OVERVIEW

The 1-Day Ultrasound Course is organized by Provider Practice Essentials (PPE), LLC and will be held on Nov 13, 2025 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.

Description:
This 1-Day CME program in Orlando, Florida is perfect for Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Physicians, and Students.  Learn how to use the latest Ultrasound technology on live models, This introductory course includes use of common ultrasound settings, abdominal scanning, aorta scanning, eFAST exam, Pulmonary exam, foreign bodies, and common ultrasound-guided procedures.

Course Schedule:
Day 1 Morning
Introduction to Ultrasound

  • Ultrasound Physics
  • Probe functions and types
  • Methods of scanning (sliding, rocking, other movements and techniques)
  • Probe Settings (depth, “knobology”)
  • Hand movements and dexterity

Abdominal Ultrasound

  • Aorta (all views, normal anatomy, pathology)
  • Biliary Quadrant (gallbladder, stones, techniques)
  • Kidney (hydronephrosis, pyelonephritis)
  • Trans-abdominal Pelvis

Trauma Ultrasound

  • eFAST exam
  • Right upper quadrant imaging
  • Left upper quadrant imaging
  • Bladder Imaging
  • Cardiac Imaging
  • Lung Imaging

Free Scan with Live Models

  • Small groups, team led with hands-on guidance and findings

Day 1 Afternoon
Specialty Ultrasound

  • Ocular Ultrasound (retinal detachment, foreign bodies)
  • Foreign body imaging
  • Ultrasound-Guided IV and Central access technique
  • Lower Extremity Vascular Ultrasound

Afternoon Free Scan

  • Small groups, team led with hands-on guidance and findings
  • Review and individual practice sessions with instructors
  • Additional ultrasound applications
  • Wrap-Up and Closing

KEY DATES

Event Start Date
13 Nov, 2025
Event Start Date
Event End Date
13 Nov, 2025
Event End Date
Credits

Accreditation:
14 Category I Continuing Medical Education Credits
Category I CME credits are accredited by the AAPA and interchangeable with every major Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Board. Additional Pharmacology and Procedure Credits are included and can be applied toward certification requirements.

Credits: 14 AAPA Category 1 CME credits / 14 NP CE Hours | 10 NP Emergency Procedure CE Hours | 1.5 NP Pharmacology Hours

  • 14 CME
  • 14 CE Hours
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    PhysicianPhysician AssistantEmergency Medicine PhysiciansSonographerClinical PharmacologyNurse Practitioners

    SPECIALITIES

    SonographyClinical PharmacologyPhysician AssistantsEmergency MedicineNurse Practitioner

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    CONFERENCE VENUE

    LocationDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at SeaWorld
    10100 International Dr