ASGE Therapeutic EUS for Advanced Endosonographers (On-Demand) | September 2022-Accreditation

Accreditation_Therapeutic EUS Sep 2022

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The Therapeutic EUS for Advanced Endosonographers course is a comprehensive program designed for advanced GI fellows and endosonographers. It covers the use of therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) in the management of gastrointestinal and non-gastrointestinal disorders. The course includes lectures, case discussions, hands-on practice, and demonstrations of EUS procedures. Participants will learn about the equipment and technical aspects of the procedure, as well as its diagnostic and therapeutic uses. The course will also cover common adverse events associated with therapeutic EUS and best practices for managing them.<br /><br />The specific learning objectives of the course include understanding the technical aspects and role of therapeutic EUS procedures, identifying potential adverse events and summarizing best practices for managing them, explaining the utility of EUS for accessing and draining the bile and pancreatic ducts, and demonstrating techniques for EUS-guided treatment of pancreatic pseudocysts and walled-off necrosis.<br /><br />The course is eligible for up to 10.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, and physicians can claim credit by completing an online evaluation survey through ASGE's Learning Management System. Access to course materials, including presentation slides, is available through the system. Participants are encouraged to provide feedback through the course evaluation.<br /><br />The planning committee for the course includes experts in the field of endoscopy who have disclosed any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. All potential conflicts of interest have been addressed and mitigated according to ACCME guidelines.<br /><br />Overall, the course aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to effectively perform therapeutic EUS procedures and improve patient care in their everyday practice. It is supported, in part, by Boston Scientific, Fujifilm, Micro-Tech Endoscopy, and Olympus Corporation of the Americas.

Keywords

Therapeutic EUS

Advanced Endosonographers

GI fellows

Endosonographers

Therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound

Gastrointestinal disorders

Non-gastrointestinal disorders

EUS procedures

Adverse events

Managing adverse events