Introduction to Carotid Duplex/Color Flow Ultrasound - Online Course
Introduction to Carotid Duplex/Color Flow Ultrasound - Online Course is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc..
Date of Original Release: 5/25/2022
This edition valid for credit through: 5/25/2025
Course Description:
Introduction to Carotid Duplex and Color Flow Ultrasound Online Course is the first step in obtaining a strong foundation to begin performing and/or interpreting carotid ultrasound examinations. The Carotid Duplex and Color vascular ultrasound protocols are taught in accordance with AIUM and IAC guidelines. In addition, a comprehensive review of diagnostic criteria and the incorporation of case studies for carotid arterial disease are also provided. This self-directed course is designed with ten modules and includes recommended reading assignments, online video lectures, case presentations, and post-activity quizzes.
Enrollment is valid for 12 months (365 days) and begins the moment the participant is enrolled. Extend your online course access another 3 months with the addition of an onsite hands-on workshop or registration for a regularly scheduled GCUS scan workshop This self-directed course is designed with ten modules and includes recommended reading assignments, online video lectures, case presentations, and post-activity quizzes.
Conference Objectives are:
Upon completion of these enduring materials, the viewer should be able to accomplish the following:
• Demonstrate the participants' knowledge to better perform and/or interpret Carotid Duplex/Color Flow Imaging ultrasound examinations
• Apply knowledge of the anatomy/physiology of the cerebrovascular system into the Carotid Duplex examination.
• Cite Doppler/color physics principles and be able to (sonographers) apply these principles to optimize system controls and/or (physicians) utilize this information for identifying technical errors which may result in misdiagnosis
• Perform routine scan protocols, and Doppler calculations in a complete carotid duplex/color examination
• Differentiate normal/abnormal spectral Doppler/color characteristics
• Explain methods for obtaining quantitative information and state the diagnostic relevance of each measurement
• Characterize plaque morphology and other pathology associated with cerebral vascular disease
• Perform Intima-Media Thickness measurements and evaluation and state the clinical significance as a screening method for cardiovascular disease
• Integrate the information to include and prepare red report for a carotid ultrasound examination.
Topics:
• Doppler and Color Fundamentals
• Carotid Anatomy and Physiology
• Normal Carotid Spectral Analysis
• Carotid Scan Protocol
• Carotid Duplex/ Color Ultrasound Scan Protocol: Demo
• Carotid Stenosis Assessment
• Ultrasound Evaluation of Intima-Media Thickness
• Challenging Carotid Case Studies
• Non-Atherosclerotic Carotid Abnormalities
• How to Structure a Report.