CME Courses > Vascular Imaging and Doppler Ultrasound
January 28-31, 2009
July 22-25, 2009
October 21-24, 2009
Program Coordinators: Laurence Needleman, MD
Who Should Attend:
This course is designed for those with minimal or no prior experience
with vascular technology.
Program Description
 This course
will provide a foundation for the use of state-of-the-art techniques in vascular diagnosis.
Emphasis is placed on a thorough understanding of the basic principles underlying the
Doppler examination and clinical applications using color and spectral Doppler techniques.
Presentation topics include:
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Doppler and Color Doppler Physics and Instrumentation |
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Interpretation of Spectral and Color Doppler |
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Carotid Doppler |
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Upper and Lower Extremity Venous Disease |
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Abdominal Doppler |
Techniques in
diagnosis of peripheral arterial and venous disease are also covered. Applications in the
abdomen and pelvis are discussed.
Lectures are complemented by demonstrations, informal question and answer
sessions and hands-on scanning.
At the end of the three-day didactic session, participants have an opportunity to
practice and apply the knowledge they have acquired by joining an optional, intensive
practicum on the fourth day. Small group scanning sessions will run from 9:00 am to noon,
providing an opportunity to gain hands-on experience using a wide variety of modern
instrumentation. Scanning in informal tutorial groups is conducted under the guidance of
experienced vascular technologists.
Educational Objectives:
After attending the entire course, the participant should be able to:
| recognize the relationship between acoustic principles, hemodynamics, and the
sonographic representation of major vessels and blood flow
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| identify the ultrasound findings of abnormal examination
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| describe the capabilities and limitations of Doppler ultrasound in assessment of
vascular disease
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| perform basic scanning of the vascular system
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CME Credits and Tuition:
This program is approved for 20.5 hours of AMA Category I credit.
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Tuition: |
$1150 |
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Optional Hands-On Practicum: |
$300 |
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