Ultrasound ECHO Symposium

Scranton, PA US
November 14, 2024 to November 15, 2024

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, advanced 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: 
    09/05/2024
    Course expires: 
    11/30/2024
    Event starts: 
    11/14/2024 - 7:00am EST
    Event ends: 
    11/15/2024 - 4:30pm EST
    Cost:
    $350.00
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    Day 1

    7:30 AM
    Breakfast, Sign-in, Pre-test, Welcome
     
    8:00 AM
    Introduction to POCUS/Ultrasound Physics
    Abbas Ali, MD
     
    9:00 AM
    The Echocardiography Exam and Windows
    Abbas Ali, MD
     
    9:30 AM - Break
     
    9:45 AM
    LV Systolic Function
    Terry Bauch, MD
     
    10:15 AM
    Right Heart Evaluation
    Terry Bauch, MD
     
    10:45 AM
    Ultrasound in Shock and Hypotension
    Abbas Ali, MD
     
    11:15 AM - Lunch
     
    12:15 PM
    Skills Stations
     
    3:15 PM
    Evaluations and Adjournment
     

    Day 2

    7:30 AM
    Breakfast and 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
    Dell Simmons, MD
     

    9:30 AM - Break

    9:45 AM
    EFAST
    Hope Allen, DO
     
    10:15 AM
    Volume Assessment IVC and VTI
    Dell Simmons, MD
     
    10:45 AM
    Lung Ultrasound
    Dell Simmons, MD
     
    11:30 AM - Lunch
     
    12:15 PM
    Skill Stations
     
    3:45 PM
    Evaluations and Adjournment
     
    *Topics and Speakers are subject to change.
    Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
    525 Pine Street
    Scranton, PA 18510
    United States

    Geisinger Faculty

    Abbas Ali, MD
    Activity Director
    Associate, Critical Care Medicine
    Geisinger Medical Center
     
    Hope Allen, DO
    Hospitalist
    Geisinger Medical Center
     
    Terry Bauch, MD
    Associate, Cardiology
    Geisinger Wyoming Valley
     
    Laurel Buckley, PA-C
    Chief Physician Assistant, Critical Care Medicine
    Geisinger Medical Center
     
    John Mcilwaine, DO
    Co-Director, Critical Care Medicine
    Geisinger Medical Center
     
    Dell Simmons, MD
    Associate, Critical Care Medicine
    Geisinger Medical Center
     
    Trish Strzelecki
    Administrative Assistant, Critical Care
    Geisinger Medical Center
     
    Jami Studebaker, RN
    Registered Nurse, Emergency Medicine
    Geisinger Medical Center
     
    Bo Zhu, MD
    Associate, Emergency Medicine
    Geisinger Medical Center
    Geisinger Wyoming Valley
     
    Content Disclosure
    The faculty have 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. 
    Courtney Hugo, MEd, MS; Roxanna Larsen, MS, LAT, ATC; Daniel Longyhore, PharmD, MS, EdD; Tammy MCCormick, RDN, Christen Mowad, MD; Alison Mowery, DNP, CRNP; Timothy Murphy, MD; Michaelyn Notz, DO; Jeffery Summers, DO and Karen Tillotson, PA-C.
     
     
    *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. 

     

    This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 12 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

     

     

     

    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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