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Introduction to Peripheral Vascular Imaging - Private Hands On

Introduction to Peripheral Vascular Imaging

 

Private Hands-On Introduction to Peripheral Vascular Imaging

Introduction to Peripheral Vascular Imaging

  • Combine Our Comprehensive Online Course(s) & Private Hands-On Scan Workshops
  • Destination Education Private Hands-On Scan Workshops in St. Petersburg, Florida
  • Private Hands-On Scan Workshops are scheduled around your availability
  • 15 Months UNLIMITED Access to the Online Course
  • Exact same lectures that are pre-recorded and professionally edited from the comprehensive live courses
  • Enjoy the ultimate 1:1 participant to instructor scan ratios during the Hands-On Workshops
  • Scan Logs and Case Logs are available upon request
  • Immediately Implement Skills Learned into Clinical Practice
  • All Private Hands-On Ultrasound Courses are approved to provide AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • *CME Credit Listed Requires Full Participation in Online & Hands-On Scan Workshop(s)

Overview

Private Hands-On Introduction to Peripheral Vascular Duplex/Color Flow Imaging Course is taught by leading vascular ultrasound experts and offers fifteen (15) months unlimited access to the online course, plus one (1) day (7 hours) [date of your choice] featuring a 1:1 faculty to participant hands-on scan ratio at our facility in St. Petersburg, FL. The Private Hands On Introduction to Peripheral Vascular Duplex/Color Flow Imaging Course is specifically designed for busy physicians, sonographers and other medical professionals taught in accordance with AIUM and IAC guidelines to increase diagnostic skills and scanning proficiency for interpreting upper & lower extremity peripheral arterial and venous ultrasound examinations. For the best ultrasound education experience, completion of the online course prior to hands on scanning is recommended.

Code: PHO-PVU
ID: 3855

Schedule

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Topics

  • Doppler and Color Fundamentals: Vascular Ultrasound
  • Venous Duplex Ultrasound: Anatomy, Physiology, & Examination Techniques
  • Lower Extremity Venous Duplex Ultrasound: Evaluation for DVT
  • Upper Extremity Venous Imaging
  • Ultrasound Evaluation of Venous Insufficiency
  • Ultrasound Evaluation for Venous Ablation Procedures
  • Ultrasound Evaluation of Venous Insufficiency Scan Demonstration
  • Peripheral Arterial Anatomy & Physiology
  • Evaluation of Upper Extremity Arteries
  • Evaluation of Lower Extremity Arteries
  • Management & Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease
  • Duplex Evaluation of Aneurysm/Pseudo-aneurysm, and Arterial Bypass Grafts
  • Arterial Grafts and Intraoperative Duplex/Color Flow Imaging

Objectives

  • Increase the participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret upper and lower Peripheral Vascular ultrasound examinations.
  • Apply knowledge of the anatomy/physiology of the upper and lower extremity venous and arterial systems into the venous and arterial duplex and physiologic testing examinations.
  • Cite Doppler/color physics and be able to (sonographers) apply these principles to optimize system controls and/or (physicians) utilize this information for recognizing technical errors which may result in misdiagnosis.
  • Perform routine scan protocols, and document Doppler waveforms for lower extremity arterial and venous evaluations of the upper and lower extremity.
  • Differentiate normal/abnormal imaging, spectral Doppler and color characteristics for identifying arterial and venous disease.
  • List the indications and applications of indirect testing methods for lower arterial disease.
  • Cite the sonographic appearance of an abdominal aortic and popliteal aneurysm.
  • List the diagnostic criteria for aneurysm evaluation.
  • List the etiology of pseudo-aneurysm.
  • Recognize the duplex/color characteristics associated with pseudoaneurysm.
  • Demonstrate vein mapping techniques to identify suitability as a potential arterial bypass graft.
  • Perform routine scan protocols and document Doppler waveforms for venous evaluation of the lower extremities, including pre and post vein ablation evaluation.
  • State the role of ultrasound in the diagnosis and treatment of venous insufficiency.
  • Perform evaluation for venous insufficiency and patency of perforators for vein therapy treatment.

Tuition

Registration: $0.00

Audience

Sonographers, physicians, physician assistants and other medical professionals learning how to perform and/or interpret peripheral vascular duplex/color flow examinations. Participants may include (but are not limited to) those involved with internal medicine, cardiology, radiology, neurology, general/vascular surgery, and primary care.

Faculty listed for Online Course only

GulfCoast Ultrasound Institute

Rob Daigle  BA, RVT, FSVU, FSDMS

Ultrasound Consultant.
Commercial Relationships to Disclose.
President & Owner - Summer Publishing.
Consultant for Biosound Esaote.
Littleton, CO.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

GulfCoast Ultrasound Institute

Phil Bendick  PhD, RVT, FSDMS, FSVU

Vascular Consultant.
Vass, NC.

No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

GulfCoast Ultrasound Institute

Robert Atnip  MD, RVT, RPVI

Professor Emeritus, Department of Surgery and Radiology
Division of Vascular Surgery
The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
The College of Medicine
The Pennsylvania State University
GUI QI Task Force Subcommittee
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.

GulfCoast Ultrasound Institute

Lori Green  BA, RDMS, RDCS, RVT

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

GulfCoast Ultrasound Institute

Trisha Reo  AAS, RDMS, RVT

Program Coordinator
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
Saint 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)
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


Credits

Hands-On Workshop

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 live activity for a maximum of 7.00 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.

Introduction to Peripheral Vascular Ultrasound Online Course

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 15.00 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.

Travel and Lodging

Special discounted room rates are available at most of the listed properties when booked through us/using our links. Although there are a number of other hotels in the area, we have inspected these sites and can recommend them. Please book in advance for best availability and rates. Since we are located in a resort area, demand for rooms can be high during certain times of the year.

GUI Preferred Hotel & Rates
(6 min walk to Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute)
Click, Scan QR, or Call (727)363-4500 for discounted Rates
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Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
333 1st St. S | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-894-5000

GUI Preferred Hotel & Rates
(5 min walk to Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute)
Click or Call (727)363-4500 for discounted Rates
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Hyatt Place St. Petersburg Downtown
25 2nd St. N | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-202-2506 | Discount Code: 101181

(5 min walk to Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute)
Click or Call (727)363-4500 for discounted Rates
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Hampton Inn & Suites St. Petersburg Downtown
80 Beach Dr. NE | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-220-0950 | Discount Code: 0003142034

(5 min walk to Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute)
Click or Call (727)363-4500 for discounted Rates
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AC Hotel St. Petersburg Downtown
110 2nd St. N | St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
727-864-0001 | Discount Code: IG1

(8 min walk to Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute)
Click or Call (727)363-4500 for discounted Rates
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Courtyard St. Petersburg Downtown
300 4th St. N | St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
727-450-6200

(10 min walk to Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute)
Call The hotel and ask for Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute discounted Rates

Hollander Hotel St. Petersburg Downtown
421 4th Ave. N | St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-873-7900 | *Can be loud on weekends

There are a number of smaller independent downtown or beachfront hotel properties in the immediate area. While we do not have any discounted rates at any beachfront hotels, We do recommend hotels on St. Pete Beach (15 min drive). Recommended properties include: Tradewinds resorts, Sirata Beach Resort, and the Don Cesar (as higher end properties). Treasure Island and Madeira Beach also offer some great properties however, are a bit further drive. (20-30min from Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute)  

In addition to our safe, sparkling beaches, we are located within an easy drive to many of Central Florida's major attractions: Busch Gardens in Tampa is about a 35 minute drive; Walt Disney World®/MGM Studios, Universal Studios-Florida, and Sea World are just four traffic lights and ninety minutes away from us via easy interstate highway! For more information on our area attractions and activities, check out VisitStPeteClearwater.com

Amenities & Local Attractions

In addition to our world-class beaches, we are located within an easy drive to many of Central Florida's major attractions, including:

Directions to our Learning Center

From Tampa or Tampa International Airport

  1. Follow signs for I-275 South to St. Petersburg. You will go over the Howard Frankland Bridge, then continue about 17 miles to Exit 23A on the left toward Sundial/The Pier
  2. After you get off at Exit 23A, I-375 E becomes 4th Ave N
  3. Turn right onto 2nd St N, the Sundial Parking Garage will be on your left
  4. Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is located at 111 2nd Ave NE in the Plaza Tower on the 8th floor

From Sarasota or South Florida

  1. If you are coming from the south over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, take I-275 North to Exit 23 for I-375 toward The Pier
  2. After you get off at Exit 23A, I-375 E becomes 4th Ave N
  3. Turn right onto 2nd St N, the Sundial Parking Garage will be on your left
  4. Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is located at 111 2nd Ave NE in the Plaza Tower on the 8th floor

Walking Directions from the Parking Garage

  1. Follow walkway from garage towards Sundial Shopping plaza (AMC Theatres)
  2. Turn right and walk down 2nd Ave N
  3. Cross 1st St NE
  4. On your left is Sab Cafe, turn left into the Plaza shops and into Plaza Tower
  5. Take elevator to 8th floor

Airports

If you are flying in, we suggest making your airline destination to Tampa International Airport or St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport.

Resources

40 YEARS

Serving the Medical Community

200,000+

Participants Trained

500,000+

CME Credits Awarded

6,000+

Courses Offered

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