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OAKSTONE • 2026 EDITION

Oakstone Clinical Approach to Vascular Ultrasound and RPVI Prep Course 2026

Clinical Approach to Vascular Ultrasound and RPVI Prep Course 2026 is a comprehensive video-based program focused on practical vascular imaging, Doppler interpretation, vascular laboratory standards, and preparation for the Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) examination.

13.5

Hours

Videos

Format

RPVI

Board Review

2026

Edition

🩻

Course Details

Oakstone Clinical Approach to Vascular Ultrasound and RPVI Prep Course 2026

Original Release Date: July 31, 2026 • Estimated Duration: 13.5 Hours • Format: Videos • Language: English

About the Course

Strengthen your expertise in vascular ultrasound with the Oakstone Clinical Approach to Vascular Ultrasound and RPVI Prep Course 2026, a comprehensive educational program combining practical vascular imaging, evidence-based diagnostic interpretation, and focused RPVI board preparation.

This 13.5-hour video course is designed to help healthcare professionals confidently perform, interpret, and report vascular ultrasound examinations. Instruction covers vascular anatomy, Doppler ultrasound, scanning protocols, diagnostic criteria, quality assurance, reporting standards, and complex vascular pathology.

Through real-world clinical cases and guideline-driven instruction, participants learn how ultrasound findings influence diagnosis, surveillance, treatment planning, and patient management.

What You’ll Learn

✓ Perform standardized vascular ultrasound examinations using evidence-based scanning protocols.
✓ Interpret arterial, venous, carotid, cerebrovascular, and abdominal vascular ultrasound studies.
✓ Apply Doppler velocity criteria and waveform analysis to diagnose vascular disease.
✓ Integrate ultrasound findings into clinical management and treatment planning.
✓ Produce standardized vascular laboratory reports consistent with current quality standards.
✓ Recognize technical pitfalls and improve diagnostic accuracy.
✓ Strengthen preparation for the RPVI certification examination.

Comprehensive Topics Covered

Vascular Ultrasound Fundamentals: Vascular Ultrasound • Duplex Ultrasound • Doppler Ultrasound • Color Doppler • Spectral Doppler • Ultrasound Physics
RPVI Board Preparation: RPVI Examination • Board Review • Exam-Focused Pathology • Diagnostic Interpretation • Clinical Scenarios
Arterial: Peripheral Arterial Disease • Upper & Lower Extremity Arterial Imaging • Velocity Measurements • Stenosis Assessment • Surveillance
Venous: DVT • Venous Insufficiency • Venous Reflux • Compression Ultrasound • Thromboembolic Disease
Carotid & Cerebrovascular: Carotid Stenosis • Vertebral Arteries • Stroke Prevention • Doppler Criteria • Plaque Assessment
Abdominal Vascular: Abdominal Aorta • Aneurysm • Mesenteric Arteries • Renal Arteries • Vascular Screening
Interventions & Surveillance: Dialysis Access • AV Fistulas • AV Grafts • Bypass Graft Surveillance • Deep Venous Arterialization
Quality & Reporting: Laboratory Accreditation • Quality Assurance • Structured Reporting • Image Documentation • Best Practices

Complete Curriculum

🩺 Vascular Ultrasound & RPVI Sessions

01. Basics of Physics in Vascular Imaging – Traci B. Fox, EdD, RT(R), RDMS, RVT, FSVU

02. Understanding the Ultrasound Machine – Lindsey Ferraro, MS, RDCS, RVT

03. Peripheral Arterial Studies – Upper – John G. Carson, MD, RPVI, FACS

04. Peripheral Arterial Studies – Lower – Aarathi Minisandram, MD, MS, MA, RPVI

05. Abdominal Ultrasound – Scott Manchester, RVT

06. Panel Discussion – Faculty

07. Carotid Duplex Ultrasonography – Mingzhu Mary Yan, RVT

08. Subclavian and Vertebral Ultrasonography – Brian Scholz, RVT, RT(R)

09. Cerebrovascular Intracranial (Transcranial Doppler) – Sarah LaRose Michaud, RVT

10. High Yield Pathologies Tested on the Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) – Abhisekh Mohapatra, MD, MS, MA

11. Panel Discussion – Faculty

12. Bypass Graft Surveillance – John G. Carson MD, RPVI, FACS

13. Aortic Endovascular Stent Graft Surveillance – Kendal Endicott, MD, FACS

14. Dialysis Access Surveillance and Case Presentations – Elena Foster, MD, RPVI

15. Tibio – Pedal Access – Lindsey Ferraro, MS, RDCS, RVT

16. Panel Discussion – Faculty

17. Venous Ultrasound 1 – Venous Insufficiency, Ultrasound in Office Based Venous Procedures – Julianne Stoughton, MD

18. Venous Ultrasound 2 – Venous Thrombosis-Obstruction, Pelvic Venous Disorders – Ryan T. Brooks, BS, RVT

19. Venous Case Presentation – Luis Suarez, MD, FACS, RPVI

20. Wound Healing in Advanced Limb Salvage – Anahita Dua, MD, MS, MBA, FACS

21. Carotid Arterial Case Presentations – Drena Root, RVT

22. Updated Results with the Retrievable System for Drug Delivery – Data from the DEEPER OUS and DEEPER REVEAL Trials – Anahita Dua, MD, MS, MBA, FACS

23. Peripheral Artery and Bypass Graft Case Presentations – Nikolaos Zacharias MD, MPH, RPVI, FSVS, FACS

24. Surveillance of Deep Venous Arterialization – (DVA) Grafts – Pre- and Post-Operative Insights and Outcomes – Lindsey Ferraro, MS, RDCS, RVT

25. Deep Venous Arterialization – Sarah Deery Stasulis, MD, MPH, FACS, RPVI

26. Panel Discussion – Faculty

Target Audience

This course is ideal for Sonographers, Primary Care Physicians, Internal Medicine Physicians, Vascular Surgeons, Cardiologists, Radiologists, Vascular Medicine Specialists, Emergency Medicine Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Residents, Fellows, and healthcare professionals preparing for RPVI certification.

Educational Highlights

Vascular Ultrasound • RPVI Board Review • Duplex Ultrasound • Doppler Ultrasound • Peripheral Arterial Disease • Deep Vein Thrombosis • Carotid Ultrasound • Cerebrovascular Imaging • Abdominal Vascular Imaging • Renal Artery Ultrasound • Dialysis Access • Bypass Graft Surveillance • Doppler Waveform Analysis • Vascular Laboratory Standards • Quality Assurance • Structured Reporting • Clinical Decision-Making • Diagnostic Imaging

3 reviews for Oakstone Clinical Approach to Vascular Ultrasound and RPVI Prep Course 2026

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August 22, 2026

A solid review for anyone working with vascular studies. Some sections are quite detailed, but overall the material is well organized and useful for b...More
A solid review for anyone working with vascular studies. Some sections are quite detailed, but overall the material is well organized and useful for both clinical practice and exam review.

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August 22, 2026

Very comprehensive course with a strong focus on vascular ultrasound interpretation. The lectures on carotid, arterial, venous, and Doppler studies we...More
Very comprehensive course with a strong focus on vascular ultrasound interpretation. The lectures on carotid, arterial, venous, and Doppler studies were especially useful for RPVI preparation.

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August 22, 2026

Excellent RPVI review

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