VAS - 330 Venous Ultrasound Procedures

The theories, techniques and processes for performing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) and vein mapping (VM) studies of the lower and upper extremities (LE/UE) are presented primarily through the use of duplex ultrasound. Topics also include anatomy, diseases, terminology, indications, patient history taking, diagnostic criteria, reporting and problem-solving procedures. These skills will be addressed in this didactic course and applied in the related laboratory course. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2