Review the theoretical and practical essentials of sclerotherapy. Improve your understanding of best practices from experts in the field. Experience an in-lab procedure through our virtual reality lab, and practice your own hand during our sclerotherapy lab time under the guidance of our experienced faculty.
Who is this course for?
- Physicians
- Nurse Practitioners and Physicians Assistance
- Specialists who treat venous disease
Course Objectives
As a result of participating in this activity individuals will be able to:
- Recognize the benefits of sclerotherapy to enhance clinical outcomes for patients with venous insufficiency
- Apply appropriate sclerotherapy techniques for patients with varicose veins and telangiectasias
- Explain how to optimize outcomes and minimize complications
- Formulate an effective patient communication strategy to relay the risks, benefits, and complications of sclerotherapy
- Describe the management of more complicated clinical situations with the full array of techniques of visual, ultrasound-guided, and foam sclerotherapy
Course Chair
| Margaret Mann | MD, FAAD, FAVLS |  |
| Terri Harper | MSN, APRN, FNP-C |  |
Faculty
| Margaret Mann | MD, FAVLS | |
| Terri Harper | MSN, APRN, FNP-C | |
| Catherine Burdge | APRN |  |
| Daniel Friedmann | MD, FAAD |  |
Pricing
| Physician Member | $525 |
| Allied Health Member | $375 |
| Physician Non-Member | $725 |
| Allied Health Non-Member | $500 |
Agenda
| June 10 |
| Friday |
8:00 AM - 8:10 AM Welcome Margaret Mann, MD, FAVLS |
8:10 AM - 8:20 AM Venous Anatomy for Sclerotherapy Margaret Mann, MD, FAVLS |
8:20 AM - 8:35 AM Sclerosants - How They Work Catherine Burdge, APRN |
8:35 AM - 8:45 AM Choosing the Right Sclerosant - Type, Concentration, Volume Margaret Mann, MD, FAVLS |
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM Injection Techniques: Tips and Tricks Terri Harper, MSN, APRN, FNP-C |
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM Patient Education: Pre-, Post-Treatment & Informed Consent Catherine Burdge, APRN |
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM Avoiding Complications & Managing Disasters Terri Harper, MSN, APRN, FNP-C |
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM Question & Answer |
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM Break |
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy Daniel Friedmann, MD, FAAD |
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM When Sclerotherapy is Not Enough |
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM Sclerotherapy of the Hands, Face, Feet & Chest Daniel Friedmann, MD, FAAD |
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM Is There a Role for Lasers? |
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM Compression - What's the Evidence Catherine Burdge, APRN |
11:15 - 11:45 AM Roundtable Discussion: Variations in Treatments - How We Do It All Faculty |
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM Question & Answer |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch |
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Case Studies: Video Demonstrations Daniel Friedmann, MD, FAAD |
1:45 PM - 3:30 PM Hands-on Workshop & VR Immersion Lab |
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM Sclerotherapy: Distinguish Your Practice Terri Harper, MSN, APRN, FNP-C |
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM Roundtable Discussion: Team-based Care - How We Do It All Faculty |
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Question & Answer - Practice Management |
*Agenda is subject to change
Hotel Information
Crowne Plaza Hotel Providence-Warwick
Credit Designation Statement
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.
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.
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