Course Objectives: At the completion of the program, the participant should be able to:

• Explain ultrasound physics principles and imaging fundamentals for musculoskeletal imaging.
• Describe techniques and protocols for performing shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand, knee, ankle and foot ultrasound examinations.
• Identify normal anatomy during musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging.
• Explain the capabilities and limitations of musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging.
• Identify sonographic appearance of commonly seen pathology of the shoulder, knee, elbow wrist hand, ankle and foot.
• Discuss the indications/findings for musculoskeletal sonography in rheumatology applications.
• Explain the use of musculoskeletal sonography for diagnosis and ultrasound-guided interventions for rheumatology applications.
• State the indications and benefits of musculoskeletal ultrasound for sports medicine injuries.
• Increase knowledge and confidence to perform and/or interpret examinations.

Dates:

September 3-4, 2008

Location:

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
4615 Gulf Blvd, Suite 205
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

Registration Fee

$1125.00

To register

Call 800-619-1900 or 727-363-4500
Website: www.gcus.com