PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This 3 day program is specifically designed for:

• Members of the College of Phlebology who are interested in ultrasound of superficial and deep venous systems of the lower limb
• Any medical practitioners or technologists at the beginning of the ultrasound learning curve who are interested in venous scanning.
  

All tuition is undertaken in a highly personalised, tailored fashion with intensive "hands-on" practical sessions allowing registrants to gain skills in the most cost effective manner.

SPECIFIC LECTURE TOPICS INCLUDE

• Practical Physics of Doppler
• Practical Physics of Colour
• Venous Anatomy & Pathology
• Probe manipulation techniques
• Scanning techniques
• Dealing with protocols & worksheets
• Practical superficial venous examination
• Practical DVT examination

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. To provide an understanding of system operation
2. To provide an overview of the anatomy and pathology of the superficial and deep venous system of the lower limbs.
3. To provide practical tuition in the techniques of venous scanning including colour and spectral Doppler techniques.