Oakstone – Clinical Approach to Vascular Ultrasound and RPVI Prep Course 2026 (Videos)

Comprehensive Vascular Ultrasound Training, RPVI Board Review, Doppler Imaging, Vascular Laboratory Standards & Clinical Interpretation

Strengthen your expertise in vascular ultrasound with the Oakstone Clinical Approach to Vascular Ultrasound and RPVI Prep Course 2026, a comprehensive online educational program that combines practical vascular imaging, evidence-based diagnostic interpretation, and focused RPVI (Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation) board preparation.

Originally released on July 31, 2026, this 13.5-hour video course is designed to help healthcare professionals confidently perform, interpret, and report vascular ultrasound examinations while preparing for the RPVI certification examination. Expert faculty from Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Stanford University, Johns Hopkins, and the University of Colorado provide practical instruction covering 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 directly influence diagnosis, surveillance, treatment planning, and patient management.

Product Details

• Course: Oakstone – Clinical Approach to Vascular Ultrasound and RPVI Prep Course 2026
• Provider: Oakstone
• Original Release Date: July 31, 2026
• Estimated Duration: 13.5 Hours
• Format: Videos
• Language: English
• Educational Level: Beginner to Advanced
• Learning Format: Expert Lectures, Case-Based Learning, RPVI Board Review, Clinical Demonstrations

Course Overview

Vascular ultrasound has become an indispensable diagnostic tool for evaluating arterial disease, venous disorders, cerebrovascular pathology, dialysis access, bypass grafts, and abdominal vascular disease. Accurate interpretation requires not only understanding anatomy but also mastering Doppler physics, scanning techniques, standardized protocols, diagnostic criteria, waveform analysis, and laboratory quality standards.

The Clinical Approach to Vascular Ultrasound and RPVI Prep Course 2026 provides a structured educational pathway that integrates vascular imaging fundamentals with clinically relevant case interpretation. Participants review standardized vascular laboratory protocols, velocity criteria, Doppler waveform analysis, reporting standards, quality assurance principles, surveillance techniques, and emerging imaging technologies while strengthening preparation for the RPVI certification examination.

The curriculum emphasizes practical clinical application, enabling learners to confidently interpret vascular studies and incorporate imaging findings into evidence-based patient care.

What You’ll Learn

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• 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

Develop a strong foundation in vascular imaging.

Topics include:

• Vascular ultrasound
• Duplex ultrasound
• Doppler ultrasound
• Color Doppler
• Spectral Doppler
• Vascular imaging
• Ultrasound physics

Faculty explain the core principles necessary for accurate vascular assessment.

RPVI Board Preparation

Prepare for certification with confidence.

Topics include:

• RPVI examination
• Board review
• Exam-focused pathology
• Diagnostic interpretation
• Clinical scenarios
• Test preparation
• Practice review

Arterial Ultrasound

Master peripheral arterial evaluation.

Topics include:

• Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
• Arterial Doppler
• Lower extremity arterial imaging
• Upper extremity arteries
• Velocity measurements
• Stenosis assessment
• Arterial surveillance

Venous Ultrasound

Improve diagnosis of venous disorders.

Topics include:

• Venous duplex ultrasound
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Venous insufficiency
• Venous reflux
• Compression ultrasound
• Venous anatomy
• Thromboembolic disease

Carotid & Cerebrovascular Imaging

Strengthen cerebrovascular evaluation.

Topics include:

• Carotid ultrasound
• Carotid artery stenosis
• Vertebral arteries
• Cerebrovascular disease
• Stroke prevention
• Doppler criteria
• Plaque assessment

Abdominal Vascular Ultrasound

Expand abdominal vascular imaging skills.

Topics include:

• Abdominal aorta
• Abdominal aneurysm
• Mesenteric arteries
• Renal arteries
• Abdominal vascular disease
• Doppler evaluation
• Vascular screening

Dialysis Access & Bypass Graft Surveillance

Monitor vascular interventions effectively.

Topics include:

• Hemodialysis access
• Arteriovenous fistulas
• Arteriovenous grafts
• Bypass graft surveillance
• Access dysfunction
• Vascular interventions
• Long-term monitoring

Doppler Interpretation

Enhance diagnostic confidence.

Topics include:

• Doppler waveforms
• Peak systolic velocity
• End-diastolic velocity
• Spectral analysis
• Hemodynamic assessment
• Flow patterns
• Diagnostic criteria

Quality Assurance & Reporting

Improve vascular laboratory performance.

Topics include:

• Laboratory accreditation
• Quality assurance
• Reporting standards
• Structured reporting
• Image documentation
• Performance improvement
• Best practices

Clinical Decision-Making

Integrate imaging into patient management.

Topics include:

• Clinical interpretation
• Treatment planning
• Follow-up imaging
• Intervention planning
• Surveillance protocols
• Multidisciplinary care
• Evidence-based practice

Emerging Technologies

Review future directions in vascular imaging.

Topics include:

• Advanced vascular ultrasound
• Emerging technologies
• Image optimization
• New clinical evidence
• Modern vascular imaging
• Technological advances
• Future applications

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:

• Apply standardized evidence-based vascular ultrasound protocols for arterial, venous, cerebrovascular, and abdominal examinations.
• Utilize current diagnostic criteria, Doppler velocity measurements, and waveform analysis to accurately interpret vascular ultrasound studies.
• Integrate vascular ultrasound findings into clinical decision-making, determining appropriate intervention, surveillance, or additional imaging.
• Implement standardized reporting practices and quality assurance measures consistent with vascular laboratory standards.
• Identify technical limitations, recognize common sources of diagnostic error, and improve overall study quality and reliability.

Educational Highlights

• Vascular Ultrasound
• RPVI Board Review
• Duplex Ultrasound
• Doppler Ultrasound
• Peripheral Arterial Disease
• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
• 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
• Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Why This Course Stands Out

The Oakstone Clinical Approach to Vascular Ultrasound and RPVI Prep Course 2026 provides a comprehensive blend of board-focused education and practical clinical training. Rather than concentrating solely on examination preparation, the curriculum emphasizes standardized scanning techniques, diagnostic interpretation, vascular laboratory quality standards, and real-world clinical decision-making. Through expert instruction from leading academic institutions, participants develop the skills necessary to improve diagnostic accuracy while strengthening readiness for RPVI certification.

Target Audience

This educational activity 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 and Fellows
• Healthcare Professionals preparing for RPVI certification

Why Choose This Course?

Whether you are preparing for the RPVI examination, expanding your expertise in vascular ultrasound, or seeking a practical update in noninvasive vascular imaging, the Oakstone Clinical Approach to Vascular Ultrasound and RPVI Prep Course 2026 offers one of the most complete educational experiences available. Through expert-led instruction, evidence-based protocols, real-world case discussions, and standardized interpretation strategies, participants gain the confidence to perform high-quality vascular studies, improve diagnostic accuracy, and deliver exceptional patient care.

+ Topics:

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

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

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

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

Abdominal Ultrasound – Scott Manchester, RVT

Panel Discussion – Faculty

Carotid Duplex Ultrasonography – Mingzhu Mary Yan, RVT

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

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

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

Panel Discussion – Faculty

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

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

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

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

Panel Discussion – Faculty

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

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

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

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

Carotid Arterial Case Presentations – Drena Root, RVT

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

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

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

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

Panel Discussion – Faculty