Vascular Specialty Program

SPV 101 RENAL/AORTA DUPLEX IMAGING

Our clinical ultrasound instructors will familiarize you with Vascular Physics, Anatomy and Physiology of the Kidneys, Renal Arteries and Renal Veins. We will provide you with an opportunity to learn basic and advanced skills required to perform a complete and thorough Renal Duplex examination. This course will include extensive Hands-On training utilizing 2D Imaging, Doppler and Color Flow Imaging.

Course Topics include:

Vascular Physics, Principles and Instrumentation
Renal/Aorta Duplex Scanning Protocols, Procedures and Scanning Techniques
Principles of Pulse Wave Doppler
Renal/Aorta Anatomy and Physiology
Renal Artery and Venous Hemodynamics
Renal/Aorta Doppler Spectral Analysis
Mechanisms of Disease
Patient History and Risk Factors
Renal Artery Ratio (RAR)
Resistive Index
Renal/Aorta Duplex Pathologies
Proper Image Documentation
Imaging Capabilities and Limitations
Normal and Abnormal Case Studies Presentations

Course Objectives:

To command a strong understanding of anatomy and physiology pertaining to the aorta, renal arteries and veins.
Identify and describe normal vs. abnormal renal/aorta duplex sonographic findings for interpretation.
Each student must be able to perform a comprehensive Renal/Aorta Duplex examination upon completion of this course, utilizing 2D Imaging, Doppler Interrogation and Color Flow Mapping.

(Scanning finals will be interpreted by a Board Certified Neuro-Radiologist)

SPV 102 TRANSCRANIAL DOPPLER

Our clinical ultrasound instructors will familiarize you with Vascular Physics, Anatomy and Physiology of the Intracranial Cerebrovascular Circulatory System. We will provide you with an opportunity to learn basic and advanced skills required to perform a complete and thorough Transcranial Doppler examination. This course will include extensive Hands-On training utilizing 2D Imaging, Doppler and Color Flow Imaging.

Course Topics include:

Vascular Physics, Principles and Instrumentation
Intracranial Arterial Scanning Protocols, Procedures and Scanning Techniques
Principles of Pulse Wave Doppler
Circle of Willis Anatomy and Physiology
Circle of Willis Doppler Interrogation
Intracranial Cerebrovascular Hemodynamics
Transcranial Doppler Spectral Analysis
Mechanisms of Disease
Proper Doppler Measurement and Documentation
Patient History and Risk Factors
Intracranial Arterial Disease and Classification
Imaging Capabilities and Limitations
Normal and Abnormal Case Studies Presentations

Course Objectives:

To command a strong understanding of the anatomy and physiology pertaining to the Circle of Willis and intracranial cerebrovascular circulatory system.
Identify and describe normal vs. abnormal Transcranial Doppler findings for interpretation.
Each student must be able to perform a comprehensive Transcranial Doppler upon completion of this course, utilizing Arterial Doppler Interrogation, Spectral Analysis Velocities Measurements and Arterial Flow Mapping.

(Scanning finals will be interpreted by a Board Certified Neuro-Radiologist)

SPV 103 ENDOVASCULAR LASER TREATMENT IMAGING

Our clinical ultrasound instructors will familiarize you with Vascular Physics, Anatomy and Physiology of the Superficial Lower Extremity Venous Circulatory System. We will provide you with an opportunity to learn basic and advanced skills required to perform a complete and thorough Superficial Lower Extremity Venous Duplex examination. This course will include extensive Hands-On training utilizing 2D Imaging, Doppler and Color Flow Imaging.

Course Topics include:

Vascular Physics, Principles and Instrumentation
Venous Scanning Protocols, Procedures and Scanning Techniques
Principles of Pulse Wave Doppler
Superficial Lower Extremity Venous Anatomy and Physiology
Venous Hemodynamics
Saphenous Vein Mapping
EVLT Screening Protocol
Ultrasound Guided Radio Frequency Venous Closure
Venous Doppler Spectral Analysis
Proper Doppler Documentation
Mechanisms of Disease
Patient History and Risk Factors
Lower Extremity Venous Disease (Superficial Thrombophlebitis/ Venous Reflux)
Imaging Capabilities and Limitations
Normal and Abnormal Case Studies Presentations

Course Objectives:

To command a strong understanding of anatomy and physiology pertaining to the superficial lower extremity venous circulatory system.
Identify and describe normal vs. abnormal venous sonographic findings for interpretation.
Each student must be able to perform a comprehensive superficial lower extremity venous examination upon completion of this course, utilizing 2D Imaging, Venous Doppler Interrogation and Color Flow Mapping.