Thyroid Parathyroid and Neck Ultrasound (TPNUS)

Course Description

The objective of this course is to introduce practicing surgeons, physicians, and residents to office-based ultrasound examination of the thyroid and parathyroid glands and related pathology. The distinction of normal from malignant lymphadenopathy is emphasized with a demonstration of the comprehensive examination of lymph node basins in cervical zones I-VI.

The process of ultrasound guided FNA of thyroid nodules and enlarged lymph nodes is demonstrated in didactic lecture format. In addition, skill sessions allow the surgeon to learn varied techniques of FNA of lesions in phantom models.

The use of patient volunteers with thyroid and parathyroid pathology and lymphadenopathy will allow supervised hands-on experience with transverse and longitudinal ultrasound methods. Participants will be instructed in the practical details and hurdles in developing office-based ultrasound.

Prerequisite:  Ultrasound Essentials for Surgeons (USES)  on-demand course must be completed by registrants, at the discretion of the course chair(s). Note: All exported courses must have at least a 1:4 faculty-to-student ratio, and at least (1) NUF member on staff as faculty.

Verification of Completion

This course does provide AMA PRA Category 7.75 CME Credit ™, Verification Level II.

Pricing Information

The Thyroid Parathyroid & Neck course is available for purchase at a fee of $975. In addition, participant fees are set at $195 (MDs/DOs) and $160 (Residents/other learners).

Purchase and Registration Forms

To purchase the Thyroid Parathyroid and Neck course please click the link below to download an application. Submit the completed application to the Skills Courses Administrator at ljenkins@facs.org or to the general email at skillscourses@facs.org.

Contact information

For more information regarding the details of this course, verification level, pricing information, and the purchase and registration form, please send an email to skillscourses@facs.org.