This two-day program is designed for professionals interested in using point of care (POC) musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) in the pediatric population. With the extensive experience of the local and international faculty, the program is designed to meet the needs of the beginner and the advanced clinician. The intended audience includes pediatricians, sports medicine providers, orthopedic providers, rheumatologists, emergency medicine providers, advanced practice providers, urgent care providers, physical therapists, athletic trainers, chiropractors and sonographers.

Friday, October 25, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 26, 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
 
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Course Directors

• ​Jacob C. Jones, M.D., RMSK
• Heather Benham, D.N.P., APRN, CPNP-PC

This engaging program will cover foundational topics including ultrasound physics and knobology as well as principles in using POCUS to diagnose common conditions seen in pediatric and adolescent sports medicine, orthopedic and rheumatology practices. Multidisciplinary faculty will provide didactic lectures alternating with sessions for hands-on skills practice with child and teen models. A variety of approaches to learn and practice joint evaluations and ultrasound guided interventions will be provided.

Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Scottish Rite for Children. The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Program capacity is limited to 28 participants. This will provide an optimal ratio of learners with instructors and equipment. 

Registration fee $1000
Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided.
 
Registrants will be notified by email if the course is canceled for unforeseen reasons. To request a refund for extenuating circumstances, email medicalprofessionals@tsrh.org on or before October 1, 2024

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Program information will be continually updated at www.scottishriteforchildren.org/pmskus.

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