Point of Care Ultrasound for the Pediatric Clinician

Add to Calendar Point of Care Ultrasound for the Pediatric Clinician 10/22/2026 8:00:00 AM 10/23/2026 4:00:00 PM America/Chicago For More Details: https://TC.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?EID=32745 Description: An intensive two-day course in critical care ultrasound targeted towards providers caring for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents. Taught by faculty experienced in teaching ultrasound to pediatric clinicians internationally. Medical Center Campus false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 8:00 AM - Friday, October 23, 2026, 4:00 PM, Medical Center Campus, Houston, TX

Target Audience
Specialties - Academic/Research, Anesthesiology, Audiology, Bariatric Surgery, Behavioral Health, Cardiovascular Disease, Chaplains, Critical Care Medicine, Dental, Department of Adult Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Pathology, Department of Pediatric Radiology, Department of Surgery, Dermatology, Developmental Disabilities, Diagnostic Radiology, Dieticians, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology, Family Practice, Gastroenterology, General Practice, General Surgery, Geriatric Medicine, Gynecology, Hematology, Hepatology, Hospital Administrators, Hospitalist, Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine, Multiple Specialties, Nephrology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, New Specialty, New Specialty, New Specialty, Nuclear Radiology, Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Midwife, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Nutrition, Ob/Gyn, Obstetrics, Occupational Therapy, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orthopedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Pain Medicine, Pathology, Pediatric, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Physicians, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Psychology, Public Health, Pulmonary Disease, Radiologic Tech, Radiology, Rheumatology, School Nurses, Social Work, Speech Language Pathology, Sports Medicine, Statisticians, Therapeutic Recreation, Urology, Women's Health, Wound Care
Professions - Advanced Practice Provider, Fellow, Physician, Resident

Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (28.50 hours), ABP MOC Part 2 (28.50 hours), ABS CC (28.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (28.50 hours)

Overview
An intensive two-day course in critical care ultrasound targeted towards providers caring for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents. Taught by faculty experienced in teaching ultrasound to pediatric clinicians internationally.

Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:

  1. Perform ultrasound-guided procedures for arterial and venous peripheral and central access as well as other ultrasound-guided drainage procedures such as lumbar puncture and thoracentesis.
  2. Outline some of the techniques used in determining failure of vascular access including vessel occlusion and infiltration.
  3. Obtain focused cardiac ultrasound images.
  4. Apply respiratory system imaging including for the upper airway, the lungs, and diaphragm.
  5. Conceptualize using abdominal ultrasound for identification of free fluid, and the bladder in the case of patients with anuria.
  6. Explain and apply cardiac ultrasound for hemodynamic assessment of patients
  7. Explain and apply pulmonary ultrasound for respiratory assessment of patients
  8. Explain and apply vascular and thoracic and abdominal ultrasound for access procedures in patients
  9. Explain and apply methods for responsible documentation and review of ultrasound

Accreditation

Texas Children’s Hospital is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Texas Children’s Hospital designates this Live Activity activity for a maximum of 28.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

Texas Children's Hospital reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Texas Children's Hospital is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.