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Ultrasound Techniques: Venous Insufficiency Diagnosis and Treatment

Date

October 22, 2010 7:15 AM to 5:00 PM

Location

Sheraton North Houston at George Bush Intercontinental
15700 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Houston, TX 77032
Click here for venue website

Tuition

Physicians - $350
Non-physicians - $250

Course Description

This one-day workshop is designed for sonographers and healthcare professionals interested in ultrasound assessment of venous disease. A complete understanding will be gained on disease processes and venous anatomy, as well as treatment options. All participants will have the opportunity to scan patients with venous insufficiency disease.

Program Schedule*

Session I: 

7:15 – 7:45 AM  
Registration and Breakfast

7:45 – 8:00 AM  
Welcome and Introductions 

8:00 – 9:00 AM 
Review of Ultrasound Principles

9:00 – 9:30 AM  
Lower Extremity Venous System Review 

9:30 – 10:00 AM 
Ultrasound as an Evaluation Tool of Venous Insufficiency 

10:00 – 10:15 AM 
Question and Answer Session   

10:15 – 10:45 AM 
Break

Session II: 

10:45 – 11:30 AM 
Venous Insufficiency Treatment Options

11:30 – 12:00 PM 
Using Duplex Ultrasound for Diagnosis

12:00 – 12:20 PM 
Adjunctive Treatments for Venous Disease

12:20 – 12:35 PM 
Getting it Right: Billing, Coding and Reimbursement

12:35 – 12:45 PM 
Question and Answer Session

12:45 – 1:30 PM 
Lunch

Session III: 

Hands-on Scanning Session 

1:30 – 5:00 PM  
Scanning for Venous Insufficiency – Deep System
Scanning for Venous Insufficiency – Superficial System

• GSV and Junctional Tributaries
• SSV, Giacomini/Thigh Extension

Scanning for Incompetent Perforators

5:00 PM
Program Adjorns

Featured Faculty*

Robert Tahara, MD


Overall Educational Purpose

This continuing medical education activity focuses on the assessment of venous disease and the effective use of ultrasound technology in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating venous insufficiency. When participating in an Omnia Education activity, you can expect active learning that includes strategies for applying what you learn into your practice, and opportunities for interaction with faculty. Our goal is to provide you with relevant education that meets identified needs so that results are measurable and sustained and result in improved patient care.

You can expect to learn the following:

• Anatomy of the lower extremity venous system and the pathophysiology of venous insufficiency
• Use of ultrasound to evaluate and diagnose venous insufficiency
• Ultrasound technology utilized in scanning for venous insufficiency, to include deep and superficial systems, and scanning for incompetent perforators, by way of workshop demonstrations

Target Audience

This course is designed to meet the Continuing Medical Education needs of the Sonographers, Cardiologists, General Surgeons, Vascular Surgeons, Thoracic Surgeons, Interventional Radiologists, Interventional Cardiologists and other healthcare professionals with an interest in ultrasound assessment of venous disease.

Accreditation

Omnia Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation

Omnia Education designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity has been approved for 7.75 Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) CME credits.

Commercial Support Statement

This activity is supported by independent educational grants from Covidien/VNUS Medical Technologies, Inc. and GE Healthcare. 

ADA Statement

Omnia Education fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. If any participant in this educational activity is in need of support services, please notify Omnia Education at 800.889.4944 in order to receive service.

Room Accommodations

For hotel room reservations at the Sheraton North Houston Hotel George Bush Intercontinental Airport, call 800.325.3535 by September 30, 2010 to secure the discounted rate of $139 per night.  Rooms at this special rate are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Rooms are based on single/double occupancy.  Contact the hotel directly for additional fees.

Cancellation Policy

If cancellation is received prior to 14 days of the event, a registrant may receive full credit for a future Omnia Education course (to be used within 12 months) or the option of the course fee returned, less a $50 processing fee. If cancellation is received less than 14 days prior to the conference, refunds are not available, however, a 50% credit will be applied towards a future Omnia Education course (to be used within 12 months).  All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing either by mail, email or fax.

*subject to change