Point of Care Imaging Institute Fall 2024: Foot
Event Overview
Point of Care Imaging Institute holds in person musculoskeletal ultrasound seminars in the fall and spring of each year on different anatomic regions. This seminar focuses on ultrasound of the foot.
Objectives
Recognize anatomical structures of the foot as shown in ultrasound images:
Objective: By the end of the seminar, participants will be able to recognize and name key anatomical structures of the foot from instructor-led ultrasound demonstrations with at least 80% accuracy.
Describe the proper technique for ultrasound imaging of the foot:
Objective: Participants will describe the correct application of ultrasound probes and the adjustment of machine settings for optimal imaging of the foot, as demonstrated by instructors during lecture sessions.
Interpret ultrasound images of the foot to identify common pathologies:
Objective: Upon completion of the seminar, learners will interpret ultrasound images presented in lectures to diagnose common foot conditions like plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, or tarsal tunnel syndrome, as shown in instructor-led demonstrations.
Target Audience
Physicians, sonographers, and other healthcare providers that use, perform, or interpret musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
12
Estimated Time for Completion
12 hours
Faculty
Dr. Marnix van Holsbeeck
Dr. Antonio Bouffard
Dr. Jon Jacobson
Dr. Ludiwijk Van Holsbeeck
Dr. Leah Davis
Disclosure
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.
Faculty participating or involved in the planning of this educational event discloses no such relationships exist
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.
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 12 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.
* 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.