Course Objectives: At the completion of the program, the participant should be able to:

• Identify the anatomy/physiology of the cerebrovascular system.
• 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.
• Perform routine scan protocols, and Doppler calculations in a complete carotid duplex/color examination.
• Identify normal/abnormal spectral Doppler/ color characteristics; explain methods for obtaining quantitative information and state the diagnostic relevance of each measurement.
• Describe and characterize plaque and other pathology associated with cerebrovascular disease.
• Discuss Intima-Media Thickness measurements and evaluation and their clinical significance as a screening method for cardiovascular disease.
• Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting, under supervised conditions until an accepted level of proficiency has been achieved.
• Increase knowledge and confidence to perform and/or interpret examinations.

Dates:

October 19-21, 2009

Location:

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
4615 Gulf Blvd, Suite 205
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

To register

Call 800-619-1900 or 727-363-4500 or Visit the Gulfcoast Ultrasound website