Details and Download Link to Gulfcoast Carotid & Peripheral Vascular Duplex/Color Flow Ultrasound – COMBINED BLENDED COURSE (GCUS)
By Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS)
In this article, we are going to introduce a new Gulfcoast Ultrasound COMBINED BLENDED COURSE: Gulfcoast Carotid & Peripheral Vascular Duplex/Color Flow Ultrasound – COMBINED BLENDED COURSE (GCUS). Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) is the most comprehensive, accredited resource for live and online diagnostic ultrasound training and CME. Since 1985, Gulfcoast Ultrasound has been dedicated to providing the highest quality continuing medical education (CME) and skills training in the diagnostic ultrasound profession. All activities are approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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Contents
- 0.1 Introduction to Carotid & Peripheral Vascular Duplex/Color Flow Ultrasound
- 0.2 Overview
- 0.3 Tuition
- 0.4 Audience
- 0.5 Faculty listed for Online Course only
- 0.6 Credits
- 0.7 Introduction to Carotid Duplex/Color Imaging Hands-on Workshop
- 0.8 Introduction to Carotid Duplex/Color Flow Ultrasound
- 0.9 Introduction to Peripheral Vascular Duplex/Color Flow Imaging Hands-on Workshop
- 0.10 Introduction to Peripheral Vascular Ultrasound
- 0.11 Travel and Lodging
- 0.12 Directions to our Learning Center
- 0.13 Walking Directions from the Parking Garage
- 0.14 Nearby Hotels
- 0.15 Beach Hotels (15 minute Drive)
- 0.16 Lodging Specials
- 0.17 Resources
- 1 General Sonography Physics
- 2 Challenges Sonographers Face
Introduction to Carotid & Peripheral Vascular Duplex/Color Flow Ultrasound
Dates: March 20 – 21, 2023
- Combines the Comprehensive Carotid and Peripheral Vascular Online Courses & Two Days (12 Hours) of Live Scanning
- Destination Education Hands-On Scan Workshops in St. Petersburg, FL
- 15 Months UNLIMITED Access to the Online Course
- Exact same lectures that are pre-recorded and professionally edited from the comprehensive live courses
- Online Courses are 1-Click accessible in our custom learning management system, with an easy to follow format, with instant certificate generation upon completion
- Enjoy Industry Leading 3:1 (or less) participant to instructor scan ratios during the Hands-On Workshops
- Scan Logs and Case Logs are available upon request
- Expert Faculty are approachable and are open to discuss any questions during the Hands-On Scan Workshops
- All Hands-On Scan Workshops include Live Human Models.
- Immediately Implement Skills Learned into Clinical Practice
- Expand Diagnostic & Interventional Services Offered
- All Blended Ultrasound Courses are approved to provide AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ (Other CME Credit types are approved for select courses.)
- *CME Credit Listed Requires Full Participation in Online & Live Activities
Overview
Blended Introduction to Carotid & Peripheral Vascular Duplex/Color Flow Ultrasound Course combines completing the comprehensive Online Courses plus attending a two (2) day (12 hours) hands-on scan workshop. The course is taught by leading vascular ultrasound experts and offers fifteen (15) months unlimited access to two (2) online courses (Intro to Carotid + Intro to Peripheral Vascular Ultrasound). The scan workshop features extensive scanning skills training with the industry leading 3:1 participant to instructor hands-on scan ratio at our facility in St. Petersburg, FL. The Blended Introduction to Carotid & Peripheral Vascular Duplex/Color Flow Ultrasound Course is specifically designed for busy sonographers, physicians and other medical professionals who need to complete the online course work at their convenience from work, the office, or any mobile device and still obtain the hands-on skills training needed to confidently and competently complete vascular ultrasound examinations. This course is taught in accordance with AIUM and IAC guidelines to increase diagnostic skills and scanning proficiency for interpreting carotid and peripheral vascular ultrasound examinations. For the best ultrasound education experience, completion of the online course prior to hands on scanning is recommended.
Code: BCPSO-231
ID: 6054
Tuition
Advanced Registration: $3,655.00
Regular Registration: $3,855.00
Late Registration: $4,055.00
Daily continental breakfast and afternoon snack will also be provided during Hands-On Workshops.
The Advanced Registration Tuition is applied to registration submitted and paid/postmarked more than 30 days in advance of the course.
The Regular Registration Tuition is applied to registrations submitted between 15-30 days in advance of the course.
The Late Registration Tuition is strictly enforced and is applied to ALL registrations submitted within two weeks (14 days) of the start of the course.
Audience
Faculty listed for Online Course only
Phil Bendick PhD, RVT, FSDMS, FSVU
Vascular Consultant.
Vass, NC.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Lori Green BA, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
President, Program Director.
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
Saint Petersburg, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Trisha Reo Program Coordinator.
RDMS, RVT
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St. Petersburg, FL.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.adheres to ACCME Essential Areas, Standards, and Policies regarding industry support of CME. Speakers will disclose any relevant commercial relationships prior to the start of the educational activity.
Content Validation
All presentations for this CME activity were reviewed and approved by members of the GUI CME Review Committee to determine content validity and to ensure that no conflicts of interest exist prior to the activity commencement or material compilation.
Disclosure of Individuals in Control of Content
In addition to the faculty listed the following individuals are recognized by GUI as being in control of content of this program:
James Mateer, MD, RDMS (Medical Director-planner, QI Task Force)
Medical Director, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
Milwaukee, WI
No relevant financial relationships to disclose
Charlotte Derr, MD, RDMS, FACEP (Co-Medical Director-planner & QI Task Force)
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine &
Fellowship Director of Emergency Medicine
Ultrasound Fellowship Program
University of South Florida Medical School
Tampa, FL
No relevant financial relationships to disclose
Andreas Dewitz, MD, RDMS(Member of Advisory Board, QI Task Force Subcommittee)
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
Vice Chair of Ultrasound Education
Boston Medical Center
Boston, MA
No relevant financial relationships to disclose
Lori Green, BA, RT, RDMS, RDCS, RVT (Program Director/planner, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force)
President, Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St. Petersburg, FL
No relevant financial relationships to disclose
Trisha Reo, AAS, RDMS, RVT (Program Coordinator-planner, Content Reviewer, QI Task Force)
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
St. Petersburg, FL
No relevant financial relationships to disclose
Disclosure of Commercial Support
There was no commercial support involved in the planning, development/implementation of this activity.
Credits
The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Introduction to Carotid Duplex/Color Imaging Hands-on Workshop
The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing
Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This course also meets CME / CEU requirements for ARDMS.Note: While offering the CME credit hours noted above, activities are not intended to provide extensive training or certification for exam performance or interpretation.
Introduction to Carotid Duplex/Color Flow Ultrasound
The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing
Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this internet activity enduring material for a maximum of 10.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This course also meets CME / CEU requirements for ARDMS.Note: While offering the CME credit hours noted above, activities are not intended to provide extensive training or certification for exam performance or interpretation.
Introduction to Peripheral Vascular Duplex/Color Flow Imaging Hands-on Workshop
The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing
Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This course also meets CME / CEU requirements for ARDMS.Note: While offering the CME credit hours noted above, activities are not intended to provide extensive training or certification for exam performance or interpretation.
Introduction to Peripheral Vascular Ultrasound
The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing
Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this internet activity enduring material for a maximum of 13.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This course also meets CME / CEU requirements for ARDMS.Note: While offering the CME credit hours noted above, activities are not intended to provide extensive training or certification for exam performance or interpretation.
Travel and Lodging
Directions to our Learning Center
From Tampa or Tampa Intl. Airport:
- Follow signs for I-275 South to St. Petersburg. You will go over the Howard Frankland Bridge, then continue about 17 miles to Exit 23A on the left toward Sundial/The Pier
- After you get off at Exit 23A, I-375 E becomes 4th Ave N
- Turn right onto 2nd St N, the Sundial Parking Garage will be on your left
- Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is located at 111 2nd Ave NE in the Plaza Tower on the 8th floor
From Sarasota or South Florida:
- If you are coming from the south over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, take I-275 North to Exit 23 for I-375 toward The Pier
- After you get off at Exit 23A, I-375 E becomes 4th Ave N
- Turn right onto 2nd St N, the Sundial Parking Garage will be on your left
- Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is located at 111 2nd Ave NE in the Plaza Tower on the 8 th floor
Walking Directions from the Parking Garage
- Follow walkway from garage towards Sundial Shopping plaza (Muvico Theatres)
- Turn right and walk down 2nd Ave N
- Cross 1st St NE
- On your left is Sab Cafe, turn left into the Plaza shops and into Plaza Tower
- Take elevator to 8th floor
Airports
If you are flying in, we suggest making your airline destination to Tampa International Airport or St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport.
Coast-to-Coast… We’re growing to serve YOU!
Due to the constant requests we receive to present our programs at additional locations around the country, we are excited to now offer customized ultrasound courses at your facility to fit your specific educational needs. We can also offer them at other quality strategic and resort-oriented locations as well. Call us or write us to inquire.
Our state-of-the art facility features a full 8000 sq. ft. of space dedicated solely to ultrasound education!
The site is conveniently located in the beautiful Dolphin Village Center, and is within an easy, picturesque walk from a number of area gulf-front hotels. It offers a wide variety of services including gift shops, beach fashions, grocery, and of course, restaurants.
Nearby Hotels
Oct 6th-Dec. 31st: $139
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)
Sept-Dec: $166 +tax (King or 2 Queen)
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)
June-Sept (Sun—Thurs) $159.99 +tax / (Fri—Sat) $210.75 +tax
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)
Oct 1st-Dec. 31st: $123 +tax
(Call 727.363.4500 for discounted rates)
Beach Hotels (15 minute Drive)
Call 727-363-4500 to book
Lodging Specials
Special discounted room rates are available at most of the listed properties when booked through us.
Although there are a number of other hotels in the area, we have inspected these sites and can recommend them.
Please call us in advance for availability and rates. Since we are located in a resort area, demand for rooms can be high during certain times of the year.
Please call Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute at 727.363.4500 to arrange your lodging at discounted rates.
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Additional Lodging:
There are also a number of other nice, smaller independent downtown or beachfront motel properties in the immediate area. Please contact Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute for further information.
Visit the St Pete Chamber of Commerce for more information.
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is located on the beautiful gulf coast of Florida.
Meetings:
For your convenience, we can directly book your hotel or condominium lodging for you.
Special discounted room rates are available at most of the downtown or beachfront properties when booked through us. Although there are a number of other hotels in the area, we have personally inspected these sites and can recommend them. Please call us for advance availability and rates. Since we are located in a resort area, demand for rooms can be high during certain times of the year.
Please call Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute at 727.363.4500 to arrange your lodging.
Airports
If you are flying in, we suggest making your airline destination to Tampa International Airport or St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport.
Coast-to-Coast… We’re growing to serve YOU!
Due to the constant requests we receive to present our programs at additional locations around the country, we are excited to now offer customized ultrasound courses at your facility to fit your specific educational needs. We can also offer them at other quality strategic and resort-oriented locations as well. Call us or write us to inquire.
Resources
General Sonography Physics
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute presents 3 free tips to help you study for the Sonography Principles and Instrumentation Exam.
Challenges Sonographers Face
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute’s Program Director Theresa Jorgensen uses humor to take a look at the some of the typical challenges sonographers face while trying to take an accurate patient history.
Schedule
Coming soon…
Topics
- Doppler & Color Fundamentals
- Carotid Anatomy & Physiology
- Normal Spectral Analysis
- Carotid Scan Protocol
- Disease Progression & Stenosis Assessment
- Challenging Carotid Case Studies
- Evaluation & Measurement of Intima-Media Thickness
- Non-atherosclerotic Carotid Abnormalities
- How to Structure a Report
- Venous Anatomy, Scan Techniques & Normal Characteristics
- Venous Duplex / Color Evaluation of UE & LE
- Evaluation of Venous Insufficiency
- Duplex / Color Evaluation for Venous Ablation Procedures
- Types of Vein Ablation Procedures
- Pre-Procedure Mapping
- Post-Procedure Mapping
- Peripheral Arterial Anatomy & Physiology
- Evaluation of UE Arteries – Indirect & Direct
- Evaluation of LE Arteries – Indirect & Direct
- Management & Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease
Objectives
- Increase the participants’ knowledge to better perform and/or interpret Carotid Duplex/Color Flow Imaging and Peripheral Vascular ultrasound examinations.
- Apply knowledge of the anatomy/physiology of the cerebrovascular, venous, and arterial systems.
- Cite Doppler/color physics principles and be able to (sonographers) apply these principles to optimize system controls and/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, venous, and arterial examinations.
- Differentiate normal/abnormal spectral Doppler/color characteristics for identifying disease.
- List methods for obtaining quantitative information and state the diagnostic relevance of each measurement.
- Characterize plaque morphology and other pathology associated with cerebral vascular disease.
- Perform Intima-Media Thickness measurements and state the clinical significance as a screening method for cardiovascular disease.
- Integrate the information to include and prepare a structured report for a carotid ultrasound examination.
- Apply diagnostic criteria for accurate interpretation of carotid duplex/color flow and peripheral vascular examinations.
- State the indications and applications of indirect testing methods for arterial disease.
- Demonstrate vein mapping techniques to identify suitability as a potential arterial bypass graft.
- State the role of ultrasound in the diagnosis and treatment of venous insufficiency.
- Perform evaluation for venous insufficiency and patency of perforators for vein therapy treatment.
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute has hosted over 150,000 physicians, sonographers, and other medical professionals with a broad range of ultrasound continuing medical education options, and has awarded over 500,000 CME credits to participants worldwide.
Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute offers over 40 live seminars/courses and dozens of webinars a year, along with over 400 self-paced ultrasound training products in abdominal, adult echocardiography, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, critical care, musculoskeletal, OB/GYN, breast, rpvi, midwife, pediatric, physics, vascular and registry review in multiple learning formats. Past participants from our registry review courses, programs and products have a >98% exam success rate, the highest in the industry. Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is also the first education provider in the industry to offer our latest learning format, Blended Ultrasound Training. This format combines our comprehensive online classroom programs with live 3:1 participant to instructor scan ratio hands-on scanning workshops.
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