We offer a systematic program of training that will ground you and your staff with the skills necessary to master fully all aspects of vascular ultrasound testing. Each course's content is structured to meet and exceed the guidelines set forth by the Society of Vascular Technology (SVT), American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), Intersocietal Commission for accreditation of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL), American College of Radiology (ACR) and the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM).

The courses are listed in the order of recommended completion.

For Beginners or the Self-Taught:

Initially
Step 1. Fundamental Principles in Ultrasound Physics for the Beginner (Videotape series)
Step 2. Hands-On Noninvasive Peripheral
Step 3. Hand-On Carotid and Vertebral Duplex

Elective
Step 4. Hands-on Cardiac Imaging
Step 5. Hands-on Cardiac Doppler

1 Year
Step 6. The Interpretation of the Noninvasive Peripheral Exam
Step 7. The Interpretation of the Carotid and Vertebral Duplex Exam
Step 8. Videotapes
Step 9. Registry Review

 
For Technologists Experienced in Other Areas of Ultrasound:

Initially
Step 1. Hands-On Noninvasive Peripheral
Step 2. Hand-On Carotid and Vertebral Duplex

Elective
Step 3. Hands-on Cardiac Imaging
Step 4. Hands-on Cardiac Doppler

1 Year
Step 5. The Interpretation of the Noninvasive Peripheral Exam
Step 6. The Interpretation of the Carotid and Vertebral Duplex Exam
Step 7. Videotapes
Step 8. Registry Review

 
For Physicians:

Initially
Step 1. Hands-On Noninvasive Peripheral
Step 2. Hand-On Carotid and Vertebral Duplex

Elective
Step 3. Hands-on Cardiac Imaging
Step 4. Hands-on Cardiac Doppler

1 Year
Step 5. The Interpretation of the Noninvasive Peripheral Exam
Step 6. The Interpretation of the Carotid and Vertebral Duplex Exam
Step 7. Videotapes
Step 8. Registry Review

Consider a Custom On-Site Tutorial for you or your colleagues’ collective training needs.

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