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Vascular Ultrasound
Vascular Ultrasound
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 five day seminar provides a comprehensive 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
discussion of vascular ultrasound theory 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
• Day one of this five day seminar starts with an overview
of the physical principles of ultrasound including
Doppler and color flow, followed by a comprehensive
review of the ultrasound platform controls enabling
you to optimize your system for even the most difficult
patient. After lunch you will be introduced to our
scan lab with state of the art equipment platforms and
low student instructor ratios where you will learn the
specific controls for each of the platforms on the floor,
basic scanning techniques, and patient positioning.
• Day two starts carotid duplex testing. This includes
anatomy, hemodynamics, diagnostic criteria, case studies,
pearls and pitfalls, as well as standardized reporting. After
lunch you will again be in the scan lab working on protocols,
technique, and documentation of your studies.
• Day three starts venous diagnostics including techniques
for the detection of DVT and Venous reflux.
Then it’s back to the scan lab to continue work on
protocols, technique, and documentation.
• Day four starts arterial duplex testing. Again anatomy,
hemodynamics, and diagnostic criteria will be covered
as well as case studies, pearls and pitfalls, and standardized
reporting. After lunch it’s back to the scan
lab to continue working on protocols, technique, and
documentation of your studies.
• Day five covers abdominal vascular testing as well as
physiologic testing as they apply to the vascular lab,
and it’s back to the scan lab one last time for some fine
tuning and tweaking before saying good bye.
Target Audience
Physicians who desire entry level training with vascular
ultrasound. Sonographers or other health 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 40 hours
AMA PRA Category I. Physician should claim credit
commensurate with the extent of their participation in
the activity.”
“The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
allows 30 hours CE Credit.”
Faculty
Thomas Whelan, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT, FASE
T.J. Zwakenberg, BS, RRT, RDCS, RVT
Recommended Textbook
Peripheral Vascular Sonography by J. Polak
Class Size
Class size is limited to maximize personal instruction
between instructor and student. All instruction is
instructor directed.
Equipment
Advanced Health utilizes a variety of ultrasound equipment.
We are fortunate to have many different units
at one time in our laboratory. Each class includes basic
equipment utilization. The class does not include applications
training for a specific brand of equipment. This is
best accomplished by your equipment manufacturer.
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“
I was very pleased
with class and the hands
on lab. I will now feel
better about scanning. ”
Diana Vargas
“
This was my second
course of Tom Whelan’s
and I always
learn alot. ” Kelly Justice
Dates/Locations (All held in Houston, TX)
Feb 18-22 Mon-Fri Whelan
Apr 22-26 Mon-Fri Whelan
Jun 17-21 Mon-Fri Whelan
Sep 9-13 Mon-Fri Whelan
Nov 4-8 Mon-Fri Whelan
Fee $3,013 includes lecture, scanning laboratory
instruction with models, and supplies for the classroom
and laboratory. Students are responsible for their textbooks,
housing, meals, and transportation.
Faculty Disclosure
Advanced Health Education Center, Ltd. adheres to
ACCME Essential Areas, Standards, and Policies regarding
industry support of CME. Speakers will disclose any
relevant commercial relationships prior to the start of the
educational activity.
Non-faculty, including committee members and administrative
personnel involved in the planning, development
or production of the sponsored activity and/or authorship
or review of enduring materials do not have any relevant
financial interest to disclose.
AHEC Faculty
Thomas Whelan, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT, FASE
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
T.J. Zwakenberg, BS, RRT, RDCS, RVT
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
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