Register What you will learn Course description: This Philips Clinical Education one day course for noninvasive vascular ultrasound technologists is an ideal way for sonographers to learn how to image the carotid arteries. Lectures will provide essential background information and a supervised hands-on workshop will help each attendee master the fundamentals of performing a carotid duplex scan. Lecture topics covered include indications for the exam, carotid artery anatomy, signs and symptoms of carotid disease, carotid disease management, instrumentation, B-mode imaging, as well as Color and Pulsed Wave Doppler exam of the carotids. The hands-on workshop will take a step-by-step approach to imaging. Currency: USDCourse objectives: Upon successful completion of this program, you should be able to: Discuss the indications for exam, risk factors, as well as signs and symptoms Discuss intra and extracranial carotid, subclavian, aortic arch, and vertebral anatomy Discuss how carotid disease forms and how it is managed Discuss what Intimal Medial Thickening is and how it is measured Explain key clinical trials that have taken place Explain other examinations used to confirm carotid duplex results Explain the equipment needed to perform a quality carotid duplex scan Explain a basic carotid duplex scan protocol Explain how system controls are optimized for B-Mode, color, and pulsed wave Doppler Explain how views are documented Describe how carotid plaque appears on an ultrasound exam Describe how significant carotid disease alters color and pulsed wave Doppler results Describe according to published literature the range of velocities associated with varying degrees of carotid stenosis Discuss the factors that affect blood flow volume and velocity Discuss Doppler tools that improve sensitivity to visualizing flow Discuss research done on the range of velocities associated with ranges of stenosis Describe the abnormal carotid conditions that can be visualized other than stenosis Course details Course Code: VASC205Delivery method: Instructor-led Language: English Duration: 1 Day Course instructor(s) : Philips InstructorCourse disclaimer: The content is for information and education only. The content is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please see the full terms of use for this content and this website. Course tabs Schedule/Registration Schedule information is not available RegisterContact us for more information Accreditation Accredited: Accredited American Society of Radiologic Technologists Category A (ASRT) Credit hours: 8.50 hours American Society of Radiologic Technologists Category A (ASRT) (Webcast) Credit hours: 6.00 hours Accreditation notice: We have a wide variety of courses to accommodate your education needs, from core ultrasound courses to high level peer-to-peer courses. Many of our courses are approved for CEU credit by the ASRT, which have been accepted by ARDMS and ICAEL, ICAVL. However, it is the responsibility of the REGISTRANT to assure the ASRT credits are acceptable for his or her purposes. This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ARRT regulations state that an individual may not repeat a lecture presentation for credit if it was reported in the same biennium. The education programs provided by Philips are NOT eligible for AMA Category 1 CME credits through Philips. The AMA Standards for Commercial Support clearly prohibit any commercial interest from control of CME activities. Limitations consist of (a) Identification of CME needs; (b) Determination of educational objectives; (c) Selection and presentation of content; (d) Selection of all persons and organizations that will be in a position to control the content of the CME; (e) Selection of educational methods; (f) Evaluation of the activity. Audience Course level: ProficientPrerequisite skills: Must be a practicing sonographer/vascular technologist. Brochures/Travel Policy Extracranial Vascular Duplex Imaging View Information Cancellation, Travel & Rescheduling Policy View Information
