Details and Download Link to Gulfcoast Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access – COMBINED BLENDED COURSE (GCUS)
By Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS)
In this article, we are going to introduce a new Gulfcoast Ultrasound COMBINED BLENDED COURSE: Gulfcoast Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access – COMBINED BLENDED 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.
at the end of this article , you will be provided with Direct Download Link to Gulfcoast Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access – COMBINED BLENDED COURSE (GCUS)
Contents
- 0.1 Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access
- 0.2 Overview
- 0.3 Tuition
- 0.4 Audience
- 0.5 Faculty listed for Online Course only
- 0.6 Credits
- 0.7 Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access: A Comprehensive Guide Online Course
- 0.8 Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access Hands-on Workshop
- 0.9 Travel and Lodging
- 0.10 Directions to our Learning Center
- 0.11 Walking Directions from the Parking Garage
- 0.12 Nearby Hotels
- 0.13 Beach Hotels (15 minute Drive)
- 0.14 Lodging Specials
- 0.15 Resources
- 1 GCUS-The Ultimate Ultrasound Education Experience!
- 2 Blended Ultrasound Education from GCUS
Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access
Date: November 16, 2023
- Combines Our Comprehensive Online Course & One Day (6 Hours) of Live Scanning
- Destination Education Hands-On Scan Workshops in St. Petersburg, FL
- 15 Months UNLIMITED Access to the Online Course
- Exact same lectures that are pre-recorded and professionally edited from the comprehensive live courses
- Online Courses are 1-Click accessible in our custom learning management system, with an easy to follow format, with instant certificate generation upon completion
- Enjoy Industry Leading 3:1 (or less) participant to instructor scan ratios during the Hands-On Workshops
- Original Blended/Hybrid Ultrasound Education Provider in the Ultrasound Industry
- Scan Logs and Case Logs are available upon request
- Expert Faculty are approachable and are open to discuss any questions during the Hands-On Scan Workshops
- All Hands-On Scan Workshops include pre-scanned, and approved Live Human Models. (Phantoms are also used in certain interventional courses)
- Choose from Multiple Leading Manufacturer Ultrasound Equipment
- Immediately Implement Skills Learned into Clinical Practice
- Expand Diagnostic & Interventional Services Offered
- All Blended Ultrasound Courses are approved to provide AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ (Other CME Credit types are approved for select courses.)
- ACCME Accredited with Commendation
- Case logs to apply towards hospital credentialing and POCUS certification
- *CME Credit Listed Requires Full Participation in Online & Live Activities
- Free CME-Z Card with Registration (Save 5-10% off all future Gulfcoast product purchases)
Overview
Blended Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access Training Course provides participants a strong foundation to perform central and peripheral line techniques and approach in an emergency setting. These blended courses are taught by leading emergency medicine ultrasound experts that specialize in ultrasound guidance and incorporate comprehensive online, interactive lectures and case presentations with fifteen (15) month access, PLUS (1) One Day (6 Hours) of our industry leading 3:1 faculty to participant hands-on scan ratio workshop with both live models (anatomy) and inanimate phantoms (interventional techniques) at the GCUS education facility located in St. Petersburg, FL.
Code: BUGVASO-232
ID: 6115
Tuition
Advanced Registration: $1,725.00
Regular Registration: $1,925.00
Late Registration: $2,125.00
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 listed for Online Course only
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.
Lori Green BA, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
President, Program Director.
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
Saint Petersburg, FL.
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.
Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access: A Comprehensive Guide Online Course
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 internet activity enduring material for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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.
Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access Hands-on Workshop
The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing
Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 6.00 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit(s).
The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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
- Ultrasound Imaging Fundamentals
- Fundamentals of Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access
- “Direct” vs. “Indirect” Techniques
- “In-plane” vs. “Out-of-plane” Techniques
- Ultrasound Guided Central Line Placement
- Principles of Vessel Differentiation & Procedural Tips
- Internal Jugular & Axillary/Subclavian Approach
- Femoral & Antecubital Vein Access
- Additional Access Sites & Comments on the Pediatric Patient
- Clinical Case Review
Objectives
- Demonstrate the participant’s knowledge to better perform ultrasound-guided vascular access procedures.
- Demonstrate proper transducer manipulation and system optimization to produce diagnostic images.
- List the advantages and disadvantages of the “In-Plane” and “Out-of-Plane” and the “Direct” vs. “Indirect” ultrasound-guided vascular access techniques.
- •Differentiate venous vs. arterial anatomy by ultrasound.
- Identify ultrasound imaging characteristics of vessels and contiguous anatomy to determine the optimal approach for vascular access.
- Identify ultrasound imaging characteristics of vascular pathology that would indicate a vessel is not suitable for vascular access.
- Demonstrate the use of ultrasound guidance for Central Line vascular access.
- Demonstrate the use of ultrasound guidance for Peripheral Line vascular access.
- Demonstrate competence to incorporate protocols, scan techniques, and interpretation criteria to improve diagnostic/treatment accuracy.
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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