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| Feb 22 - 23, 2010 | | | VASCULAR INTERPRETATION COURSE |
| | Description: | At the completion of the program the participant should be able to: Discuss Doppler/Color physics, factors affecting optimal Doppler examinations and commonly seen Doppler/Color artifacts, which may affect diagnostic accuracy; Describe IMT measurements and evaluation and correlation with cardiovascular disease; Explain routine scan protocols and analyze normal spectral waveform signatures, color characteristics, and Doppler measurements in a normal carotid and peripheral vascular examinations; Recognize abnormal spectral Doppler and Color Doppler findings seen with carotid and peripheral arterial and venous disease; Discuss the role of indirect testing in the evaluation of lower extremity arterial disease; Apply diagnostic criteria and structure a formal report for evaluation of carotid, peripheral venous and arterial disease; Review complex carotid and peripheral vascular case studies in interactive interpretation session format; Explain the role of ultrasound in the post-intervention examination; Describe ultrasound findings associated with aortic endograft leaks; Describe normal and abnormal spectral Doppler characteristics and diagnostic criteria associated with renal artery evaluation and dialysis access graft evaluation; Increase participant’s knowledge to better interpret vascular ultrasound examinations. | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Saint Petersburg Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound | | | Director(s): | Lori Green, BA, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT | | | Comments: | This course is also being offered as a Live Webinar (a live presentation over the Internet). Questions can be submitted throughout the review via e-mail. Each online participant will also receive the course syllabus. | | | Phone: | 727-363-4500 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | www.gcus.com | | | | | | | | |
| Feb 24 - 25, 2010 | | | HANDS-ON INTRODUCTION TO TRANSCRANIAL DOPPLER ULTRASONOGRAPHY |
| | Description: | At the completion of the program the participant should be able to: Demonstrate standard scan techniques for performing a TCD and TCI exam; Recognize normal and abnormal intracranial Doppler spectral waveform characteristics; Apply diagnostic criteria for TCD/TCI interpretation; State the clinical applications and limitations of TCD/TCI examinations; Increase knowledge and confidence to integrate the skills learned in a clinical setting, ideally under supervised conditions until an accepted level of proficiency has been achieved. | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Saint Petersburg Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound | | | Director(s): | Lori Green, BA, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT | | | Comments: | 16 AMA Category 1 CME credits | | | Phone: | 727-363-4500 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | www.gcus.com | | | | | | | | |
| Mar 16 - 17, 2010 | | | VASCULAR ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGY |
| | Description: | This review program is taught by a leading expert in the ultrasound profession in an interactive format and includes a mock registry exam using an interactive Audience Response System (not available via Webinar). The course, whether in person or via a live webinar, is designed to meet the needs of those individuals taking the ARDMS or CCI board exams. Topics include those called for by ARDMS outline for board exam review. | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Saint Petersburg Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound | | | Director(s): | Lori Green, BA, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT | | | Comments: | 8 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits. Also available via webinar. | | | Phone: | 727-363-4500 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | www.gcus.com | | | | | | | | |
| Mar 16 - 17, 2010 | | | REGISTRY REVIEW: ADULT ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY. |
| | Description: | This review is also offered as a Live Video Webinar. This review program is taught by a leading expert in the ultrasound profession in an interactive format and includes a mock registry exam using an interactive Audience Response System (not available via Webinar). The course, whether in person or via a live webinar, is designed to meet the needs of those individuals taking the ARDMS or CCI board exams. Topics include those called for by ARDMS outline for board exam review. | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Saint Petersburg Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound | | | Director(s): | Lori Green, BA, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT | | | Comments: | 8 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits. Also available via webinar. | | | Phone: | 727-363-4500 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | www.gcus.com | | | | | | | | |
| Mar 18, 2010 | | | REGISTRY REVIEW: SONOGRAPHY PRINCIPLES & INSTRUMENTATION |
| | Description: | . This review is also offered as a Live Video Webinar. This review program is taught by a leading expert in the ultrasound profession in an interactive format and includes a mock registry exam using an interactive Audience Response System (not available via Webinar). The course, whether in person or via a live webinar, is designed to meet the needs of those individuals taking the ARDMS or CCI board exams, specifically the SPI exam. Topics include those called for by ARDMS outline for board exam review. | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Saint Petersburg Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound | | | Director(s): | Lori Green, BA, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT | | | Comments: | 8 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits. | | | Phone: | 727-363-4500 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | www.gcus.com | | | | | | | | |
| Apr 26 - 28, 2010 | | | HANDS-ON INTRODUCTION TO CAROTID DUPLEX/COLOR FLOW IMAGING |
| | Description: | . This review is also offered as a Live Video Webinar. This review program is taught by a leading expert in the ultrasound profession in an interactive format and includes a mock registry exam using an interactive Audience Response System (not available via Webinar). The course, whether in person or via a live webinar, is designed to meet the needs of those individuals taking the ARDMS or CCI board exams, specifically the SPI exam. Topics include those called for by ARDMS outline for board exam review. | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Saint Petersburg Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound | | | Director(s): | Lori Green, BA, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT | | | Comments: | 24 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits. | | | Phone: | 727-363-4500 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | www.gcus.com | | | | | | | | |
| Apr 29 - 30, 2010 | | | HANDS-ON INTRODUCTION TO PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DUPLEX/COLOR FLOW IMAGING COURSE. |
| | Description: | 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. | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Saint Petersburg Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound | | | Director(s): | Lori Green, BA, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT | | | Comments: | 16 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits. | | | Phone: | 727-363-4500 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | www.gcus.com | | | | | | | | |
| Apr 29 - 30, 2010 | | | HANDS-ON INTRODUCTION TO VENOUS IMAGING AND ULTRASOUND EVALUATION FOR VEIN THERAPY |
| | Description: | At the completion of the program the participant should be able to: Identify the anatomy/physiology of the upper and lower extremity venous 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 and document Doppler waveforms for venous evaluations of the lower extremity for DVT and venous insufficiency. Recognize image characteristics of acute versus chronic DVT. Scan superficial vessels and perforators to rule in venous insufficiency and to determine if the patient is at risk for revascularization of a ligated vein. Increase the participant's knowledge to better perform and/or interpret lower extremity venous evaluation for vein closure procedures. Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting, under supervised conditions until an accepted level of proficiency has been achieved. | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Saint Petersburg Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound | | | Director(s): | Lori Green, BA, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT | | | Comments: | 16 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits. | | | Phone: | 727-363-4500 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | www.gcus.com | | | | | | | | |
| May 3 - 4, 2010 | | | VASCULAR ULTRASOUND CASE STUDIES REVIEW COURSE |
| | Description: | At the completion of the course, the participant should be able to: Explain routine scan protocols and analyze normal spectral waveform signatures, color characteristics, and Doppler measurements in a normal carotid and peripheral vascular examinations. Recognize abnormal spectral Doppler and Color Doppler findings seen with carotid and peripheral arterial and venous disease. Apply diagnostic criteria for evaluation of carotid, peripheral venous and arterial disease. Interpret routine and complex carotid and peripheral vascular case studies in an interactive “double-read” format. List the key elements to include in a structured final report, Increase knowledge and confidence to interpret vascular ultrasound examinations. | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Saint Petersburg Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound | | | Director(s): | Lori Green, BA, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT | | | Comments: | 16 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits. | | | Phone: | 727-363-4500 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | www.gcus.com | | | | | | | | |
| Jul 26 - 27, 2010 | | | REGISTRY REVIEW: REGISTERED PHYSICIAN IN VASCULAR INTERPRETATION (RPVI) COURSE FOR PHYSICI |
| | Description: | This 2-day comprehensive review is designed for physicians preparing to take the ARDMS Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) board examination. The course is based on the information included on the ARDMS RPVI examination content outline and is structured with exam specific tutorials, interactive case presentations and a “mock” examination using an audience response system. At the completion of the program the participant should be able to: Display increased knowledge and confidence in taking the ARDMS RPVI certification exam; Demonstrate improved diagnostic skills for interpretation of vascular ultrasound examinations; Identify areas of weakness that may require further study. | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Saint Petersburg Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound | | | Director(s): | Lori Green, BA, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT | | | Comments: | 16 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits. | | | Phone: | 727-363-4500 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | www.gcus.com | | | | | | | | |
| Oct 25 - 26, 2010 | | | HANDS-ON INTRODUCTION TO CAROTID DUPLEX/COLOR FLOW IMAGING |
| | Description: | 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. | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Saint Petersburg Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound | | | Director(s): | Lori Green, BA, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT | | | Comments: | 24 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits. | | | Phone: | 727-363-4500 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | www.gcus.com | | | | | | | | |
| Oct 28 - 29, 2010 | | | HANDS-ON INTRODUCTION TO PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DUPLEX/COLOR FLOW IMAGING COURSE |
| | Description: | 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. | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Saint Petersburg Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound | | | Director(s): | Lori Green, BA, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT | | | Comments: | 16 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits. | | | Phone: | 727-363-4500 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | www.gcus.com | | | | | | | | |
| Oct 28 - 29, 2010 | | | HANDS-ON INTRODUCTION TO VENOUS IMAGING AND ULTRASOUND EVALUATION FOR VEIN THERAPY COURSE |
| | Description: | At the completion of the program the participant should be able to: Identify the anatomy/physiology of the upper and lower extremity venous 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 and document Doppler waveforms for venous evaluations of the lower extremity for DVT and venous insufficiency. Recognize image characteristics of acute versus chronic DVT. Scan superficial vessels and perforators to rule in venous insufficiency and to determine if the patient is at risk for revascularization of a ligated vein. Increase the participant's knowledge to better perform and/or interpret lower extremity venous evaluation for vein closure procedures. Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting, under supervised conditions until an accepted level of proficiency has been achieved. | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Saint Petersburg Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound | | | Director(s): | Lori Green, BA, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT | | | Comments: | 16 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits. | | | Phone: | 727-363-4500 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | www.gcus.com | | | | | | | | |
| Nov 4 - 5, 2010 | | | VASCULAR INTERPRETATION COURSE |
| | Description: | A COURSE FOR PHYSICIANS & ADVANCED SONOGRAPHERS
At the completion of the program the participant should be able to: Identify the anatomy/physiology of the upper and lower extremity venous 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 and document Doppler waveforms for venous evaluations of the lower extremity for DVT and venous insufficiency. Recognize image characteristics of acute versus chronic DVT. Scan superficial vessels and perforators to rule in venous insufficiency and to determine if the patient is at risk for revascularization of a ligated vein. Increase the participant's knowledge to better perform and/or interpret lower extremity venous evaluation for vein closure procedures. Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting, under supervised conditions until an accepted level of proficiency has been achieved. | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Saint Petersburg Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound | | | Director(s): | Lori Green, BA, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT | | | Comments: | 16 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits. | | | Phone: | 727-363-4500 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | www.gcus.com | | | | | | | | |
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