Comprehensive Review for the Vascular Ultrasound Registry
Written & Narrated Review of Current Vascular ARDMS Exam
Available in Both Print and Digital Format
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Overview Topics Objectives Audience Faculty Credits Resources

Overview

ULTRA P.A.S.S. Vascular Technology Registry Review Workbook provides a comprehensive review for the ARDMS/APCA and CCI Vascular Ultrasound Registry Examinations. Consistent with the current content outlines, the ULTRA P.A.S.S. Vascular Technology Registry Review Workbook, 6th Edition is available in both physical and digital formats that covers all of the material pertinent to the Vascular Technology board exams (RVT, RPVI & RVS).

This review workbook provides the content in both written and audio narrated formats and includes images and diagrams of normal and abnormal findings. Online access to assorted real-time video clips are also included. ULTRA P.A.S.S. Vascular Technology Registry Review Workbook is also a great comprehensive study guide and reference tool for future needs.

Date of Original Release: 9/30/2023

This edition valid for credit through: 9/30/2026

Workbook Product Code: PAU-OL7-VT4
Workbook ISBN: 978-1-957519-81-4
Digital Workbook Product Code: PAUE-OL7-VT4

Topics

Cerebrovascular/Transcranial
Peripheral Venous
Peripheral Arterial: Duplex/Color Flow Imaging and Indirect Testing Methods
Abdominal/Visceral Evaluation
Miscellaneous Conditions
Patient Care and Communication
Physics/Instrumentation and Quality Assurance

Objectives

Outline scan protocols and examination techniques for evaluating the cerebrovascular, peripheral vascular, and abdominal vascular systems.
Recognize pathology associated with cerebrovascular disease, peripheral venous/arterial, and abdominal vascular disease.
State indications for performing ultrasound evaluation of the vascular system.
Apply diagnostic criteria for evaluating vascular disorders associated with the cerebrovascular, peripheral vascular and abdominal vascular system.
State indications for performing ultrasound evaluation of miscellaneous conditions such as pseudoaneurysm, A-V Fistula, transplants, impotence etc.
Apply basic principles of spectral and color Doppler applications.
Outline quality assurance programs and responsibilities.
List acceptable methods of infection control and patient safety.
State policies associated with instrument maintenance and documentation of examination accuracy.
Integrate effective communication techniques with the patient and other healthcare providers.

Audience

Sonographers, Physicians, and other medical professionals preparing to take the ARDMS/APCA, and/or the CCI vascular ultrasound certification examinations. It is also beneficial for those who desire a review for vascular ultrasound protocols, diagnostic/ interpretation criteria. Physician participants may include (but is not limited to): general/vascular surgery, radiology, neurology, internal medicine, primary care, and cardiology.

Faculty

Lori Green BA, RDMS, RDCS, RVT

President, Program Director.
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
Saint Petersburg, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Mark Swanson RDMS, RVT

Senior Clinical Instructor, Product Specialist
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St. Petersburg, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Content Validation
All presentations for this CME activity were reviewed and approved by members of the GUI CME Review Committee to determine content validity and to ensure that no conflicts of interest exist prior to the activity commencement or material compilation.

Disclosure of Individuals in Control of Content
In addition to the faculty listed the following individuals are recognized by GUI as being in control of content of this program:

James Mateer, MD, RDMS (Medical Director - planner, QI Task Force)
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
Milwaukee, WI
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Charlotte Derr, MD, RDMS, FACEP, FPD-AEMUS (Co-Medical Director - planner, QI Task Force)
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
Fellowship Director of Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Fellowship Program
University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Tampa, FL
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Andreas Dewitz, MD, RDMS (Member of Advisory Board & QI Task Force Subcommittee)
Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine
Clinical Director of POCUS Education, Solomont Simulation Center
Department of Emergency Medicine Boston Medical Center
Boston, MA.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Lori Green, BA, RDMS, RDCS, RVT (Program Director - planner, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force)
Program Director and President,
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St Petersburg, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Trisha Reo, AAS, RDMS, RVT (Program Coordinator - planner, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force)
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St Petersburg, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose

Disclosure of Commercial Support
There was no commercial support involved in the planning, development/implementation of this activity.

Credits (Optional with additional purchase)

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

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 17.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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.