POCUS Provider Course

Des Moines, IA US
July 15, 2023 to July 16, 2023

Overview

Registration


This is a closed course and is limited to Broadlawns Medical Center clinicians. Registrations are not being accepted.
 

Purpose

To educate providers on the value of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) and basic skills to grow the use of POCUS within the Broadlawns Medical Center community to better serve our patients.

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe the role of POCUS in patient care.
  2. Develop a basic understanding of ultrasound mechanics.
  3. Obtain adequate images of each scanning region and develop a basic understanding of pathology.
  4. Develop a basic understanding of the use of ultrasound for procedural guidance.

    Agenda

    July 15, 2023
    8:00 a.m.Registration and Welcome
    8:30 a.m.

    Intro to Point of Care Ultrasound
    Ultrasound Fundamentals
    FAST
    FAST Lab
    Gallbladder and AAA
    Gallbladder and AAA Lab
    OB 1st Trimester
    OB 1st Trimester Lab

    12:00 p.m.Lunch
    1:00 p.m.Focused Cardiac Echo
    Focused Cardiac Echo Lab
    2:30 p.m.

    Break

    2:45 p.m.Pulmonary
    Pulmonary Lab
    DVT
    DVT Lab/Open Scanning
    5:00 p.m.Adjourn
    July 16, 2023
    8:00 a.m.Open Scanning
    8:30 a.m.Image Review
    Soft Tissue and Procedures
    Musculoskeletal Upper Extremity
    • Rotator Cuff and Shoulder
    • Carpal Tunnel and Wrist
    • Joint Injections

    Soft Tissue/MSK/Procedures Lab

    12:00 p.m.Lunch
    1:00 p.m.Musculoskeletal Lower Extremity
    • Hip
    • Knee
    • Ankle and Achilles
    • Joint Injections

    MSK Lower Extremity Lab

    2:30 p.m.

    Break

    3:00 p.m.Practical Cases
    Other Applications and Question and Answer
    4:00 p.m.Adjourn

    References

    • Knights S, Prasad S, Kalafat E, Dadali A, Sizer P, Harlow F, Khalil A. Impact of point-of-care ultrasound and routine third trimester ultrasound on undiagnosed breech presentation and perinatal outcomes: An observational multicentre cohort study. PLoS Med. 2023 Apr 6;20(4):e1004192. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1004192. PMID: 37023211; PMCID: PMC10079042.
    • Nti BK, Phillips W, Sarmiento E, Russell F. Effect of a point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) curriculum on emergency department soft tissue management. Ultrasound J. 2022 Oct 21;14(1):41. doi: 10.1186/s13089-022-00292-4. PMID: 36269462; PMCID: PMC9587168.
    • ACGME Family Medicine Residency Program training requirements
    Course summary
    Available credit: 
    • 13.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
    • 13.75 AOA Category 1­A
    • 13.75 CE Contact Hour(s)
    Course opens: 
    07/15/2023
    Course expires: 
    07/16/2023
    Event starts: 
    07/15/2023 - 8:30am CDT
    Event ends: 
    07/16/2023 - 4:00pm CDT
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    Location

    Broadlawns Medical Center
    1801 Hickman Road
    Des Moines, IA 50314
    United States

    CE Credits

    Accreditation Statements

    • DO: Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 13.75 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
    • MD:  This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS) through the joint providership of Des Moines University (DMU) and Broadlawns Medical Center. DMU is accredited by IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
    • Other Health Professionals: This live activity is designated for 13.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. 

    EDUCATIONAL GRANTS

    No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity.

    DISCLOSURE

    The planning committee member(s) and speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals or medical procedures and devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The determination of educational content and the selection of speakers is the responsibility of the activity director. 

    Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

    • Ben Howard, DO - Activity Director and Speaker
    • John Pymm, DO - Activity Director and Speaker
    • Jason Wittmer, MD - Speaker

    Disclaimer

    The information provided at this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The content of each presentation does not necessarily reflect the views of Des Moines University.

    Available Credit

    • 13.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
    • 13.75 AOA Category 1­A
    • 13.75 CE Contact Hour(s)

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    This is a closed course and is limited to Broadlawns Medical Center clinicians. Registrations are not being accepted.