OasisLMS

Overview:
This course is designed to equip learners with an understanding of the evolving field of advanced vascular technology. It outlines the need for formal advanced educational programs which is supported by the recently updated scope of practice. It also describes the efforts to formalize advanced vascular curriculum through CAAHEP’s CoA-ACS. Learners will explore the essential roles and responsibilities of advanced vascular technologists along with the significance of lab accreditation standards and credentialing. Additionally, this course covers the necessity of quality and advancement within the vascular profession.

Objectives:
• Describe the need for formal advanced vascular educational programs
• Review the updated scope of practice
• Discuss the current status of the advanced vascular curriculum through CAAHEP’s CoA-ACS
• Identify the roles and responsibilities of an advanced vascular technologist
• Describe the importance of lab accreditation, standardization, and credentialing
• Review the process of quality assurance
• Discuss the need to advance the vascular profession

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Penn State College of Medicine and the Society for Vascular Ultrasound. Penn State College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Penn State College of Medicine designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™. Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CREDIT AVAILABILITY
Activity release date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET

METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
To receive credit, participants must view the webinar and complete the evaluation form. Upon successful completion of the evaluation form, a CME certificate of participation will be awarded automatically. The certificate may be printed directly from the website.