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Vascular Ultrasound
Diagnosis and Treatment of
Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Understanding venous insufficiency and its impact along with the ability to accurately
diagnose it can open doors to new areas of employment and revenue. Knowledge of current
treatment methodologies and the limitations of each are crucial to proper patient care.
Venous reflux testing moves beyond traditional venous testing focused on the detection
of DVT to a preventive approach that provides your patients with a rapid and accurate
diagnosis that improves patient outcomes. This is the opportunity to “quantum leap” your
practice to a new level of quality, service and satisfaction.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this program the learner will be able to:
• Identify the procedure appropriate to the patient population
• Identify normal lower extremity anatomy and abnormal variants
using real-time ultrasound techniques.
• Identify venous reflux and grade its severity using Doppler
ultrasound techniques
• Discuss appropriate treatment options based on anatomy and
severity of the venous disease
Course Topics
• Instrumentation and Knobology
• Anatomy
- Normal vs Abnormal
• Physiology
- Normal vs Abnormal
• Testing Protocols
• Current methodologies for treatment
- Laser
- Radio frequency
- Sclerotherapy
- SEPS
- Phlebectomy
• Hands-on scanning with volunteers
Vascular access techniques and tips
- Ultrasound guided Seldinger Technique
on branched vascular phantoms.
Target Audience
Physicians who desire entry-level training in venous
access, reflux testing, and treatment. Sonographers or
other health professionals learning venous reflux testing
or cross training.
CME Credits
“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 8 hours AMA PRA
Category I. Physician should claim credit commensurate
with the extent of their participation in the activity.”
New Course
Faculty
T.J. Zwakenberg, BS, RRT, RDCS, RVT
Recommended Textbook
The Vein Book by John J. Bergan
Dates/Locations (All held in Houston, TX)
Mar 2 Sat Zwakenberg
Jun 22 Sat Zwakenberg
Oct 5 Sat Zwakenberg
Fee $635 includes lecture, scanning laboratory instruction
with models, and supplies for the classroom and
laboratory. Students are responsible for their textbooks,
housing, 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
T.J. Zwakenberg, BS, RRT, RDCS, RVT
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
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Investment Payback
• Investing in training is measured in staff who understand the technology
and how to produce quality images.
• Investing in training is measured by the shortened time frames when technical
personnel can be “on call” and work independently.
• Investing in training is measured by the increased morale of technical staff
and the lack of frustration in job performance.
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