Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
3
Course Overview
This comprehensive course covers the fundamentals of M-mode and 2D echocardiography, key imaging techniques in cardiac ultrasound. Learn about ultrasound probe movements, imaging planes, clinical applications, and key parameters for assessing heart structure, function, and pathology, including valve motion and ventricular function.
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
Analyze the imaging planes and movements used in echocardiography
Evaluate the basics of 2D image formation
Describe a normal M-mode echo tracing
Distinguish when to use M-mode tracings
Differentiate abnormal pathology on a M-mode
Target Audience
Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret cardiac ultrasound.
* AMA PRA Category 1 ™ credits are used by physicians and other groups like PAs and certain nurses. Category 1 credits are accepted by the ARDMS, CCI, ACCME, and Sonography Canada.
