Vascular Gulfcoast Ultrasound Programs

Course:

Intro to Carotid Duplex/Color Flow Imaging - A Hands-On Course For Physicians and Sonographers

Specialty:

Vascular

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; Identify 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.

Faculty:

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Faculty

Course dates:

September 29-October 1, 2008

Facility:

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute

City/State:

St. Pete Beach, FL

Country:

USA

Tuition:

$1,195

Philips Systems:

HDI 5000. Other Philips systems may be available upon request.

Accreditation:

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates its educational activities a maximum of 24 hours in AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Contact:

Gulfcoast Customer Care Specialist

Phone: 1-800-619-1900 or 727-363-4500

Fax: 727-363-0811

Email: gina@gcus.com