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.
Saturday, June 22nd, 12PM – 4PM
Who is this course for?
- Ultrasonographers
- Physicians
Providers, sonographers and allied healthcare professionals who desire to learn or improve their understanding of venous ultrasound physics and instrumentation, venous lower extremity ultrasound evaluation and mapping for vein ablation procedures.
Course Objectives
As a result of participating in this activity individuals will be able to:
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Recognize anatomy, physiology and a pathophysiology of the deep and superficial venous systems:
- Deep vein thrombosis, superficial thrombophlebitis, deep and superficial venous insufficiency
- Typical and unusual presentations of venous hemodynamics
- Recognize roles of b-mode, color, and spectral Doppler ultrasound in making the diagnosis of DVT, DVI, SVT and SVI.
- Perform an all-inclusive lower extremity venous examination, using proper technique and protocol on patients with common and complicated venous disorders.
- Document all pertinent findings and suspected pathology and create a comprehensive and precise venous mapping.
- Recognize the main pitfalls in venous extremity ultrasound and apply the technical and clinical pearls and tips.
Course Chair
| Aleata Rigsby | BS, RVT, RPhS |  |
Pricing
| Allied Health Member | $375 |
| Allied Health Non-member | $525 |
| Physician Member | $600 |
| Physician Non-member | $750 |
Course Location
National Press Building
Credit Designation Statement
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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