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Preconference Workshops

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Physics Refresher and Update: Imaging and Doppler Principles8:00 AM–12:00 PM

Earn up to 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (accepted by the ARDMS) or ARRT Category A Credits.

This refresher and update is presented by Frederick W. Kremkau, PhD, professor and director of the Program for Medical Ultrasound at Wake Forest School of Medicine, past president of the AIUM, and author of Diagnostic Ultrasound Principles and Instru-ments, now in its eighth edition.

This workshop covers the major topics involved in how modern ultrasound imaging andDoppler ultrasound work. Recent technological advances are included. The course serves3 purposes:1. It provides an introduction for participants who are new to the field;2. It provides a review and update of recent technological advances for practicing

physicians, sonographers, and other health professionals; and3. It provides a brief review for participants preparing for the Sonography Principles

and Instrumentation examination administered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be better able to:• Explain how ultrasound interacts with tissue, how transducers work, and how

sonographic and Doppler instruments produce displays from echoes;• Discuss how these principles apply to clinical practice; and• Recognize common artifacts.

ScheduleAll lectures presented by Frederick W. Kremkau, PhD

7:30 AM–8:00 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast8:00 AM–10:00 AM Principles of Sonography Ultrasound Transducers Instruments Artifacts10:00 AM–10:15 AM Break10:15 AM–11:45 AM Doppler Principles Doppler Effect Color Doppler Instruments Spectral Doppler Instruments Artifacts11:45 AM Questions and Answers

12:00 PM Adjourn

Preconference Workshops

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Nuchal Translucency Credentialing Course1:00 PM–5:00 PM

Earn up to 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (accepted by the ARDMS) or ARRT Category A Credits.

Nuchal translucency (NT) measurement in association with first-trimester biochemistryhas been shown to be an excellent screening modality for chromosomal abnormalities inthe fetus. The Perinatal Quality Foundation (http://www.perinatalquality.org) recognizesthe need for quality assurance in the area of first-trimester risk assessment and presentsthis educational course with the AIUM. This program has been updated for 2015 and isdesigned for physicians, sonologists, and sonographers. It meets the educational courserequirement component of credentialing by the Nuchal Translucency Quality Review Pro-gram (NTQR).

At the conclusion of this CME activity, the participant should be better able to:• Describe the evidence that supports first-trimester risk assessment;• Discuss and compare protocols for first- and second-trimester combined risk assessment;• Discuss recommendations of ACOG Practice Bulletin 77, titled Screening for Fetal

Chromosomal Abnormalities, and how to implement the recommendations in a variety of practice settings;

• Contrast competency requirements for NT and nasal bone measurements;• Discuss risk assessment in multiple pregnancies;• Specify fetal syndromes, conditions, and anatomic malformations that may be

detected with first-trimester examinations;• Describe the critical requirements for obtaining and maintaining reproducible and

accurate NT measurements;• Describe image criteria for assessment of the nasal bone;• Critique NT and nasal bone images; and• State requirements for credentialing through the NTQR.

NTQR CertificationThe Nuchal Translucency Credentialing Course fee also includes charges to register on theNTQR website (http://www.ntqr.org) and become certified by the NTQR after electronic images are submitted. Attendees will be given a promotional code for online certification(Note: If hard copy images are submitted, there will be an additional $20 payable to the NTQR.)

WelcomeLecture I Screening for Down Syndrome Lecture 2 Technical Aspects of NT and Nasal BoneLecture 3 Follow-up and Confirmatory TestingLecture 4 Early Anatomic Imaging Lecture 5 Applying Principles of Screening as a Credentialed Provider

Jean Lea Spitz, MPH, CAE, RDMS Executive DirectorPerinatal Quality FoundationProfessor Emeritus, University of OklahomaOklahoma City, Oklahoma

Lawrence D. Platt, MDProfessorDavid Geffen School of Medicine at UCLACenter for Fetal Medicine and Women’s UltrasoundLos Angeles, California

Register online at www.aium.org

Conference LocationDisney’s Yacht and Beach Club ResortsConvention Center1750 Epcot Resorts BlvdLake Buena Vista, FL 32830 USA

Accommodations Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts1750 Epcot Resorts BlvdLake Buena Vista, FL 32830 USA

Special group rates starting at $207 per night plus tax.Call (407) 939-4686

ReservationsA block of rooms has been reserved from February 17–21, 2015, on a first-come, first-served basis. The block will be held until Friday, January 23, 2015. The hotel has sold outin the past, so we encourage you to reserve your room as soon as possible. Reservationsmade after this date will be based on space and rate availability.

TransportationAir The Orlando International Airport is located approximately 23 miles from the Disney’sYacht and Beach Club Resorts.

GroundHotel shuttles and rental cars from the airport are available on Level 1 in addition to Disney’s Magical Express®Transportation service listed below.

Disney’s Magical Express® TransportationThis exclusive complimentary shuttle and luggage delivery service conveniently takes youfrom the airport to your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel. After obtaining a confirmedroom reservation, call 407-827-6777.

Special Discounted Disney Park Tickets–

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Accreditation StatementThe American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine(AIUM) is accredited by the Accreditation Council forContinuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provideCME activities for physicians.

Designation StatementThe AIUM designates:

• Physics Refresher and Update: Imaging andDoppler Principles optional workshop for a maxi-mum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™; and

• Nuchal Translucency Credentialing Course optional workshop for a maximum of 3.5 AMAPRA Category 1 Credits™.

Physicians should only claim credit commensuratewith the extent of their participation in the activity.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecolo-gists has assigned 14 cognate credits to this program.

Credits for SonographersSonographers participating in AIUM educational activities may earn credits toward maintaining their professional certification from the following organizations:

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)The ARDMS accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)The AIUM is a Recognized Continuing EducationEvaluation Mechanism (RCEEM) for the ARRT. Thiseducational activity is approved by the AIUM forARRT Category A Credits.

Disclosure PolicyAs a provider accredited by the ACCME, the AIUMmust ensure balance, independence, objectivity, andscientific rigor in all its educational activities. Coursedirector(s), planning committee, faculty, and all oth-ers who are in a position to control the content ofthis educational activity are required to disclose allrelevant financial relationships with any commercialinterest related to the subject matter of the educa-tional activity. Safeguards against commercial biashave been put in place.

DisclaimerThe information presented in this activity representsthe opinions of the faculty and is not necessarily theofficial position of the AIUM.

Documenting CME CreditsThe AIUM provides CME certificates to those whohave participated in an AIUM educational activity.The AIUM does not submit credits to regulation bodies or certifying organizations on behalf of theparticipant. It is the participant’s responsibility to submit proof of credits on his or her own behalf.

Continuing Medical Education (CME) Information

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