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Hands-On Urologic Ultrasound (2022)
This course is designed to provide urologists and urology residents with the knowledge and basic skills necessary for performing urologic ultrasound. This one-day offering combines online training and testing (pre-course) with onsite, hands-on instruction in kidney, bladder, prostate and scrotal ultrasound. Participants are evaluated by didactic testing and direct observation by faculty members to determine if they have met the course objectives. Attendees who demonstrate the hands-on skills and who pass the didactic tests, both online and on-site, will receive a CME Level 2 certificate. Proficiency and facility in performing specific ultrasound examinations will be achieved by subsequently applying these acquired skills in clinical practice.
*This is a one day, semi-private course.
| Early Bird On or Before 08/15/22 | Standard On or After 08/16/22 | |
| AUA Member | $1,950.00 | $2,340.00 |
| Non-Member | $2,250.00 | $2,700.00 |
Target Audience
- Urologists
- Urology Residents
- Fellows
- Allied Health Professionals
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Apply the physical principles of ultrasonography to urologic ultrasound
- Employ the various ultrasound probes and machine settings to optimize imaging
- Describe the indications for ultrasound for the kidney, bladder, scrotum, and prostate
- Identify normal ultrasound anatomy and the most common abnormal findings of the kidney, bladder, scrotum and prostate
- Successfully perform and document examinations of the kidneys, bladder, scrotum and prostate
AUA Hands-on Urologic Ultrasound (2022) - Saturday, September 17, 2022
PROGRAM AGENDA (TIMES AND TOPICS SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
All times are Eastern Standard Time
| 6:30-7:30 am | Registration and Breakfast |
| 7:30-7:40 am | Welcome and Introductions Christopher Porter, MD |
| 7:40-7:50 am | Pre-Test Christopher Porter, MD |
| 7:50-8:25 am | Scanning Technique/Knobology Craig Smith, MD |
| 8:25-8:40 am | Bladder Ultrasound Protocol and Renal Artery Doppler Demonstration Pat. F. Fulgham, MD |
| 8:40-9:40 am | Bladder Ultrasound Hands-on Instruction and Testing All Faculty |
| 9:40-10:00 am | Renal Ultrasound Protocol and Deomstration Stephen Savage, MD |
| 10:00-10:15 am | Break |
| 10:15-11:55am | Renal Ultrasound Hands-on Instruction and Testing All Faculty |
| 11:55-12:55 pm | Lunch with the Experts |
| 12:55-1:15 pm | Scrotal Ultrasound Protocol and Demonstration Craig Smith, MD |
| 1:15-2:30 pm | Scrotal Ultrasound Hands-on Instruction and Testing All Faculty |
| 2:30-2:50 pm | Prostate Ultrasound Protocol & Video Demonstration Christopher Porter, MD |
| 2:50-3:20 pm | Prostate Ultrasound Take Home Points and Q&A Christopher Porter, MD |
| 3:20-4:00 pm | Micro Ultrasound Video and Demonstration Daniel Rukstalis, MD |
| 4:00-4:15 pm | Break |
| 4:15-4:45 pm | Ultrasound: Coding, Documentation and Accreditation Pat F. Fulgham, MD |
| 4:45-5:00 pm | Wrap-up & Post-Test Christopher Porter, MD |
| 5:00 pm | Course Concludes |
The AUA recommends that you register for the course BEFORE making travel arrangements. Once the meeting capacity is reached, the AUA is unable to guarantee a spot in the course.
AUA Partner Hotel:
Hilton Garden Inn BWI Airport
1516 Aero Drive
Linthicum, MD 20190
(410) 691-0500
Hotel Booking Link for the Best Room Rates: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=BWIAHGI&groupCode=AMRCI&arrivaldate=2022-09-16&departuredate=2022-09-17&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT
Group Name: 2022 AUA Hands -- On Ultrasound
Arrival Date: Friday, September 16, 2022
Departure Date: Saturday, September 17, 2022
***The last day to book your reservation for the room block is on Friday, September 2, 2022.
Complimentary shuttle service is available for hotel guests to and from BWI Airport and the BWI Amtrak station. Local dining options, Downtown Baltimore, and the Guinness Brewery are within 15 minutes of the hotel.
Hotel Location and Parking Information
AUA COVID-19 Safety Policies
The AUA will abide by and follow all CDC guidelines, as well as state, local and federal regulations. We will continue to update this page, so please check back for news and additional guidance.
The AUA will institute a COVID-19 Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test Result Entry Protocol for the Hands-On Urologic Ultrasound course on September 17, 2022.
In practice, this means all AUA attendees, faculty, vendors and staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide negative test results taken 72-hours or less from the time of entry in order to gain access to the event. There is no higher priority for the AUA than delivering a safe and successful course, and we believe this is the safest approach for the well-being of our audience.
For more information we encourage you to visit the following resources:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Travel Guide
Local Health Guidelines and Testing Resources
Education Council Disclosures
Education Council Disclosures_2021.pdf
COI Review Work Group Disclosures
COI Review Work Group Disclosures_2021.pdf
AUA Office of Education Staff has nothing to disclose.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Christopher Porter, MD
Pat Fulgham, MD
Daniel Rukstalis, MD
Stephen Savage, MD
Craig Smith, MD
Edouard Trabulsi, MD,MBA
ACCREDITATION:
The American Urological Association (AUA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CREDIT DESIGNATION:
The American Urological Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
OTHER LEARNERS:
The AUA is not accredited to offer credit to participants who are not MDs or DOs. However, the AUA will issue documentation of participation that states that the activity was certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
EVIDENCE BASED CONTENT:
It is the policy of the AUA to ensure that the content contained in this CME activity is valid, fair, balanced, scientifically rigorous, and free of commercial bias.
AUA DISCLOSURE POLICY:
All persons in a position to control the content of an educational activity (i.e., activity planners, presenters, authors) are required to disclose to the provider all financial relationships with any commercial interest (aka ineligible company) during the previous 24 months. The AUA must determine if the individual’s relationships may influence the educational content and mitigate any conflicts of interest prior to the commencement of the educational activity. The intent of this disclosure is not to prevent individuals with relevant financial relationships from participating, but rather to provide learners information with which they can make their own judgments.
MITIGATION OF IDENTIFIED CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
All disclosures will be reviewed by the AUA Conflict of Interest (COI) Review Work Group Chair and/or Vice Chair for identification of conflicts of interest. The AUA COI Review Work Group, working with Office of Education staff, will document the mechanism(s) for management and mitigation of the conflict of interest and final approval of the activity will be documented prior to implementation. Any of the mechanisms below can/will be used to mitigate conflict of interest:
- Peer review for valid, evidence-based content by the AUA COI Review Work Group.
- Attestation that clinical recommendations are evidence-based and free of commercial bias.
- Introduction of a debate format (point-counterpoint)
- Inclusion of moderated panel discussion with unbiased moderator
- Publication of a parallel or rebuttal article for an article that is felt to be biased
- Divestiture of the relationship by faculty
- Recusal from controlling relevant aspects of planning
- Selection of alternative faculty for specific topic
OFF-LABEL OR UNAPPROVED USE OF DRUGS OR DEVICES:
The audience is advised that this continuing medical education activity may contain reference(s) to off-label or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please consult the prescribing information for full disclosure of approved uses.
AUA PARTICIPANT INFORMATION & POLICIES
DISCLAIMER: The opinions and recommendations expressed by faculty, authors and other experts whose input is included in this program are their own and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of the AUA.
CONSENT OF USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES: Attendance at or participation in AUA meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to AUA's use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the attendee's image or voice in photographs and electronic reproductions of such meetings and activities.
AUDIO, VIDEO AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT: The use of audio, video and other photographic recording equipment by attendees is prohibited inside AUA meeting rooms.
REPRODUCTION PERMISSION: Reproduction of written materials developed for this AUA course is prohibited without the written permission from individual authors and the American Urological Association.
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE/DIETARY NEEDS: The AUA complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act §12112(a). If any participant is in need of special assistance or has any dietary restrictions, please see the registration desk.
Available Credit
- 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 8.00 Non-Physician Participation
Price
AUA Members save 25%! For more information on membership benefits, visit www.AUAnet.org/Join.
Register on or before August 15th, 2022 to save 25%!
Course Registration Fees
| Early Bird On or Before 08/15/22 | Standard On or After 08/16/22 | |
| AUA Member | $1,950.00 | $2,340.00 |
| Non-Member | $2,250.00 | $2,700.00 |
Cancellation Policy
Live Course: An administrative fee of 15% is assessed if registration is cancelled up to six weeks prior to the course. If registration is cancelled four to six weeks from the course, the cancellation fee is 50% of the registration fee paid. No registration fees will be refunded less than four weeks prior to the course.
Registration Transfer: Customers switching from an option of lesser value to a higher value will be required to pay the difference in cost between the two options. Switching to an option of lesser value from a higher value must be made no later than to six weeks prior to the course and will be subject to an administrative fee of 15% of the cost of the course from which they are transferring. Transfer of registration from a higher value option to an option of lesser value past six weeks prior to the course will not receive a refund.
Cancellations must be made in writing. Requests may be made via mail or fax to 410-689-3912. Questions? Call 1-800-908-9414 or email registration@AUAnet.org.
AUA Education & Research reserves the right to cancel this course if a minimum enrollment is not reached before August 22nd, 2022. If AUA Education & Research cancels this course, registration fees will be refunded in full and notification will be sent by August 29th, 2022.
Attendee Information & Policies
AUA Anti-Harassment Policy
AUA Commitment: AUA is committed to providing a safe and productive meeting environment that fosters open dialogue and the exchange of scientific ideas and is free of harassment and discrimination. All meeting participants are expected to behave professionally and treat others with respect, follow venue rules, and alert AUA staff or security of any dangerous situations or anyone in distress.
Reporting Harassment: It is the policy of the AUA that all meeting participants will enjoy an environment free from discrimination, harassment or retaliation. Harassing or offensive behavior by meeting participants will not be tolerated. If an individual experiences or witnesses harassment, he or she should contact Janet Skorepa, AUA EVP, at jskorepa@AUAnet.org or Diane Bieri, AUA General Counsel, at dbieri@AUAnet.org or use a venue phone and ask for security if he or she feels unsafe. All complaints will be treated seriously and responded to promptly.
The AUA reserves the right to take any action deemed necessary and appropriate, including refusing or revoking the registration of any individual, without refund, as long as such refusal is consistent with applicable law and AUA policy.
Disclaimer: The opinions and recommendations expressed by faculty, authors and other experts whose input is included in this program are their own and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of the American Urological Association (AUA).
Consent to Use of Photographic Images: Registration and attendance at or participation in AUA meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to AUA's use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee's image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of such events and activities.
Audio, Video, Photographic Equipment: The use of audio, video and other photographic recording equipment by attendees is prohibited inside AUA meeting rooms.
Reproduction Permission: Reproduction of written materials developed for this AUA course is prohibited without the written permission from individual authors and the AUA.
Special Assistance/Dietary Needs: The AUA complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act §12112(a). If any participant is in need of special assistance or has any dietary restrictions, a written request should be submitted at least one month in advance. For additional assistance with your request please call 1-800-908-9414.
AUA COVID-19 Safety Policies
The AUA will abide by and follow all CDC guidelines, as well as state, local and federal regulations. We will continue to update this page, so please check back for news and additional guidance.
The AUA will institute a COVID-19 Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test Result Entry Protocol for the Hands-on Urologic Ultrasound skills training, September 17,2022.
In practice, this means all AUA attendees, faculty, vendors and staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide negative test results taken 24-hours or less from the time of entry in order to gain access to the event. There is no higher priority for the AUA than delivering a safe and successful course, and we believe this is the safest approach for the well-being of our audience.
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