EP.35 The Importance of Ergonomics in Sonography featuring Mike McElroy (healthysonographer.com)
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Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute YouTube Channel
On this episode of The Sonography Lounge Lori and Trisha are joined by our guest Mike McElroy who runs https://healthysonographer.com/ and is the Ultrasound Solutions Marketing Manager at Canon Medical Systems, USA. Mike is a cardiac sonographer with a passion for the field of ultrasound and an advocate for proper ergonomics to maintain a healthy and fulfilling career. He has been an integral part of developing The Healthy Sonographer website, which offers a wealth of information regarding ergonomics in sonography. Mike and his team even offer in house consultation to help bridge the gap between clinicians and administration to develop strategies and acquire the tools necessary to prevent on the job musculoskeletal injury.
CME and Cross training resources:
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (Training materials and programs): www.gcus.com
Certification Agencies:
American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM): https://www.abem.org/public
Sonographer / Physician: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS): www.ardms.org
Physicians: Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement (APCA): www.APCA.org
Point of Care Healthcare Providers: Point of Care Certification Academy (POCUS): www.pocus.org
Sonographer / Physician: Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI): www.cci-online.org
Find an accredited long term Ultrasound Program: https://www.caahep.org/Students/Find-a-Program.aspx
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