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Ultrasound Assessment and Mapping of the Superficial Venous System (Category A version)

This is a category “A” course, for Radiologic Techologists, and your profile doesn’t indicate you’re an R.T.
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    Overview

    CME Credit Information

    Credit Type
    Category A *
    Number of Credits
    2

    Course Objectives

    At the completion of this course the participant will be able to:

    • Describe the normal anatomical features of the great saphenous vein, small saphenous vein, cephalic vein and basilic vein
    • Identify pathology observed within the superficial veins
    • Describe the basic techniques of venous mapping
    • Identify limitations encountered during vein mapping
    • Describe diagnostic ultrasound criteria utilized in venous mapping

    Target Audience

    Radiologic Technologists

    * Meets the criteria for ARRT Category A credits for radiologic technologists.  Physicians should not use these courses.

    Accreditation

    This course qualifies for 2 Category A credits and is accepted by the ARRT. The Reference Number and Expiration Date will appear on your certificate.
     
    These credits are also accepted by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).  Please check with other credentialing organizations for information on applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity.

    Estimated Time for Completion
    approximately 2 hours
    Date of Release
    Expiration Date

    Faculty

    Ann Marie Kupinski, PhD RVT RDMS
    Clinical Associate
    Professor of Radiology, Albany Medical College, Albany NY
    Technical Director,
    North Country Vascular Diagnostics, Inc, Altamont NY

    Disclosure

    In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, all individuals in control of the content of this CME tutorial are required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with commercial interests.

    Ann Marie Kupinski, PhD RVT RDMS 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.

    "Love the convenience in achieving my required CME's, that these courses provide. Thank you so much!"

    Ann Fleming RDMS, RVT , Fort Myers, FL