Neck and Thyroid Ultrasound: TI-RADS Training Course

📝 Course Overview

This online program provides a practical review of neck and thyroid ultrasound, with a focus on thyroid nodule assessment and the ACR TI-RADS classification. It is designed for physicians, sonographers, students, and healthcare professionals who want to strengthen their scanning, interpretation, and reporting skills.

The course includes:

• 💻 Live online lectures with interactive Q&A
• ⏺️ Recorded sessions for flexible review
• 💬 Discussions and instructor-led case studies
• 🎮 Practice quizzes and image-based exercises
• 📄 Reporting practice and a final assessment

📖 Study Format and Schedule

• Online: Live Zoom sessions and recorded lessons.
• Hybrid: In-person participation with Zoom access, if available.
• Schedule: Weekly lectures, interactive modules, quizzes, and self-paced practice.
• Suggested commitment: 6–8 hours per week, including lessons and exercises.

🌟 Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Describe thyroid anatomy and normal ultrasound appearances.
• Perform a systematic thyroid and neck ultrasound examination.
• Recognize and describe thyroid nodules using ultrasound features.
• Apply ACR TI-RADS scoring features and categories.
• Practice clear, structured thyroid ultrasound reporting.
• Review cases and discuss common interpretation challenges.

The TI-RADS lessons will follow ACR materials for scoring and reporting thyroid nodules. www.acr.org

📚 Course Modules and Materials

1. Neck and thyroid ultrasound examination: scanning approach, image acquisition, and documentation.
2. Thyroid anatomy: lobes, isthmus, surrounding structures, and cervical lymph nodes.
3. Thyroid nodules: composition, echogenicity, shape, margins, and echogenic foci.
4. ACR TI-RADS: scoring features, assigning categories, and reviewing recommendations.
5. Case studies and reporting: image interpretation, classification practice, and sample reports.

Learning materials include live and recorded lectures, slide presentations, discussion activities, case reviews, practice exercises, quizzes, and a final assessment.

📝 Course Instructions

• Attend or review the scheduled lessons.
• Participate in discussions and case reviews.
• Complete the assigned quizzes and practice exercises.
• Submit the final assessment to qualify for the course certificate.

Certificate: A Certificate of Participation is provided after course requirements are completed.

Fees: If a fee applies, it is non-refundable.

👩‍⚕️ Target Audience

• Physicians and healthcare professionals
• Diagnostic medical sonographers
• Sonography students
• Imaging professionals seeking a thyroid ultrasound refresher
• Learners who want to improve TI-RADS classification and reporting skills