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Ultrasound Techniques: Venous Insufficiency Diagnosis and Treatment



Date
July 23, 2010 7:15 AM to 4:45 PM
Location
Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Minneapolis South
7800 Normandale Blvd.
Minneapolis, MN 55439
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Tuition



Physicians - $350
Non-physicians - $250 

Room accommodation information below.  Discounted rate expires on Tuesday, June 22, 2010




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.


Topics*



Lower Extremity Venous System Review
Review of Ultrasound Principles
Ultrasound as an Evaluation Tool for Venous Insufficiency
Venous Insufficiency Treatment Options
Adjunctive Treatment Options
Using Duplex Ultrasound for Diagnosis
Billing, Coding and Reimbursement Updates

Hands-on labs include:
Scanning for Venous Insufficiency – Deep System
Scanning for Venous Insufficiency – Superficial System
GSV and Junctional Tributaries
SSV, Giacomini/Thigh Extension
Scanning for Incompetent Perforators

Complete program schedule coming soon!




Featured Faculty*



Coming soon


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.

This activity is also supported by in-kind support from 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 Bloomington Hotel Minneapolis South, call 866.837.4278 by June 22, 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.


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