Ultrasound ECHO Course - July 30 and 31, 2025

Danville, PA US
July 30, 2025 to July 31, 2025

This is an in-person educational activity. Learners should attend this to further knowledge base and technical skills for POCUS and bedside echocardiography. Learners will benefit from POCUS didactics and hands on scanning on live models.

 

Target Audience

This activity is designed for physicians (Allopathic, & Osteopathic), physician assistants, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists and nurses. 

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course, the participant should be able to:

  • analyze the need for critical care ultrasound
  • operate bedside ultrasound equipment and apply techniques learned in the course
  • analyze the hemodynamic status of the patient and respond appropriately
Refund Policy
A full refund will be given for any cancellations received up to one week prior to the course.  No refunds for no-shows. 
 
Course Cancellation Policy
In the unusual circumstance that this course is cancelled, you will be called and/or emailed, and any tuition fees received would be refunded in full.  Geisinger is not responsible for any airfare, hotel or other costs incurred.
 
Attendance
Attendance will be recorded within three to four days of the conclusion of the activity.  Credit will display on your continuing education transcript once the activity evaluation is completed.  
 
 
    Course summary
    Available credit: 
    • 12.00 AAPA Category I CME
    • 12.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 12.00 ANCC
    • 12.00 Participation Credit
    Course opens: 
    01/01/2025
    Course expires: 
    08/31/2025
    Event starts: 
    07/30/2025 - 7:30am EDT
    Event ends: 
    07/31/2025 - 4:00pm EDT
    Cost:
    $350.00
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    Day 1

    7:30 AM
    Breakfast/Sign-In/Pre-Test/Welcome and Introductions
     
    8:00 AM
    Introduction to POCUS/Ultrasound Physics
    Abbas Ali, MD
     
    8:30 AM
    The Echocardiography Exam and Windows
    Abbas Ali, MD
     
    9:00 AM
    LV Systolic Function
    Abbas Ali, MD
     
    9:30 AM
    Morning Break
     
    9:45 AM
    Right Heart Lecture
    Abbas Ali, MD
     
    10:15 AM
    US Guided PIV
    Richard Davis, DO
     
    10:45 AM
    MKS Shoulder Ultrasound
    Richard Davis, DO
     
    11:15 AM
    Lunch
     
    12:15 PM
    Skill Stations
    Abbas Ali, MD; Richard Davis, DO; Natalia Tarasova, MD and Bo Zhu, MD
     
    3:15 PM
    Closing

     

    Day 2

    7:30 AM
    Breakfast/Sign-in
     
    8:00 AM
    Vascular Access
    Bo Zhu, MD
     
    8:30 AM
    Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks
    Hope Allen, DO
     
    9:00 AM
    POCUS- Lower Extremity DVT
    Abbas Ali, MD
     
    9:30 AM
    Morning Break
     
    9:45 AM
    EFAST
    Hope Allen, DO
     
    10:15 AM
    Volume Assessment IVC and VTI
    Abbas Ali, MD
     
    10:45 AM
    Cardiac Tamponade
    Nicholas Mead, MD
     
    11:15 AM
    Lunch
     
    12:15 PM
    Skill Stations
    Abbas Ali, MD; Hope Allen, DO; Natalie Tarasova, MD and Bo Zhu, MD
     
    Post – Testing/Closing
     
    3:45 PM
    Evaluations

     

    The Henry Hood Center for Health Research
    100 North Academy Avenue
    Danville, PA 17822
    United States

    Travel

    The Henry Hood Center for Health Research is located on the Geisinger Campus in Danville, Pennsylvania (Montour County), Exit 224 on Interstate 80. Routes 11 and 54 also intersect in Danville.

    Geisinger Faculty
     
    Abbas Ali, MD, FCCM, FASE
    Physician, Critical Care Medicine, Ultrasound Director
    Geisinger Medical Center
     
    Hope Allen, DO
    Physician Emergency Medicine
    Geisinger Medical Center
     
    Laurel Buckley, PA-C
    Chief Physician Assistant, Critical Care Medicine
    Geisinger Medical Center
     
    Richard Davis, DO, FACEP CAQSM, RMSK
    Emergency Medicine Core Faculty, Ultrasound Director
    Geisinger Medical Center
     
    Nicholas Mead, MD
    Physician, Cardiology
    Geisinger Medical Center
     
    Trish Strzelecki
    Administrative Assistant
    Geisinger Medical Center
     
    Jami Studebaker, RN
    Register Nurse, Team Coordinator
    Geisinger Medical Center
     
    Natalia Tarasova, MD
    Resident, Clinical Education Department
    Geisinger Medical Center
     
    Bo Zhu, MD
    Physician, Emergency Medicine
    Geisinger Wyoming Valley
     
    Content Disclosure
    The faculty has attested that their presentations and/or content are HIPAA compliant.  
     
    Individuals in a position to control educational content for this activity have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. 
     
    CE Committee Members/Content Reviewer(s) have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with commercial interests.
    Dan Dometita, DO, FACP; Sara Gaines, PharmD; Tristan Maiers, PharmD, Tammy McCormick, RDN; April Morgan, EdD; Alison Mowery, DNP, CRNP; Michaelyn Notz, DO; Dean Parry, RPh; Gale Shalongo, DNP, MSN, RN, ACNS, BC; Kelly Shaw, PsyD; Natalie Stinton, DMD and Jeffrey Summers, DO
     
    *Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.  
     
     

    Accreditation 

    In support of improving patient care, Geisinger College of Health Sciences 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.

     

     

     

    Credit Designation 

    Geisinger College of Health Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity. 

    Geisinger College of Health Sciences designates this live activity for 12 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the educational activity. 

    Geisinger College of Health Sciences has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 12 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. 

     

    Disclosure Policy 

    Faculty and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing education activity sponsored by Geisinger College of Health Sciences must disclose to the program audience whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s). 

    Commercial Support

    Philips Healthcare and FUJIFILM Sonosite: In-kind contribution of ultrasound equipment and technical support

    Available Credit

    • 12.00 AAPA Category I CME
    • 12.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 12.00 ANCC
    • 12.00 Participation Credit

    Price

    Cost:
    $350.00
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