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Carotid Duplex Ultrasound
Thursday, July 7, 2016 - Friday, July 8, 2016

CME Provider:
Advanced Health Education Center ›
8502 Tybor Drive
Houston, Texas (TX) 77074
United States

Toll Free: (800) 239-1361
Phone: (713) 772-0157
Fax: (713) 772-0155

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Conference Center:
Advanced Health Education Center ›
8502 Tybor Drive
Houston, Texas (TX) 77074
United States

Phone: (800) 239-1361

Visit the Conference Center Webpage ›

Description:
Vascular ultrasound has progressed over the years to become much more than a screening tool. From its early beginnings of grainy black and white two dimensional images, to the addition of Doppler and color flow, it has become the modality of choice for early detection of peripheral arterial, cerebrovascular, and venous disease. For the detection of DVT and venous reflux, duplex testing is now the gold standard other modalities are compared to. Accurate diagnostic testing of the vascular system requires a comprehensive understanding of anatomy and hemodynamics as well as the various pathological conditions that can present. Multiple variables such as cardiac output, dehydration, and infection can all have an impact on the vascular system.

This two-day seminar provides an overview of physics and instrumentation, anatomy and hemodynamics, and diagnostic criteria suitable for anyone from an experienced sonographer to the beginner. For the physician wanting a more thorough understanding of the capabilities and potential of the vascular lab, along with interpretative criteria, our extensive library of case studies will prove invaluable. Our scan lab and state of the art equipment, along with our low student instructor ratios allow you plenty of time to perfect your protocol, and acquire the scanning experience necessary to perform diagnostic vascular exams.

Objectives
At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

Correctly identify vessel anatomy and orientation in a vascular ultrasound examination.
Identify the variations in instrumentation and Doppler principles and the effects in scanning parameters.
Describe the flow characteristics and the manifestations of disease processes.
Discuss QA of the procedure and equipment.
Analyze the results of a vascular exam for pathological conditions and in certain cases, quantify the diseases.
Identify additional resource information on vascular ultrasound.

Course Topics

Overview of the physical principles of ultrasound including Doppler and color flow
Comprehensive review of the ultrasound platform controls enabling you to optimize your system for even the most difficult patient
Carotid duplex testing including: anatomy, hemodynamics, diagnostic criteria, case studies, pearls and pitfalls, as well as standardized reporting
Case studies, pearls and pitfalls, and standardized reporting
Hands-on scan lab

Target Audience
Physicians who desire entry level training with vascular ultrasound, and sonographers or other health care professionals learning vascular ultrasound or cross training.

CME Credit

“The Advanced Health Education Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.”
“The Advanced Health Education Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 16 hours AMA PRA Category I™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.”

SDMS Credit

“The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers allows 12 hours CE Credit.”

Scan With the Experts

We understand that you may want/need to practice your new skill set more than the regularly scheduled courses allow. You can add an extra day of scanning in addition to this course by calling AHEC and speaking to a faculty member about our Scan with the Experts option. Additionally, Scan with the Experts sessions can be set up without registering for a regularly scheduled course to enhance your already developed skills. Call AHEC at 1-800-239-1361 for more information.

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Instructors:
T.J. (Terry) Zwakenberg , BS, RDCS, RVT

CME Credit:
Physicians:  16 Hours
Radiologic Technologists:  16 Hours

Self Assessment Module (SAM): No

Specialty Audience:
Radiology

CME Sam Course #13634

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