Wednesday, July 30, 2025
12:00 - 1:00 PM Central | 1.0 SDMS CME Credit | Category: OT
This session offers a foundational overview of medical malpractice with a focus on the sonography profession. Attendees will explore the causes of malpractice claims, the role of human factors, and legally risky situations. The session highlights the most common types of negligence in sonography and strategies for prevention to help sonographers minimize legal exposure in clinical practice.
Objectives:
- Define medical terminology commonly used in medical malpractice cases
- Identify key elements of medical malpractice specific to ultrasound practice.
- Recognize accountability in sonography-related medical errors.
Presented by:
Kerry E. Weinberg, PhD, MPA, MA, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, FSDMS
Sonography Program Director
Touro University
Pricing: FREE for SDMS Members / $39 for Non-Members
Cancellation & Refund Policy:
- Notice of cancellation 48 or more hours prior to start of the virtual event: 100% refund
- Notice of cancellation after 48 hours prior to start of the virtual event: 50% refund
- Notice of cancellation after start of the virtual event: non-refundable
Note: All cancellations must be in writing and sent to:
events@sdms.org