Challenger EM Ultrasound is a unique, CD-ROM-based course designed to teach the basic techniques of emergency ultrasound. The course contains a combination of still and video segments, as well as diagrams, animations, and interactive multimedia that describe the key concepts of ultrasonography. 

Challenger EM Ultrasound educates the physician on the emergency ultrasound exam, including evaluation of abdominal trauma, RUQ pain, pericardial effusion, ectopic pregnancy, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and many more presentations. The course also covers all clinical applications as well as ultrasound. Make yourself the expert in your practice with this unique state-of-the-art program! 


PROGRAM FEATURES:

• Labels on imagery, diagrams, and ultrasound videos can be switched on and off for quick reference and self-testing.
• Images, illustrations, even videos enlarge for detailed examination.
• Interactive animations and multimedia case-studies allow you to manipulate elements on the screen and see your results in real time.  
• Sleek pop-up navigation tools let you pause, fast forward, rewind, and skip narrative screens.
• A powerful search tool lets you find specific screens and topics. 
• You can also quickly browse screens using our intuitive submenus.
• Listen to the professional narration and then read the transcript.  Finding the topic you need has never been easier.
• Print your screens and transcripts on the fly.
• A unique "marker" feature allows on-screen write up in a variety of colors for demonstration and classroom use.
• You can print your marked screens, erase marks, and clear all marks.
• The "carousel" feature allows you to create your own custom slideshow from the over 500 screens provided.  Share your custom presentations with colleagues, students, and patients.
  

AND, you can earn 12.0 AMA Category 1 CME credits through a challenging quiz featuring over 90 practical, case-based Q&A.

Send us your scores and Get Quick and Easy CME Fulfillment - For FREE.  Upon completion of the course, just mail or fax your printed scores to Challenger. Your scores and required evaluation form (provided) are processed promptly and at NO COST to you. Challenger works closely with our prestigious, institutional sponsors to maintain the most rewarding educational experience possible. For this course, as for most of our courses, Challenger issues CME certificates on behalf of our sponsors directly from our office, shortening the delivery time to your home or office.


Available on CD-ROM only.

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Accreditation

Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Challenger Corporation.

The University of Colorado School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Certification Statement
The University of Colorado School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 12.0 Category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credits he/she actually spent in the activity.

Disclosure Policy
It is the intent of University of Colorado School of Medicine to assure that its educational mission, and continuing medical education activities in particular, should not be influenced by the special interests of individuals associated with its programs. Having an interest in or an affiliation with any corporate organization does not necessarily influence a faculty's presentation, but the relationship must be made known to the program audience in accordance with the Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.

Disclosure of Proprietary Interests
According to CME guidelines, authors must disclose all associations with proprietary entities that may have a direct relationship to their subject of discussion. All authors of this program have signed disclosure forms indicating that they have no associations with proprietary entities related to their subjects of discussion.

Activity Dates
Date of Original Release: December 1, 2005
Most Recent CME Review/Update: December 1, 2005
Edition Release Date: December 1, 2005
Expiration Date: December 1, 2010

This course will be reviewed within three years from date of last review.

Copyright Statement:
Challenger EM Ultrasound . Copyright © 2005 Challenger Corporation.

Authors:

Mark Deutchman, MD, FAAFP
Professor, Department of Family Medicine
Director, Advanced Training Track
Director, Rural Health Track
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Denver, Colorado

John L. Kendall, MD, FACEP
Director, Emergency Ultrasound
Department of Emergency Medicine
Denver Health Medical Center
Assistant Professor
Division of Emergency Medicine
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Denver, Colorado

Sarah A. Stahmer, MD, FACEP, FAAEM
Associate Professor Emergency Medicine
Residency Program Director
Cooper University Hospital
Camden, NJ