In-Person Course
Seeing the Problem:
Austere and Clinical Application of Ultrasound Imaging
About the Course
This immersive two-day musculoskeletal ultrasound training with extensive hands-on practice is designed for physical therapists and other healthcare providers seeking applied imaging skills relevant to both clinic-based and austere environments. In partnership with Pura Health, this course emphasizes small-group interaction and deliberate practice using multiple ultrasound devices. Participants will gain a solid foundation in ultrasound system operation, image acquisition techniques, regional scanning protocols, and interpretation of normal versus pathological findings across key musculoskeletal regions.
Online Prerequisite: Included in the course fee, participants gain access to an 4-hour online component. This section must be completed before attending the in-person course. Access to the online module will open one month before the in-person.
This immersive two-day musculoskeletal ultrasound training with extensive hands-on practice is designed for physical therapists and other healthcare providers seeking applied imaging skills relevant to both clinic-based and austere environments. In partnership with Pura Health, this course emphasizes small-group interaction and deliberate practice using multiple ultrasound devices. Participants will gain a solid foundation in ultrasound system operation, image acquisition techniques, regional scanning protocols, and interpretation of normal versus pathological findings across key musculoskeletal regions.
Online Prerequisite: Included in the course fee, participants gain access to an 4-hour online component. This section must be completed before attending the in-person course.
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October 3-4, 2026
Location: Vertex PT Specialists | Cayce, SCNo tents needed. This course takes place in the clinic, for hands-on experience with imaging tools.
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This course is comprised of an online module and a hands-on training. The online course is 4 hours (.4 PT CEUs) and the in-person component is 14 hours (1.4 CEUs).
The total cost for the online pre-requisite and in-person course (1.8 CEUs total) is $849.
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The course is located just 10 minutes from Columbia Metropolitan Airport and 1.5 hrs from Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
There are numerous hotels located in Cayce and Columbia, SC; but, if you prefer to camp, Sesquicentennial State Park offers tent and RV campsites.
Learning Objectives
Meet the Instructors
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Carlos Jimenez
PURA HEALTH
Dr. Carlos Jimenez, DPT, RMSK (Registered in Musculoskeletal Sonography®) is a physical therapist and educator specializing in the practical application of diagnostic ultrasound in high-performance and austere environments. His work focuses on using portable musculoskeletal ultrasound to enhance clinical decision-making when advanced imaging is unavailable or delayed. Drawing from experience in sports medicine and performance settings, he emphasizes structured image acquisition, injury assessment, and risk-informed return-to-activity decisions in resource-limited and wilderness contexts. His teaching integrates diagnostic clarity with real-world constraints, preparing clinicians to use ultrasound as a field-ready extension of the clinical examination. -
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DJ, Mike, Karen, Darren, & Paul
WILDERNESS PT EDUCATORS
The Wilderness Physical Therapy Educators are seasoned PT clinicians and professional educators with extensive experience delivering care in austere environments as Physical Therapists and Wilderness EMTs. Their backgrounds stem from US National Park Service backcountry rangers, climbing rangers, search and rescue coordinators, and combat-zone medical providers, . Together, they bring field-tested expertise across rugged terrain, extreme environmental conditions, and high-stakes patient care from the Tetons to the front lines. The Wilderness PT Educators combine decades of clinical practice with firsthand experience in austere patient care to prepare students for real-world challenges beyond the walls of the clinic.
