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Course Description
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This 2-day 16-hour course, designed for the emergency care provider, is based on the emergency ultrasound guidelines published by the American College of Emergency Physicians.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Content
This course consists of didactic lectures; cardiac, abdominal, and vascular scanning with live models; and the use of a vascular phantom.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations will be accepted prior to 1 month before each course, and tuition will be refunded, less a $100 administrative fee. No cancellations will be accepted after 1 month prior to each course, but if you cannot attend, you may designate someone else to attend in your place.
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Day 1 | |
8:00 – 9:00 am | Introduction |
9:00 – 9:30 am |
Physics |
9:30 – 10:30 am | Aorta |
10:30 – 11:00 am | Renal |
11:00 – 12:00 pm | Biliary Tract |
12:00 – 12:45 pm | Lunch |
12:45 – 1:45 pm | FAST |
1:45 – 5:00 pm | Practical Session |
Day 2 | |
8:00 – 9:00 am | Cardiac |
9:00 – 9:30 am | Emergency Ultrasound Past, Present, and Future |
9:30 – 10:00 am | DVT/Soft Tissue/Ocular |
10:00 – 10:30 am | RUSH Exam |
10:30 – 11:30 am | Obstetrics |
11:30 – 12:15 pm | Lunch |
12:15 – 1:15 pm | Procedures |
1:15 – 5:00 pm | Practical Session |
Course Faculty
Sam Hsu, MD, RDMS
Course Co-Director
Assistant Professor
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Director of Emergency Ultrasound
Attending Physician
Emergency Department
Mercy Medical Center
Details
Lodging
A number of Baltimore hotels offer preferred rates for course attendees. Please click here for a full list of our area hotels.
CME Accreditation Statement
The University of Maryland School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
The University of Maryland School of Medicine designates this Live activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Links
Click here to download an Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access Lecture by Sam Hsu, MD RDMS
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