ADI 348 - Vascular Anatomy & Physiology

• Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and anatomic variants of the cardiovascular system.
• Demonstrate knowledge of normal and abnormal peripheral vascular physiology and hemodynamics.
• Demonstrate knowledge of mechanisms of vascular diseases, vascular pathophysiology, and hemodynamic effects.
• Demonstrate knowledge of sonographic appearances, sonographic techniques, measurements, and Doppler flow characteristics in both normal and abnormal vascular structures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of physiologic vascular testing principles and techniques.
• Demonstrate knowledge and application in the use of quantitative principles applied to vascular testing.
• Demonstrate knowledge in ultrasound-guided procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the role of ultrasound for evaluation of vascular surgical procedures or interventions, including a role in planning, intra-procedural guidance/technical evaluation, and/or post-procedure assessment.
• Evaluate scanning protocol and modification(s) based on patient-specific factors.
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of quality assurance and statistical tests used in a vascular laboratory.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the technique of:
• Demonstrate achievement of clinical competency through the performance of sonographic examinations of the vascular system according to practice parameters established by national professional organizations and the protocol of the clinical affiliates