Course Code: REL-ACU-0-UUAESEMS
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the diagnostic and assessment applications of ultrasound in emergency settings.
Recall common errors, credentialing requirements, and future directions for the use of ultrasound in emergency settings.
Outline:
Section 1: Ultrasound in Emergency Care: Applications and Outcomes
Ultrasound Applications
Motor Vehicle Collision
Overview
Diagnostic Applications
Trauma and Prehospital Settings
FAST and e-Fast Assessments
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Assessments and Procedures
Assessments and Procedures
Cardiac Assessments
Musculoskeletal Assessments
Lung and Chest Assessments
Abdominal Assessments
Ultrasound in Women
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Quality, Education, and the Future of Ultrasound
Quality, Education, and the Future of Ultrasound
Reducing Errors
Education
Future of Ultrasound in Acute, Emergency, and Prehospital Care
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Information
Course Contributors
References
Subject Matter Expert: Rhoda Phillips, MSN, MA, RN, CEN
Mrs. Phillips is a SME/content writer for Relias. She holds an MSN in Nursing Education and a Master of Arts in English and Creative Writing. She maintains a certified emergency nursing certification (CEN). With over 18 years of experience in direct patient care, she has worked as a staff and charge nurse in emergency departments, med-surg units, observation, critical care, and long-term care. Mrs. Phillips has also served as a nursing school clinical instructor, a clinical educator in the emergency department, and most recently as a clinical educator for multiple med-surg units.
Subject Matter Expert: Daniel Migliaccio, MD, FPD, FAAEM
Dr. Daniel Migliaccio is currently a Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Director of Emergency Ultrasound as well as the Ultrasound Fellowship Director at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at Stanford University. During Residency, Dr. Migliaccio was able to obtain an Honors Certificate in Medical Education from the Clinical Teaching Scholars Honors Program. He was also fortunate enough to be able to focus on his ultrasound skills, leading to an award for Outstanding Achievement in Ultrasound. Dr. Migliaccio is passionate about medical education, point-of-care ultrasound, and optimizing patient care using current literature. He is currently board-certified in point-of-care ultrasound with a Focused Practice Designation in advanced point-of-care ultrasound through the American Board of Emergency Medicine and is enthusiastic about promoting Emergency Medicine and patient care nationally. Recently, he obtained a certificate for course work and training with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and is passionate about providing unbiased, equitable patient-centered care.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: EMS Personnel (EMT, EMR, AEMT and Paramedics); in the following settings: Pre-Hospital Care Setting.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.