# Abdominal Ultrasound BachelorClass ## Metadata - Content type: Course - Canonical URL: https://123sonography.com/course/abdominalusbachelorclass - Published: February 27, 2012 - Last updated: August 12, 2025 - Category: Other US courses - Course Type: Bachelor Class ## Overview The Abdominal Ultrasound BachelorClass introduces you to one of the most important ultrasound modalities in medicine. You will be enabled to master even the most critical situations and learn all you need to apply Ultrasound in your clinical practice. ## Media ![Abdominal BachelorClass](https://123sonography.com/sites/default/files/legacy-files/image_course/abdominal-ultrasound-course.jpg) ## Snapshot - Duration: 10.2 hours - Total CME credits that can be earned: 1 - Chapters: 13 - Lectures: 34 - Quizzes: 12 ## Intended Audience - Anesthesiologists - Critical Care Physicians - Sonographers - Intensivists - Primary Care Physicians ## Faculty - [Ulrike Handler, MD](/speaker/33) - Herz Jesu Hospital, Vienna, Austria - [Christian Aiginger, MD](/speaker/24) - St. Josef Hospital, Vienna, Austria ## Learning Objectives - After completing the Abdominal BachelorClass, you will be able to perform a standard exam. - You will know the limitations of this technique. - And be able to identify the most common pathologies of all major abdominal and pelvic organ systems. ## Topics - Gastroenterology - Radiology - Internal Medicine - Family Medicine - Primary Care - Other (please specify) ## Pricing Options - Supported currencies: AED, CLP, COP, EGP, EUR, INR, MXN, PEN, QAR, USD ### One-Month Access - Payment type: Monthly subscription - Price: €139 - Currency: EUR - Access duration: 1 month - Add to cart: /add-to-cart/3/10 Take the most flexible route with a monthly subscription. You get: - Cancellation possible anytime after 4 months minimum run time - Ability to complete quizzes and earn CME credits ### Half-Year Access - Payment type: One-time payment - Price: €770 - Currency: EUR - Access duration: 6 months - Add to cart: /add-to-cart/3/12 Our shortest option for very fast learners. Ideal for people who have plenty of time to learn. You get: - 6 months access to our course - Ability to complete quizzes and earn CME credits ### One-Year Access - Payment type: One-time payment - Price: €1078 - Currency: EUR - Access duration: 12 months - Add to cart: /add-to-cart/3/13 Our most recommended access duration to dive deep into the course. Save 30% on the 6-month option. You get: - 12 months access to our course - Ability to complete quizzes and earn CME credits ### Two-Year Access - Payment type: One-time payment - Price: €1848 - Currency: EUR - Access duration: 24 months - Add to cart: /add-to-cart/3/14 If you want to take your time learning, this option is perfect for you. Save 40% on the 6-month option. You get: - 24 months access to our course - Ability to complete quizzes and earn CME credits ## Recommended Blog Posts - [Case: Pancreatic Lesion & Multiple Hepatic Lesions](/blog/case/case-pancreatic-lesion-multiple-hepatic-lesions) - Today's case is about a 63-year-old male, referred to abdominal ultrasound. Anamnesis: Complaining of 10 kg weight loss over the last six months, as well as pain in the right upper quadrant (RUQ). Can you answer our... - [From Gluten Intolerance to Oncology: When Mesenteric Lymphadenopathy Tells a Bigger Story](/blog/case/gluten-intolerance-oncology) - A 12-year-old boy with biopsy-confirmed celiac disease, diagnosed in 2023, was referred for ultrasound evaluation because of persistent fatigue, chronic anemia, and recurrent abdominal pain. Can you solve this case? - [Ultrasound Knowledge Quizzes: Part 1](/blog/cases/ultrasound-knowledge-quizzes-part-1) - What do you suspect in this slim patient? - [Pancreatic cancer – Early diagnosis is vital!](/blog/cases/pancreatic-cancer-early-diagnosis-vital) - Do you know which of the statements about the definition of stage 1 pancreatic cancer are correct? - [Abdominal Ultrasound](/blog/common-topics/abdominal-ultrasound) - In this blog, delve into the versatile world of abdominal ultrasound in medicine! From diagnosing abdominal pain to uncovering organ pathologies, ultrasound offers non-invasive insights across medical specialties like... - [Ultrasound Animal Challenge 5 – Answer](/blog/cases/ultrasound-animal-challenge-5-answer) - The answer to our question "Which pathology would you suspect if you see the bunny sign?". - [Intestinal Lymphoma](/blog/intestinal-lymphoma) - A structure, referred to as a pseudokidney, is imaged and compared to CT imaging, showing the extent of the disease process of intestinal lymphoma. ## CME Information ### Introduction The goal of this activity is to provide online education for the course Abdominal Ultrasound BachelorClass. This activity is intended for Cardiologists, Primary Care Physicians, Critical Care Physicians, Intensivists, Anaesthesiologists, Internists. ### Financial disclosures Dr Handler does not have any relevant financial relationship to disclose; Dr Aiginger does not have any relevant financial relationship to disclose; Staff at Siyemi Learning and 123 Sonography do not have any relevant financial relationship with ineligible companies to disclose. This course is certified for CME, further information on how to claim your CME credits can be found below. ### CME information This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Siyemi Learning and 123 Sonography. Siyemi Learning is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Siyemi Learning designates this enduring material for a maximum of 10 *AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™*. Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. ![](https://legacy.123sonography.com/profiles/sono/modules/custom/sonocertificates/resources/accme.png) ![](https://legacy.123sonography.com/profiles/sono/modules/custom/sonocertificates/resources/siyemi.png) ### How to earn your CME credit In order to earn credit, you must watch the videos, take the quiz (pass mark 75%) and complete the evaluation. While you can claim CME certificates as you work through each chapter, if you prefer (e.g. if you are only able to use full credits because you are based in Europe) you can claim a single certificate for your total activity in this course. You will need to pass the quiz at the end of each chapter you complete, then just let us know you are ready to claim your certificate. Send a mail to . Release date: 17 September 2017 Expiry date: 16 October 2020 Revision date - October 2020 Expiry date - October 2023 Revision date - October 2023 Expiry date - October 2026 ## Curriculum ### Abdominal BachelorClass - free chapter Your starting point into the world of abdominal ultrasound. Meet your teachers Ulrike and Christian. Six different case reports from our lab that will show you how powerful abdominal ultrasound is. Learn how to perform an ultrasound scan on the urinary bladder and the gallbladder. - Chapter content: 2 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.75 - Lecture: [Free lecture 1](/course/abdominalusbachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_388) (Duration: 00:17; Free) - Lecture: [Free lecture 2](/course/abdominalusbachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_387) (Duration: 00:21; Free) - CME Quiz: Quiz - Free chapter (CME: 0.75) ### Ultrasound basics and artifacts Meet the star of this course: the ultrasound wave! Principles of scanning. How to obtain really good images. How to optimize your settings and adjustments on the machine. Safety aspects. Understand the most important ultrasound artifacts and use them to your advantage. - Chapter content: 2 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.75 - Lecture: [Artifacts](/course/abdominalusbachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_390) (Duration: 00:15) - Lecture: [Ultrasound basics](/course/abdominalusbachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_389) (Duration: 00:19) - CME Quiz: Quiz - Ultrasound basics and artifacts (CME: 0.75) ### Liver sonography part 1 The liver is the second largest organ in our body. We start with a review of the relevant anatomic features and the important structures surrounding the liver - we will show you how to scan the liver in the standard imaging planes systematically, including the “emergency view” of the liver. Also see the course regarding how to perform a thorough liver scan. - Chapter content: 3 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 1 - Lecture: [Liver: Anatomy and How to image (basics)](/course/abdominalusbachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_394) (Duration: 00:14) - Lecture: [Liver: How to image 1](/course/abdominalusbachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_395) (Duration: 00:16) - Lecture: [Liver: How to image 2](/course/abdominalusbachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_396) (Duration: 00:17) - CME Quiz: Quiz - Liver sonography part 1 (CME: 1) ### Liver sonography part 2 Learn how to detect and distinguish diffuse liver diseases like liver congestion, steatosis and liver cirrhosis as well as focal liver lesions with your magic ultrasound wand - we’ll take you there! What does a snowball have in common with liver lesions? You’ll find out here. After completing this chapter, you will definitely be able to differentiate between the most common liver pathologies in ultrasound. Three case reports included - test your knowledge! - Chapter content: 3 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 1 - Lecture: [Liver: Case reports](/course/abdominalusbachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_408) (Duration: 00:10) - Lecture: [Liver pathologies - Focal lesions](/course/abdominalusbachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_409) (Duration: 00:21) - Lecture: [Liver pathologies - Diffuse diseases](/course/abdominalusbachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_410) (Duration: 00:22) - CME Quiz: Quiz - Liver sonography part 2 (CME: 1) ### Gallbladder How can I detect gallstones with ultrasound? What are the criteria for cholecystitis? What are the sonographic signs for cholestasis? In this chapter we will teach you not only how to successfully find and scan the gallbladder but also how to detect and distinguish the most important pathologies of the gallbladder and the bile ducts. - Chapter content: 2 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.75 - Lecture: [Gallbladder: Anatomy and How to image](/course/abdominalusbachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_391) (Duration: 00:12) - Lecture: [Gallbladder: Pathologies](/course/abdominalusbachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_392) (Duration: 00:20) - CME Quiz: Quiz - Gallbladder (CME: 0.75) ### Kidney sonography We’ll start with a review of the anatomic features and go on with the different approaches and scan planes for both kidneys - getting you ready for evaluating renal pathologies like hydronephrosis, urinary tract stones, renal cysts and tumors and the atrophic kidney disease. You will see how the kidneys can vary in size, form and position - we will make sure, you’ll always find them. Test your knowledge in a clinical context and see if you can solve a few cases. - Chapter content: 6 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 1 - Lecture: [Kidneys: anatomy and How to image (basics)](/course/abdominalusbachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_419) (Duration: 00:06) - Lecture: [Kidneys: How to image 1](/course/abdominalusbachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_397) (Duration: 00:12) - Lecture: [Kidneys: How to image 2](/course/abdominalusbachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_398) (Duration: 00:10) - Lecture: [Kidneys: Pathologies 1](/course/abdominalusbachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_415) (Duration: 00:12) - Lecture: [Kidneys: Pathologies 2](/course/abdominalusbachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_413) (Duration: 00:16) - Lecture: [Kidneys: Case reports](/course/abdominalusbachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_414) (Duration: 00:06) - CME Quiz: Quiz - Kidney sonography (CME: 1) ### Adrenal glands and spleen Scanning and evaluating the spleen and the rather tricky region of the adrenal glands with ultrasound will be no big deal for you after you have completed this chapter! Do you know which pathologies you should look for? Why they are so important to find? These are the topics you will learn here. - Chapter content: 2 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.75 - Lecture: [Adrenal glands](/course/abdominalusbachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_393) (Duration: 00:13) - Lecture: [Spleen](/course/abdominalusbachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_416) (Duration: 00:19) - CME Quiz: Quiz - Adrenal glands and spleen (CME: 0.75) ### Pancreas and great vessels Pancreas - is also called the hidden organ? True, it is difficult to find. But not for you: once you have completed this chapter, you will never fail to find the pancreas again. We will deal with the most common pathologies of the pancreas and get on with scanning the region of the great abdominal vessels. Abdominal aortic aneurysm - early diagnosis can save lives! Be prepared for critical care scenarios and emergencies and learn how to scan and evaluate the abdominal aorta. - Chapter content: 3 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 1 - Lecture: [Pancreas: Anatomy and How to image](/course/abdominalusbachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_400) (Duration: 00:17) - Lecture: [Pancreas: Pathologies](/course/abdominalusbachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_401) (Duration: 00:14) - Lecture: [Great vessels](/course/abdominalusbachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_417) (Duration: 00:24) - CME Quiz: Quiz - Pancreas and great vessels (CME: 1) ### Pelvis part 1 Scanning the urinary bladder with ultrasound is easy and rewarding - you’ll understand why in this lecture! Urinary retention - a painful but often easily solved problem when detected with ultrasound - you can do it! This chapter also covers the issue of residual urine and the ultrasound appearance of bladder tumors. - Chapter content: 2 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.5 - Lecture: [Urinary bladder: Anatomy and How to image](/course/abdominalusbachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_402) (Duration: 00:14) - Lecture: [Urinary bladder: Pathologies](/course/abdominalusbachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_403) (Duration: 00:14) - CME Quiz: Quiz - Pelvis part 1 (CME: 0.5) ### Pelvis part 2 This chapter covers the different scan planes for examining the female and male pelvis: how to find the uterus, the ovaries or the prostate. Tumours and cysts and free fluid in the female lower abdomen? Prosthetic hyperplasia? After completing this chapter, you will definitely be able to detect these pathologies! We will also deal with another very important issue: the carcinoma of the prostate. - Chapter content: 3 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.75 - Lecture: [Female pelvis: Anatomy and How to image](/course/abdominalusbachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_404) (Duration: 00:12) - Lecture: [Female pelvis: Pathologies](/course/abdominalusbachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_405) (Duration: 00:14) - Lecture: [Prostate](/course/abdominalusbachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_418) (Duration: 00:16) - CME Quiz: Quiz - Pelvis part 2 (CME: 0.75) ### Scanning part 1 Scanning only - a complete review of all scan planes and approaches to: the liver, the kidneys and the adrenal glands region. - Chapter content: 2 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.75 - Lecture: [Scanning: Chapter 1](/course/abdominalusbachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_399) (Duration: 00:22) - Lecture: [Scanning: Chapter 2](/course/abdominalusbachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_412) (Duration: 00:22) - CME Quiz: Quiz - Scanning part 1 (CME: 0.75) ### Scanning part 2 In this chapter you'll get the final touch - recapitulating all scan planes and approaches for spleen, pancreas and great abdominal vessels followed by scanning the urinary bladder as well as the female and male lower abdomen. Then the grand finale: we´ll demonstrate a complete abdominal ultrasound examination. Now you’re ready! - Chapter content: 3 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 1 - Lecture: [Scanning: Chapter 3](/course/abdominalusbachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_411) (Duration: 00:19) - Lecture: [Scanning: Chapter 4](/course/abdominalusbachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_406) (Duration: 00:22) - Lecture: [Scanning: Chapter 5](/course/abdominalusbachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_407) (Duration: 00:18) - CME Quiz: Quiz - Scanning part 2 (CME: 1) ### Appendicitis In this chapter, we will show a simple, workable approach to ultrasound imaging of appendicitis - suitable for anybody who is willing to learn abdominal ultrasound. Consider a scenario in which one of your patients is complaining about pain in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen, and has not had an appendectomy. In the case of appendicitis, an acute operation is necessary, so it is extremely important to get the right diagnosis very quickly. Appendicitis (acute inflammation of the appendix) is consistently one of the most critical differential diagnoses. In most cases, it is possible either to image the inflamed appendix with ultrasound or at a minimum to locate some characteristic ultrasound features that point to appendicitis. This premium chapter will cover everything you need to know, in order to help your patients in this emergency situation. - Chapter content: 1 lectures and 0 quizzes - Lecture: [Appendicitis](/course/abdominalusbachelorclass#sg_course_lecture_485) (Duration: 01:06)