DUTEC 182 - Advanced Studies Vascular Technology

3 CR

Continues the vascular application of grayscale, color flow and Doppler sonography for the detection of peripheral vascular (PV) disease in the lower extremities and upper extremities. Includes PV arterial and venous anatomy, physiology, disease and treatment. Advanced concepts in trans-cranial Doppler will be revealed.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into program or permission of program chair.

Course Outcomes

Describe and identify pertinent anatomy, physiology, and hemodynamics associated with the cerebrovascular, peripheral venous, peripheral arterial, and visceral vascular systems
Explain in detail transcranial Doppler techniques and interpretation of intracranial physiology
Identify proper sonographic testing for vascular studies to include equipment used, patient positioning, technique, interpretation, and limitations
Differentiate the mechanisms, benefits, limitations, and interpretations between the imaging modalities of ultrasound, angiography, vascular MRI, and CT
Discuss and differentiate between arterial and venous hemodynamics
Classify pathology through advanced waveform analysis
Establish a foundational understanding of indirect arterial testing methods
Discuss the variables in the interpretation of physiologic data
Evaluate the diagnostic pitfalls encountered when doing vascular testing
Apply statistical analysis for quality assurance testing of equipment and patient safety

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