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.
This course is in-person only.
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, DABVLM |  |
Faculty
| Terri Harper | MSN, APRN, FNP-C |  |
| Catherine Burdge | APRN |  |
| Satish Vayuvegula | MD, MS, FAVLS |  |
Pricing
| Physician Member | $600 |
| Allied Health Member | $375 |
| Physician Non-Member | $750 |
| Allied Health Non-Member | $525 |
Combine with the VLM Review Course and Save
Make the most of your weekend in Chicago by attending the VLM Review Course on Friday evening and Saturday. 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 field, the course also prepares participants to sit for the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine (ABLVM) certification examination.
Registering for both courses together saves you 20% on each course.
Hotel Information
Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare
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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