Part II Advanced Diagnostics: Identifying Congenital Heart Defects Using the 4-Chamber View
Course Overview
The course aims to enhance participants' skills in interpreting ultrasound images with a specific focus on the fetal heart's structure and function using the four-chamber view. Students will learn to identify congenital heart anomalies by applying standardized diagnostic criteria and techniques. Additionally, the course seeks to develop technical proficiency in conducting ultrasound scans, emphasizing the optimization of the four-chamber view.
Course Objectives
Ultrasound Image Interpretation: Enhance skills in interpreting ultrasound images, focusing on identifying the structure and function of the fetal heart through the four-chamber view to detect congenital heart anomalies.
Diagnosis of Defects: Learn to recognize and diagnose various congenital heart defects, such as septal defects or hypoplastic chambers, using standardized criteria and techniques within the four-chamber ultrasound assessment.
Technical Proficiency: Gain technical competence in performing ultrasound scans, specifically optimizing the four-chamber view to improve accuracy and reliability in the prenatal detection of congenital heart defects.
Target Audience
Physicians
Sonographers
Others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound
Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
2
* 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.
Faculty
Lashell Jones RDMS, RDCS
Disclosure
Lashell Jones RDMS, RDCS discloses no such relationships exist
In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, the author of this CME tutorial is required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with commercial interests.
IAME has assessed conflict of interest with its faculty, authors, editors, and any individuals who were in a position to control the content of this CME activity. Any identified relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated. IAME's planners, content reviewers, and editorial staff disclose no relationships with ineligible entities.
Estimated Time for Completion
2 hours
Date of Release
May 19th, 2025
Date of Most Recent Review
May 19th, 2025
Expiration Date
May 19th, 2028
Accreditation
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™s. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Sonographers: These credits are accepted by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Sonography Canada, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), and most other organizations.
For information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board or other credentialing organization.
