Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Course
2 Course Options - Basic or Advanced!
Basic Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Course
Great for acute care providers wanting to learn and enhance point-of-care ultrasound skills.
10 hours of hands-on scanning!
Basic Ultrasound Course Dates
April 4 & 5, 2023 - Register Online!
May 3 & 4, 2023 - Register Online!
August 30 & 31, 2023 - Register Online!
September 26 & 27, 2023 - Register Online!
October 24 & 25, 2023 - Register Online!
Why Attend Basic?
This 2-day course is designed to provide training in the core practical and clinical applications of emergency medicine ultrasound. One-on-one instruction and ten hours of hands-on scanning provides attendees with critical high-yield do's and don'ts for ultrasound in the emergency department. Learn fundamental point-of-care ultrasound skills that will improve patient care and enhance your daily practice.
Basic Practice Scanning Sessions Include
- Physics & Knobology - commonly used systems, image optimization & hand control
- Abdominal - aorta, gallbladder & kidneys; normal anatomy & common emergent pathology
- Extended FAST exam - perihepatic, perisplenic, subcostal & pelvic windows & thoracic scanning
- Procedural - central & peripheral venous access, foreign body, abscesses vs cellulitis & more
- Lower Extremity Venous Compression - ultrasound evaluation of suspected DVT
- Focused Cardiac - global systolic function, chamber size, pericardial effusion/Tamponade & IVC
- OB-GYN - early pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy, common abnormal pregnancies & normal pelvic anatomy
- Integral Ultrasound - Beginning to integrate ultrasound into the care of the critical patient
Registration Fees
$ 975 - Ohio ACEP Members
$1,150 - ACEP Members
$1,295 - Non-Members
$ 995 - Physician Assistants/Nurses
$ 895 - Residents/Fellows
Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Course
Take your skills to the next level! Over 3 hours of hands-on scanning!
Advanced Ultrasound Course Dates
April 6, 2023 - Register Online!
October 26, 2023 - Register Online!
Why Attend Advanced?
This 1-day advanced course is designed to meet the needs of Emergency Medicine professionals who already have a good working knowledge of point-of-care ultrasound. Course participants will expand their ultrasound capabilities to further incorporate use of ultrasound in the assessment of critically ill patients, as well as improve their ultrasound procedural skills.
Advanced Practice Scanning Sessions Include
- Advanced Cardiac – Review of basics + aortic aneurysm/dissection, tamponade physiology, findings of acute right heart strain/PE, systolic function/hemodynamic assessment, basic valvular assessment
- Pulmonary – Thoracic scanning, including evaluation for effusions, consolidation, PTX, CHF
- Resuscitation – Protocols for evaluating undifferentiated hypotension, further integrating ultrasound in the care of the critical patient
- Procedural – Practice thoracentesis, paracentesis, vascular access and FB localization on simulators and much more!
- Soft Tissue/MSK – Abscess identification/drainage, foreign body identification/removal, tendon injury, joint effusion and fracture evaluation.
- Ocular – Scanning technique for evaluation of retinal detachment, vitreous hemorrhage, increased ICP
Registration Fees
$625 - Ohio ACEP Members
$675 - ACEP Members
$750 - Non-Members
$650 - Physician Assistants/Nurses
$550 - Residents/Fellows
CME Information
These activities have been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Emergency Physicians and Ohio ACEP. The American College of Emergency Physicians is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Basic Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Course
The American College of Emergency Physicians designates this live activity for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Course
The American College of Emergency Physicians designates this live activity for a maximum of 9 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Course Location
Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus
2700 Corporate Exchange Drive
Columbus, OH 43231
Click here to access directions.
Hotel Accommodations
Although Ohio ACEP is holding a guestroom block at the host hotel, it is the registrants' responsibility to secure overnight accommodations.
**Reservation Cancellation Policy: In order to avoid being charged in full, a reservation must be cancelled at least 48 hours prior to the intended arrival date. Guests that fail to check-in or fail to cancel their reservation prior to 4 pm, 48 hours prior to arrival, shall be charged for one full night (room and tax).
APRIL 2023 - Basic & Advanced Ultrasound Course
Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus
Room Rate: $131/per night (plus applicable taxes)
**Breakfast Included**
Group Rate Reservation Deadline: March 20, 2023
Reservations By Phone: (614) 890-8600
Group Code: OEP
Make your April Course Reservation Online!
MAY 2023 - Basic Ultrasound Course
Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus
Room Rate: $131/per night (plus applicable taxes)
**Breakfast Included**
Group Rate Reservation Deadline: April 12, 2023
Reservations By Phone: (614) 890-8600
Group Code: OAC
Make your May Course Reservation Online!
Future 2023 Course Dates:
Registered course attendees will receive an e-mail from Ohio ACEP once the online registration link is available for the discounted Ohio ACEP room rate at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus.
AIRPORT AND TAXI INFORMATION
The airport code for the Columbus International Airport is CMH.
Columbus is Taxi, Uber & Lyft friendly.
Policy and Course Cancellation Information
Refunds will be made upon receipt of a written request at least two weeks prior to the scheduled day of class less a $150 administrative fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations less than two weeks before your scheduled date.
