Critical Care Workshop: Point of Care Ultrasound - Live (in-person) Feb 15 - 12:30 pm

Scottsdale, AZ US
February 15, 2024

Course Directors: Andrew J. Herber, P.A.-C., Jamie S. Newman, M.D., M. H. A., John G. Park, M.D., Katie N. Finley, APRN, C.N.P.; Jennifer S. Palermo, P.A.-C.
Faculty: John G. Park, M.D. and Katie N. Finley, APRN, C.N.P.

This introductory workshop is designed for clinicians interested in exploring the use of point-of-care ultrasound to improve diagnostic assessment skills. Participants will have the opportunity to perform focused cardiac, lung and vessel ultrasounds, as well as review of the Focused Assessment and Sonography in Trauma (FAST) exam. Ultrasound examinations will be performed on live models with bedside instruction. This workshop has been designed to introduce clinicians to the concept of ultrasound guided assessment of the hospitalized patient.

Target Audience

This course is designed for hospitalists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, advance practice nurses, registered nurses, allied health professionals, physicians and residents.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

  1. Visualize the heart in at least two different windows and assess global contractility (normal, hyperdynamic, reduced).
  2. Visualize the inferior vena cava and estimate central venous pressure based on measurement of the diameter and collapsibility.
  3. Identify thorax and lung anatomy by ultrasound.
  4. Recognize differences in ultrasound probes, and review proper probe selection.
  5. Review concepts of vascular ultrasound was assessing for deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
  6. Perform the Focused Assessment and Sonography in Trauma (FAST) exam on a live model.

Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.00 AAPA Category 1
  • 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 4.00 ANCC
  • 4.00 Attendance
Event starts: 
02/15/2024 - 12:30pm
Event ends: 
02/15/2024 - 4:45pm
Cost:
$250.00
Part of: 
Concurrent Optional Workshops
 
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DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Paradise Valley - Scottsdale
5401 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
United States

All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statement(s):

AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC 
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 4.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  

AAPA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 4.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. 

Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.

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Available Credit

  • 4.00 AAPA Category 1
  • 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 4.00 ANCC
  • 4.00 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$250.00
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Prerequisites

Required courses: 
Hospital Medicine for NPs & PAs – Desert Edition 2024 - Live (in-person)