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

• Identify the anatomy/physiology of the upper and lower extremity venous and arterial systems.
• Discuss Doppler/color physics and be able to (sonographers) apply these principles to optimize system controls or (physicians) utilize this information for recognizing technical errors which may result in misdiagnosis.
• Perform routine scan protocols & document Doppler waveforms for arterial & venous evaluations of the lower extremity.
• Perform routine scan protocol for upper extremity venous evaluation.
• Identify normal/abnormal spectral Doppler/color characteristics & waveform characteristics for identifying arterial & venous disease. Explain methods for obtaining quantitative information & the diagnostic relevance of each measurement.
• Recognize image characteristics of acute versus chronic DVT.
• State the indications and applications of indirect testing methods for lower arterial 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 2-3, 2008

Location:

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

Registration Fee

$975.00

To register

Call 800-619-1900 or 727-363-4500
Website: www.gcus.com