Pediatric Emergency Medicine, General Pediatrics, Neonatology, and Critical Care Medicine: Point-of-Care Ultrasound Course

Saturday, May 30, 2026, 7:30 AM - Sunday, May 31, 2026, 5:00 PM, The Hub for Clinical Collaboration and CHOP Main, Philadelphia, PA


This course is intended as an alternative to adult point-of-care ultrasound courses, with a focus on pediatric indications. It is designed for neonatal, critical care, general pediatric and emergency medicine providers with limited or basic knowledge of bedside ultrasound. Through a combination of lectures and hands-on practical sessions using live pediatric models and simulation equipment, course attendees will learn ultrasound fundamentals (physics and principles of scanning) and ultrasound scanning techniques pertinent to pediatric practice, including basic procedural guidance (line placement, lumbar puncture, etc.) as well as diagnostic applications in cardiac, thoracic and abdominal domains. The course is taught by neonatal, critical care, radiology, emergency medicine and general pediatric point-of-care ultrasound experts, and will have a low student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 5 to 1. A limited portion of the course will be devoted to a knowledge and skills assessment exam and a brief discussion of program development and administrative issues with regard to point-of-care ultrasound.

1. Demonstrate core nonprocedural ultrasound skills (basic fluid and cardiac function assessment, FAST exam, pulmonary ultrasounds) using bedside ultrasound
2. Demonstrate core procedural ultrasound skills (intravenous line insertion and fluid drainage)
3. Discuss appropriate indications and limitations of the bedside ultrasound exam in pediatric acute care settings

The conference will be held at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in the HUB Auditorium, Saturday and Sunday, May  30 - 31, 2026.

The course registration fees are as follows:
* Physicians: $1,100
* Fellows, nurse practitioners and CHOP-affiliated providers: $600

The fee includes continental breakfast, refreshments, lunch and course materials.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Designation of Credit
Physicians: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: This program provides 16.75 ANCC contact hours.

Physician Assistants: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 16.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (17.00 hours), AAPA Category 1 CME Credit (17.00 hours), Non-Physician AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Attendance (includes PA, RT, RDMS) (17.00 hours)

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Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.