ULTRASOUND TRAINING AGENDAS

The R3 Musculoskeletal Injection Training Course provides an INVALUABLE educational experience for practitioners who desire to offer all types of injections. Patients are getting smarter and expect a first rate experience, learn these techniques now!

Basic MSK Ultrasound Essentials Agenda (Level 1)

7:00 – 8:00:  Registration and Breakfast

8:00 – 9:00:  Introduction to Ultrasound Technology - attendees will learn the history of ultrasound technology and how ultrasound works, what the machine settings mean along with accuracy of scanning and pros versus cons. In addition, attendees will learn about the various probes available and how the different skin placements (e.g. coronal, sagittal) appear on the monitor.

9:00 – 10:00:  Introduction to MSK Ultrasound - attendees will learn the specifics of musculoskeletal ultrasound. This includes what cartilage, bone, joint and soft tissues look like on ultrasound and specific settings to use for optimal visualization. In addition, attendees will learn how to hold the probes, adjust for various depth visualization, record images and the various uses for the technology (e.g. diagnostic vs interventional).

10:15 – 12:30: Knee Sessions

Review of Knee Anatomy - attendees will learn the relevant anatomical structures in the knee that can be seen on ultrasound.

Ultrasound Evaluation of the Knee - Attendees will learn what a normal knee ultrasound looks like on ultrasound and how to perform a standardized review of the joint and important anatomical structures.

Ultrasound Evaluation of Knee Pathology - Attendees will learn how anatomical structures that are damaged appear on ultrasound. Also, how to measure and document knee pathology.

Hands-On Scanning: Knee - Attendees will receive hands on experience with both diagnostic and interventional ultrasound techniques to "cement" the newly learned skills.

12:30 – 1:30: Lunch

1:30 – 3:30: Shoulder Sessions

Review of Shoulder Anatomy - attendees will learn the relevant anatomical structures in the shoulder that can be seen on ultrasound.

Ultrasound Evaluation of the Shoulder - Attendees will learn what a normal shoulder ultrasound looks like on ultrasound and how to perform a standardized review of the joint and important anatomical structures. This will include the glenohumeral joint, subacromial space, and the AC joint as well.

Ultrasound Evaluation of Shoulder Pathology - Attendees will learn how shoulder anatomical structures that are damaged appear on ultrasound. Also, how to measure and document shoulder pathology.

Hands on Scanning: Shoulder - - Attendees will receive hands on experience with both diagnostic and interventional ultrasound techniques of the shoulder to "cement" the newly learned skills.

3:30 – 3:45: Break

3:45 – 5:30: Hip Sessions

Review of Hip Anatomy - attendees will learn the relevant anatomical structures in the hip that can be seen on ultrasound.

Ultrasound Evaluation of the Hip - Attendees will learn what a normal hip ultrasound looks like on ultrasound and how to perform a standardized review of the joint and important anatomical structures. This will include the hip joint, piriformis, and the trochanteric region.

Ultrasound Evaluation of Hip Pathology - Attendees will learn how hip anatomical structures that are damaged appear on ultrasound. Also, how to measure and document hip pathology.

Hands on Scanning: Hip - Attendees will receive hands on experience with both diagnostic and interventional ultrasound techniques of the hip to "cement" the newly learned skills.

Advanced MSK Ultrasound Essentials Agenda (Level 2)

7:00 – 8:00:  Registration and Breakfast

8:00 – 10:00: MSK Ultrasound Course Level 2 Wrist/Hand

Review of Wrist/Hand Anatomy - attendees will learn the relevant anatomical structures in the wrist and hand that can be seen on ultrasound.

Ultrasound Evaluation of the Wrist/Hand - Attendees will learn what a normal wrist and hand ultrasound looks like on ultrasound and how to perform a standardized review of the joint and important anatomical structures (bone, cartilage, nerves, ligaments, tendons).

Ultrasound Evaluation of Wrist/Hand Pathology - Attendees will learn how anatomical structures that are damaged appear on ultrasound. Also, how to measure and document wrist and hand pathology.

Hands-On Scanning: Wrist/Hand - Attendees will receive hands on experience with both diagnostic and interventional ultrasound techniques to "cement" the newly learned skills.

10:00 – 10:15: Break

10:30 – 12:30: MSK Ultrasound Course Level 2 Elbow

Review of Elbow Anatomy - attendees will learn the relevant anatomical structures in the elbow that can be seen on ultrasound.

Ultrasound Evaluation of the Elbow - Attendees will learn what a normal elbow ultrasound looks like on ultrasound and how to perform a standardized review of the joint and important anatomical structures (bone, cartilage, nerves, ligaments, tendons).

Ultrasound Evaluation of Elbow Pathology - Attendees will learn how anatomical structures that are damaged appear on ultrasound. Also, how to measure and document elbow pathology.

Hands-On Scanning: Elbow - Attendees will receive hands on experience with both diagnostic and interventional ultrasound techniques to "cement" the newly learned skills.

12:30 – 1:30 Lunch

1:30 – 3:30 MSK Ultrasound Course Level 2 Spine

Review of Spine Anatomy - attendees will learn the relevant anatomical structures in the spine that can be seen on ultrasound.

Ultrasound Evaluation of the Spine - Attendees will learn what a normal spine ultrasound looks like on ultrasound and how to perform a standardized review of the spine and important anatomical structures (facet joints, ligaments, muscles).

Ultrasound Evaluation of Spine Pathology - Attendees will learn how anatomical structures that are damaged appear on ultrasound. Also, how to measure and document spine pathology.

Hands-On Scanning: Spine - Attendees will receive hands on experience with both diagnostic and interventional ultrasound techniques to "cement" the newly learned skills.

3:30 – 3:45: Break

3:45 – 5:30: MSK Ultrasound Course Level 2 Ankle/Foot

Review of Ankle/Foot Anatomy - attendees will learn the relevant anatomical structures in the ankle and foot that can be seen on ultrasound.

Ultrasound Evaluation of the Ankle/Foot - Attendees will learn what a normal ankle and foot ultrasound looks like on ultrasound and how to perform a standardized review of the joint and important anatomical structures (bone, cartilage, nerves, ligaments, tendons).

Ultrasound Evaluation of Ankle/Foot Pathology - Attendees will learn how anatomical structures that are damaged appear on ultrasound. Also, how to measure and document ankle and foot pathology.

Hands-On Scanning: Ankle/Foot - Attendees will receive hands on experience with both diagnostic and interventional ultrasound techniques to "cement" the newly learned skills.

EACH PAID ATTENDEE RECEIVES A FREE EXOSOME RICH FLUID PROCEDURE

TRAINERS

Top providers and industry thought leaders along with the R3 Medical Training Founder/CEO.

PATRICK ASTOURIAN, PA

Patrick is a PA with over 18 years of experience in urgent care, rheumatology and orthopedics. He was a USAF medic for 8 years before PA school.  

He has been using musculoskeletal ultrasound since 2006 and has been a trainer with R3 for the past two years.

Patrick has given hands on MSK training to multiple doctors in pain management, PM&R, rheumatology, sports medicine and orthopaedics. 

He wrote a book on musculoskeletal ultrasound guided injections.

FRANK FINACH

Frank has dedicated his professional career in the field of Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. He is an educator in this field & has trained with most of the world wide leaders in MSK Ultrasound. He is a member of the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine and resides in San Diego, California.

He is a Honorably Discharged Veteran and served as a US Navy Corpsman. As a former health care professional, he has worked as a Certified Orthopaedic Tech, X-Ray Tech and an Athletic Trainer in Sports Medicine at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis.  

He currently is the Principal owner of Sports Medicine Ultrasound, LLC and West Coast Medical Lasers which offers Diagnostic & therapeutic equipment along with a selection of educational programs.