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

• Explain U/S 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 and findings for musculoskeletal sonography in rheumatology applications.
• Explain the use of MSK sonography for diagnosis and ultrasound-guided interventions for rheumatology applications.
• State the indications and benefits of MSK ultrasound for sports medicine injuries.
• Describe "in-plane" and "out of plane" injection and aspiration techniques.
• Discuss the indications/findings for MSK hip and spine sonography.
• NEW...Optional Cadaver Session: Increase knowledge and confidence to perform U/S-guided injection and aspiration techniques.
• Increase knowledge and confidence to perform and/or interpret MSK U/S exams.
• Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting under supervised conditions until an accepted proficiency level has been achieved.

Dates:

September 1-3, 2009

Location:

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

To register

Call 800-619-1900 or 727-363-4500 or Visit the Gulfcoast Ultrasound website