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February 2004
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CONTENTS
COVER STORY
Current
Trends and Needs of the Vascular Sonography Profession
Recently, Nova Southeastern University, a not-for-profit,
private institution in Fort Lauderdale, conducted a survey to
determine the needs of vascular laboratories throughout the country.
Nova is one of the few universities that provide a Bachelor of
Health Science in Vascular Sonography. [more]
MAIN ARTICLES
SVU
Introductory Interpretation Course in Miami
There is still plenty of time and space available for you
to register for SVU’s Vascular Ultrasound Introductory Interpretation
Course on Feb. 27-29, 2004 at the Radisson Miami Hotel in Miami,
Florida. This course provides you with an excellent opportunity
to get your CMEs by attending an SVU vascular interpretation course
in a beautiful hotel just minutes from the beach in sunny and
warm Miami, FL. [more]
Make Plans Now to be in Anaheim
SVU's 27th Annual Conference at the Vascular Annual Meeting 2004 will be held June 3-5 at the Anaheim Convention Center and the Anaheim Hilton Hotel. Don't miss out on the excellent scientific and technical sessions, an expanded exhibit hall, and social activities in exciting and fun Anaheim, CA. SVU also will be offering two pre-conference short courses on Wednesday, June 2, and two concurrent post-conference workshops on Sunday, June 6. [more]
What Does It Mean to be Accredited?
Questions arose during the last SVU Town Hall meeting regarding what it means for an ultrasound program to be accredited (in regards to ARDMS prerequisites). Students and educators need to be aware that there is a difference between programmatic accreditation and institutional accreditation. [more]
ARDMS Five Year Rule
Candidates who passed one ARDMS exam in 1999 must take the corresponding exam by Dec. 31, 2004 in order to receive their credentials. [more]
CMS Announces Standard Unique Health Identifier
The CMS has announced the adoption of the National Provider Identifier (NPI) as the standard unique health identifier for health care providers to use in filing and processing health care claims and other transactions. [more]
SVU Links to Vascular-Web.com
Check out Vascular-Web.Com, a new website that delivers the latest news, reviews and features to help keep vascular professionals up-to-date and in the know. [more]
DEPARTMENTS
 SVU Board Profile
William A. Zang, BS, RVT, RDMS
Chapter Committee News
North Carolina, Houston, and Southwest Area Vascular Chapters
New RVTs Who Are Current SVU Members
Please Notify SVU if You Change Jobs or Move
If you change jobs, move to a new office or home, please update your mailing addresses, phone numbers and email address in the SVU Membership Directory.
Are You Interested in Writing an Article for JVU?
SVU Online Job Center: The Ultimate Career Tool
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 27-29, 2004
| Miami, FL
Vascular Ultrasound
Introductory Interpretation Course
April 23-25, 2004 |
Las Vegas, NV
Vascular
Ultrasound Introductory Interpretation Course
(more info to come)
 June 3-6, 2004| Anaheim, CA
SVU's 27th Annual Conference
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