Course Syllabus for SDMS CME Credits

Description of course:

The Registry Review courses have been modeled after the current ARDMS_® and CCI exam content outlines to provide a comprehensive and effective registry preparation tool. The monthly subscription rate offers access to the course from anywhere, at any time on your computer or mobile device. The courses provide a simplified breakdown of the necessary materials for preparing for the ARDMS_® or CCI exam, which includes detailed information with superior quality images.

Each review course is segmented into smaller sections of information to assist in studying specific areas and in locating the information you would like to review. The outline format provides the key points and facts in an easy to read format. The over 1,000 digital images available can be enlarged for a more detailed review with a single click. Each chapter includes reading comprehension questions to aid in retention of the information.

This course is intended for use in preparation for the ARDMS_® or CCI Vascular Sonography registry exams. The course materials are also an excellent resource for seasoned Sonographers to brush up on current topics in the field. Sections include: General Information, Cerebrovascular, Extremity Arterial and Venous, Abdominal Vascular and Hemodynamics.

Goals for the course:

• To assist Sonographers in obtaining and maintaining their ARDMS_® or CCI certification.
• To provide a complete review of the necessary information a Sonographer should have mastered in order to obtain the certification.
• To provide Sonographers with a review course that can be easily revised as the field changes.
• To provide experienced Sonographers with a comprehensive review of the current information in their field of practice for continuing their Sonography education.

Course objectives:

Upon completion of the course, the Sonographer should be able to:

• Describe the characteristics of an ultrasound machine and how to adjust machine settings to optimize an exam
• List and describe the normal arterial and venous anatomy of the head, neck, extremities and abdomen
• Discuss hemodynamic principles related to arterial and venous blood flow
• Discuss signs and symptoms of the different types of vascular disease
• Define the components of an ultrasound exam of the carotid, extremity, cerebrovascular and abdominal vasculature
• List alternative diagnostic techniques to evaluate extremity vasculature and describe the potential normal and abnormal findings
• Describe how to use a standard ultrasound system and alternative techniques to evaluate blood flow
• Identify normal and abnormal findings on a carotid duplex ultrasound exam
• Identify normal and abnormal findings on a transcranial ultrasound exam
• Identify normal and abnormal findings on an extremity arterial duplex ultrasound exam
• Identify normal and abnormal findings on an extremity venous duplex ultrasound exam
• Identify normal and abnormal findings on an aortic duplex ultrasound exam
• Identify normal and abnormal findings on a mesenteric artery duplex ultrasound exam
• Identify normal and abnormal findings on a renal duplex ultrasound exam
• Identify normal and abnormal findings of an ultrasound exam of the abdominal venous structures
• List the treatments of vascular disorders and when they best apply
• Compare ultrasound results to the gold standard testing techniques

No accompanying text or required readings. Material can be referenced in the numerous resources listed on the attached Bibliography pages.

Reference List: See attached Bibliography.