Register What you will learn Course description: This virtual delivery two-day course is led by advanced cardiac imaging specialist Rick Meece, ACS RDCS RCIS FASE. Designed for newly hired cardiac sonography program graduates and intermediate sonographers, course attendees experience a real-world accelerated mentorship program geared to quickly advance essential skill sets and knowledge base. A career-based sequential design moves attendees through aspects of outpatient trans-thoracic and stress procedures, progressing to more complex in-hospital evaluations. A wealth of case study presentations are utilized, including research protocols, maximizing Doppler evaluation, urgent care situations, and assistance in performing transesophageal echocardiography. Currency: USDCourse objectives: Upon completion of this course, attendees will have enhanced understanding to: • Describe steps and tips for performing a time-productive, guidelines based complete 2D echocardiographic examination, including use and reporting of newer advanced imaging applications. • Know key components of an appropriate preliminary report most useful for the interpreting physician and for PACS based structured reporting • Discuss essential skills and guidelines for cardiac and prosthetic valve evaluation • Understand appropriate criteria and imaging performance tips during ischemic and non-ischemic stress echocardiography examinations, including valve and myopathic disease. • List various safety and patient advocacy protocols regarding procedural participation, preparation of equipment, and use of IV contrast agents. • Share ways to perform time productive basic to intermediate 2-D and 3-D echocardiography for chamber and valve assessment Course details Course Code: CV306Delivery method: Remote Access Language: English Duration: 2 Days Course instructor(s) : Rick Meece ACS RDCS RCIS FASECourse disclaimer: The content is for information and education only. The content is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please see the full terms of use for this content and this website. Course tabs Schedule/Registration Schedule information is not available RegisterContact us for more information Accreditation Accredited: Accredited American Society of Radiologic Technologists Category A (ASRT) Credit hours: 17.25 hours Accreditation notice: We have a wide variety of courses to accommodate your education needs, from core ultrasound courses to high level peer-to-peer courses. Many of our courses are approved for CEU credit by the ASRT, which have been accepted by ARDMS and ICAEL, ICAVL. However it is the responsibility of the REGISTRANT to assure the ASRT credits are acceptable for his or her purposes. This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ARRT regulations state that an individual may not repeat a lecture presentation for credit if it was reported in the same biennium. The education programs provided by Philips are NOT eligible for AMA Category 1 CME credits through Philips. The AMA Standards for Commercial Support clearly prohibit any commercial interest from control of CME activities. Limitations consist of (a) Identification of CME needs; (b) Determination of educational objectives; (c) Selection and presentation of content; (d) Selection of all persons and organizations that will be in a position to control the content of the CME; (e) Selection of educational methods; (f) Evaluation of the activity. Audience Course level: FundamentalPrerequisite skills: A thorough knowledge and understanding of basic echocardiography is recommended for this program. Brochures/Travel Policy Course cancellation policy View Information
