Puerto Rico Vascular Technology and Interpretation Course

Ni Pa?

Yes, way! SVU is coming to Puerto Rico!

Registration is now full.

December 7, 2013, Caribe Hilton San Juan, Puerto Rico


Earn up to 7.5 SVU-CME and AMA PRA Category 1 CME CreditsTM

Download and share this flyer


Attend this exciting one-day course and learn leading edge practice from a panel of expert surgeons and vascular technologists.

Objectives
  • Increase the participants’ knowledge and competence to perform and interpret vascular ultrasound examinations.
  • Apply knowledge of the anatomy/physiology of the cerebrovascular system into the Carotid Duplex examination.
  • Apply diagnostic criteria and protocols for evaluation of carotid, peripheral venous and arterial, and renal disease.
  • Review of carotid criteria and challenging case studies.
  • Learn proper procedures, positioning and techniques.
  • Interpret and integrate diagnostic information in preparing preliminary reports.

Welcoming:

  • Vascular Technologists
  • Cardiologists
  • Vascular Surgeons
  • Radiologists
  • Other Physicians with an interest in Vascular Interpretation
  • Sonographers
 

This course will be presented in English.

This course is PAPERLESS This means that we will not be distributing a printed syllabus at this course. All registrants will be given a flash drive of each speaker’s available presentations during the course. Some sessions may not have handouts as some presenters may elect not to allow their presentations to be distributed. Attendees are urged to bring a laptop to view the flash drive during the presentations. Power strips will be available.

Sponsored by SVU

Since its founding in 1977, SVU has been dedicated to the advancement of noninvasive vascular technology used in the diagnosis of vascular disease, through education programs, publications, and certification.

Sponsored by University of Cincinnati


 

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the University of Cincinnati and Society for Vascular Ultrasound.

The University of Cincinnati is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Cincinnati designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity..