Learn the techniques and indications for noninvasive vascular testing. Explore what is new in vascular testing. Examine issues regarding vascular laboratory reimbursement. Update on clinical treatment options and the role of noninvasive vascular testing. This course will prepare the sonographer, technologist, and physician for the Vascular Registry Examination and will serve as a solid overview of vascular technology in general.
Time is available for questions and answers for faculty.
Interpretation of noninvasive tests for physicians will be covered. In addition, areas of controversy regarding indications for testing as well as surgical indications will be covered. Technologists and physicians who wish to have an update on issues in vascular testing, accreditation, reimbursement, and controversies in vascular testing. Physicians who wish an update on the indications for surgery and the evolving role of vascular laboratory testing. The technologist track will emphasize the physics and basic skills and information about vascular technology whereas the physician track will include more advanced topics regarding interpretation and decision making.