Carotid Ultrasound Evaluation - Power Course

Target Audience: All registered sonographers, student sonographers, and radiologic technologists who desire entry level training with vascular ultrasound.

Overall goal of activity: Designed to enhance the knowledge and skills in the areas of vascular technology by introducing participants to laboratory acceptable scanning protocols and extensive hands-on training.

Description: This one day, non-physics course focuses on the technical aspects of ultrasound assessment of the carotid and vertebral arteries. Topics will include: cerebrovascular anatomy, various scanning protocols, and scanning tips. Emphasis will be placed on developing scanning skills through hands-on scanning clinics. 

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

• Identify the ultrasound appearance of normal carotid anatomy and flow
• Describe the normal findings and technical aspects of carotid sonography
• Describe the ultrasound assessment of carotid plaque, stenosis, and pathology
• Demonstrate the use of color and duplex imaging to evaluate carotid flow.
• Perform a basic carotid ultrasound evaluation using the correct protocol

Approved for 6.5 SDMS CMEs

SDMS credits accepted as ARRT Category A