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Critical Care Ultrasound: Pediatric and Neonatal (San Francisco)

Obtain the realistic training needed to perform and interpret pediatric ultrasound imaging. This ultrasound smart course offers two options to attend in-person skill stations in San Francisco, California, as well as additional learning options.

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Increase your ultrasound diagnostic skills and scanning proficiency with the Critical Care Ultrasound: Pediatric and Neonatal smart course. Earn up to 17.5 hours of continuing education/accredited continuing education (CE/ACE). Maintenance of certification (MOC) points are also available. On completion, participants will be able to immediately integrate their learned skills into clinical practice.

This page offers registration options for in-person skill stations held at Moscone Center South, in San Francisco, California. For more course options, click here.

The course includes:

  • 9.5 hours of ultrasound presentations by subject matter experts
  • 8 hours of interactive skills training
  • 477-page textbook
  • Pediatric ICU quick reference guide
     

Topics covered include the latest pediatric and neonatal strategies in ultrasound image interpretation and diagnostic challenges including qualitative assessment of left ventricular function, focused assessment with sonography in trauma (FAST) and focused assessment for free fluid (FAFF) examinations, and much more.

After studying the text and viewing the presentations online, attend an eight-hour interactive skill training session offered four times annually at various locations for your convenience. This full-day interactive session is led by expert faculty and uses live models to provide the realistic training needed to perform and interpret pediatric and neonatal ultrasound imaging. Significant interactive experience is ensured with a low attendee-to-faculty ratio.
 

Health and Safety

SCCM follows CDC guidance for in-person events. Please check back closer to the event for the most up-to-date information.

Registration

Register by phone, download the form, or choose your preferred date below and sign up online. SCCM offers numerous ultrasound in-person skill station events throughout the year with multiple dates and locations. Participation in the skill station event is recommended as part of this course but is not required.

SOLD OUT - Critical Care Ultrasound: Pediatric and Neonatal

Thursday, January 19, 2023

7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Moscone Center South, San Francisco, CA

SOLD OUT - Critical Care Ultrasound: Pediatric and Neonatal

Friday, January 20, 2023

7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Moscone Center South, San Francisco, CA

SCCM Members
Rates
By January 20, 2023
Select Member - Physician ​$1,600
Select Member - Healthcare Professional ​$1,200
Professional Member - Physician $1,700
Professional Member - Healthcare Professional and Fellow* $1,275
Associate Member - Physician $1,900
Associate Member - Healthcare Professional $1,425

* Fellows must be a member of SCCM's Sponsored Fellows Program.

Nonmember
Rate
By September 15, 2021
Physician ​$2,000
Healthcare Professional ​$1,500

Payment Information

  • American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa credit cards are accepted.

  • Check or international money order, payable to SCCM, may be used to register via mail only.

  • Fees must be paid in U.S. funds and checks must be drawn on a U.S. bank.

  • For information on paying via wire transfer, please contact SCCM Customer Service at +1 847 827-6888.

  • Inquiries can be emailed to support@sccm.org.

Cancellation Policy 

Registrants are not eligible for refunds. If this skill station activity cannot be held in person or is limited by government order, you may reschedule. SCCM shall not be liable for any costs, expenses, or fees related to your cancellation of travel and attendance associated with the event. This includes but is not limited to cancellation of airline tickets, car rental reservations, and hotel reservations. Booking, purchasing, or securing travel arrangements is at the risk of the registrant.


In-Person Skill Station Schedule

The in-person skill stations follow the same schedule, regardless of the date or location.
 
6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Skill Stations
  • Parasternal Views
  • Apical and Subcostal Views
  • Focused Cardiac Ultrasound: Augmented Reality
9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Break
9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Skill Stations
  • Lung and Thoracic Examinations
  • Vascular Procedures
  • Left and Right Ventricular Function
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Lunch and Clinical Case Discussion
12:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Skill Stations
  • Focused Assessment With Sonography in Trauma (FAST) and Focused Assessment for Free Fluid (FAFF) Assessment of Gastric Contents
  • Predicting Volume Responsiveness
  • Lumbar Puncture and Thoracentesis 
2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Break
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Skill Stations
  • Pathology Review
  • Case-Based Learning 1: Simulator
  • Case-Based Learning 2: Ask the Expert
5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Questions, Answers, and Moving Forward

Invited Subject Matter Experts

Subject to change.

Russ Horowitz MD, RDMS
Chair
Russ Horowitz MD, RDMS
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Saul Flores, MD
Chair
Saul Flores, MD
Texas Children’s Hospital
Houston, Texas, USA
Ingrid M. Anderson, MD
Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
 
Sonali Basu, MD
Children’s National Health Systems
Washington, DC, USA
 
Vidit Bhargava, MD
University of Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
 
Kevin Couloures, DO, MPH, FAAP, FCCM
Stanford University School of Medicine
Palo Alto, California, USA
 
Delia Gold, MD
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, USA
 
David Kantor, MD
Boston Children’s Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
 
Kristen M. Kester, MD
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, USA
 
Stephanie Marshall, MD
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, USA
 
Robert E. Newmyer, MD
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, USA
 
Becky J. Riggs, MD
Oregon Health and Science University
Portland, Oregon, USA
 
Mark D. Weber, RN, CRNP-AC, FCCM
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Included With This Course

Comprehensive Critical Care Ultrasound, Second Edition

Comprehensive Critical Care Ultrasound, Second Edition

Focused ultrasound examinations are being used more frequently in the critical care setting because of their rapid, precise detection capabilities. Comprehensive Critical Care Ultrasound, Second Edition, is a companion guide for new and experienced clinicians seeking to improve ultrasound understanding and skills in the ICU. This new edition includes emphasis on innovative applications of ultrasound in airway management, acute respiratory distress syndrome, ventilator weaning, an expanded pediatrics section, and real-time procedural guidance. It also highlights administrative aspects of critical care ultrasound, including quality assurance, billing, and training. With full-color images and online videos, this book is a must-have for healthcare professionals who are interested in or currently practicing critical care ultrasound.

Comprehensive Critical Care Ultrasound, Second Edition, is available for separate purchase as well.

Self-Directed Critical Care Ultrasound: Pediatric and Neonatal

Self-Directed Critical Care Ultrasound: Pediatric and Neonatal

Gain the realistic training needed to perform and interpret pediatric ultrasound imaging from the convenience of your home or office. Physicians, nurses, and physician assistants are eligible to receive 9.5 hours of continuing education credit. Maintenance of certification points are also available.


Hotel and Travel

SCCM

Take advantage of discounted hotel rates by making your reservation through the SCCM Housing Bureau. All reservations are subject to availability. The deadline to make reservations at the guaranteed group rate is December 19, 2022.

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Headquarters Hotel

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
333 O'Farrell Street
San Francisco, California

Discounted room rate: $289


Ideally situated in the heart of the city, Hilton San Francisco Union Square is the perfect location for travelers. Relax and explore the city, boasting lively culture, grand architecture, world-class cuisine, dynamic waterfronts, and outdoor adventures; there’s something for everyone. The hotel boasts a heated outdoor pool and Jacuzzi, two on-site restaurants, a lobby bar, a grab-n-go kitchen, a coffee shop and the Cityscape Lounge—the city's highest sky bar. Many of San Francisco’s famous attractions, including the Powell Street Cable Car Turnaround, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Curran Theater, Union Square, and Westfield Shopping Center, are only steps away.

Other Official Hotels

Hilton Parc 55 San Francisco
55 Cyril Magnin Street
San Francisco, California
Discounted room rate: $289

Hotel Nikko
222 Mason Street
San Francisco, California
Discounted room rate: $269

Westin St. Francis San Francisco
335 Powell Street
San Francisco, California
Discounted room rate: $269

Air Travel

SCCM has arranged for discounted airfare with United Airlines and Delta Airlines for travel to San Francisco, California.

United Airlines

Discount Booking Code: ZM86623946
Website: united.com
By phone: +1 800 426-1122 (available Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time and Saturday to Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time)

MileagePlus members earn Premier Qualifying Dollars and miles for their travel. Booking fees are waived for SCCM event reservations. International customers can contact their local United reservation desk.

Delta Airlines

Discount Booking Code: NMVQD
Website: delta.com
By phone: +1 800 328-1111 (available Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Central Time)

Please note that there is no service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via SCCM’s 800 reservation number. Book by phone Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Central Time.

Airport Parking

Book your airport parking with CheapAirportParking and enter discount code SCCM20 to receive a 20% discount.

Car Rental

SCCM has negotiated special car rental rates for Ultrasound attendees.

Enterprise

Website: https://bit.ly/3P9kZNl
Discount code: XZP1SCC

National

Website: nationalcar.com
Discount code: XZP1SCC


Continuing Education

CE/ACE and MOC points are available. Physicians, nurses, and physician assistants are eligible to receive up to 17.5 credit hours. Check back for more details. 

 

Learning Objectives

  • Demonstrate a foundation of ultrasound knowledge
  • Practice acquisition of high-quality images via hands-on exercises
  • Demonstrate image interpretation and utilization of ultrasound as a diagnostic tool 
Target Audience
This continuing education activity is intended to meet the needs of intensivists, anesthesiologists, cardiologists, emergency physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, and all other professionals who care for patients in any setting in which critical care is provided.

Type of Activity 
This live workshop will focus on applying knowledge and practicing skills and techniques of ultrasound in the intensive care unit. 

Competencies 
The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) supports recommendations that will promote lifelong learning through continuing education. SCCM promotes activities that encourage the highest quality in education that will enhance knowledge, competence, or performance in critical care practice. This activity will meet the following competencies:
 
  • Professionalism
  • Patient care and procedural skills
  • Medical knowledge
  • Practice-based learning and improvement
  • Interpersonal and communication skills 

Credit Hours

Physicians: Accreditation Statement: The Society of Critical Care Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Designation Statement: The Society of Critical Care Medicine designates the live educational activity, Critical Care Ultrasound: Adult, for a maximum of 19 AMA PRA Category 1 credits™. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. 

Nurses: The Critical Care Ultrasound: Adult activity has been approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider No. 8181, for up to 19 contact hours. 

Physician Assistants: The American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 19 Category 1 credits for completing this activity.

Maintenance of Certification 
Successful completion of this continuing medical education (CME) activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 19 medical knowledge maintenance of certification (MOC) points in the American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Anesthesia, and American Board of Surgery MOC programs. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the number of CME credits claimed for the activity. This course meets the requirements for MOC for up to 19 credits.
 

Sponsorship Opportunities

The Critical Care Ultrasound: Pediatric and Neonatal course provides opportunities for sponsors to bring their marketing message and information about their products and services directly to key members of the intensive care/critical care unit team.
 
Multiple opportunities are available to target your company’s goals and meet your budget when you become a sponsor.
 
 
Find Other Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities
Contact Desiree Ng at +1 847 827-7188 for more information.