Point of Care Hip Ultrasound

Point of Care Hip Ultrasound

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Course Overview

The essentials of an adult hip evaluation. The course focuses on hip anatomy, and on osseous and soft tissue landmarks that help us navigate the hip.

Course Content

Credits

1.00
AMA PRA Category 1™ Credits

* AMA PRA Category 1™ credits are used by physicians and other groups like PAs and certain nurses. Category 1 credits are accepted by the ACCME, ARDMS, CCI, and Sonography Canada.

Course Details

Duration
1.00 hour
Released
Apr 9, 2025
Last Review
Apr 9, 2025
Expires
Apr 8, 2028

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify normal hip anatomy on ultrasound, including bony landmarks, joint capsule, muscles, tendons, and neurovascular structures

  2. Perform a standardized hip ultrasound examination, using appropriate probe selection, positioning, and scanning techniques

Target Audience

Professionals who are confronted with patients who experience occasional or intermittent intense hip pain as a result of sports or daily activities.

Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, athletic trainers, physical therapists

Faculty & Disclosure

Faculty

Veronica Hernandez RDMS RMSKS

Disclosure

Veronica Hernandez RDMS RMSKS discloses no such relationships exist

Accreditation

The Institute for Advanced Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Institute for Advanced Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™s. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Sonographers: These credits are accepted by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Sonography Canada, and most other organizations.

For information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board or other credentialing organization.