Register What you will learn Course description: This course reviews the technical and cognitive skills required to perform a focused cardiac ultrasound exam. Attendees will review basic ultrasound technique, image optimization controls, and the optimal acoustic windows for a focused echocardiogram. Topics will include normal cardiac ultrasound anatomy, identification of ventricular dysfunction and a review of pericardial assessment with a focus on tamponade physiology. Contact Philips for pricing information. Currency: USDCourse objectives: Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to: Discuss the indications and contraindications for focused cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography) Explain left ventricular function and ejection fraction Discuss pulmonary artery and right heart pressure Describe the major views of the focused cardiac ultrasound exam (parasternal, apical, subcostal) Discuss pericardial assessment, pericardial effusion and tamponade Course details Course Code: POC100Delivery method: Instructor-led Language: English Duration: 2 Hours Course instructor(s) : Philips InstructorCourse disclaimer: The content is for information and education only. The content is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please see the full terms of use for this content and this website. Course tabs Schedule/Registration Schedule information is not available RegisterContact us for more information Accreditation Accredited: Accredited American Society of Radiologic Technologists Category A (ASRT) Credit hours: 2.25 hours Accreditation notice: We have a wide variety of courses to accommodate your education needs, from core ultrasound courses to high level peer-to-peer courses. Many of our courses are approved for CEU credit by the ASRT, which have been accepted by ARDMS and ICAEL, ICAVL. However, it is the responsibility of the REGISTRANT to assure the ASRT credits are acceptable for his or her purposes. This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ARRT regulations state that an individual may not repeat a lecture presentation for credit if it was reported in the same biennium. The education programs provided by Philips are NOT eligible for AMA Category 1 CME credits through Philips. The AMA Standards for Commercial Support clearly prohibit any commercial interest from control of CME activities. Limitations consist of (a) Identification of CME needs; (b) Determination of educational objectives; (c) Selection and presentation of content; (d) Selection of all persons and organizations that will be in a position to control the content of the CME; (e) Selection of educational methods; (f) Evaluation of the activity. Audience Course level: AdvancedPrerequisite skills: Must be a physician, nurse, medical student, first responder/EMT or qualified sonographer. Supportive e-learning can be found at https://www.caeiccu.com/courses/view/3 Please contact Philips for special pricing on the e-learning/classroom bundle. Brochures/Travel Policy Focused Cardiac Ultrasound View Information Travel Policy View Information
