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History of and Introduction to Ultrasound


Total Credits: 1.25 including 1.25 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)

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State Associations:
IOA - Indiana
Faculty:
Gaston Dana
Duration:
75 Minutes
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Description

Title History and Introduction to Ultrasound

Presenter: Gaston Dana, D.O.

Learning Objectives

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

1)  Understand the history of medical sonography and where we are today.

2)  Understand how to choose the proper transducer for an ultrasound examination.

3)  Understand the limitations of medical sonography.

 

Faculty Disclosure Declaration Statement

This presenter has no conflict of interest or disclosure to declare of any financial interest or other relationship with any commercial entities discussed in this educational presentation.

Accreditation Statement

This educational presentation was developed according to the planning, design, implementation and evaluation standards of the accreditation requirements for category 1 CME sponsors of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).  The Indiana Osteopathic Association (IOA) is accredited by the AOA to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.

Grievance Policy Statement

"It is the policy of the IOA that any physician dissatisfied with the CME program will be issued a refund upon request, and no CME credits will be reported to the AOA.  Complaints on Evaluation Forms also are taken into consideration when planning future CME programs and may lead to changes in the format or content."  If you have any questions or concerns about this educational experience, you may call the IOA office at (317) 926-3009 or send an email message to info@inosteo.org.  All questions or concerns will be addressed promptly.

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Dr. Dana graduated from Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSUKPCOM) in Davie, FL, in 1992. He completed a rotating internship at Palmetto General Hospital in Palmetto, FL, and an internal medicine residency at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN. He subsequently continued his education and training at multiple programs and medical institutions and maintains certifications in internal medicine, emergency medicine, undersea and hyperbaric medicine, wound care medicine and surgery, and medical acupuncture. He has four fellowships and is a registered physician in vascular interpretation and musculoskeletal sonography. He is an exam writer for the Alliance for Physician Certification and Advancement (APCA) and a clinical instructor at Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-COM) in Indianapolis, IN, Butler University’s physician assistant program, and Franklin College’s pre-medical program. Currently, he is the Chairman of Medicine and the Medical Director for the Wound Healing Center at Johnson Memorial Hospital. He also is serving as a regional trainer for vascular vein procedures for Medtronic and a scientific advisory board member for vein care.


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