Vascular Education Series 2026-2027

Occurs monthly on the 1st Monday starting on 6/1/2026 at 12:00 PM
Monday, June 1, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, The Kirklin Clinic, Birmingham, AL


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), CE/Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

Our vascular sessions provide interactive learning focused on the performance and technical evaluation of vascular ultrasound studies within their clinical context. Participants will review imaging approaches, discuss case-based examples, and explore current best practices to support accurate data acquisition and reporting. Emphasis is placed on consistency in scanning technique, protocol adherence, workflow efficiency, and collaboration among care team members to enhance overall quality within the vascular laboratory and support optimal patient care.

1. Apply standardized vascular ultrasound protocols in alignment with Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) standards to ensure diagnostic accuracy and consistency
2. Differentiate normal and abnormal hemodynamic findings in arterial and venous duplex imaging using evidence based duplex criteria
3. Identify common technical and interpretive errors in vascular ultrasound and implement strategies to avoid them
4. Optimize image acquisition techniques to enhance study quality and reproducibility
5. Integrate evidence based diagnostic criteria into daily vascular lab practice
6. Evaluate vascular laboratory processes to identify opportunities for quality improvement, operational efficiency and regulatory compliance
7. Coordinate daily clinic workflow and patient throughput to support efficient scheduling, minimize delays and improve patient experience
8. Correlate vascular ultrasound findings with vascular surgical indications and postoperative surveillance to support clinical decision making and patient management
9. Implement and maintain quality assurance and quality improvement measures consistent with IAC requirements
10. Ensure complete and accurate documentation of studies, including indications, techniques and findings to meet accreditation and compliance standards
11. Support adherence to lab accreditation standards through proper use, staff competency and ongoing performance evaluation
12. Assess opportunities to incorporate emerging technologies to improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic performance

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

UAB Interprofessional Healthcare Education Collaborative reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
UAB Interprofessional Healthcare Education Collaborative is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

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The UAB Heersink School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including Faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

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