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Overview

Private Hands-On Introduction to Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound Training Course is taught by leading vascular ultrasound experts and offers fifteen (15) months unlimited access to the online course, plus one (1) half day (4 hours) [date of your choice] featuring a 1:1 faculty to participant hands-on scan ratio at our facility in St. Petersburg, FL. The Private Hands-On Introduction to Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound Training Course is specifically designed for busy physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals taught in accordance with AIUM and IAC guidelines to increase diagnostic skills and scanning proficiency for interpreting Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound Examinations. For the best ultrasound education experience, completion of the online course prior to hands on scanning is recommended.

Code: PHO-TCD
ID: 3856

Schedule

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Topics

Transcranial Doppler History
Neuroanatomy
TCD Examination Techniques
Clinical Applications
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
AVM, Cerebrovascular Reactivity, Trauma
Brain Death, Emboli, Cerebrovascular Disease
Intracranial Stenosis, Intracranial Occlusion
Sickle Cell Disease, PFO

Objectives

Increase participant's knowledge and competence to better perform and/or interpret TCD/TCI examinations.
Demonstrate standard scan techniques for performing a TCD and TCI exam.
Recognize normal and abnormal intracranial Doppler spectral waveform characteristics
Apply diagnostic criteria for TCD/TCI interpretation
State the clinical applications and limitations of TCD/TCI examinations
Increase knowledge and confidence to integrate the skills learned in a clinical setting.

Tuition

Registration: $0.00

Audience

Sonographers, physicians, physician assistants and other medical professionals learning how to perform and/or interpret transcranial doppler examinations. Participants may include (but are not limited to) those involved with internal medicine, cardiology, radiology, neurology, general/vascular surgery, and primary care.

Faculty listed for Online Course only

Donalee Davis CNRN

Clinical Vascular Specialist, Carefusion.
Lower Burrell, PA.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Faculty & Content Disclosures...

Faculty Disclosure
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
Milwaukee, WI
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Charlotte Derr, MD, RDMS, FACEP (Co-Medical Director-planner & QI Task Force)
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine &
Fellowship Director of Emergency Medicine
Ultrasound Fellowship Program
University of South Florida Medical School
Tampa, FL
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, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force)
President, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St. Petersburg, FL
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Brian Schenker, MBA, RDMS, RVT (Program Coordinator/planner, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force)
Program Coordinator, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St. Petersburg, FL
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

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Credits

Introduction to Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound

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 9.00 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.

Hands-On Workshop

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 live activity for a maximum of 4.00 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.

Travel and Lodging

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 8th floor

From Sarasota or South Florida:

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

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.

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

Jan 1st-April 30th: $169 +tax
Oct 6th-Dec. 31st: $139
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Hyatt Place St. Pete
25 2nd Street N. | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Hotel Main Number: 727.202.2506

Jan 1st-May 24th: $255 +tax | May 25th-Sept. 9th: $189 +tax
Sept 10th-Dec. 31st: $229 +tax (Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Renaissance Vinoy Hotel
501 5th Ave. NE | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-894-1000

(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Hampton Inn
80 Beach Dr. NE | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-892-9900

May 1st-Dec. 31st: (King or 2 Queen) $145 +tax
Jan 1st-April 30th: (King or 2 Queen) $155 +tax
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Hotel Indigo St. Pete
234 Third Ave. N. | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Hotel Main Number: 727-822-4814

Jan-Dec:(King or 2 Queen) $149 +tax
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Courtyard Marriot
300 4th Street North | St. Petersburg Florida 33701
727-450-6200

January-April: $199 +tax | May-August: $155 +tax
Sept-Dec: $166 +tax (King or 2 Queen)
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Hilton Hotel
333 1st Street South | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Hotel Main Number: 727-894-500

Oct-May (Sun—Thurs) $189.99 +tax / (Fri—Sat) $217.75 +tax
June-Sept (Sun—Thurs) $159.99 +tax / (Fri—Sat) $210.75 +tax
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

The Birchwood Hotel
340 Beach Drive NE | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-896-1080

(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Hollander Hotel
421 4th Ave. N | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Hotel Main Number: 727-873-7900

(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Inn on The Third Hotel
342 3rd Ave. N | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-894-3248

Jan 1st-April 30th: $139 +tax | May 1st - Sept. 30th: $119 + tax
Oct 1st-Dec. 31st: $123 +tax
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Staybridge Suites
25 2nd Street N. | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Hotel Main Number: 727.828.9878

Beach Hotels (15 minute Drive)

(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Sirata Beach Resort
5300 Gulf Blvd. | St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
855.344.5999

(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Guy Harvey Outpost at Tradewinds
6000 Gulf Blvd. | St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
800-360-4016

(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

TradeWinds Island Grand Beach Resort
5500 Gulf Blvd. | St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
800-360-4016

(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Plaza Beach Hotel
4506 Gulf Blvd. | St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
800-360-4016

(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Bay View Waterfront
4321 Gulf Blvd | St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
727-367-2791

(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Bay Palms Waterfront Resort
4237 Gulf Blvd | St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
727-367-2791

(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Don CeSar Beach House
3860 Gulf Blvd | St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
866-728-2206

(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)

Don CeSar Resort Hotel
3400 Gulf Blvd | St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
727-360-1881

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.

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.

Resources

General Sonography Physics

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute presents 3 free tips to help you study for the Sonography Principles and Instrumentation Exam.

Click to see video

Challenges Sonographers Face

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute’s Program Director Theresa Jorgensen uses humor to take a look at the some of the typical challenges sonographers face while trying to take an accurate patient history.

Click to see video

Introduction to Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound - Private Hands On

Introduction to Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound

Introduction to Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound

Overview

Schedule

Topics

Objectives

Tuition

Audience

Faculty listed for Online Course only

Credits

Introduction to Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound

Hands-On Workshop

Travel and Lodging

Directions to our Learning Center

Walking Directions from the Parking Garage

Nearby Hotels

Beach Hotels (15 minute Drive)

Lodging Specials

Resources

General Sonography Physics

Challenges Sonographers Face

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