EP35. The Importance of Ergonomics in Ultrasound with Mike McElroy

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.

The Healthy Sonographer: https://healthysonographer.com/

Canon Medical Systems, USA: https://us.medical.canon/
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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