General Imaging Gulfcoast Ultrasound Programs

Course:

Introduction to Abdominal Sonography - A Hands-On Course For Physicians and Sonographers

Specialty:

Abdominal

Objectives:

At the completion of the program the participant should be able to: Explain the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics/instrumentation; Describe the abdominal cross-sectional anatomy, scan protocols and routine measurements; Identify normal imaging characteristics of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys and abdominal vasculature; Discuss imaging characteristics of commonly seen pathology associated with the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen kidneys, retroperitoneum, and vasculature; Describe scanning protocols and normal/abnormal characteristics for the evaluation of the thyroid, testicles, and appendix; Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting, under supervised conditions until an accepted level of proficiency has been achieved.

Faculty:

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Faculty

Course dates:

April 28-30, 2008

July 28-30, 2008

November 10-12, 2008

Facility:

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute

City/State:

St Pete Beach, FL

Country:

USA

Tuition:

$1,195

Philips Systems:

HDI 5000. Other Philips systems may be available upon request.

Accreditation:

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates its educational activities a maximum of 24 hours in AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Contact:

Gulfcoast Customer Care Specialist

Phone: 1-800-619-1900 or 727-363-4500

Fax: 727-363-0811

Email: gina@gcus.com