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Dr Soffer and Dr Cohen, Varicose Vein Doctors

Varicose Vein Laser Training Curriculum and Course Schedule

Multimedia Introduction to Venous Anatomy and Physiology
The programmed instruction begins with a full multi-media review of general venous anatomy and physiology, and a discussion of the pathophysiology of reflux and its relationship to the development of venous disease.

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Next, principles of conducting a thorough venous examination are reviewed including the use of hand held Doppler and venous ultrasound including optional hands on experiences.

Then, general principles of venous treatment are covered in detailed including a discussion of sclerosing agents, treatment options emphasizing various laser techniques (which will be demonstrated during the clinical portion of the course) and the management of complications.

During the clinical portion of the course, specialized attention will be given to the following topics:

Surface Sclerotherapy: Treatment of spider veins and reticular veins with conventional (surface) sclerotherapy. Foam technique will be thoroughly reviewed and discussed.
Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy: Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy treatment of varicose veins and incompetent tributary veins with ultrasound guided closure of incompetent SFJs
Laser: Endovenous Laser Therapy will be fully discussed and multiple live cases will be demonstrated using the latest equipment and modalities. Both Greater Saphenous and Small Saphenous will be reviewed.

Patient Evaluation Skills
Special attention will be devoted to initial patient evaluation, as each preceptor will be monitored and trained in a one-to-one evaluation of actual patients.

Business Aspects of Adding a Vein Practice
Sound business management of a vein practice is vital to success. Professional advice from our marketing and billing experts help guide trainees in internal and external practice success.

Full Curriculum

Through programmed instruction, clinical presentation and the observation of a variety of procedures and practices, the following course curriculum will be followed as much as possible (subject to change with each preceptorship):

Anatomy & Physiology of the superficial venous system
Vein Treatment History
Applied Anatomy to the Principles of Vein Therapy
The Phlebology Examination
Sclerotherapy Principles
Sclerotherapy Techniques
Ultrasound Examination of the Venous Patient
Surface sclerotherapy of reticular veins and spider veins
Foam surface sclerotherapy
Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy (foam technique)
Evolution of Laser, Radiofrequency and other form of ablation
Inferior types of venous treatments
Marketing of Your Vein Practice
Supplies Used for Vein Therapy

Typical 1 Day Course

A typical 1 day course will be scheduled as follows.

7am to 8am	Welcome and Introductions 1st Varicose Vein Laser Ablation (Overview of Venous Physiology and Pathophysiology Overview of ablation and patient selection)
8am to 9am	2nd Varicose Vein Laser Ablation. Ultrasound lecture and hands on.
9am to 10am	Billing and Collection Overview
10am to 11am	3rd & 4th case Varicose Vein Laser Ablation
11am to 12pm	Front Desk Operations
12pm to 1pm	Lunch at the office
1pm to 2pm	Endovenous Laser Post-procedure/Sclerotherapy
2pm to 3pm	Questions and Answers

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