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Course Itinerary

Course Objectives:

At the completion of the program the participant should be able to:

1. Identify the anatomy/physiology of the cerebrovascular system.
2. Discuss Doppler/color physics and be able to (sonographers) apply these principles to optimize system controls or (physicians) utilize this information for identifying technical errors which may result in misdiagnosis.
3. Perform routine scan protocols, and Doppler calculations in a complete carotid duplex/color examination.
4. Identify normal/abnormal spectral Doppler/ color characteristics; explain methods for obtaining quantitative information and state the diagnostic relevance of each measurement.
5. Desscribe and characterize plaque and other pathology associated with cerebrovascular disease.
6. Discuss Intima-Media Thickness measurements and evaluation and their clinical significance as a screening method for cardiovascular disease.
7. Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting, under supervised conditions until an accepted level of proficiency has been achieved.
8. Increase knowledge and confidence to perform and/or interpret examinations.

Course Topics:

• Doppler fundamentals
• Anatomy/physiology and disease progression
• Normal spectral analysis
• Carotid scan protocol
• Color optimization
• Carotid stenosis assessment
• Interactive interpretation case studies
• Imaging “Do’s & Don’ts”
• Technical worksheet/document waverforms and measurements
• Structure report
• Intima-Media Thickness: Measurement and Evaluation
• Hands-on sessions

Who Can Attend?

Sonographers and other medical professionals learning how to perform carotid duplex/color examinations (proof of allied health experience required). Physicians at an entry level of interpreting examinations. Physician participants may include (but are not limited to) those involved with internal medicine, cardiology, radiology, and general/vascular surgery.

Faculty:

Phil Bendick, PhD., RVT
Director, Vascular Laboratory
William Beaumont Hospital
Royal Oak, MI
Consultant; accepting honorariums from Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Lori Green, BA, RT, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
Program Director
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
Stock Shareholder
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Corky Hecht, BA, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
Program Coordinator
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
Employee
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

William B. Schroedter, BS, RVT, FSVU
Vice President
Quality Vascular Imaging, Inc.
Venice, FL
Consultant; accepting honorariums from Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

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 24.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Approved by the ASRT for 23.0 Category A continuing education credit. Note: ASRT credits are accepted by the ARRT as Category A credits.

This course also meets CME/CEU requirements for ARDMS. Note: While offering the CME credit hours noted above, activities are not intended to provide extensive training or certification for exam performance or interpretation.

Special Lecture: Validating Stenosis Criteria for Carotid Duplex Ultrasound

Objectives:

At the completion of the program the participant should be able to:

1. Explain the rationale for development of the SRU Consensus criteria
2. Develop institution-specific carotid artery stenosis criteria
   
3. Explain the techniques that can be used to evaluate the reliability of carotid artery stenosis criteria
4. Plan and implement a quality assurance program to track the efficacy of carotid artery stenosis criteria

Who Can Attend?

Sonographers and other medical professionals learning how to perform carotid duplex/color examinations (proof of allied health experience required). Physicians at an entry level of interpreting examinations. Physician participants may include (but are not limited to) those involved with internal medicine, cardiology, radiology, and general/vascular surgery.

Faculty

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