Venous Reflux Testing Ultrasound

Venous Reflux Testing Ultrasound
Saturday, March 31, 2012 - Sunday, April 01, 2012
Advanced Health Education Center
Houston, Texas (TX), United States
Provided by Advanced Health Education Center

CME Provider:
Advanced Health Education Center
8502 Tybor Drive
Houston, Texas (TX) 77074
United States

Toll Free: (800) 239-1361
Phone: (713) 772-0157
Fax: (713) 772-0155

Conference Center:
Advanced Health Education Center
8502 Tybor Drive
Houston, Texas (TX) 77074
United States

Phone: (800) 239-1361

Description:
The understanding of venous insufficiency physiology and its significance along with the ability to accurately diagnose it can open doors to new areas of employment and revenue. Knowledge of current treatment methodologies and the limitations of each are crucial to proper patient care. Using venous reflux testing moves beyond traditional venous testing focused on the detection of DVT to a preventive approach that provides your patients with a rapid and accurate diagnosis that improves patient outcomes. This is the opportunity to “quan-tum leap” your practice to a new level of quality, service and satisfaction.

Objectives
Upon completion of this program the learner will be able to:
• Identify the procedure appropriate to the patient population.
• Identify normal lower extremity anatomy and abnormal variants using real-time ultrasound techniques.
• Identify venous reflux and grade its severity using Doppler ultrasound techniques.
• Discuss appropriate treatment options based on anatomy and severity of the venous disease.

Course Topics
• Instrumentation and Knobology
• Anatomy
-- Normal vs Abnormal
• Physiology
-- Normal vs Abnormal
• Testing Protocols
• Current methodologies for treatment
-- Laser
-- Radio frequency
-- Sclerotherapy
-- SEPS
-- Phlebectomy
• Hands-on scanning with volunteers

Target Audience
Physicians who desire entry-level training in venous reflux testing. Sonographers or other health professionals learning l venous reflux testing.

CME Credits
“The Advanced Health Education Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.”
“The Advanced Health Education Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 16 hours AMA PRA Category I™.
Physician should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.”

Self Assessment Module (SAM): No

Instructors:
Terry Zwakenberg, BS, RRT, RDCS, RVT

Specialty Audience:
Radiology