Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
1
Course Overview
Learn the fundamentals of vascular sonography, including sonographic imaging techniques, Doppler ultrasound, and their applications in vascular diagnostics. Understand the principles of ultrasound, Doppler shift, and spectral-Doppler displays for evaluating blood flow, stenosis, and resistance. Master essential skills for diagnosing vascular conditions effectively.
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
Describe the primary components of sonographic imaging: ultrasound, transducers and instruments.
Explain how the Doppler Effect is applied in sonography
Describe anatomic imaging formats and Doppler presentation forms.
Target Audience
Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret vascular ultrasound.
* AMA PRA Category 1 ™ credits are used by physicians and other groups like PAs and certain nurses. Category 1 credits are accepted by the ARDMS, CCI, ACCME, and Sonography Canada.
