Description
This 3.5-hour course is a prerequisite for all other sonography courses offered through Integrative Reproductive Care. It is an in-person course and will blend theoretical and hands-on learning techniques. No prior ultrasound experience is necessary.
(Sonography Canada, n.d.) defines diagnostic ultrasound as a medical investigation which uses high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to assess organs, tissues, and blood flow inside the body and produce images. Ultrasound, when used appropriately, is considered to be a safe and relatively inexpensive imaging tool that aids in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. This course will introduce health practitioners to the fundamentals of ultrasound imaging and the physical principles of its production.
IRC is excited to provide this workshop to integrate theory to practice.
This course aims to set the foundation for health practitioners to understand the complexity of sonography as a clinical tool and begin to build the requisite knowledge used in further sonography-specific courses offered through IRC Inc.
At the end of this fundamental & interactive workshop, learners will be able to accurately select the ultrasound transducer best suited for specific imaging applications, describe sonographic image orientation, and evaluate and analyze image quality for basic technical parameter adjustments required for improved sonographic assessment of anatomical structures. The physical principles of gray-scale ultrasound production will be the main focus, and Doppler imaging will be introduced. Attendees will walk away with the essential skills necessary to safely implement ultrasound imaging into clinical practice.
The goal of this course is to set the foundation for health practitioners to understand the complexity of sonography as a clinical tool and begin to build requisite knowledge used in further sonography-specific courses offered through IRC Inc.
Practical info
Prerequisites: none (open to all students and healthcare providers)
Seats are limited: 8 students max/session.
Location: Integrated Health Clinic, Fort Langley BC
Dates:
- Sunday November 5th, 2023 – 8:30 am-12:00 pm. FULL.
- For future dates please register for our waiting list.
About the instructors
Tami Riley started her career as a healthcare professional in 1995 and specialized in Diagnostic Medical Sonography in 1997. She spent a large portion of her career in clinical practice as a sonographer in tertiary care centers located in the lower mainland, including BC Women’s Hospital. Her passion for teaching and learning grew exponentially during these years, and as a result, she has been a sonography educator since 2009, recently completing a master of education through SFU. Tami is an avid outdoor enthusiast who also enjoys yoga and spending time with her family & friends.
Tami Riley, MEd, RDMS, CRGS
Dr. Parmar has been in practice since 2000, with a special interest in fertility and reproductive care. She began her clinical ultrasound training in 2009, completing Burwin Institute’s Foundation in Clinical Ultrasound, Ultrasound for Gynecology, Breast Ultrasound Imaging, and Ultrasound Use in Obstetrical Care. She is passionate about reproductive health and education and founded Integrative Reproductive Care in 2020. She is co-founder of Integrated Health Clinic and maintains an active clinical practice at both locations; Fort Langley and White Rock, BC. Dr. Parmar is a wife and mother of 4 boys and loves to do Barre, golf, and play guitar in her spare time.
Dr. Karen Parmar, ND. Founder- Integrative Reproductive Care Inc.
