It was our privilege to contribute an article for Vein Magazine (v. 8  iss. 3) for publication this past month.  The profile featured a background story behind the development of our newest e-Course: Fundamentals of Phlebology [in Ultrasound]: Phase 1.

While the article goes into greater depth, our conceptual ideals in designing these courses mirrors a belief articulated by the late Steve Jobs:

“You’ve got to start with the customer experience and work back toward the technology, not the other way around.”

With that goal in mind, we gathered many of the finest mentors and masters in the field of phlebology and ultrasound to build a course of study that would resonate with the study-level trainee AND the most experienced fellow or instructor.

Our format is based on these five elements:

ScanLabs – a unique method of showing completely synchronous videos of ultrasound scanning with the actual ultrasound imaging.

Interactive CheckPoint Questions – an immediate feedback of conceptual comprehension, emphasizing specific concepts while keeping the viewer engaged.

Demonstrations – respecting the old adage that a picture is worth a thousand words.

Iterative Teaching Approach with Customized Review –  which factors in that lasting learning requires an iterative approach built on strong foundational concepts.

Modular Delivery – understanding that real world obligations and family commitments limit our time, through modular delivery, the participant is able to view according to his or her busy schedule.

The product of our long hours of commitment is Phase 1 of Pegasus Lectures’ Fundamentals of Phlebology eCourse. This collaborative effort would not have been possible without the enthusiastic support of Diana Neuhardt RVT, RPhS; Joe Zygmunt RVT, RPhS; Nick Morrison, MD; Mel Rosenblatt, MD; Catherine Burdge, APRN; Helane Fronek, MD; Stephanie Dentoni, MD; and many other luminaries.

ADDITIONALLY … Dr. Joseph Caprini has graciously offered his presentation on “Compression Therapy in Chronic Edema and Leg Ulcers” as a free CME module.  You can register for this FREE CME course here:

http://pegasuslectures.com/portals/caprini/