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Ultrasound Techniques: Venous Insufficiency Diagnosis and Treatment



Date
April 9, 2010 7:15 AM to 5:00 PM
Location
Sheraton Suites Tampa Airport Westshore
4400 West Cypress Street
Tampa, FL 33607
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Tuition



Physicians - $350
Non-physicians - $250

Room accomodation information below.  Discounted rate expires on March 24, 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*



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 – 10:30 AM 
Question and Answer Session   

10:30 – 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 
Billing, Coding and Reimbursement Updates

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

12:45 – 1:30 PM 
Lunch

Session III: 

Hands-on Scanning Session 



1:30 – 1:45 PM  
Overview of format and objectives for hands-on scanning session

1:45 – 4:45 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

4:45 – 5:00 PM  
Question and Answer Session


Featured Faculty*



Edward G. Mackay, MD, RVT, RPVI
Palm Harbor, FL

Jean M. White, RVT
President
Quality Vascular Imaging, Inc.
Venice, FL


Target Audience



This course is designed to meet the Continuing Medical Education needs of 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 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 8 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



The discounted room block has now expired.  For hotel room reservations at the Sheraton Suites Tampa Airport Westshore, please call Omnia Education at 800.889.4944 to secure the discounted rate of $129 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.

*subject to change

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