Comprehensive Online CME Program for Non-Invasive Vascular Testing

This extensive online CME program consists of 40 in-depth lectures, providing a comprehensive overview of non-invasive vascular testing. The program is designed to help healthcare professionals prepare for the RPVI examination and fulfill IAC Vascular Testing continuing medical education requirements.

Unique Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Recognize basic ultrasound physics concepts and their application to vascular ultrasound and physiological testing
• Identify common imaging and Doppler artifacts encountered in the vascular laboratory
• Use grayscale imaging, color Doppler analysis, and spectral Doppler waveforms to assist in the diagnosis of arterial and venous disease
• Apply interpretation skills for diagnosis of internal carotid artery stenosis using duplex ultrasound
• Apply interpretation skills for diagnosis of venous thrombosis and venous valvular reflux using duplex ultrasound
• Use arterial duplex and physiological testing to assess severity and anatomic location of lower extremity arterial disease
• Apply standard diagnostic criteria to diagnose abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and renal and mesenteric artery stenosis using duplex ultrasound
• Use color and spectral Doppler analysis to assess the patency of arterial and venous stents and following endovascular AAA repair
• Recognize uncommon and rare vascular disorders encountered in the vascular laboratory
• Implement best practices for running a high-quality vascular laboratory, including quality improvement programs, accreditation, and prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WRMSD) among technical personnel
• Identify areas of knowledge deficit to improve preparation for the ARDMS Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) examination

Expert-Led Lectures and Topics

The program features nationally-renowned speakers who provide expanded content on vascular lab operations and ergonomics, as well as valuable insights on:

• Imaging techniques (grayscale, color, and spectral Doppler, physiological testing)
• Various testing protocols and diagnostic criteria
• A broad range of vascular pathology, both common and rare
• Fundamentals of vascular physics
• Quality improvement and patient safety

Speakers and Topics

• Basics of Laboratory Technology and Operations – Heather L. Gornik, MD, RVT, RPVI, MSVM
• Preparing for the Registry Examination – Heather L. Gornik, MD, RVT, RPVI, MSVM
• Physics and Instrumentation I – Fredrick Kremkau, PhD
• Physics and Instrumentation II – Fredrick Kremkau, PhD
• Transducer Selection, Image Optimization, Spectral and Color Doppler, and B-Mode Artifacts – Ann Marie Kupinski, PhD, RVT, RDMS, FSVU
• Quality Improvement in the Vascular Laboratory – Heather L. Gornik, MD, RVT, RPVI, MSVM
• Fundamentals of Ergonomics in the Vascular Lab – Jill Sommerset, RVT
• Cerebrovascular, Peripheral Arterial, Abdominal, and Peripheral Venous topics covered by renowned experts in the field

This comprehensive program is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in non-invasive vascular testing and prepare for the RPVI examination.