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2022 Point of Care Ultrasound for General and Hospital Medicine
Overview
The use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to enhance diagnostic accuracy and procedural safety is endorsed by major medical societies in Internal Medicine and Family Medicine. However, as ultrasound machines become more widely available, access to high quality, clinician-oriented training has been limited. This course is for those practicing general medicine looking to learn from experienced clinicians in their field how to integrate POCUS into their inpatient and/or outpatient practice.
Target Audience
- Hospitalists
Primary Care Physicians
Family/Internal Medicine Physicians
Nurse Practitioners
Physician Assistants
This introductory course is for those with limited or no prior ultrasound experience, as well as those with prior POCUS training who would like a refresher. This course is best suited for those practicing in a hospital, urgent care, or general medicine clinic setting.
Learning Objectives
This course will blend lectures, scanning demonstrations, and hands-on practice using live models and training phantoms. Over 50% of the workshop time will be hands-on scanning and image interpretation. Scanning concepts and techniques will be introduced in a step-wise, layered fashion, minimizing cognitive overload and maximizing confidence in image acquisition and interpretation. Those who complete the course will have a firm foundation to integrate core POCUS skills into general medicine practice and grow those skills over time.
Equipment
Unsure which POCUS device is best for your clinical or educational needs? A POCUS course is a great way to get exposure to different ultrasound makes and models so you can better decide which device is right for you. Already have your own personal POCUS machine? Feel free to bring it to the course for advice from our experienced instructors on how to get the most from your device. Experiment with different POCUS procedural phantoms and learn pro-tips on how to make your own!
Additional Information
Agenda
June 17, 2022 - (8AM - 5PM)
- Pre-course Assessment
- Operating ultrasound machines, basic scanning techniques, and principles
- Abdominal POCUS applications
- Pulmonary POCUS applications
- Cardiac POCUS applications
June 18, 2022 - (8AM - 5PM)
- POCUS portfolios and POCUS competency
- Vascular POCUS applications
- Multi-Organ Integrated POCUS examinations
- POCUS and Procedures
- Soft Tissue/Musculoskeletal POCUS applications
- Frequently Asked Questions/Expert Panel Discussion
- Post-Course Assessment
Available Credit
- 15.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. - 15.50 Attendance
Price
Registration Fees
Please refer to the chart below for a registration fee break down for the 2022 Point of Care Ultrasound for General and Hospital Medicine.
| Registration Rates | Before June 1st | After June 1st |
|---|---|---|
| Physician | $850 | $1200 |
| NP/PA | $750 | $950 |
| Trainees | $650 | $750 |
Cancellation Policy
Full refund for cancelations before June 1.
Full refund minus $100 administrative fee June 1-14.
Cancelations (or inability to attend regardless of reason) after June 14: No refund. Use of registration fee to attend a future course can be considered.