Vascular Technology Program

VAS 101 CAROTID DUPLEX IMAGING

Our clinical ultrasound instructors will familiarize you with Vascular Physics, Anatomy and Physiology of the Extracranial Cerebrovascular Circulatory System. We will provide you with an opportunity to learn basic and advanced skills required to perform a complete and thorough Carotid Artery 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
Carotid Scanning Protocols, Procedures and Scanning Techniques
Principles of Pulse Wave Doppler
Cerebrovascular Anatomy and Physiology
Carotid Artery Hemodynamics
Carotid Doppler Spectral Analysis
Mechanisms of Disease
Proper Doppler Measurement and Documentation
Patient History and Risk Factors
Carotid Artery 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 anterior, posterior and intracranial cerebrovascular circulatory system.
Identify and describe normal vs. abnormal carotid sonographic findings for interpretation.
Each student must be able to perform a comprehensive Carotid Duplex Ultrasound upon completion of this course, utilizing 2D Imaging, Carotid Doppler Interrogation, Spectral Analysis Velocities Measurements and Color Flow Mapping.

Vascular Technology Program

VAS 101 CAROTID DUPLEX IMAGING

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