SDMS Credits:3.25

New! ULTRA P.A.S.S. Registry Review: Vascular Ultrasound Technology Flashcards and Audio CDs

General Course Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

• 1. Identify areas that require further study
• 2. Demonstrate comprehension of the information required for successful completion of the Vascular Ultrasound registry examination.

Upon completion of these modules, you should be able to accomplish the following:

Section I: CEREBROVASCULAR

• Describe cerebrovascular anatomy and physiology
  
• Identify normal imaging and Doppler characteristics of the cerebrovascular system
  
• Explain routine carotid duplex/color scanning protocols
  
• Discuss patient presentation and common indications for ultrasound examination of the cerebrovascular system
  
• Recognize characteristics of commonly seen carotid artery disease
  
• List the various types of treatment for carotid artery disease
  
• Compare the testing methods, interpretation, and limitations of arteriography, MR angiography, and computed tomography

Section II: VENOUS

• Describe the anatomy and physiology associated with the deep and superficial venous system
  
• Identify normal imaging characteristics deep and superficial venous system
  
• Explain routine venous scanning protocols for the ultrasound evaluation of the upper and lower extremity
  
• Discuss patient presentation and common indications for ultrasound examination of the venous system
  
• Recognize imaging and Doppler characteristics associated with acute and chronic thrombosis and venous insufficiency
  
• Discuss treatment methods for venous disease

Section III: PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL

• Describe anatomy and physiology of the peripheral arterial system
  
• Identify normal imaging and Doppler characteristics of the upper and lower extremity arteries
  
• Explain routine scanning protocols for the duplex/color evaluation of the upper and lower extremity arteries
  
• Discuss patient presentation & common indications for the non-invasive evaluation of arterial disease
  
• Compare the testing methods, interpretation, and limitations of arteriography MR angiography, and computed tomography
  
• Describe physiologic testing methods for evaluation of upper and lower extremity arterial disease
  
• Discuss the various types of treatment for upper and lower extremity arterial disease

Section IV: ABDOMINAL / VISCERAL

• Describe abdominal vascular anatomy and physiology
  
• Identify normal imaging and Doppler characteristics associated with the abdominal vasculature
  
• Explain routine scanning protocols for the duplex/color evaluation of renal artery stenosis, portal venous disease, and mesenteric ischemia
  
• Discuss common indications for performing duplex/color evaluation of the abdominal vasculature
  
• Recognize imaging and Doppler/color characteristics of commonly seen pathology of the abdominal vasculature

Section V: Miscellaneous Conditions/Tests

• Explain examination protocols and criteria used for performing preoperative vein mapping
  
• Identify imaging and duplex/color characteristics associated with pseudoaneurysm and A-V fistulas
  
• Describe routine scanning protocols for the ultrasound evaluation of renal transplants
  
• Discuss indirect and duplex/color examination protocols and diagnostic criteria associated with impotence testing
  
• Define temporal arteritis and describe presenting symptoms
  
• Explain examination protocols and diagnostic criteria used to evaluate thoracic outlet syndrome

Section VI: Quality Assurance

• Define sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value, and accuracy
  
• Describe acceptable methods of infection control and patient safety
  
• Explain policies associated with instrument maintenance and documentation of examination accuracy
  
  
  

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this educational activity for a maximum of 12.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This product also meets CME/CEU requirements for ARDMS.Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute also offers SDMS CME Credits (see above). RTs can use SDMS CME credits as ARRT Category A CME hours. Note: While offering the CME credit hours noted above, activities are not intended to provide extensive training or certification for exam performance or interpretation.