Venous & Lymphatic Medicine Review Course
In-Person Event
Jun 01, 2024
Chicago, Illinois, USA
16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ OVERVIEW
Venous & Lymphatic Medicine Review Course is organized by American Vein and Lymphatic Society (AVLS) and will be held on Jun 01, 2024 at Northwestern Prentice Women's Hospital - Harris Family Atrium, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America.
Description:
Expand your knowledge of venous and lymphatic disease through this comprehensive lecture series. Our experienced faculty will review the essentials of venous and lymphatic disease and its care. In addition to providing a well-founded base knowledge of the field, the course also prepares participants to sit for the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine (ABLVM) certification examination.
In addition to the in-person lectures, the Venous & Lymphatic Medicine Review Course includes a livestream ABVLM certification Mock Exam and a Final Exam Prep livestream.
June 1: In-Person Didactic Series
June 29: Mock Exam Zoom Session
July (TBD): Final Exam Prep Zoom Session
Course Objectives:
- Describe normal venous anatomy and nomenclature
- Summarize normal and abnormal venous hemodynamics and the derangements associated with chronic venous insufficiency
- Identify lymphatic anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology
- Explain the epidemiology, presentation and morbidity of venous disease
- Assess the performance and interpretation of necessary diagnostic exams including duplex ultrasound
- Discuss acute venous thrombosis and acute venous thrombosis risk factors
- Diagnose, treat, or refer superficial thrombophlebitis, deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
- Determine the therapy for acute and chronic venous disease including indications, contraindications, risks and benefits
KEY DATES
01 Jun, 2024
Event Start Date
01 Jun, 2024
Event End Date
ACCREDITATION & CREDITS
Accreditation:
Physicians:
The American Vein & Lymphatic Society (AVLS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Vein & Lymphatic Society (AVLS) designates this live activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses & Nurse Practitioners:
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME for re-licensure and recertification requirements.
Sonographers:
The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers® (ARDMS®) and Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME toward credential renewal for Registered Phlebology Sonographers (RPhS) and Registered Vascular Specialists (RVS).
Physician Assistants:
The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME for re-licensure and recertification requirements.
TARGET AUDIENCE
PhysicianPhysician AssistantSonographerVascular Medicine SpecialistsEpidemiologistsNurse PractitionersCardiovascular SurgeonsInterventional RadiologistsDermatologic SurgeonsSPECIALITIES
PhlebologyVascular MedicineRheumatologyPhysical Medicine and RehabilitationPathologySUGGESTED HOTELS
CONFERENCE VENUE
Northwestern Prentice Women's Hospital - Harris Family AtriumRELATED CONFERENCES & LIVE WEBINARS
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