EP46. The Pioneer of POCUS - Dr. James Mateer - Faculty Spotlight

The Sonography Lounge

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On this episode of The Sonography Lounge hosts Lori and Trisha sit down with Dr. James Mateer to talk about the evolution/future of Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) and more specifically his involvement pioneering the world of POCUS. This information-packed episode will get your passion for ultrasound flowing!

JAMES MATEER, MD, RDMS

Dr. James Mateer was one of the pioneers in Emergency Medicine Ultrasound applications and was among the first Emergency Physicians to obtain their registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography from the ARDMS.

Dr. Mateer has served as the Medical Director of Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute since 1996. He is co-editor for the textbook: “Emergency Ultrasound” and has authored numerous chapters and articles on Emergency Medicine and Emergency Ultrasound applications. He has lectured extensively throughout the United States and Internationally.

Upcoming POCUS Courses @ Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute

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