SVU VASCULAR LABORATORY 2008
Management, Testing, and
Interpretation Course

This one-day course that precedes the 2008 SVU Annual Conference is being presented by expert educators in the vascular ultrasound profession.

This course is divided into three sections, encompassing Vascular Laboratory Management, Testing Updates, and an Interpretation Review. Panel discussion segments are included at the completion of each section to provide valuable interaction between the faculty and the course participants regarding these pivotal issues in today’s Vascular Laboratory. SVU’s 2008 Annual Conference will be conducted from June 5 through Saturday, June 7.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Physicians and vascular technologists/ sonographers who are providing or administrating vascular laboratory services and want to strengthen their knowledge base.
• Physicians, vascular surgeons, cardiologists, radiologists, and neurologists seeking to gain or improve their overall knowledge and skills in vascular laboratory testing and management.
• Vascular technologists/sonographers who want to enhance their understanding of vascular laboratory testing and management.
• Any physicians and vascular technologists/ sonographers who require continuing medical education in vascular technology to maintain either laboratory accreditation or individual credentials.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, attendees should be able to:

• Update knowledge of current Vascular Laboratory management strategies.
• Review national ultrasound quality standards and issues.
• Identify criteria used to evaluate duplex findings in a variety of clinical settings.
• Address credentialing issues and pathways with increased knowledge.