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Registry Review Products by Pegasus Lectures, Inc.

SVU has entered into a marketing alliance with Pegasus Lectures, Inc. As a benefit of membership, SVU Members receive 15% off all Pegasus Lectures products and a 5% discount off Pegasus Seminars by ordering from the SVU website.

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RPVI™ Exam Simulation CD

Principal Editors: Frank Miele, MSEE, and William Zwiebel, MD

Designed to provide an efficient method of preparing for the RPVI exam, this exam simulation contains two full-length practice exams following the content outline and structure of the actual exam. An interactive tutorial on test-taking strategies offers insight into unique logic and reasoning skills for multiple choice exams. At the conclusion of each exam, a patented intelligent analysis tool delivers a detailed report as to your specific areas of strengths and weakness and test-taking habits. Unlimited access is available to the extensive, detailed review section. By identifying and targeting your areas of weakness, this CD allows you to use your limited study time effectively! This CD is perfect for those planning to challenge the RPVI Exam or anyone who would benefit from an extensive review of vascular ultrasound testing.

This activity is approved for a maximum of 24 Category 1 credits.

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Pegasus Seminars

Pegasus Lectures, Inc. offers comprehensive seminars designed to assist attendees in passing their national credentialing exams. Since 1992, Pegasus attendees have consistently achieved a pass rate greater than 90% on the ARDMS exam. The pass rate for 2008 continued to exceed 93%. Pegasus offers a Pass Guarantee that includes a 'FREE' return to another seminar if you do not pass your ARDMS or CCI certification exam. Why take a chance with your future? Prepare with Pegasus and pass the first time. For specific program questions, please contact Pegasus Lectures at Tel: 972-564-3056 or see www.PegasusLectures.com

2009 Seminar Schedule

Location

CCI Science/Other

Physics Seminar

Specialty Seminar

Chicago, IL

March 25 - 26

March 26 - 28

March 28 - 29

Adult Echo, Vascular Technology, Abdomen and OB/GYN

Las Vegas, NV

May 13 - 14

May 14 - 16

May 16 - 17

Adult Echo, Vascular Technology, Abdomen and OB/GYN

Orlando, FL

July 8 – 9

July 9 - 11

July 11- 12

Adult Echo, Vascular Technology, Abdomen, Breast and OB/GYN

Princeton, NJ

Sept 2 – 3

Sept 3 - 5

Sept 5 - 6

Adult Echo, Vascular Technology, Abdomen and OB/GYN

CMEs and Independent Learning Materials
Essentials of Ultrasound Physics: The Board Review Book (2008)

Frank R. Miele, MSEE

Essentials of Ultrasound PhysicsFrank Miele, the highly acclaimed author of Ultrasound Physics, 4th Edition, leads you through the key concepts of ultrasound physics in this unique NEW board preparation guide. Each brief chapter begins with a critical concept summary, followed by typical board questions. A thorough explanation is included with each question to not only prepare you for your exam but to improve your command of the subject. By providing an inside look at the key concepts and the test questions most often seen by exam takers, Essentials of Ultrasound P

hysics: The Board Review Book gives you the edge on your credentialing exam.

CME’s: 15 AMA /PRA Category 1
Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation, 4th Edition (2006)

Frank R. Miele, MSEE

  1. Ultrasound Physics & Instrumentation
  2. Vascular Physics & Instrumentation
  3. Cardiovascular Physics and Instrumentation

Ultrasound Physics, 4th Edition provides a comprehensive discussion of Ultrasound Physics and is designed to thoroughly prepare candidates for their national certification exams on the topics of ultrasound physics, cardiovascular physics and/or vascular physics. A 7-week syllabus is included, directing the reader on how to work through the material on their own. Organized in three levels, the new 4th Edition is appropriate for the beginning student to the practicing sonographer. Level 1 material focuses on underlying physical principles and basic concepts critical for developing skill in the use of diagnostic ultrasound. Level 2 covers topics outlined on certification exams and Level 3 material covers new ultrasound techniques and topics.
The 4th Edition comes with an Animation and Image Library CD-ROM that includes more than 300 videos, animations and images. Each chapter also concludes with a detailed key concepts summary. Containing over 1,300 questions with answers and more than 600 images and figures, the 4th Edition thoroughly explains how physics is involved in current and future sonographers daily scanning activities.

CME’s: 35 (AMA/PRA Category I Credits) and 35 SDMS CMEs

ExamSim Suite CD-ROMs
  1. Miele, Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation, 2nd Edition - 16 SDMS CMEs or 13 AMA/PRA Category 1 Credits
  2. Miele, Vascular Physics and Instrumentation - 16 SDMS CMEs
  3. Miele, Cardiovascular Physics and Instrumentation - 16 SDMS CMEs

Designed to provide an efficient way of preparing for national board exams, each ExamSim Suite CD delivers a customized study plan so you don’t spend time studying material you already know! The CD starts with a full tutorial on test-taking strategies designed to improve your test-taking skills overall. Next, you are asked to take a timed, full-length exam with 120 questions. At the end of the exam, an intelligent patented analysis package delivers hundreds of details as to your specific areas of content strengths and weaknesses. In addition, it provides information on your test taking skills showing you how you can become a better test-taker. Unlimited access is also available to review each question, how you answered, the correct answer and a detailed explanation as to why. Prior to taking the next exam, it is recommended, that you spend time studying the material where you are weak and then try taking the second exam.After working through the third exam and analysis, you can retake the exams following the same process until you feel fully prepared to sit for your registry exam. By using an ExamSim Suite CD to prepare, you will have studied the right material and have spent your valuable study time wisely.

Savings Package:
Ultrasound Physics, 4th Edition and ExamSim Suite CD-ROM -
  1. Ultrasound Physics & Instrumentation
  2. Vascular Physics & Instrumentation
  3. Cardiovascular Principles and Instrumentation

This package offers a $40.00 savings to those purchasing both – Ultrasound Physics, 4th Edition and an ExamSim Suite CD-ROM.

Unifying Ultrasound Physics Review Video

Frank R. Miele, MSEE

In this 90 minute video (available on VHS or DVD), Frank Miele, President of Pegasus Lectures, discusses important physics concepts as they relate to what sonographers do in their everyday practice. The purpose of this video is to review the main concepts of ultrasound physics and connect the main concepts into a cohesive “story” that is both memorable and applicable. Ultrasound physics is organized and discussed as it pertains to 7 steps and/or choices that sonographers make each time they scan a patient.
The video includes a review of ultrasound physics concepts including the creation of the test signal, system settings affecting the transmit signal, characterization of the test signal and medium, signal modulation, detection, display, and interpretation of the ultrasound image. In addition, Frank Miele covers attenuation, impedance, propagation speed, waves, frame rates, transducers, hemodynamics, color Doppler, CW/PW spectral Doppler, scan converters and bioeffects.

Available in VHS or DVD Formats.
CME’s: 2 SDMS

Adult Echocardiography Case Studies: Volume 1

Terry Reynolds, BS RDCS

This CD-ROM contains 50 case studies designed to help prepare you for the video portion of the Adult Echocardiography certification exams. The author, Terry Reynolds of the Arizona Heart Institute and faculty member of Pegasus Lectures, has developed multiple-choice questions to compliment each case study creating an in-depth self-assessment program. There are more than 200 questions included. This collection of case studies is ideal to expand your library of clinical pathology as well as an excellent tool for assessing the clinical knowledge of students, sonographers, or potential employees.

CME's: 8 SDMS CMEs
CME processing included for purchaser
$30.00 processing fee for each additional CME applicant

Product Refund Policy

A refund, less a $30.00 administrative fee and cost of pre-course materials, is available for written seminar cancellations, postmarked and received in our office four weeks prior to the seminar. Written cancellations received fewer than 4 weeks prior to the seminar qualify for a 75% refund, less a $30.00 administrative fee and cost of pre-course materials. No refund will be given for cancellations fewer than ten days prior to the seminar. Attendees may transfer to another seminar location at no additional fee for a period of one year. If a program is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, attendees may transfer to another seminar. A full refund will be given for books, videos, and unopened CDs or DVDs returned within 30 days of purchase date. A $25.00 fee will be charged on all returned checks.

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