Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Event Details

The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) & Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) are excited to present the Point-of-Care & General Medicine Ultrasound Course.

This course is designed to cover point-of-care ultrasound for generalists. Live demonstrations, simulations, and didactic lectures will be used to provide a comprehensive and in-depth look at how and where medical ultrasound can effectively be used in point-of-care and general medicine settings.

Target Audience

Physicians, advanced practice providers, sonographers, students, and other health care providers who are interested in point-of-care sonographic applications.

Learning Objective(s)

After participating in the activity, you should be able to:

• Perform basic ultrasound functions to optimize an image and perform cardinal ultrasound motions; 
• View the parasternal long axis and identify a pericardial effusion; 
• Differentiate between A-line and B-line patterns in the lungs, and describe their clinical utility; 
• Perform an ultrasound examination and integrate their findings in the care of the dyspneic patient; and
• Perform an ultrasound examination and integrate their findings in the care of the patient with abdominal pain.

Credits

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Accreditation Statement

The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement

The AIUM designates each activity for the number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ listed below. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Point-of-Care & General Medicine Ultrasound Course

Live activity, up to a maximum of 16.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Accreditation Statement

The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

This activity can be used to meet part of relevant AIUM Training Guidelines and/or maintenance credits for accreditation purposes. Learn more about AIUM Ultrasound Practice Accreditation.

ARRT Category A Credit

The AIUM is a Recognized Continuing Education Evaluation Mechanism (RCEEM) for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The AIUM is the owner and sponsor of this activity. This activity is approved by the AIUM for up to a maximum of 16.5 ARRT Category A credits. This CE activity may be available in multiple formats or from different CE sponsors. ARRT does not allow CE activities (e.g., Internet courses, home study programs, directed readings, live lectures) to be repeated for CE credit in the same CE biennium.

Additional Credit Information

• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). The ARDMS accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credit(s)™.

Disclosures

Disclosure Policy

In accordance with the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, all individuals in control of content must disclose any financial relationship(s) or other relationship(s) held within the past 24 months. The AIUM implements a mechanism to identify and mitigate all conflicts of interest prior to delivering the educational activity to learners.

Disclosures for this Activity

Support for this accredited activity was provided by GE Healthcare in the form of durable equipment.

Documenting CME Credits

The AIUM provides CME certificates to those who have participated in an AIUM educational activity. The AIUM does not submit credits to regulating bodies or certifying organizations on behalf of the participant. It is the participant’s responsibility to submit proof of credits on his or her own behalf.