Continuing Medical Education (CME) Information

Course Description

Prominent leaders in the field of diagnostic ultrasound will present the latest principles and techniques in obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound during this intense 3-day seminar.

Target Audience

Physicians, sonographers, gynecologists, radiologists, residents, fellows, medical students, and other medical professionals who actively utilize obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound.

Learning Objective(s)

After participating in the activity, you should be able to:

• Apply new diagnostic techniques in patient care
• Explore new approaches and treatments in obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound
• Compare and relate ultrasound knowledge and skills with peers
• Explain how ultrasound interacts with tissue
• Discuss how transducers work
• Identify how sonographic and Doppler instruments produce displays from echoes
• Recognize and manage common artifacts
• Practice QA and safety

Educational Objective(s)

After participating in the IOTA course, you should be able to:

• Describe an adnexal mass using the International Ovarian Tumor Analysis data-supported terms and definitions.
• Evaluate an adnexal mass using transvaginal ultrasound and the IOTA models to discriminate between benign and malignant tumors.

Accreditation Statement

The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement

The AIUM designates this live activity for a maximum of 23.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AIUM Ultrasound Practice Accreditation

This activity can be used to meet part of relevant AIUM Training Guidelines and/or maintenance credits for accreditation purposes. Learn more about AIUM Ultrasound Practice Accreditation here.

ARRT Category A Credit

The AIUM is a Recognized Continuing Education Evaluation Mechanism (RCEEM) for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The AIUM is the owner and sponsor of this activity. This activity is approved by the AIUM for 23.0 ARRT Category A credits. This CE activity may be available in multiple formats or from different CE sponsors. ARRT does not allow CE activities (e.g., Internet courses, home study programs, directed readings, live lectures) to be repeated for CE credit in the same CE biennium.

Additional Credit Information

• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). The ARDMS accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credit(s)™.

Disclosure Policy

In accordance with the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, all individuals in control of content must disclose any financial relationship(s) or other relationship(s) held within the past 24 months. The AIUM implements a mechanism to identify and mitigate all conflicts of interest prior to delivering the educational activity to learners.

Disclosures for this Activity

All relevant financial relationships for this activity will be disclosed and any conflicts will have been mitigated prior to the start of the activity. pdf here

Documenting CME Credits

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