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Point-of-Care Ultrasound for the Primary Care Provider


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

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State Associations:
VOMA - Virginia
Faculty:
Alison LePera, DO, PhD
Duration:
59 Minutes
Expiration:
Never Expires.


Description

Learning Objectives

Following the completion of this lecture, the participant will be able to:

  • Identify appropriate situations for use of POCUS in a family practice setting  
  • Select the appropriate ultrasound probe for the specific POCUS exam. 
  • Describe the appropriate anatomical locations and ultrasound views needed for POCUS exams. 
  • Interpret POCUS images for pathological findings. 
  • Assess quality of POCUS images and troubleshoot common errors.

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Faculty

Alison LePera, DO, PhD Related Seminars and Products


A Ph.D. in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences, Dr. LePera received her Doctor of Osteopathy degree from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, VA. She completed her Emergency Medicine Residency at the Orlando Regional Medical Center. Currently Dr. LePera is an Attending Physician at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center and Carilion Giles Community Hospital. She also serves as Discipline Chair for Emergency Medicine at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic in Blacksburg, VA. She is active in the Blacksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad and has participated in the Freedom Ride Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program.

Disclosures: None


Accreditation Information

The Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association (VOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. VOMA designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1A CME credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation.

​Grievances regarding program administration and reporting of AOA CME credits will be handled on an individual basis Initially, all grievances should be directed to VOMA Executive Director. Participants with grievances that cannot be resolved will be sent to the AOA Council on CME , 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.

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