Management Track | 1.0 SDMS CME Credit | Category: OT | Content Level: Advanced
Telemedicine is an expanding field in healthcare. While ultrasound is not typically a facet of healthcare one thinks of when discussing telemedicine, we do have a place in the field. Sonographers can, and do, work remotely. There are many regions where there are gaps in access to healthcare, especially with specialists. Remote advanced practice sonographers are helping coach sonographers across the United States to provide high level scanning to all their patients and offer them services they may not be able to otherwise receive.
Objectives:
- Explore the role of sonography in telemedicine.
- Discuss the role of an advanced practice sonographer.
- Overview of how sonography in telemedicine is helping to improve access to care, outcomes, and patient satisfaction.
Cherish Hockey, AAS, BS, RDMS
Cherish Hockey is an advanced practice sonographer specializing in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. She has over 20 years of experience in many different facets of sonography, including: telemedicine, mobile, clinical, inpatient and outpatient hospital scanning, accreditation, leadership roles, training, and precepting. Cherish lives outside of Austin, Texas with her wife, cats, dogs, and fish.
Management Track | 1.0 SDMS CME Credit | Category: OT | Content Level: Beginner
Chaperone policy varies between healthcare institutions. The goal of this presentation is to discuss sonographer preference of using a chaperone during sonographic examinations, investigate patient perspectives of chaperone use during their examinations, and identify legal aspects of a chaperone policy.
Objectives:
- Review if sonographers prefer using chaperones or not during sonographic examinations.
- Discuss patient perspectives of chaperone use during sonographic examinations.
- Examine the benefit of chaperone use regarding sexual assault accusations.
Jennifer Grace Clark, MS, RDMS
Jennifer Grace Clark serves as an Assistant Professor/Program Director for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky. She has been a sonographer since 2014. Jennifer Grace received her Master of Science in Radiologic Sciences degree from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Imaging Sciences degree as well as an Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Sciences degree from Morehead State University. Jennifer Grace is a member of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Kentucky Society of Radiologic Technologists, Kentucky Academy of Science, and the Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences. Jennifer Grace has a peer-reviewed manuscript accepted for publication with AEIRS and has a scholarly article accepted for publication with the ASRT. Jennifer Grace has added a vascular concentration to the Morehead State University Sonography Program that will begin August 2024. She serves on numerous committees and is a CME Test Creator and Reviewer for the JDMS.
Leadership Track | 1.0 SDMS CME Credit | Category: OT | Content Level: Intermediate
Occupational burnout has been documented among health care workers; however, the research continues to be limited regarding burnout among sonographers. The aim of this presentation is to give an overview of sonographer burnout and its implications, thus raising awareness and sharing possible solutions such as educational programs and interventions.
Objectives:
- Discuss occupational burnout, what it is, and what the implications are for healthcare workers.
- Determine if sonographers are burned out.
- Solutions towards development of educational programs and interventions.
Veneta Callpani, MA, BS, RDMS, MHC-LP
Veneta Callpani is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Clinical Coordinator in the Department of Diagnostic Medical Imaging at the SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. She is a graduate of MCI Institute of Technology in Diagnostic Medical Imaging and is registered in Abdomen and Ob/Gyn, but also has clinical experience in Vascular, Small Parts, Neonatal and Breast sonography. Veneta’s clinical teaching responsibilities include Cross Sectional Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis, Scanning Skills Lab, Anatomy for the Sonographer, Sonography I & II, and Clinical Internship VI. Veneta earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Brain Sciences from Lehman College, and is a winner of the 2021 Kane Prize. She received her master’s degree from New York University in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness. Her research interests include neuroeducation, sonographer burnout, and the development of educational programs and interventions to mitigate burnout.
Leadership
Track | 1.0 SDMS CME Credit | Category: OT | Content Level: Beginner
This presentation will address one prominent key feature to quality patient care, which is understanding and leveraging our ‘why’ and reasons for becoming a sonographer. Finding or rediscovering our ‘why’ and performing a level of introspection facilitates a deeper meaning of patient care.
Objectives:
- Define quality healthcare and what it means in sonography.
- Promote professional introspection individually among attendees.
- Highlight the effects of understanding the ‘why’ in why we are each in the field of sonography.
Eric Kallstrom, DSL, ACS, FASE, FAIUM, FACC
Eric Kallstrom is the Manager of Noninvasive Cardiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation at Parkland Health in Dallas, Texas. As a leader, Eric promotes quality, education, standardization, patient safety, and other best practice initiatives within his departments. With an undying passion for his field and career, Eric remains engaged in the sonography profession in capacities such as committee memberships, board of director service, article and book chapter publishing, manuscript reviews, and speaking engagements at conference events. Eric holds a Doctor of Strategic Leadership from Liberty University and is also a Fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography, Fellow of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, and is an Advanced Cardiac Sonographer.
OB/GYN Track | 1.0 SDMS CME Credit | Category: OB | Content Level: Advanced
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (PCS) is an under-recognized and under-diagnosed condition which can cause debilitating chronic pelvic pain due to varicosed veins in the pelvis. The gynecological sonographer plays an important role in the diagnosis of PCS, awareness of the condition, and its appearances to the patient pathway.
Objectives:
- Understand the symptoms and current guidelines regarding PCS.
- Review the sonographic appearances of PCS.
- Review the current treatment methods and post treatment sonographic appearances.
Angie White, BA, MSc, RDMS (AB, OB/GYN, NE), RVT, PgCert (MSK)
Angie White is an Advanced Practitioner Sonographer and Lecturer with the MSK Ultrasound Program at Brunel University, and has been a sonographer for nearly 20 years. Angie was trained in Diagnostic Medical Sonography at the University of Colorado, and worked as a sonographer and ultrasound supervisor in Denver, Colorado before moving to the UK 9 years ago. She has varied work experience (in both hospital and private settings) and scanning experience (general, OB/GYN, vascular, MSK) with a focus on research and education. Angie has a Master’s Degree in Healthcare Research Methods from Queen Mary University of London; she is published and has lectured internationally.
OB/GYN Track | 1.0 SDMS CME Credit | Category: FE | Content Level: Beginner
This presentation will be focused on sonographic evaluation of the fetal heart, anatomy and physiology of fetal heart, and fetal circulation. Current guidelines for the second trimester screening ultrasound examination will be reviewed as well as standard views and the clinical significance of the fetal heart ultrasound assessment. Major cardiac congenital anomalies will be illuminated.
Objectives:
- Understand fetal cardiovascular physiology.
- Recognize morphological features of fetal heart structures, and the required cardiac views.
- Discuss clinical significance of the standard cardiac views of the fetal heart, and sonographic of features major cardiac congenital anomalies.
Tatyana Beaves, MD, RDMS, RDCS
Tatyana O. Beaves is the Director of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Baccalaureate Program and an Assistant Professor at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She earned her Medical Doctor degree in Pediatrics from Rostov-on-Don Medical University (RostSMU) and completed her residency training in Diagnostic Radiology at Saint Petersburg University, Russian Federation. Tatyana practiced as a Lead Radiologist at City Hospital No. 4 in Rostov-on-Don, Russian Federation, and has been teaching medical sciences and sonography courses for the past 15 years.
As a professor at GVSU, she mentors students in undergraduate research and honors courses projects. Several of the projects she has mentored were presented at the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Annual Conference and earned rewards. She is a member of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG). Her areas of concentration are pediatrics, gynecology, and obstetrics. Tatyana is credentialed by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography in Cardiac, Abdominal, and OB/GYN specialties.
Cardiac Track | 1.0 SDMS CME Credit | Category: AE | Content Level: Intermediate
This presentation is designed to present novel ways to remember essential echocardiographic concepts that are very necessary but hard to remember. This is an interactive presentation. The audience will need paper and a black pen with red, yellow, and green highlighters or colored pencils or a tablet with drawing capabilities to prepare for this lecture.
Objectives:
- Understand the importance of knowing LV wall segments and coronary artery distribution.
- Provide novel and interactive ways of remembering and retaining practical echocardiographic information with pre and posttest components.
- Define the importance of knowing cardiac embryology with practical educational demonstration.
Joy Guthrie, PhD, ACS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, FSDMS, FASE
Joy Guthrie has over 35 years of experience in all modalities of sonography. She works at Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, California as an Advanced Practice Sonographer and Program Director of the CRMC Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program and Advanced Cardiac Sonography Programs. She is a Past President of the SDMS and is actively involved in sonography lead research.
Cardiac Track | 1.0 SDMS CME Credit | Category: AE | Content Level: Beginner
This presentation will address focused echo protocols for patients with significant/critical pathologies by utilizing focused views and measurements needed for clinical decisions.
Objectives:
- Enhance the quality of the echocardiogram by focusing on the clinical question and acquiring the necessary views and measurements.
- Form quick guidance to assess the echocardiographic data and notify the reading cardiologist of critical findings.
- Employ critical thinking and clinical assessment for quick assessment for rapid intervention.
Farhana Kinlaw, RDCS, RCS, RCCS
Farhana Kinlaw has been performing echocardiography for 16 years. She began her journey as a registered nurse in the Philippines and transitioned into echocardiography. She recently graduated from Community Regional Medical Center’s Advanced Cardiac Sonography Program and has also been a mentee of ASE’s mentor match pilot program. She also serves as a Lead Cardiac Sonographer at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Vascular Track | 1.0 SDMS CME Credit | Category: VT | Content Level: Intermediate
This presentation will focus on the role of Doppler in diagnosing deep vein thrombosis and valve incompetencies of the lower venous extremities. This presentation will allow sonographers and students to understand the protocol of each study.
Objectives:
- Review the anatomy of lower venous extremities.
- Discuss the power of Doppler in diagnosing DVT and valve incompetencies.
- Explore the challenges associated with long reflux exams and provide tips on how to make the exam easier.
Rawan Alsukairi, BS, RDMS
Rawan Alsukairi joined the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography in 2016. The following year, she graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York, with Bachelor's Degrees in Biomedical Science and Diagnostic Medical Sonography. In 2017, Rawan obtained her OB/GYN and general abdomen credentials from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Returning to Saudi Arabia in 2018, she became a licensed sonography specialist with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialty. From 2018 until recently, Rawan worked as a sonographer in the Middle East. In 2021, she published her first textbook in Arabic focused on the role of ultrasound during pregnancy and volunteered her expertise for the POCUS Certification Academy's webinar series. During the same time, she was promoted to lead the ultrasound training program for a year. Since 2021, Rawan has been an active volunteer and speaker for SDMS events. Most recently, she was selected as one of the alumni speakers for the RIT 2024 Annual Women's Leadership Summit, themed 'Owning Your Voice’.
Vascular Track | 1.0 SDMS CME Credit | Category: VT | Content Level: Beginner
This presentation will discuss the etiology of a pseudoaneurysm and review the risk factors for developing pseudoaneurysms, explore the causes, and how they develop.
Objectives:
- Identify the etiology of pseudoaneurysms.
- Evaluating pseudoaneurysms with ultrasound.
- List the treatment and management options for pseudoaneurysms.
Lonette Spence, DHSc, RVT
Lonette Spence, joined Nova Southeastern University in 2011 as an Assistant Professor and Ultrasound Lab Manager. She serves as the Fellowship Committee Chair and the Course Director for the Teaching and Learning Academy. Lonette earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Oakwood University (1994), obtained a certificate in Vascular Technology from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ (2004), obtained a Master’s in Administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University (2005), and earned a Doctor of Health Science degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2015. Her most recent accomplishment was earning a Master’s Degree in the Applied Behavior Analyst program from Nova Southeastern University in August 2020.
Lonette is a member of the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) and a reviewer for the Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography as well. She is the Advisor for the Student Government Association (SGA), an Executive member of the Center for Academic and Professional Excellence (CAPE), and a member of the Alpha Eta Society. Her aspirations are to enhance her knowledge so she can provide the proper tools and resources to help her students flourish and develop their skills to work towards a successful career as a Sonographer.
Abdominal+ Track | 1.0 SDMS CME Credit | Category: AB | Content Level: Intermediate
This informative presentation on hernia ultrasound, will delve into the intricacies of this unique pathology and discuss how sonography can impact the diagnosis. Designed for healthcare professionals, sonographers, and medical imaging enthusiasts, this session aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of hernia ultrasound procedures, interpretations, and clinical applications.
Objectives:
- List the types of hernias found in the abdomen and pelvis.
- Identify the characteristics of each type of hernia.
- Describe the sonographic findings of each hernia.
Angelena Zehm, MEd, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
Angelena Zehm is currently the DMS program director at Keiser University in New Port Richey, Florida. She has over 30 years’ experience in the clinical setting and has served as a staff, mobile, and lead sonographer. She has 15 years’ experience in formal sonography education programs. Angelena is a graduate of Keiser University with a master’s degree in education focusing on allied health teaching and leadership. She is an ARDMS-registered sonographer, and her specialties include abdomen, obstetrics and gynecology, breast, pediatric, vascular, and adult echocardiography. Angelena volunteers for the SDMS as a CME Reviewer and is a member of the SDMS Membership Awards and Recognition Committee and the Events Management Committee. She has a love of dogs, especially golden retrievers, and traveling.
Abdominal+ Track | 1.0 SDMS CME Credit | Category: AB | Content Level: Intermediate
The incidence of colon cancer is on the rise, and the number of patients under 50 that are affected by colon cancer continues to grow. This presentation will cover the role that ultrasound plays in diagnosing and staging colorectal cancer. It will include 2D and 3D volume imaging of the rectal and anal areas.
Objectives:
- Identify the sonography anatomy of the rectum, rectal wall, and surrounding tissue.
- Demonstrate the ability to identify and stage tumors and recognize other pathologies such as fistulas and abscess formation.
- Demonstrate the ability to create and manipulate 3D volumes of the rectum.
Kevin T. Rooker, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)
Kevin Rooker has been a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer since 1984. He is registered in Abdomen, OB/Gyn, Neurosonology as well as being a Registered Vascular Technologist. Kevin has spent the major portion of his career teaching sonography to sonographers, physicians, and many other medical personnel. He has served with the SDMS in several capacities including CME Reviewer, Subject Matter Expert, Virtual and Annual Conference Speaker, Nominating Committee and is currently serving on the Events Management Committee. Kevin currently works for BK Medical as The Global Product and Clinical Training Manager, which allows him the opportunity to teach Sonography to a global audience.
He has published articles on femoral artery pseudoaneurysm repair, axillary artery pseudoaneurysm repair and the importance of sterile technique during ultrasound guided vascular access procedures. Kevin serves on several sonography program advisory boards, as well being a member of the board of directors for the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America. Though originally from Northern California, he now resides in Poolville, Texas.