Overview

Schedule

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Objectives

Audience

Faculty

Credits

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Overview

Private Hands-On Advanced Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Ultrasound Course provides participants a strong foundation to perform the core critical care ultrasound applications as outlined in the WINFOCUS and ACEP practice guidelines. This course combines the Advanced Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Ultrasound comprehensive online course (featuring fifteen (15) months unlimited access to the video and interactive case presentation modules presented by leading industry experts) PLUS a one (1) day (7 hours) hands on workshop [date of your choice] at our facility in St. Petersburg, FL. The hands-on workshop promises no larger than a 1:1 participant to instructor ratio for ample time actually performing the exams on live models as well as phantoms for practicing ultrasound-guided procedures. This private hands-on course is specifically designed for physicians, sonographers, and other medical professionals who need critical care ultrasound training. For the best ultrasound education experience, completion of the online course prior to hands on scanning is recommended.

Code: PHO-AEM
ID: 3863

Schedule

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Topics

15 Months Unlimited Access to Comprehensive Online Course
Hands On Scanning Workshop (1-day) in St. Petersburg, FL
1:1 Participant to Hands-on Instructor Ratio
Focused Cardiac Ultrasound
Introduction to Cardiac Doppler Ultrasound
Echocardiographic Evaluation of: Cardiomyopathies, Pericardial Effusion, Cardiac Masses, Heart Failure and Left Ventricular Dyssynchrony, Coronary Artery Disease.
Advanced Lung Ultrasound Applications
Hydration Status and Fluid Responsiveness
ABCs: Sonography in Shock and Sepsis
Advanced Ultrasound Guided Procedures
Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Vascular Access
Doppler and Color Flow Imaging: Fundamentals for Point-of-Care Applications
Sonography of the Acute Scrotum
Nerve Blocks in Emergency Medicine

Objectives

Develop the participant's knowledge and competence to better perform and/or interpret Emergency Medicine & Critical Care Ultrasound examinations
Identify sonographic characteristics associated with abdominal sepsis involving the hepatobiliary, renal, and GI systems
Outline indications and applications of color Doppler in the emergency and critical care setting
Perform ultrasound evaluation of the lung, ocular, soft-tissue, musculoskeletal, and bony cortices in the emergency department
Demonstrate the use of ultrasound guidance for peripheral vascular access
Recognize the sonographic appearance of individual nerves and list the advantages provided when ultrasound is used for performing regional nerve blocks

Tuition

Registration: $0.00

Audience

This course is intended for any medical professional involved with performing emergency medicine and critical care ultrasound examinations. Participants may include (but is not limited to): emergency medicine, critical care, hospitalist, emergency, trauma, surgeons, internal medicine, primary care physicians, PA's, and sonographers.

Faculty listed for Online Course only

Charlotte Derr MD, RDMS, FACEP

Associate Program Director, Ultrasound Director.
University of South Florida.
Emergency Medicine Residency Program.
Tampa, FL.
GUI QI Task Force Subcommittee
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

James Mateer MD, RDMS

Clinical Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine.
Medical College of Wisconsin.
Milwaukee, WI.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Lori Green BA, RT, RDMS, RDCS, RVT

President, Program Director.
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
Saint Petersburg, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Alexander Levitov MD, FACCP, FACCM, RDCS

Eastern VA Medical School.
Dept. of Internal Medicine.
Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, Norfolk, VA.
GUI QI Task Force Committee
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Bret P. Nelson MD, RDMS, FACEP

Director, Emergency Medicine Residency Program.
Department of Emergency Medicine.
Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
Brooklyn, New York.
GUI QI Task Force Subcommittee
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Daniel Bourque MS, RCS, FASE

Orlando Regional Medical Center.
Orlando, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Dennis Atherton RDCS, RCT, RRT, ACS, FASE

Director: Non-Invasive Cardiology, Maine Medical Center.
Portland, ME.
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

Advanced Emergency Medicine and Critical Care 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 19.00 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 7.00 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

Advanced Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Ultrasound - Private Hands On

Advanced Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Ultrasound

Advanced Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Ultrasound

Overview

Schedule

Topics

Objectives

Tuition

Audience

Faculty listed for Online Course only

Credits

Advanced Emergency Medicine and Critical Care 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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