Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.

Blended Introduction to Adult Echocardiography CME Course

Date: July 16–17, 2026

Looking for one of the most comprehensive ways to learn adult echocardiography?

Our Blended Introduction to Adult Echocardiography Course combines the flexibility of self-paced online learning with the confidence-building experience of live hands-on training.

✔️ 15 months of unlimited access to the online course
✔️ 2-day (12-hour) hands-on scanning workshop
✔️ 3:1 participant-to-faculty ratio with standardized models
✔️ Content based on current IAC, ASE, and AIUM guidelines

This course is designed to build your skills from the ground up, covering:

• 2D cardiac anatomy and image acquisition
• Standard echocardiographic views and protocols
• Cardiac Doppler principles and calculations
• Valvular heart disease evaluation
• Cardiomyopathies and diagnostic criteria
• Diastolic function assessment
• Ultrasound enhancing agents
• Real-world case studies and clinical applications

Whether you're new to echocardiography or looking to strengthen your foundation, this course provides the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to improve confidence and competence in cardiac ultrasound.

BONUS OFFER:
Complete the blended course and receive 25% OFF any secondary online course to further expand your ultrasound skills and knowledge. This exclusive discount is available for up to 3 months after course completion.

Learn more and register:
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Space is limited for the hands-on workshop. Reserve your seat today.

Why Learn POCUS at Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute? Hear It From Our Faculty.

In this video, longtime GCUS faculty member Charlotte Derr, MD, RDMS, FACEP, FPD-AEMUS shares what makes the Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute learning experience unique.

According to Dr. Derr, one of the biggest advantages of GCUS is our 3:1 participant-to-faculty ratio, allowing learners to receive individualized instruction and meaningful hands-on scanning experience throughout the course.

She also highlights what participants consistently tell us they value most:

• Practical POCUS applications that can be immediately integrated into clinical practice
• Evidence-based instruction from nationally recognized ultrasound experts
• Hands-on training with direct faculty feedback
• Educational experiences designed for both new and experienced ultrasound users
• Destination education in beautiful downtown St. Petersburg, Florida

As Dr. Derr explains, whether you're just getting started with POCUS or looking to advance your existing skills, there is always something new to learn and take back to your patients.

Ready to experience GCUS for yourself?

Introduction & Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Live Course

Our most comprehensive emergency medicine ultrasound program features:

• Expert faculty and interactive case presentations
• Extensive hands-on scanning with a 3:1 participant-to-faculty ratio
• Standardized patient models and procedural phantoms
• Content based on current ACEP and ACGME ultrasound practice guidelines
• Focused Cardiac, Soft Tissue & MSK Applications, RUSH, Ocular, Thoracic, Fluid Responsiveness, Emergency Medicine Nerve Blocks, and much more
• Lifetime access to digital course materials
• POCUS Certification Academy Preferred Education Provider discounts

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Prefer a Hybrid Learning Format?

Our Blended Introduction & Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Course combines comprehensive online education with live hands-on scanning workshops.

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POCUS for Family Medicine

Designed specifically for primary care clinicians looking to integrate ultrasound into everyday practice.

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Come learn from the experts, build confidence through hands-on training, and discover why healthcare professionals from around the world choose Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute.

Bring Ultrasound Education Directly to Your Team

Looking for a cost-effective way to train multiple clinicians while minimizing travel and time away from practice?

With Custom Onsite Ultrasound Education from Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, we bring our expert faculty and proven educational experience directly to your facility.

Whether you're training physicians, advanced practice providers, sonographers, residents, fellows, military personnel, or multidisciplinary healthcare teams, our onsite programs can be customized to meet your organization's goals and patient population.

✔️ Customized curriculum tailored to your needs
✔️ Hands-on scanning with expert faculty
✔️ Train your team on your equipment and protocols
✔️ Flexible scheduling options
✔️ Available across a wide range of specialties and applications

Popular topics include:
• Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
• Emergency Medicine & Critical Care
• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
• Echocardiography
• Vascular Ultrasound
• OB/Gyn Ultrasound
• Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
• And more

For over 40 years, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute has helped healthcare organizations build ultrasound competency through practical, hands-on education. Let us create a training program specifically for your team.

Learn more about custom onsite education:
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Your facility. Your schedule. Your objectives. Expert ultrasound education delivered where you need it.

PRIVATE HANDS-ON ULTRASOUND EDUCATION

Need ultrasound training tailored specifically to your specialty, experience level, and learning goals?

With Private Hands-On Training from Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, you can work directly with expert faculty in a personalized learning environment designed around your needs.

Whether you're looking to strengthen foundational skills, master advanced applications, prepare for certification, refine procedural techniques, or train an entire team, our private courses provide a customized educational experience with maximum hands-on scanning time.

✔️ One-on-one or small-group instruction
✔️ Customized curriculum and objectives
✔️ Flexible scheduling options
✔️ Hands-on scanning with expert faculty
✔️ Available across multiple ultrasound specialties including POCUS, MSK, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Echocardiography, Vascular, OB/Gyn, and more

For over 40 years, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute has helped healthcare professionals build confidence and competence through practical ultrasound education. Our private training option offers the most personalized way to achieve your learning goals.

Learn more and request a customized quote:
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Your goals. Your schedule. Your training.

New Ultrasound Hot Tip: Shoulder Dislocation & Fracture Reduction Using Ultrasound

In our latest Hot Tip video, Mark Swanson demonstrates how ultrasound can be used for the rapid assessment of shoulder dislocations and to confirm successful reduction at the bedside.

Learn how to:

• Identify key anatomical landmarks using ultrasound
• Properly position the transducer for optimal visualization
• Utilize a curvilinear probe for shoulder assessment
• Confirm successful reduction in real time
• Enhance confidence in acute care and emergency settings

Point-of-care ultrasound continues to expand its role in musculoskeletal and emergency medicine applications, providing clinicians with immediate information that can help guide patient management and improve efficiency.

Watch the video and add another valuable technique to your POCUS toolkit.

Looking to expand your point-of-care ultrasound skills even further?

Explore our full catalog of POCUS education including live courses, blended programs, online courses, training videos, webinars, and course packages:

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From emergency medicine and critical care to family medicine, internal medicine, vascular access, nerve blocks, and procedural guidance, GCUS has a POCUS training pathway for every stage of your ultrasound journey.

Expand Your Vascular Ultrasound Skills with GCUS Blended Courses

Our Blended Vascular Ultrasound Courses combine the flexibility of a self-paced online course with the confidence-building experience of hands-on training.

Each course includes:

✔️ 15 months of unlimited online access
✔️ 1-day (6-hour) hands-on scanning workshop
✔️ Industry-leading 3:1 participant-to-faculty ratio
✔️ Standardized patient models
✔️ Content based on current IAC, ACR, and AIUM guidelines

Choose the vascular specialty that fits your goals:

Carotid Duplex/Color Flow Ultrasound
Learn carotid anatomy, Doppler fundamentals, stenosis assessment, scan protocols, case studies, and reporting techniques.
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Peripheral Vascular Duplex/Color Flow Ultrasound
Cover DVT, venous insufficiency, venous ablation, peripheral arterial disease, aneurysms, bypass grafts, and more.
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Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound
Explore cerebrovascular disease, vasospasm, emboli monitoring, PFO testing, traumatic brain injury applications, and specialty TCD techniques.
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Bonus: Complete any blended course and receive 25% OFF any secondary online course for up to 3 months after course completion.

Flexible learning. Expert faculty. Hands-on training.