
Non-Invasive Cerebrovascular Interpretation (Extracranial)
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Course Overview
Course Content
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
- 8.00 hours
- Released
- Oct 9, 2024
- Last Review
- Oct 9, 2024
- Expires
- Oct 9, 2027
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to explain fundamental ultrasound physics concepts as they relate to image formation, resolution, and Doppler principles; understand transducer selection and system optimization as they impact diagnostic image quality and Doppler accuracy; describe arterial hemodynamic principles, including the relationships between pressure, flow, velocity, resistance, and turbulence; recognize normal and abnormal Doppler waveforms and correlate waveform findings with underlying vascular pathology; apply standardized diagnostic criteria to evaluate arterial stenosis using velocity measurements and waveform analysis; identify normal extracranial cerebrovascular anatomy and common pathologic findings encountered during carotid and vertebral artery examinations; and integrate clinical history and indications to support accurate interpretation, reporting, and clinical decision-making in vascular ultrasound studies.
Target Audience
This training program is tailored for physicians, vascular sonographers, technologists, and healthcare professionals involved in the performance, interpretation, and clinical application of ultrasound and vascular diagnostic studies.
Faculty & Disclosure
Faculty
Angela Rodriquez Wong MD, RVT, RPVI
Joseph P. Hughes, MBA, BSHA, RVT, RVS, RPhS, NVS, FSVU
Patricia (Tish) Poe, BA RVT 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. Patricia (Tish) Poe, BA, RVT, 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 8.00 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.

