Details and Download Link to Gulfcoast Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks for Emergency Medicine – LIVE ULTRASOUND COURSE (GCUS)
By Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS)
In this article, we are going to introduce a new Gulfcoast Ultrasound LIVE ULTRASOUND COURSE: Gulfcoast Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks for Emergency Medicine – LIVE ULTRASOUND COURSE (GCUS). Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) is the most comprehensive, accredited resource for live and online diagnostic ultrasound training and CME. Since 1985, Gulfcoast Ultrasound has been dedicated to providing the highest quality continuing medical education (CME) and skills training in the diagnostic ultrasound profession. All activities are approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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Contents
- 0.1 Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks for Emergency Medicine
- 0.2 Overview
- 0.3 Tuition
- 0.4 Audience
- 0.5 Faculty
- 0.6 Credits
- 0.7 Travel and Lodging
- 0.8 Directions to our Learning Center
- 0.9 Walking Directions from the Parking Garage
- 0.10 Nearby Hotels
- 0.11 Beach Hotels (15 minute Drive)
- 0.12 Lodging Specials
- 0.13 Resources
- 1 GCUS-The Ultimate Ultrasound Education Experience!
- 2 Blended Ultrasound Education from GCUS
Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks for Emergency Medicine
Dates: April 27 – 28, 2023
- Destination Education in St. Petersburg, Florida
- Trusted Emergency Medicine Ultrasound CME Leader Since 1985
- Most Comprehensive Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Block Course Available
- Lifetime Access to E-Course Materials
- Master Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Block Faculty
- State-Of-The-Art Lecture Facility and Scan Labs
- Choose from Multiple Leading Manufacturer Ultrasound Equipment
- Immediately Implement Skills Learned into Clinical Practice
- Expand Diagnostic & Interventional Services Offered
- ACCME Accredited with Commendation
- 3:1 Participant to Faculty Hands-On Scan Ratio with Both Live Models (Anatomy) and Inanimate Phantoms (Interventional Techniques)
- Scan Groups Assigned Based on Specialty Practice and Level of Experience
- Free CME-Z Membership with Registration (Save 5-10% off all future Gulfcoast product purchases)
Overview
The live, hands-on Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks in Emergency Medicine Training Course is designed for Emergency Medicine Physicians seeking to integrate ultrasound guided nerve blocks for pain management, or procedural applications into their clinical practice. The Ultrasound Guided Emergency Medicine Nerve Blocks Course is taught by leading emergency medicine ultrasound experts that specialize in ultrasound guidance nerve blocks and incorporates comprehensive lectures, interactive case presentations and extensive hands-on scanning. The scanning sessions offer the industry lowest 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on ratio with both live models (anatomy) and inanimate phantoms (interventional techniques) to increase competence to immediately begin integrating the skills learned into clinical practice.
Combine the Emergency Medicine Nerve Block program with the Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access course that includes central and peripheral line placement for the most comprehensive procedural skills training. The combined programs offer a tuition discount and cost-savings in travel expenses.
Code: EMNB-231
ID: 6063
Tuition
Advanced Registration: $1,290.00
Regular Registration: $1,490.00
Late Registration: $1,690.00
Daily continental breakfast and afternoon snack will also be provided during Hands-On Workshops.
The Advanced Registration Tuition is applied to registration submitted and paid/postmarked more than 30 days in advance of the course.
The Regular Registration Tuition is applied to registrations submitted between 15-30 days in advance of the course.
The Late Registration Tuition is strictly enforced and is applied to ALL registrations submitted within two weeks (14 days) of the start of the course.
The GCUS CME-Z Lifetime Discount will be activated in your account upon course registration.(A $9.95 Value) This discount gives you 5% off at checkout on all future purchases of Any Two Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Produced Educational Products. The discount increases to 10% when you purchase 3 or more at checkout.
*Products have to be purchased at the same time to receive CME-Z Lifetime Discount. Discount does not include course packs or registry review packages.
Audience
Faculty

Charlotte Derr MD, RDMS, FACEP
Associate Program Director, Ultrasound Director.
University of South Florida.
Emergency Medicine Residency Program.
Tampa, FL.
GUI QI Task Force Subcommittee
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.


Andreas Dewitz MD, RDMS, FACEP
Vice Chair for Ultrasound Education.
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine.
Boston University School of Medicine.
Boston Medical Center. Boston, MA.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.adheres to ACCME Essential Areas, Standards, and Policies regarding industry support of CME. Speakers will disclose any relevant commercial relationships prior to the start of the educational activity.
Content Validation
All presentations for this CME activity were reviewed and approved by members of the GUI CME Review Committee to determine content validity and to ensure that no conflicts of interest exist prior to the activity commencement or material compilation.
Disclosure of Individuals in Control of Content
In addition to the faculty listed the following individuals are recognized by GUI as being in control of content of this program:
James Mateer, MD, RDMS (Medical Director-planner, QI Task Force)
Medical Director, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
Milwaukee, WI
No relevant financial relationships to disclose
Charlotte Derr, MD, RDMS, FACEP (Co-Medical Director-planner & QI Task Force)
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine &
Fellowship Director of Emergency Medicine
Ultrasound Fellowship Program
University of South Florida Medical School
Tampa, FL
No relevant financial relationships to disclose
Andreas Dewitz, MD, RDMS(Member of Advisory Board, QI Task Force Subcommittee)
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
Vice Chair of Ultrasound Education
Boston Medical Center
Boston, MA
No relevant financial relationships to disclose
Lori Green, BA, RT, RDMS, RDCS, RVT (Program Director/planner, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force)
President, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St. Petersburg, FL
No relevant financial relationships to disclose
Trisha Reo, AAS, RDMS, RVT (Program Coordinator-planner, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force)
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St. Petersburg, FL
No relevant financial relationships to disclose
Credits
The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 8.00 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit(s).
This course also meets CME/CEU requirements for ARDMS. Note: While offering the CME credit hours noted above, activities are not intended to provide extensive training or certification for exam performance or interpretation.
Travel and Lodging
Directions to our Learning Center
From Tampa or Tampa Intl. Airport:
- Follow signs for I-275 South to St. Petersburg. You will go over the Howard Frankland Bridge, then continue about 17 miles to Exit 23A on the left toward Sundial/The Pier
- After you get off at Exit 23A, I-375 E becomes 4th Ave N
- Turn right onto 2nd St N, the Sundial Parking Garage will be on your left
- Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is located at 111 2nd Ave NE in the Plaza Tower on the 8th floor
From Sarasota or South Florida:
- If you are coming from the south over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, take I-275 North to Exit 23 for I-375 toward The Pier
- After you get off at Exit 23A, I-375 E becomes 4th Ave N
- Turn right onto 2nd St N, the Sundial Parking Garage will be on your left
- Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is located at 111 2nd Ave NE in the Plaza Tower on the 8 th floor
Walking Directions from the Parking Garage
- Follow walkway from garage towards Sundial Shopping plaza (Muvico Theatres)
- Turn right and walk down 2nd Ave N
- Cross 1st St NE
- On your left is Sab Cafe, turn left into the Plaza shops and into Plaza Tower
- Take elevator to 8th floor
Airports
If you are flying in, we suggest making your airline destination to Tampa International Airport or St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport.
Coast-to-Coast… We’re growing to serve YOU!
Due to the constant requests we receive to present our programs at additional locations around the country, we are excited to now offer customized ultrasound courses at your facility to fit your specific educational needs. We can also offer them at other quality strategic and resort-oriented locations as well. Call us or write us to inquire.
Our state-of-the art facility features a full 8000 sq. ft. of space dedicated solely to ultrasound education!
The site is conveniently located in the beautiful Dolphin Village Center, and is within an easy, picturesque walk from a number of area gulf-front hotels. It offers a wide variety of services including gift shops, beach fashions, grocery, and of course, restaurants.
Nearby Hotels
Oct 6th-Dec. 31st: $139
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)
Sept-Dec: $166 +tax (King or 2 Queen)
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)
June-Sept (Sun—Thurs) $159.99 +tax / (Fri—Sat) $210.75 +tax
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)
Oct 1st-Dec. 31st: $123 +tax
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)
Beach Hotels (15 minute Drive)
Call 727-363-4500 to book
Lodging Specials
Special discounted room rates are available at most of the listed properties when booked through us.
Although there are a number of other hotels in the area, we have inspected these sites and can recommend them.
Please call us in advance for availability and rates. Since we are located in a resort area, demand for rooms can be high during certain times of the year.
Please call Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute at 727.363.4500 to arrange your lodging at discounted rates.
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Additional Lodging:
There are also a number of other nice, smaller independent downtown or beachfront motel properties in the immediate area. Please contact Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute for further information.
Visit the St Pete Chamber of Commerce for more information.
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is located on the beautiful gulf coast of Florida.
Meetings:
For your convenience, we can directly book your hotel or condominium lodging for you.
Special discounted room rates are available at most of the downtown or beachfront properties when booked through us. Although there are a number of other hotels in the area, we have personally inspected these sites and can recommend them. Please call us for advance availability and rates. Since we are located in a resort area, demand for rooms can be high during certain times of the year.
Please call Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute at 727.363.4500 to arrange your lodging.
Airports
If you are flying in, we suggest making your airline destination to Tampa International Airport or St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport.
Coast-to-Coast… We’re growing to serve YOU!
Due to the constant requests we receive to present our programs at additional locations around the country, we are excited to now offer customized ultrasound courses at your facility to fit your specific educational needs. We can also offer them at other quality strategic and resort-oriented locations as well. Call us or write us to inquire.
Resources
GCUS-The Ultimate Ultrasound Education Experience!
Since 1985, our facility has been dedicated to providing the highest quality continuing education and skills training in the diagnostic ultrasound profession.
Blended Ultrasound Education from GCUS
Our Blended Courses combine one of GUI’s comprehensive “Online Courses” with a scanning workshop that exclusively features “Hands-On Scanning.”
Schedule
Coming soon…
Topics
- Overview of Needle Guidance Basics
- Indications & Applications for Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks:
- Procedural Pointers, Local Anesthetic Agent Choices
- Upper Extremity Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks:
- Anatomic Territories
- Interscalene Block
- Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block
- Axillary Plexus Block
- Forearm Nerve Blocks
- Cervical Plexus Block
- Lower Extremity Ultrasound Guided Nerve Blocks:
- Anatomy, Ultrasound-Guided Characteristics, Scanning & Injection Techniques
- Femoral Nerve
- SFAST
- Sciatic Nerve: Popliteal Blocks
- Ankle Blocks: Tibial Nerve, Deep Peroneal & Sural
- Miscellaneous Blocks:
- TAP Block
- PEC I, Pec ll and Serratus Anterior Blocks
- Case Studies
- Billing & Coding
- Interactive Polling & Discussion
Objectives
- Increase the participants’ knowledge and competence to perform ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia for emergency medicine applications.
- List the advantages of using ultrasound-guided nerve block techniques.
- Demonstrate imaging techniques for performing ultrasound-guided upper extremities regional anesthesia nerve blocks.
- Demonstrate imaging techniques for performing ultrasound-guided lower extremities anesthesia nerve blocks.
- Perform PECC and TAP blocks using ultrasound guidance.
- Increase confidence to incorporate protocols, scan techniques, and interpretation criteria to integrate the skills learned into clinical practice.
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute has hosted over 150,000 physicians, sonographers, and other medical professionals with a broad range of ultrasound continuing medical education options, and has awarded over 500,000 CME credits to participants worldwide.
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute offers over 40 live seminars/courses and dozens of webinars a year, along with over 400 self-paced ultrasound training products in abdominal, adult echocardiography, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, critical care, musculoskeletal, OB/GYN, breast, rpvi, midwife, pediatric, physics, vascular and registry review in multiple learning formats. Past participants from our registry review courses, programs and products have a >98% exam success rate, the highest in the industry. Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is also the first education provider in the industry to offer our latest learning format, Blended Ultrasound Training. This format combines our comprehensive online classroom programs with live 3:1 participant to instructor scan ratio hands-on scanning workshops.
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