CPD Countdown 2024!
Join us for CPD Countdown 2024
December 2-6, 2024
Is your Triennium ending this year? Need more CPD credits? Exclusively for Sonography Canada Members! From December 2-6, 2024, we will broadcast recordings of previously restricted CPD lectures for Members to view each day, just in time to claim a few extra CPD credits in 2024. Here is the lineup for CPD Countdown this year.
A Video Library Title Added Every Day of the Week!
View on your own schedule! Credits are automatically added to your CPD Account Centre when you view the full recording.
| Monday, December 2, 2024 Diffuse Liver Disease and Doppler – Made Easy by Amber Javaid Originally presented at SonoCon – September 2023 1 Sonography Based CPD Credit Every disease process that affects the liver has its own characteristic effect on blood flow pat-terns and, therefore, affects the waveforms in a unique way. This fact forms the basis for using spectral Doppler US in diagnostic radiology. Mastery of liver Doppler is achieved when one can fluently transition between what is expected (physiologically or pathologically) and what is observed at spectral Doppler Ultrasound. Pathologic conditions such as portal hypertension, right-sided heart failure, and tricuspid regurgitation have characteristic effects on Doppler waveforms. Doppler US remains the “workhorse” modality for the evaluation of TIPS patency. Competency in interpreting these examinations requires an understanding of TIPS anatomy and expected flow patterns. Member Link to View: https://sonographycanada.ca/courses/diffuse-liver-disease-doppler |
| Tuesday, December 3, 2024 In the Trenches: The Technically Difficult Study by Carly Burry Originally presented at SonoCon – September 2023 1 Sonography Based CPD Credit In this talk we will touch on the obstacles we are up against in daily echo exams ( Obesity, COPD, Vents, Post Op Incisions, Mobility etc) and how they can greatly affect the image quality of our echos, but also us as sonographers and ergonomics. We’ll review some tips and tricks to help obtain better imaging by using the advanced technology of our machines/equipment, but also physical/ ergonomic changes we can do as sonographers during a TDS that will better the study quality and help us decrease the strain it puts on us physically. Member Link to View: https://sonographycanada.ca/courses/in-the-trenches-the-technically-difficult-study |
| Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Go With the Flow -What you may not know about Vascular ultrasound by Simon Greenwood Originally presented at SonoCon – September 2023 1 Sonography Based CPD Credit This talk will help you to appreciate the full range of Vascular ultrasound scans, learn more about the patient population and variety, impact of findings on specific patients, and showcase some unique and interesting cases that are becoming more routine. You will understand the role of the vascular sonographer, what is assessed during scans, and most importantly, why you should specialize and gain a CRVS credential. Member Link to View: https://sonographycanada.ca/courses/go-with-the-flow-what-you-may-not-know-about-vascular-ultrasound |
| Thursday, December 5, 2024 Using Ultrasonography in Assessing Abdominal Lymphedema by Devin Box & Laryssa Laurignano Originally presented at SonoCon – September 2023 1 Sonography Based CPD Credit Lymphedema occurs when excess lymphatic fluid accumulates in subcutaneous tissue. Problems of lymphatic drainage can occur following Deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap procedures, in which a flap of the abdomen is used to reconstruct one or both breasts after mastectomy. There is currently no literature that assesses abdominal lymphedema after DIEP surgery. This study will investigate the validity of ultrasonography (US) as method to quantify abdominal lymphedema post-DIEP flap surgery. US may represent a cost-effective, accessible method to assess abdominal lymphedema. We hypothesize that changes in subcutaneous thickness detected using US will correlate with the clinical evaluation of lymphedema post-DIEP flap surgery. Understanding the validity of US as a tool to quantify abdominal lymphedema will aid the development of interventions to minimize the discomfort, pain, chronic fibrotic changes, and reduced quality of life associated with abdominal lymphedema. Member Link to View: https://sonographycanada.ca/courses/the-use-of-handheld-ultrasound-to-assess-post-operative-abdominal-edema-and-its-broader-application-in-plastic-surgery |
| Friday, December 6, 2024 Expanded First Trimester Imaging by Taylor Tobin and Dr. Chris Nash Originally presented at SonoCon – September 2023 1 Sonography Based CPD Credit The objective of this presentation is to expand on current imaging practices in Nova Scotia, including but not limited to: NT scans (anatomy and imaging technique) Enhanced anatomy review in the first trimester Enhanced cardiac views in the first trimester Uterine artery Doppler assessment and utility. Member Link to View: https://sonographycanada.ca/courses/expanded-first-trimester-imaging |
