Vascular Ultrasound Training Course

This comprehensive 3-day, ON-SITE or ONLINE Vascular Ultrasound Course is designed for sonographers, echocardiographers, interventional technologists and physicians seeking intensive training on the essential aspects of vascular ultrasound. This course provides an opportunity to complement the professional’s existing skills with non-invasive vascular examination techniques. The course begins with a review of the basic ultrasound physics and instrumentation gray scale and Doppler principles, and fluid dynamics. Additional discussions include methods for optimizing the quality of diagnostic data obtained during an ultrasound examination. Specific applications are then addressed beginning with a review of the relevant anatomy and physiology followed by in-depth presentations on examination techniques, protocols and diagnostic criteria. The specific applications that will be addressed include: extra-cranial and intracranial cerebrovascular, abdominal and retroperitoneal (including large vessels as well as organs), and peripheral arterial and venous imaging and non-imaging assessments. 

The didactic course work for each application will be complemented by supervised scanning sessions conducted in small groups using live models and experienced instructors on a variety of ultrasound systems. Additional topics covered in the course will include recent advances in technology, practice issues as well as quality assurance measures. This course is appropriate for preparing for the vascular ultrasound  credentialing examination (RVT or RVS). Ample time will be provided each day for interactive discussions and questions.

This 18.75 credit activity provides the 16 hours of structured education related to the content specifications outlined by the ARRT, required for certification and registration.

MTMI On-site COVID-19 Safety Policies and Procedures

MTMI follows the Milwaukee Health Department’s mask advisory and strongly recommends masks in our classrooms and common areas, regardless of vaccine status, and to practice social distancing when possible.
The best way to stop the community spread of COVID-19 is to take preventative action to protect yourself and others:

•  Get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as you can. Vaccines are safe and readily available at walk-in clinics throughout the community for anyone over the age of 12 years old.
• Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth to help protect yourself and others, and stay at least 6 feet apart from others who don’t live with you.
•  Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated indoor spaces, and improve ventilation whenever possible.
•  Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water aren’t available.