Renal Ultrasound Training - SonoSim

Renal Clinical Ultrasound Training

Learn how to use ultrasound to evaluate commonly encountered renal conditions, including ureteral obstruction, hydronephrosis, renal cysts, polycystic kidney, intrarenal stones, and renal tumors. Sonographic characteristics of the anatomy of the kidneys, ureters and bladder are described, as are the imaging techniques and scanning approaches utilized in renal ultrasound.
CME Credits:
3.5
Cases:
10
Price US$599.00
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How it Works

Each SonoSim module contains:

  • A Didactic, Cloud-Based, Multimedia Course
  • Real-Time Knowledge Checks & a Mastery Test
  • A Series of Hands-On, Real Patient Scanning Cases Accessed with the SonoSimulator® Ultrasound Probe

The SonoSimulator Ultrasound Probe is a one-time purchase and is your access key to the SonoSim modules you license annually. License to each module is purchased in the first year, and maintained with an annual membership fee. Keep scanning and maintain all your member benefits, including annual access to all your modules, with your low annual membership fee of $295 (complimentary in your first year).

Course Highlights

SonoSim cloud-based, multimedia, didactic courses are created by leading ultrasound experts, and are internet accessible immediately after purchase, on any device. There are knowledge checks with real-time feedback throughout each course, as well as a Mastery Test that is automatically graded.

The course in this module covers topics including:

  • Anatomy of the Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder and Surrounding Spaces
  • Sonographic Anatomy of Each Kidney and the Bladder
  • Obstructive Uropathy and Hydronephrosis
  • Case Studies Evaluating Hydronephrosis and Renal Masses
  • Tips and Pitfalls When Evaluating the Renal System with Ultrasound

SonoSimulator Scanning Cases

The SonoSimulator helps develop and maintain the critical visuomotor and visuospatial skills that are central to image acquisition and interpretation with real patient imagery, expert tutorials on-demand, and real-time feedback on success.

The 10 real patient scanning cases in this module include and cover:

  • Patient Types: Male and Female, 8 Adult & 2 Pediatric
  • Relevant Findings/Pathology: Normal Adult & Pediatric Patients (Male & Female), Mild & Moderate Hydronephrosis, Hydroureter, Polycystic Kidney, Intrarenal Stones, Renal Cysts, Pre- & Post-Void Bladders
  • Transducer Types: Curvilinear
  • Special Case Features: Anatomic Layer Removal

Continued Medical Education

This Renal Clinical Ultrasound Module will teach you how to use sonography to assess the upper urinary tract and surrounding structures. This module provides comprehensive didactic instruction, knowledge assessment, and hands-on training.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Emergency Physicians, the Illinois College of Emergency Physicians, and SonoSim, Inc. The American College of Emergency Physicians is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American College of Emergency Physicians designates this enduring material for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for a maximum of 3.5 hours of ACEP Category I credit.

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