2025 Vascular Technology Education Program (VTEP)

2025 Vascular Technology Education Program (VTEP)

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Course Overview

The 2025 Vascular Technology Education Program (VTEP) is a comprehensive course designed for diagnostic medical sonographers and vascular technologists seeking mastery in all areas of vascular ultrasound. This course provides structured, in-depth training to support credentialing preparation, clinical excellence, and compliance with accreditation standards. Built around real-world vascular lab protocols, physiology, and diagnostic criteria, VTEP equips learners with the skills and knowledge needed for success in clinical practice or on RVT/RVS credentialing exams. The curriculum includes extensive instruction on the venous system, including lower extremity anatomy and physiology, patency evaluation, reflux testing, and chronic venous insufficiency. Arterial system modules address upper and lower extremity imaging, aortoiliac evaluation, and segmental pressure and pulse volume recording (PVR) interpretation. Cerebrovascular training covers carotid duplex scanning and transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasound. Additional modules focus on abdominal and organ-specific vascular imaging, including renal artery duplex for native and transplant kidneys, and evaluation of the hepatoportal and splanchnic circulation. The course also includes detailed instruction on hemodialysis access mapping and surveillance. Foundational concepts are reinforced through modules on vascular ultrasound physics, instrumentation, and ergonomics, ensuring learners develop both technical precision and sustainable scanning practices.

Course Content

Credits

20.00
AMA PRA Category 1™ Credits

* AMA PRA Category 1™ credits are used by physicians and other groups like PAs and certain nurses. Category 1 credits are accepted by the ACCME, ARDMS, CCI, and Sonography Canada.

Course Details

Duration
20.00 hours
Released
Jun 5, 2025
Last Review
Jun 5, 2025
Expires
Jun 5, 2028

Objectives

Master vascular anatomy, flow dynamics, and scanning protocols across all vascular beds.

Accurately apply velocity criteria and waveform interpretation for disease classification.

Perform IAC compliant protocols and documentation for all major vascular exams.

Prepare confidently for RVT, RVS, or other vascular credentialing exams.

Reduce injury risk and improve scanning longevity with ergonomic best practices.

Target Audience

Registered or credentialing technologists expanding their vascular skillset.

Students, new grads, or technologists cross training in vascular ultrasound.

Faculty & Disclosure

Faculty

Angela Rodriquez Wong MD, RVT, RPVI

Joseph P. Hughes, MBA, BSHA, RVT, RVS, RPhS, NVS, FSVU

Peony Lam, BS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT

Rick Dubin, AAS-DMS, RVT, RDMS

Disclosure

Angela Rodriquez Wong, MD, RVT, RPVI: No relevant financial or non-financial relationships to disclose. Joseph P. Hughes, MBA, BSHA, RVT, RVS, RPhS, NVS, FSVU: No relevant financial or non-financial relationships to disclose. Peony Lam, BS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT: No relevant financial or non-financial relationships to disclose. Rick Dubin, AAS-DMS, RVT, RDMS: No relevant financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

Accreditation

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

The Institute for Advanced Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 20.00 Credits. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Sonographers: These credits are accepted by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Sonography Canada, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), and most other organizations.

For information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board or other credentialing organization.