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ForwardPOCUS Training for Clinical Skills faculty 3.16.26
Target Audience
Physicians
Learning Objectives
1. Describe probe orientation, indications for various probes, probe manipulation terminology
2. Demonstrate how to optimize the image you see on the screen using gain, depth, probe positioning, and manipulation
3. Describe the orientation of structures in the coronal, sagittal, and transverse views
4. Demonstrate appropriate patient-centered communication and draping for the cardiac and abdominal exam throughout
5. Visualize the heart and identify chambers and valves in the parasternal long, parasternal short, subxiphoid, and four-chamber views
6. Describe how each view demonstrates systole and diastole
7. Identify the correlation between S1 and the mitral/tricuspid valve closure and S2 and the aortic valve closure as appropriate for a given view
8. Visualize the inferior and superior pole of the liver and spleen and the long-axis view of the kidney in the coronal plane
9. Visualize the aorta above the level of the bifurcation and the bladder in transverse orientation
Additional Information
Disclaimer Statement
The information presented at this CME program represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.
Emily Lovallo, MD, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Director of POCUS Center
Bryce Bredell, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Clinical Skills Faculty
Desiree Neville, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Clinical Skills Faculty
Andrew Klein, MD, MS, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Physical Exam lead, Clinical Skills Faculty Co-lead
Eloho Ufomata, Associate Professor of Medicine, CSP Co-lead, Clinical Skills Faculty Co-lead
Catherine Gowl, Program lead for Standardized Patient Program
Disclosure Statement: No members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any proprietary entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services, used on, or consumed by, patients to disclose.
Accreditation and credit designation
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh School designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Healthcare Professionals
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Available Credit
- 2.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 2.75 Attendance