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POCUS for Internal Medicine - Private Hands On

POCUS for Internal Medicine

 

Private Hands-On POCUS for Internal Medicine

POCUS for Internal Medicine

  • Combine Our Comprehensive Online Course(s) & Private Hands-On Scan Workshops
  • Private Hands-On Scan Workshops are scheduled around your availability & held at the GCUS education faclility in St. Petersburg, Florida
  • 15 Months UNLIMITED Access to the Online Course
  • Exact same lectures that are pre-recorded and professionally edited from the comprehensive live courses
  • Enjoy the ultimate 1:1 participant to instructor scan ratio with GCUS expert faculty
  • Scan Logs and Case Logs are available upon request
  • Immediately Implement Skills Learned into Clinical Practice & Expand Diagnostic & Interventional Services
  • All Private Hands-On Ultrasound Courses are approved to provide AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • ACCME Accredited with Commendation
  • *CME Credit Listed Requires Full Participation in Online & Hands-On Scan Workshop(s)

Overview

Private Hands-On POCUS for Internal Medicine Ultrasound Training Course is intended for any medical professional involved with performing point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) examinations and provides participants a strong foundation to perform the core ultrasound applications as outlined in the AAFP and ACEP ultrasound practice guidelines. 

This private hands-on course is taught by leading emergency medicine and internal medicine/primary care ultrasound experts that incorporates comprehensive online lectures and interactive case presentations with fifteen (15) months unlimited access, featuring two (2) days (14 hours) [dates of your choice] of 1:1 faculty to participant hands-on scanning with live models and phantoms during the two days scan-only workshops at our facility in St. Petersburg, FL. This private hands on course is specifically designed for physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals who need internal medicine ultrasound training. Hands-on skills training includes abdominal aorta, focused abdomen, cardiac, trauma, soft-tissue, MSK, DVT and ultrasound-guided procedural and central vascular access applications.

For the best ultrasound education experience, completion of the online course prior to the hands-on scanning workshop is recommended. 

Code: PHO-PIM
ID: 7602

Schedule

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Topics

  • Ultrasound Imaging Fundamentals: The Basics
  • Abdominal Ultrasound Scan Fundamentals
  • POCUS for Evaluation of the Abdominal Aorta & AAA
  • POCUS Evaluation of the Abdomen
  • Cardiac Limited Ultrasound Exam (CLUE)
  • POCUS for Soft Tissue & MSK Applications
  • E-FAST Exam and Pulmonary Ultrasound
  • POCUS Evaluation of DVT
  • POCUS Evaluation of Cardiac Pathology
  • Central & Peripheral US-Guided Vascular Access
  • US-Guided Procedures for Family & Internal Medicine
  • POCUS Evaluation of GI Tract & Superficial Structures
  • Hands-On Scanning Skills Workshop

Objectives

  • Increase participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret POCUS examinations.
  • Recall the basic scanning fundamentals when performing abdominal ultrasound examinations.
  • Recall the components and suggested order for the cardiac limited ultrasound exam.
  • Recognize the sonographic appearance of retained foreign bodies and fractures.
  • Recall the common POCUS applications when evaluating tendon injuries, bursitis, joint effusion, abscess, and the orbit.
  • Recall the views for the EFAST Exam.
  • Recognize the sonographic appearance of pneumothorax, consolidation, pleural effusion, pulmonary edema, ARDS, and the Blue protocol.
  • Recognize the sonographic appearance of deep vein thrombosis in lower extremities
  • Identify common cardiac pathology seen in a POC setting.
  • Demonstrate image orientation, transducer preparation, and scan protocols for performing use of ultrasound guidance for central and peripheral vascular access, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and lumbar puncture
  • Recognize the sonographic appearance of bowel obstruction, appendicitis, hernia, and testicular torsion, epididymitis/orchitis, varicocele, and hydrocele.
  • Increase competence to incorporate protocols, scan techniques, and interpretation criteria into clinical practice.

Tuition

Registration: $0.00

Audience

Physicians, NP’s, PA’s, sonographers, and other medical professionals who will be involved with performing and/or interpreting POCUS examinations in Internal Medicine or Family Practice setting. Physician specialties who will benefit from this online course include (but are not limited to) Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Primary Care, Radiology, and Emergency medicine.

Faculty listed for Online Course only

GulfCoast Ultrasound Institute

Charlotte Derr  MD, RDMS, FACEP, FPD-AEMUS

Professor of Emergency Medicine
Fellowship Director of Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Fellowship Program
University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Tampa, FL
GUI QI Task Force Subcommittee
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

GulfCoast Ultrasound Institute

Lori Green  BA, RDMS, RDCS, RVT

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

GulfCoast Ultrasound Institute

Trisha Reo  AAS, RDMS, RVT

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

GulfCoast Ultrasound Institute

Karen Avgush  MD

Academic Hospitalist
Faculty, Internal Medicine Residency Program
Reading Hospital
Reading, PA
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

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)
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
Milwaukee, WI
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Charlotte Derr, MD, RDMS, FACEP, FPD-AEMUS (Co-Medical Director - planner, QI Task Force)
Professor of Emergency Medicine
Fellowship Director of Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Fellowship Program
University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Tampa, FL
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Andreas Dewitz, MD, RDMS (Member of Advisory Board & QI Task Force Subcommittee)
Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine
Clinical Director of POCUS Education, Solomont Simulation Center
Department of Emergency Medicine Boston Medical Center
Boston, MA.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Lori Green, BA, RDMS, RDCS, RVT (Program Director - planner, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force)
Program Director and President,
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St Petersburg, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Trisha Reo, AAS, RDMS, RVT (Program Coordinator - planner, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force)
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St Petersburg, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose


Credits

Private Hands-On POCUS for Internal Medicine 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 14.00 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.

POCUS for Internal Medicine Online Course

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 12.75 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

Special discounted room rates are available at most of the listed properties when booked through us/using our links. Although there are a number of other hotels in the area, we have inspected these sites and can recommend them. Please book in advance for best availability and rates. Since we are located in a resort area, demand for rooms can be high during certain times of the year.

GUI Preferred Hotel & Rates
(6 min walk to Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute)
Click, Scan QR, or Call (727)363-4500 for discounted Rates
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Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
333 1st St. S | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-894-5000

GUI Preferred Hotel & Rates
(5 min walk to Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute)
Click or Call (727)363-4500 for discounted Rates
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Hyatt Place St. Petersburg Downtown
25 2nd St. N | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-202-2506 | Discount Code: 101181

(5 min walk to Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute)
Click or Call (727)363-4500 for discounted Rates
Book Here

Hampton Inn & Suites St. Petersburg Downtown
80 Beach Dr. NE | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-220-0950 | Discount Code: 0003142034

(5 min walk to Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute)
Click or Call (727)363-4500 for discounted Rates
Book Here

AC Hotel St. Petersburg Downtown
110 2nd St. N | St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
727-864-0001 | Discount Code: IG1

(8 min walk to Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute)
Click or Call (727)363-4500 for discounted Rates
Book Here

Courtyard St. Petersburg Downtown
300 4th St. N | St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
727-450-6200

(10 min walk to Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute)
Call The hotel and ask for Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute discounted Rates

Hollander Hotel St. Petersburg Downtown
421 4th Ave. N | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-873-7900 | *Can be loud on weekends

There are a number of smaller independent downtown or beachfront hotel properties in the immediate area. While we do not have any discounted rates at any beachfront hotels, We do recommend hotels on St. Pete Beach (15 min drive). Recommended properties include: Tradewinds resorts, Sirata Beach Resort, and the Don Cesar (as higher end properties). Treasure Island and Madeira Beach also offer some great properties however, are a bit further drive. (20-30min from Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute)  

In addition to our safe, sparkling beaches, we are located within an easy drive to many of Central Florida's major attractions: Busch Gardens in Tampa is about a 35 minute drive; Walt Disney World®/MGM Studios, Universal Studios-Florida, and Sea World are just four traffic lights and ninety minutes away from us via easy interstate highway! For more information on our area attractions and activities, check out VisitStPeteClearwater.com

Amenities & Local Attractions

In addition to our world-class beaches, we are located within an easy drive to many of Central Florida's major attractions, including:

Directions to our Learning Center

From Tampa or Tampa International Airport

  1. 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
  2. After you get off at Exit 23A, I-375 E becomes 4th Ave N
  3. Turn right onto 2nd St N, the Sundial Parking Garage will be on your left
  4. Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is located at 111 2nd Ave NE in the Plaza Tower on the 8th floor

From Sarasota or South Florida

  1. 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
  2. After you get off at Exit 23A, I-375 E becomes 4th Ave N
  3. Turn right onto 2nd St N, the Sundial Parking Garage will be on your left
  4. Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is located at 111 2nd Ave NE in the Plaza Tower on the 8th floor

Walking Directions from the Parking Garage

  1. Follow walkway from garage towards Sundial Shopping plaza (AMC Theatres)
  2. Turn right and walk down 2nd Ave N
  3. Cross 1st St NE
  4. On your left is Sab Cafe, turn left into the Plaza shops and into Plaza Tower
  5. 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.

Resources

40 YEARS

Serving the Medical Community

200,000+

Participants Trained

500,000+

CME Credits Awarded

6,000+

Courses Offered

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