Apply ultrasound in your practice with a course designed for every physiatrist. Try ultrasound for the first time to see how it will best fit your area of specialty expertise. This course is designed for “every physiatrist” to get started with applying ultrasound to patients with musculoskeletal and neurologic diagnoses for diagnostic and interventional applications. More interactive hands-on experiences than ever allow clinicians to begin to develop the understanding and manual skills needed to improve their practice with ultrasound. Over 8 hours of hands-on time will allow physiatrists truly experience ultrasound first-hand.
This course is the required first component of AAPM&R's STEP Ultrasound Certificate Program.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the indications, advantages, and disadvantages of using ultrasound imaging in musculoskeletal and/or neurologic clinical applications including spasticity and pain.
- Demonstrate improved visual-spatial and manual skill as it relates to transducer manipulation.
- Utilize the various components of an ultrasound machine to acquire an optimized image.
- Utilize optimized ultrasound images to improve diagnostic accuracy and for procedural image guidance. Identify and differentiate structures typically examined in the neurologic and musculoskeletal system.
- Alter practice efficiency with regards to the clinical application of ultrasound.
Who Should Attend
Physicians who care for patients with neurologic or musculoskeletal diseases with a novice, beginner or intermediate understanding of ultrasound.
Live Course Agenda
(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Day 1
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Registration and Breakfast
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7:00am - 8:00am
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Introduction, Overview, and Acknowledgements
William A. Berrigan, MD; Samuel K. Chu, MD
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8:00am - 8:10am |
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Tissues, Probes and Knobology
Matthew Sherrier, MD
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8:10am - 8:25am
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Tissues, Probes, Knobology Manual Skills Lab
All Faculty
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8:25am - 9:05am
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Shoulder Regional Anatomy
Jennifer Soo Hoo, MD
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9:05am - 9:25am |
Break
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9:25am - 9:30am |
Shoulder Scanning Lab
All Faculty
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9:30am - 12:00pm |
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Lunch Break
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12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Elbow and Forearm Regional Anatomy
Asad R. Siddiqi, DO
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1:00pm - 1:20pm
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Wrist and, Hand Regional Anatomy
Christopher J. Visco, MD
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1:20pm - 1:40pm
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| Break |
1:40pm - 1:45pm
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Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, Hand Scanning Lab
All Faculty
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1:45pm - 4:15pm
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Break
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4:15pm - 4:20pm
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Upper Extremity Neuro Anatomy
Heakyung Kim, MD
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4:20pm - 4:40pm
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Open Scanning Lab: Practice & Review
All Faculty
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4:40pm - 5:00pm |
Day 2
Continental breakfast
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7:30am - 8:00am
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Introduction and Overview
William A. Berrigan, MD; Samuel K. Chu, MD
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8:00am - 8:10am |
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Hip Region Anatomy
Jonathan S. Kirschner, MD
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8:10am - 8:35am
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Break
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8:35am - 8:40am |
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Hip Scanning Lab
All faculty
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8:40am - 11:10am
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Break
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11:10am - 11:20am
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Knee Regional Anatomy
Melinda S. Loveless, MD
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11:20am - 11:40am
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Ankle & Foot Regional Anatomy
Ashwin N. Babu, MD
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11:40am - 12:00pm
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Lunch
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12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Knee, Ankle, and Foot Scanning Lab
All Faculty
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1:00pm - 3:30pm |
Break
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3:30pm - 3:45pm
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Lower Extremity Neuro Anatomy
Heakyung Kim, MD
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3:45pm - 4:10pm
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Questions
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4:10pm - 4:30pm |
Open Scaning Lab: Review and Summary
All Faculty |
4:30pm - 5:00pm |
Online Video Modules Available Before the Live Course!
Registrants will be able to view the online lectures 30 days prior to the live course to maximize the time for hands-on training. It is strongly recommended that attendees view these online lectures before attending this course. Scroll down to preview some of the online lectures.
Online Lecture Topics Include:
- Physics, Optimization and Tissue Differentiation
- Knobology and Ergonomics
- Needle Tracking and Ultrasound Guided Injection Technique
- Shoulder: Normal Anatomy and Ultrasound Protocol
- Ultrasound Pediatric Applications in the Upper Limb (Forearm, Hand)
- Ultrasound Pediatric Applications in the Upper Limb (Shoulder, Arm)
- Ultrasound-guided Spasticity Management of the Upper Extremity
- Forearm, Wrist, and Hand: Anatomy and Ultrasound
- Ultrasound Peripheral Nerve Applications of the Upper Limb
- Ultrasound Peds/Spasticity Applications in the Lower Limb
- Ultrasound Nerve Applications in the Lower Limb
- Hip: Normal Anatomy and Ultrasound Protocol
- Knee Normal Anatomy and Ultrasound Protocol
- Clinical Correlates in Spasticity; How US Changes your Clinical Care
- Ankle & Foot Clinical Applications and Pathology with Ultrasound
- Spasticity Management Using Ultrasound
- Knee Clinical Applications and Selected Pathology with Ultrasound
- Hip Clinical Applications and Pathology with Ultrasound
- Shoulder Clinical Applications and Pathology with Ultrasound
- Elbow, Wrist and Hand Clinical Applications and Pathology with Ultrasound
Needle Tracking and Ultrasound-Guided Injection Technique
Ethan B. Colliver, DO
Ultrasound Pediatric Applications in the Upper Limb
Heakyung Kim, MD
Shoulder: Normal Anatomy and Ultrasound Protocol
Luis Baerga-Varela, MD
Accreditation:
The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation of Credit:
The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This course has been approved by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR) for a maximum of 17.75 Maintenance of Certification® (MOC®) Part II Self-Assessment credits. Attendees must actively participate and complete a self-evaluation at the conclusion of the course to earn MOC Part II credit.
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