Learn the musculoskeletal essentials and build confidence in your scanning and interpretation abilities in this comprehensive course at our facility in St. Petersburg, FL. This MSK ultrasound program is designed to expand and update skills to integrate introduction and advanced MSK applications and ultrasound-guided regenerative medicine techniques into clinical practice. Participants will also have the opportunity to observe live demonstrations of multiple regenerative medicine procedures (diagnosis and techniques) on various live patients with pathologies.
- FREE Pre-Course Online Video: MSK Imaging Fundamentals
- Shoulder Anatomy & Scanning Techniques
- Evaluation of Shoulder Pathology
- Elbow Anatomy & Scanning Techniques
- Evaluation of Elbow Pathology
- Ultrasound-Guided Injection Techniques
- Wrist/Hand Anatomy & Scan Techniques
- Evaluation of Wrist/Hand Pathology
- Normal Evaluation of the Ankle/Foot & Pathology
- Knee Anatomy, Scanning Techniques, & Pathology
- Evaluation of the Hip
- Injection Technique in Human Cadaver Lab
- BIOLOGY AND EVIDENCE FOR REGENERATIVE SUBSTANCES:
- -Dextrose Prolotherapy
- -Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
- -Bone Marrow Aspirate (BMA)
- -Lipoaspirate
- -Amniotic Membrane and Cells
- ESSENTIALS OF ULTRASOUND-GUIDED REGENERATIVE MEDICINE:
- -Ultrasound-Guided Injection Techniques
- -Preparing Dextrose and PRP Injectables
- -Upper & Lower Extremity Regenerative Medicine Techniques
- -Post Procedure Protocols for Regenerative Medicine
- -Regulatory Guidelines and Billing/Coding for Regenerative Medicine
- Hands-On Workshop: Live Models
- Hands-On Workshop: Cadaver Lab – Needle Guidance to Target Areas
- Hands-On Workshop: Cadaver lab – Bone Marrow and Lipoaspirate Techniques
- Live Patient Regenerative Medicine Demonstrations: Prolotherapy & PRP
Topics
- Shoulder Anatomy & Scanning Techniques
- Evaluation of Shoulder Pathology
- Elbow Anatomy & Scanning Techniques
- Evaluation of Elbow Pathology
- Ultrasound Guided Injection Techniques
- Wrist/Hand Anatomy & Scan Techniques
- Evaluation of Wrist/Hand Pathology
- Normal Evaluation of the Ankle/Foot & Pathology
- Knee Anatomy, Scanning Techniques, & Pathology
- Evaluation of the Hip
- Injection Technique in Human Cadaver LabBiology and Evidence for regenerative substances
- -Dextrose Prolotherapy
- -Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
- -Bone Marrow Aspirate (BMA)
- -Lipoaspirate
- -Amniotic Membrane and Cells
- Essentials of US Guided Regenerative Medicine
- -Ultrasound guided injection techniques
- -Preparing Dextrose and PRP Injectables
- -Upper and lower extremity regenerative medicine techniques
- -Post procedure protocols for regenerative medicine
- -Regulatory guidelines and billing/coding for regenerative medicine
- Hands-On workshops: live models
- Hands-On workshops: Cadaver lab – needle guidance to target areas
- Hands-On workshop: Cadaver lab – bone marrow and lipoaspirate techniques
- Live patient regenerative medicine demonstrations: Prolotherapy & PRP
Objectives
- Increase the participant's knowledge to better perform and/or interpret MSK ultrasound examinations.
- List the indications, benefits, and limitations of MSK ultrasound for sports medicine injuries, physical medicine & rehabilitation, and rheumatology applications.
- Demonstrate proper transducer manipulation and system optimization to produce diagnostic images.
- Demonstrate scanning protocols for performing shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand, knee, ankle/foot, & hip ultrasound examinations.
- Identify normal anatomy during musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging.
- Identify the sonographic appearance of commonly seen pathology of the shoulder, knee, elbow, wrist/hand, ankle, and foot.
- Demonstrate the use of MSK sonography for diagnosis and ultrasound-guided interventions and describe "in-plane" and "out of plane" injections/aspiration techniques using inanimate phantoms.
- Increase confidence to incorporate protocols, techniques and interpretation criteria to improve diagnostic/treatment accuracy.
- Identify the sonographic anatomy during the performance of ultrasound guided MSK injections on cadaver models.
- Demonstrate the principals of imaging techniques for performance of upper and lower extremity MSK injections on cadaver models.
Pricing
Each course registration includes: a digital course notebook (lifetime access to any device, full color presentations, and the ability to take notes/make annotations within the e-book that will sync across devices.) Daily continental breakfast and afternoon snack will also be provided.
The Advanced Registration Tuition is applied to registration submitted and paid/postmarked at least 30 days in advance of the course.
The Regular Registration Tuition is applied to registrations submitted between 15-29 days in advance of the course.
The Late Registration Tuition is strictly enforced and is applied to ALL registrations submitted within two weeks (14 days) of the start of the course.
Target Audience
Physicians, Chiropractors, NP’s, PA’s, Sonographers, Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers and other medical professionals specializing in: Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, Rheumatology, PM&R, Pain Management, Emergency Medicine, Regenerative Medicine, and other MSK related fields.Course Instructors
Craig Chappell DO, RMSK
Owner and Director.
IN2IT Medical Non-Surgical Ortho & Sports Medicine.
Orem, UT.
GUI QI Task Force Subcommittee
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
David Wang DO
Director of Training and Education.
Regenerative Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (ROSM).
Washington, DC.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Jeffrey Strakowski MD
Board Certified: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
McConnell Spine, Sport, & Joint Physicians.
Columbus, Ohio.
GUI QI Task Force Subcommittee
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Jon Jacobson MD, RMSK
Professor of Radiology.
Director of Musculoskeletal Radiology.
Department of Radiology
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
GUI QI Task Force Subcommittee
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Paul Lento MD
Fellowship Trained, Triple Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Sarasota Orthopedic Associates.
Sarasota, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Ralf G. Thiele MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine.
University of Rochester, Department of Medicine.
Division of Allergy/Immunology and Rheumatology.
Rochester, NY.
GUI QI Task Force Subcommittee
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Shane Shapiro MD, RMSK
Medical Director, Regenerative Medicine Therapeutics Program.
Sports & Orthopedic Medicine.
Assistant Professor at Mayo Medical School.
Jacksonville, FL.
GUI QI Task Force Subcommittee
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Timothy J. Mazzola MD, CAQSM, RMSK
Board Certified in Family Medicine, Sports Medicine and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound.
Cornerstone Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.
Denver, Colorado.
GUI QI Task Force Subcommittee
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Brian Shiple DO
Leader of Ultrasound Guided Advanced Stem Cell Procedures
Metro Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.
Silver Spring, MD.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc. adheres to ACCME Essential Areas, Standards, and Policies regarding industry support of CME. Speakers will disclose any relevant commercial relationships prior to the start of the educational activity.
Content Validation
All presentations for this CME activity were reviewed and approved by members of the GUI CME Review Committee to determine content validity and to ensure that no conflicts of interest exist prior to the activity commencement or material compilation.
Disclosure of Individuals in Control of Content
In addition to the faculty listed the following individuals are recognized by GUI as being in control of content of this program:
James Mateer, MD, RDMS (Medical Director-planner, QI Task Force)
Medical Director, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Andreas Dewitz, MD, RDMS(Member of Advisory Board, QI Task Force Subcommittee)
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
Vice Chair of Ultrasound Education
Boston Medical Center
Boston, MA
No relevant financial relationships to disclose
Lori Green, BA, RT, RDMS, RDCS, RVT (Program Director/planner and reviewer, QI Task Force)
President, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose
Brian Schenker, MBA, RDMS, RVT (Program Coordinator/planner and reviewer, QI Task Force)
Program Coordinator, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose
Continuing Education Credits
Intro to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound with Optional Interventional Cadaver Lab
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 enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn up to 23.50 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 23.50 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.
Advanced/Interventional MSK Ultrasound with Regenerative Medicine
The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn up to 16.00 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.00 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.
MSK Ultrasound Imaging Fundamentals - Online Video
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 enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 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.
MSK Ultrasound Imaging Fundamentals CME Quiz
The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.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.
Lodging Specials
Special discounted room rates are available at most of the listed properties when booked through us. Although there are a number of other hotels in the area, we have inspected these sites and can recommend them. Please call us in advance for availability and rates. Since we are located in a resort area, demand for rooms can be high during certain times of the year.
Please call Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute at 727.363.4500 to arrange your lodging at discounted rates.
Our Location
Directions to our Learning Center
From Tampa or Tampa Intl. Airport:- Follow signs for I-275 South to St. Petersburg. You will go over the Howard Frankland Bridge, then continue about 17 miles to Exit 23A on the left toward Sundial/The Pier
- After you get off at Exit 23A, I-375 E becomes 4th Ave N
- Turn right onto 2nd St N, the Sundial Parking Garage will be on your left
- Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is located at 111 2nd Ave NE in the Plaza Tower on the 8 th floor
- If you are coming from the south over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, take I-275 North to Exit 23 for I-375 toward The Pier
- After you get off at Exit 23A, I-375 E becomes 4th Ave N
- Turn right onto 2nd St N, the Sundial Parking Garage will be on your left
- Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is located at 111 2nd Ave NE in the Plaza Tower on the 8 th floor
Walking Directions from the Parking Garage
- Follow walkway from garage towards Sundial Shopping plaza (Muvico Theatres)
- Turn right and walk down 2nd Ave N
- Cross 1st St NE
- On your left is Sab Cafe, turn left into the Plaza shops and into Plaza Tower
- Take elevator to 8th floor
If you are flying in, we suggest making your airline destination to Tampa International Airport or St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport.
Coast-to-Coast... We're growing to serve YOU!
Due to the constant requests we receive to present our programs at additional locations around the country, we are excited to now offer customized ultrasound courses at your facility to fit your specific educational needs. We can also offer them at other quality strategic and resort-oriented locations as well. Call us or write us to inquire.
Our state-of-the art facility features a full 8000 sq. ft. of space dedicated solely to ultrasound education! The site is conveniently located in the beautiful Dolphin Village Center, and is within an easy, picturesque walk from a number of area gulf-front hotels. It offers a wide variety of services including gift shops, beach fashions, grocery, and of course, restaurants.
Nearby Hotels
Oct 6th-Dec. 31st: $139
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)
Sept 10th-Dec. 31st: $229 +tax (Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)
Jan 1st-April 30th: (King or 2 Queen) $155 +tax
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)
Sept-Dec: $166 +tax (King or 2 Queen)
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)
June-Sept (Sun—Thurs) $159.99 +tax / (Fri—Sat) $210.75 +tax
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)
Oct 1st-Dec. 31st: $123 +tax
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)
Beach Hotels (15 minute Drive)
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Additional Lodging:
There are also a number of other nice, smaller independent downtown or beachfront motel properties in the immediate area. Please contact Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute for further information.
Visit the St Pete Chamber of Commerce for more information.
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is located on the beautiful gulf coast of Florida.
Meetings:
For your convenience, we can directly book your hotel or condominium lodging for you.
Special discounted room rates are available at most of the downtown or beachfront properties when booked through us. Although there are a number of other hotels in the area, we have personally inspected these sites and can recommend them. Please call us for advance availability and rates. Since we are located in a resort area, demand for rooms can be high during certain times of the year.
Please call Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute at 727.363.4500 to arrange your lodging.
Airports
If you are flying in, we suggest making your airline destination to Tampa International Airport or St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport.
Coast-to-Coast... We're growing to serve YOU!
Due to the constant requests we receive to present our programs at additional locations around the country, we are excited to now offer customized ultrasound courses at your facility to fit your specific educational needs. We can also offer them at other quality strategic and resort-oriented locations as well. Call us or write us to inquire.
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GCUS-The Ultimate Ultrasound Education Experience!
Since 1985, our facility has been dedicated to providing the highest quality continuing education and skills training in the diagnostic ultrasound profession.
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Blended Ultrasound Education from GCUS
Our Blended Courses combine one of GUI's comprehensive "Online Courses" with a scanning workshop that exclusively features "Hands-On Scanning."
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33 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
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