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Vascular Ultrasound – 40 Hours (5 Days) | In-Person | Houston, TX

Vascular ultrasound has evolved far beyond a simple screening tool. From its early days of grainy black-and-white images to advanced Doppler and color flow technology, it is now the modality of choice for detecting peripheral arterial, cerebrovascular, and venous disease. Duplex testing has become the gold standard for identifying DVT and venous reflux, setting the benchmark for other diagnostic modalities. Accurate vascular assessment requires a thorough understanding of anatomy, hemodynamics, and the wide range of pathological conditions that can affect the vascular system. Factors such as cardiac output, dehydration, and infection can all impact vascular function and imaging interpretation.

This comprehensive 5-day seminar provides an in-depth review of vascular ultrasound physics and instrumentation, anatomy and hemodynamics, and diagnostic criteria. It is designed for physicians seeking foundational vascular training, sonographers, or other healthcare professionals learning or cross-training in vascular ultrasound.

Hands-on experience is a central part of this course. Our low student-to-instructor ratios, state-of-the-art equipment, and extensive scan lab sessions allow participants to perfect scanning protocols and acquire the skills necessary to perform accurate diagnostic vascular exams. Physicians will benefit from our extensive library of case studies, providing insight into interpretive criteria and the full capabilities of the vascular lab.

Course Schedule:

• Days 1–2: Carotid Duplex Ultrasound

• Days 3–4: Peripheral Vascular Ultrasound

• Day 5: Abdominal Doppler Ultrasound

Each section of the course can be taken individually throughout the year. For more information on the different course dates and options, please visit this page: https://store.aheconline.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=59_83_112

Tuition

• Advanced Registration $3020 = more than 60 days before the course

• Regular Registration $3220 = 30-60 days before the course

• Late Registration $3420 = 30 days or less before the course

Target Audience

This course is designed for physicians seeking foundational training in vascular ultrasound, as well as sonographers and other healthcare professionals who are learning vascular ultrasound or pursuing cross-training in this area.
CME Credit

• “The Advanced Health Education Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.”

• “The Advanced Health Education Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 40 hours AMA PRA Category I™. Physician should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.”

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Interest for Individuals in Control of Content

As an ACCME-accredited provider, Advanced Health Education Center (AHEC) is committed to ensuring balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its educational activities. 

In accordance with ACCME Standard 3, AHEC requires that all individuals in control of content—including planners, faculty, committee members, and administrative personnel involved in the planning, development, or production of educational activities—disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies within the past 24 months. A financial relationship is considered relevant if it exists between the individual and an ineligible company whose products or services are related to the content of the educational activity.

AHEC has implemented mechanisms to identify, mitigate, and disclose relevant financial relationships to prevent commercial bias in its educational activities. All disclosed relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the educational activity.

The individuals listed below are acknowledged by AHEC as having control of the content, planning, development, or administrative support of all educational activities.

• Marilyn Sackett, M. Ed, RT (R), Committee Member

  • AHEC: President

  • No relevant financial interest to disclose

• Jence Garza, MHA RT(R) - Committee Member

  • AHEC: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

  • No relevant financial interest to disclose

• Peggy Hoosier, M.Ed RT(R)(M) - Committee Member

  • AHEC: Consultant

  • No relevant financial interest to disclose

• Kelli Reddix, MBA, BAAS, LVN - Program Director

  • AHEC: Senior Vice President

  • No relevant financial interest to disclose

• Nanette Joiner

  • AHEC: Administrative Support

  • No relevant financial interest to disclose

• Debbie Robertson, BS, RDMS

  • Ultrasound Faculty

  • No relevant financial interest to disclose

• Virlene Guzman, RT(R), RDMS, RVT

  • Ultrasound Faculty

  • No relevant financial interest to disclose

• Shawn Shanmuganathan, BS, RDMS, RVT

  • Ultrasound Faculty

  • No relevant financial interest to disclose

Content Validation:

All presentations designated for AMA PRA Category 1™ credit undergo a rigorous review process to ensure content validity. This process includes:

• Curriculum Committee Review: All content is reviewed and approved by members of the curriculum committee for scientific accuracy, balance, and alignment with current evidence-based practices.

• Peer Review: Where applicable, content is subjected to peer review by individuals with appropriate clinical expertise and no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

• Conflict of Interest Assessment: Prior to the advertisement and delivery of the educational activity, all individuals involved in the planning, development, or production of the activity disclose any relevant financial relationships. Any identified conflicts are resolved in accordance with ACCME Standard 3.5.

• Identification of Emerging Topics: New and evolving topics are clearly identified as such within the program to distinguish them from established, evidence-based practices.

This comprehensive approach ensures that all educational content is fair, balanced, and based on the best available evidence, thereby supporting safe and effective patient care.

Private Ultrasound Tutorials

We understand that you may want/need to practice your new skill set more than the regularly scheduled courses allow. You can add an extra day of scanning in addition to this course by calling AHEC and speaking to a faculty member about our private tutorial option. Additionally, this tutorial is a one on one session with our expert faculty and can be designed to enhance your already developed skills. Call AHEC at 1-800-239-1361 for more information or click here for more details. Private Ultrasound Tutorials

AHEC Cancellation and Refund Policy for Skills Courses

AHEC defines a skills course as a limited enrollment course where a received registration with payment reserves your place in a course (i.e. all Ultrasound courses, Mammography Initial Training and other theory courses). For cancellations received at least two weeks prior to the course date, a refund minus the 3% transaction fee and a 30% processing fee will be given. Within two weeks of the course, no refund is given, but a tuition credit – less a 30% processing fee – may be applied to a future course. No refunds or tuition credit is given for non-attendance. Facilities may substitute employees by notification to AHEC at least one week in advance.