GCUS Vascular Interpretation RPVI Registry Review 2023 – OC-RPVI231 (Videos+Quiz)
Overview: The Vascular Interpretation & RPVI Registry Review Online Course is a meticulously curated study guide tailored for aspirants aiming to conquer the APCA Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) Certification Exam. This prerequisite exam is critical for those aiming for the American Board of Surgery’s Vascular Surgery Qualifying Examination. Delivered in an engaging modular format, the course comprises lectures by seasoned faculty, ensuring a robust understanding of complex vascular imaging interpretations and diagnostic criteria.
Modules:
- Physics of Doppler/Color Imaging: Delve deep into the Doppler and Color physics factors, including a review of potential artifacts impacting diagnostic precision.
- Carotid Imaging & TCD Exams: An exhaustive study on the norms and aberrations of imaging, spectral Doppler, and Color Doppler related to carotid evaluations.
- Abdominal Aorta & Endograft Imaging: Understand critical ultrasound findings indicative of aortic endograft leaks.
- Abdominal Visceral Duplex Imaging: A deep dive into abdominal visceral evaluations covering renal, mesenteric, and hepatic regions.
- Peripheral Arterial Testing: A study on both direct and indirect testing methodologies for lower extremity arterial disease evaluation.
- Peripheral Venous Testing: Comprehensive knowledge on venous disease evaluations, including those pertaining to venous insufficiency.
- QA, Safety & Bioeffects: Get acquainted with the best practices and safety standards in vascular imaging.
- Interactive Case Studies: 135 engaging case presentations to bolster practical knowledge and its application.
- Mock Examinations: Four intensive mock tests, crafted to mirror the actual certification exam environment, enhancing test-taking confidence and competence.
Course Inclusions:
- A robust log system that tracks completed cases. A unique feature allows 100 of these cases to meet the APCA Clinical Vascular Ultrasound Experience prerequisite.
Objectives: Upon successful completion of the course, participants will:
- Gain substantial knowledge to either enhance their vascular ultrasound examination performance or to ace the RPVI certification exam.
- Efficiently discern between normal and abnormal findings in imaging, spectral Doppler, and Color Doppler across various vascular evaluations.
- Harness the potential of indirect testing for evaluating lower extremity arterial diseases.
- Develop competence in interpreting intricate vascular case studies.
- Assimilate essential diagnostic elements to draft structured reports.
- Elevate their diagnostic and treatment precision through integration of detailed protocols, techniques, and diagnostic criteria.
In essence, this course is an essential stepping stone for any medical professional aiming to master vascular interpretation and the nuances of the RPVI Certification Exam.
TOPICS
- Hemodynamic Principles and Doppler Fundamentals
- Instrumentation: Transducers, Imaging Modes, and Artifacts
- Normal Carotid Anatomy, Waveforms, and Scan Protocol
- Abnormal Carotid Waveform: Characteristics & Diagnostic Criteria
- Abnormalities of the Vertebrobasilar System & TCD
- Integration of Data: Carotid Interpretation and Reporting
- Abdominal Aorta and Aortic Endografts
- Peripheral Arterial: Indirect Physiologic Exams and Arterial Duplex/Color Flow Imaging
- Arterial Grafts and Intraoperative Duplex/Color Flow Imaging
- Arterial Assessment: Upper Extremities
- Abdominal Visceral Duplex: Renal, Mesenteric & Hepatic
- Peripheral Venous: Protocols and Methods to Detect DVT
- Venous Insufficiency and Physiologic Testing
- Venous Imaging: Upper Extremities
- Quality Assurance, Safety and Bioeffects
- Interactive Mock Exams
- 135 Interactive Carotid, Peripheral Arterial, Peripheral Venous, and Abdominal Aorta & Visceral Case Studies (log of case studies provided upon completion)
Date of Original Release: 7/17/2023