Fundamentals for Interpreting Noninvasive Vascular Testing
Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to interpreting noninvasive vascular testing, focusing on techniques such as ultrasound, Doppler, and pulse volume recording. Participants will learn to assess vascular health, diagnose conditions like peripheral artery disease, and understand diagnostic criteria for effective treatment planning.
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
Recognize imaging and non-imaging components of noninvasive vascular testing
Differentiate types of waveforms presented for interpretation
Critically assess image and waveform data for quality duplex studies
Identify normal and abnormal findings
Interpret data to create a meaningful report
Review and assess case studies
Target Audience
Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound.
Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
1
* 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.
Faculty
Patricia (Tish) Poe, BA RVT FSVU
Vascular Laboratory Educator and Consultant
Athens, GA
Disclosure
In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, the author of this CME tutorial is required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with commercial interests. Patricia Poe discloses no such relationships exist. No one at IAME who had control over the planning or content of this activity has relationships with commercial interests.
In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, the author of this CME tutorial is required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with commercial interests.
IAME has assessed conflict of interest with its faculty, authors, editors, and any individuals who were in a position to control the content of this CME activity. Any identified relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated. IAME's planners, content reviewers, and editorial staff disclose no relationships with ineligible entities.
Estimated Time for Completion
1 hour
Date of Release
October 6th, 2020
Date of Most Recent Review
December 9th, 2024
Expiration Date
December 8th, 2027
Accreditation
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Sonographers: These credits are accepted by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Sonography Canada, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), and most other organizations.
For information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board or other credentialing organization.
