8050 - Point of Care Ultrasound Series: Lung Ultrasound
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Course Demonstration & Overview
Course Description
Please join us for an interactive online learning program co-developed by:
Point of Care Ultrasound Experts
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Dr. Rob Arntfield
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Dr. Drew Thompson
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Dr. Frank Myslik
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Continuing Professional Development,
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University
Don't Hesitate to Register today!
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Claim Section-3 Credits.
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Enroll in the first Online Point of Care Ultrasound Course Developed and Backed by a Medical School.
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Work through over 25 Case-Based Interactive Learning Experiences.
After completing this course you will be able to:
- Summarize the physical principles that govern ultrasound image formation of the lungs.
- Identify the various imaging findings achieved with lung ultrasound, including but not limited to: lung sliding, A lines, B lines, lung point, lung pulse, consolidation pattern and pleural effusion (simple and complex).
- Synthesize a combination of lung ultrasound findings into clinical scenarios in order to establish or rule out important diagnoses.
This activity is an Accredited Self-Assessment Program (Section 3) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by Continuing Professional Development, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University. You may claim a maximum of 3 hours (credits are automatically calculated).