Event Phone: 1-973-633-1500

Essentials of Ultrasound Workshop

Available Dates:

September 19 – September 20

November 2 – November 3

Description:

The essentials of ultrasound workshop is the fastest way for beginners to learn ultrasound-guided nerve blocks and vascular access. Expect to be able to advance from “0” to competency. This workshop will get you the skills to operate ultrasound machines, optimize the image, and therefore be able to easier apply the new skills in common clinical applications. You will acquire needle-eye coordination in a boutique, small group setting, packed with energy, in an inspiring location

Objectives:

• Learn how to operate an ultrasound machine in a point-of-care environment
• Control key image adjustments for optimal success
• Recognize the ultrasound appearance of nerves, fasciae and blood vessels
• Demonstrate skills to guide the needle in-plane and out-of-plane with confidence

Agenda:

• Understanding ultrasound imaging
• Steps to optimize image quality for common applications
• Artifacts identification and correction
• Scanning techniques (PART – pressure, alignment, rotation, tilt)
• One hand and two hands scanning techniques for image stabilization
• Target identification
• Understand needle approach techniques
• Scanning on your own
• In-plane and out-of-plane needle guidance
• Test of knowledge and skills acquisition

REGISTRATION FEE: $850.00

REGISTER HERE: 

https://nysoraevents.com/event/ultrasound-workshop-beginners-regional-anesthesia-nerve-block-vascular-access/

 

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and NYSORA. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician Continuing Medical Education

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Nursing Education

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 7 contact hours.
Pharmacotherapy contact hours for Advance Practice Registered Nurses will be designated on your certificate.

 

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