The RPhS Review Course is a series of on-demand lectures, a mock exam, and a livestream question and answer session. Improve your understanding of venous duplex ultrasound and the basics of lower extremity arterial disease, arterial testing, and indirect venous testing. Review the types of testing and treatment options for patients with venous disease, and distinguish treatment choices based on patient presentation. Compare venous ultrasonography with clinical anatomy and and understand how to maintain equipment information, facility, and safety in phlebology organizations. The RPhS Review Course will prepare you to perform the major duties and tasks as listed in the outline content of the CCI RPhS Examination outline.
Who is this course for?
- Sonographers, physicians, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals who desire to improve their knowledge and competence related to venous ultrasound.
- Healthcare professionals preparing to sit for the Cardiovascular Credential lnternational's (CCI) Registered Phlebology Sonographer (RPhS) certification exam
Course Objectives
- Recognize anatomy, physiology and pathology of the deep and superficial venous systems
- Describe the various techniques for treating venous disease and the associated role of duplex ultrasound
- Compare venous disease classification tools such as CEAP and VCSS
- Distinguish treatment choices based on patient presentation using classification tools such as CEAP and VCSS
- Define the ultrasonographer's role in maintaining information, facility, and safety
- Discuss the increasing importance of credentialing for health care professionals
Course Chair
| Sara Skjonsberg | RVT, RPhS |  |
Faculty
| Marresa Houle | BS, RVT, RPhS, RDMS |  |
| Mariah Elliott | RVT, RPhS |  |
| Lowell Kabnick | MD, FAVLS |  |
| Ashley Wilson | RVT, RPhS |  |
Pricing
| Allied Health Member | $375 |
| Allied Health Non-Member | $525 |
| Physician Member | $600 |
| Physician Non-member | $750 |
Combine with the Ultrasound Hands-on Workshop and Save
Expand your Ultrasound education by attending the Ultrasound Hands-on Workshop on Saturday, April 22 in Chicago, IL. Improve your Venous Ultrasound practice with hands-on experience. Our expert faculty will guide attendees through the key principles of venous ultrasound and assist with scanning live patients. This course is in-person only.
Registering for both courses together saves you 20% on each course.
Course Details
Livestream: April 21 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
Credit Designation Statement
The American Vein & Lymphatic Society (AVLS) designates this internet enduring activity for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The American Vein & Lymphatic Society (AVLS) designates this live internet activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Accreditation
Physicians
The American Vein & Lymphatic Society (AVLS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Nurses & Nurse Practitioners
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME for re-licensure and recertification requirements.
Sonographers
The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers® (ARDMS®) and Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME toward credential renewal for Registered Phlebology Sonographers (RPhS) and Registered Vascular Specialists (RVS).
Physician Assistants
The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME for re-licensure and recertification requirements.
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