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Critical Care Ultrasound: Pediatric and Neonatal (Phoenix)

Obtain the realistic training needed to perform and interpret pediatric and neonatal ultrasound imaging.

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Increase your ultrasound diagnostic skills and scanning proficiency with the Critical Care Ultrasound: Pediatric and Neonatal course. Earn up to 17.5 accredited continuing education (ACE) credits and maintenance of certification (MOC) points. 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 the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

The course includes:

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.


Registration

 
Choose your preferred date below and sign up online, register by phone, or download and mail the form. Participation in the skill station event is recommended as part of this course but is not required.
In-Person

SOLD OUT! Critical Care Ultrasound: Pediatric and Neonatal

Friday, January 19, 2024

7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mountain Time
Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ

In-Person

SOLD OUT! Critical Care Ultrasound: Pediatric and Neonatal

Saturday, January 20, 2024

7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mountain Time
Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ

SCCM Members
Rates
By January 20, 2024
Select Member - Physician ​$1,680
Select Member - Healthcare Professional ​$1,385
Professional Member - Physician $1,785
Professional Member - Healthcare Professional and Trainee* $1,475
Associate Member - Physician $1,995
Associate Member - Healthcare Professional $1,645

* Trainees must be members of SCCM's Sponsored Trainee Program.

Nonmember
Rate
By January 20, 2024
Physician ​$2,100
Healthcare Professional ​$1,735

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 may be eligible for refunds of activities at SCCM’s discretion. If you have not accessed the activity’s materials, have not completed a significant portion of the activity, and/or the content does not meet your needs, you may be eligible for a refund. A registrant’s cancellation of an in-person activity may incur a fee, at SCCM’s discretion. To reschedule an in-person activity, please contact SCCM Customer Service at least 30 days before the activity. If SCCM cannot hold an activity as intended, SCCM shall not be liable for any costs, expenses, or fees related to cancellation of travel and attendance associated with the event.


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.

Saul Flores, MD, FCCM
Cochair
Saul Flores, MD, FCCM
Texas Children’s Hospital
Houston, Texas, USA
Ingrid M. Anderson, MD
Cochair
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
 
Bereketeab Haileselassie, MD
Stanford University School of Medicine
Palo Alto, California, USA
 
Eliotte Hirshberg, MD, MS, FCCM
University of Utah Intermountain Medical Center
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
 
Russ Horowitz MD, RDMS
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, USA
 
Akira Nishisaki, MD, MSCE
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Becky J. Riggs, MD
Oregon Health and Science University
Portland, Oregon, USA
 
Michael Lintner Rivera, MD
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
 
Erik Su, MD
Baylor College of Medicine Texas Children’s Hospital
Houston, Texas, USA
 
Mark D. Weber, RN, CRNP-AC, FCCM
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
 
Jesse Wenger, MD
Seattle Children’s Hospital
Seattle, Washington, USA


Included With This Course

Critical Care Ultrasound: Pediatric and Neonatal Online

Critical Care Ultrasound: Pediatric and Neonatal Online

Access 9.5 hours of ultrasound presentations by subject matter experts. Topics covered include Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (FAST) and Focused Assessment for Free Fluid (FAFF); ultrasound in the perioperative setting; and shock and cardiac arrest.

The online course is available for separate purchase as well.

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.

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

Pediatric ICU Quick Reference Guide

Pediatric ICU Quick Reference Guide

The Quick Reference Guide includes valuable resources that highlight some of the most useful bedside tools and algorithms available from SCCM, from Fundamentals training to ultrasound and the Surviving Sepsis Campaign.


Hotel and Travel

Hotel information coming soon.

The deadline has passed to make hotel reservations through SCCM’s Housing Bureau.

To book a new reservation or to modify your existing reservation, please contact your desired hotel directly and identify yourself as an SCCM Congress/Ultrasound attendee. Hotel contact information is below.

You may also search for hotel availability via SCCM's trusted partner, aRes Travel. Book online or call 1-877-410-7569 for Live Assistance.

Headquarters Hotels

Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel
340 N. 3rd Street
Phoenix, Arizona
Phone: +1 602 262-2500

The Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel’s fully reimagined spaces and thoughtful amenities fuse together to create an elevated experience for working, gathering, and relaxing in the heart of downtown Phoenix. Located near the Phoenix Convention Center and minutes from Sky Harbor Airport, this premier pet-friendly convention hotel features well-appointed guestrooms and suites, inviting community spaces, and world-renowned service. Exquisite on-site dining, a sun-drenched terrace pool, exclusive Sheraton Club offerings, and a first-rate fitness facility await your arrival.

Hyatt Regency Phoenix Hotel
122 N. 2nd Street
Phoenix, Arizona
Phone: +1 602 252-1234

Located across the street from the Phoenix Convention Center, Hyatt Regency Phoenix places downtown Phoenix at your feet. Walk to the Arizona Center Shops and entertainment at CityScape, located two blocks from the hotel. Explore museums, culture, the arts, and the vibrant nightlife of downtown Phoenix just outside its doors.


Other Official Hotels

Best Western Downtown Phoenix Hotel
620 N. 6th Street
Phoenix, Arizona
Phone: +1 602 452-2020

Courtyard by Marriott Phoenix Downtown Hotel
132 S. Central Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona
Phone: +1 602 603-2001

Hyatt Place Phoenix/Downtown Hotel
150 W. Adams Street
Phoenix, Arizona
Phone: +1 602 388-4888

Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel
100 N. 1st Street
Phoenix, Arizona
Phone: +1 602 333-0000

Residence Inn by Marriott Phoenix Downtown Hotel
132 S. Central Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona
Phone: +1 602 603-2000

Air Travel

SCCM has arranged for discounted airfare with United Airlines and Delta Airlines for travel to Phoenix, Arizona.

United Airlines

Discount Booking Code: ZNTD453186
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: NM2UH
Website: delta.com
By phone: +1 800 328-1111 (Available Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Central Time)

 

Car Rental

SCCM has negotiated special car rental rates for Ultrasound attendees.

Enterprise

Website: enterprise.com
Discount code: XZP1SCC
 

National

Website: nationalcar.com
Discount code: XZP1SCC


Continuing Education

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

For more information, schedule a time to connect with Desiree Ng or contact her by email or phone at +1 847 827-7188.