Hands On Carotid and Vertebral Arteries: in-person vascular Doppler course
In-person course · Vitória, ES, Brazil
Master Carotid and Vertebral Doppler in practice, with real patients
An intensive training with Dr. Fanilda Barros, a recognized authority in vascular Doppler, for physicians who want to perform exams with confidence, diagnostic precision and clinical efficiency.
Class on April 2 and 3, 2027 · only 5 physicians · certificate on the same day
Master the technique in
12 hours of intensive practice
- More than 30 patients assessed during the course
- Only 5 physicians per class
- 12 hours of supervised practice
The challenge of carotid Doppler
The exam is ordered every day, but hands-on training is rare
Carotid and vertebral artery assessment is essential for evaluating cerebrovascular risk. In practice, however, many physicians face the same difficulties:
- Difficulty assessing atherosclerotic plaque
- Uncertainty classifying carotid stenosis
- Difficulty standardizing the exam
- Doubts interpreting Doppler criteria
- Difficulty assessing the vertebral arteries
Why the Hands-On solves this
In practice, you only master the exam by performing many exams under experienced supervision.
- Supervised practice from the first exam to the last
- Real-time technical correction
- Clinical discussion of every case
- Extremely small classes
The goal is for you to leave the course confident to apply the exam in your professional practice.
What you will learn
A complete carotid exam protocol
All content is applied directly to clinical practice, from the exam to the report.
- Complete carotid exam protocol
- Ultrasound anatomy of the carotid arteries
- Atherosclerotic plaque analysis
- Carotid stenosis grading criteria
- Assessment of the vertebral arteries
- Interpretation of Doppler parameters
- Standardization of the carotid exam
- Optimizing exam time
Practice with real patients
- Atherosclerotic plaques
- Carotid stenosis
- Flow changes
- Vertebral artery assessment
- Cases for diagnostic interpretation
Every case discussed with Dr. Fanilda
You will have direct contact with patients with different clinical conditions, with the machine in your hand.
This lets you understand not only how to perform the exam, but how to interpret the findings correctly.
Common mistakes in carotid Doppler
Even experienced physicians make technical mistakes during the exam. Among the most common:
Inadequate plaque assessment
Without a detailed morphology analysis, important information is lost.
Incorrect stenosis classification
Inadequate interpretation of Doppler criteria leads to diagnostic error.
Lack of standardization
Without a structured protocol, the exam becomes inconsistent.
Incomplete vertebral assessment
The vertebral arteries are often underassessed.
Uncertainty in interpretation
A lack of hands-on training leads to doubt in decision-making.
This Hands-On was designed precisely to correct these points in practice.
Schedule
A complete hands-on immersion
Two days: the first lays the foundation of the technique, the second is practice with real patients from start to finish.
Day 1
- Review of fundamental concepts
- Exam protocol
- Technique demonstration
- Start of practice with patients
Day 2
- Exams performed by the students
- Interpretation of findings
- Discussion of clinical cases
- Technical adjustments and exam optimization
Who this course is for
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Vascular surgeons
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Sonographers
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Angiologists
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Radiologists
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Echocardiographers
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Physicians interested in vascular Doppler
Basic command of the ultrasound machine is expected; prior experience with this specific exam is not required.
What sets this Hands-On apart
A format designed for your hands, not for an audience
- Intensive practice with real patients
- Only 5 physicians per class
- Direct supervision by Dr. Fanilda Barros
- Individualized technical correction
- In-depth clinical discussion
- A protocol you can apply in your professional practice
What the Hands On is like
Photos from previous classes at Instituto Fanilda Barros.
Bonus: the recorded theory lessons with Dr. Fanilda
When you secure your spot, you receive the video theory material, with lessons taught by Dr. Fanilda on the carotid and vertebral exam.
The reason is practical: you arrive at the Hands-On with the theory already settled, and the whole day is free for what only happens there: the patient in front of you and the machine in your hand. Afterward, the material stays available to you, so you can review the reasoning when a difficult case shows up in your practice.
1-year access, counted from the date of your Hands-On registration.
Investment
Secure your spot
Class of at most 5 physicians, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both days.
In-person Hands On
Next class: 02 and 03 April 2027
R$ 8,900.00
or 12 installments of R$ 920.47
Secure your spot- 12 hours of intensive practice over two days
- More than 30 patients assessed per class
- Certificate delivered on the day of the course
- Includes the video theory material, with 1 year of access from your registration date
- Unconditional 7-day guarantee
- The in-person practical training is taught in Portuguese.
- Prices are in Brazilian reais (BRL). At checkout, select your country by its flag; your card issuer converts the amount to your currency, and installment options depend on your card.
Where it takes place
Instituto Fanilda Barros
Rua José Alexandre Buaiz, 350, Edifício Affinity Work, Sala 1912Enseada do Suá
Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil Open in maps
7-day guarantee
You have an unconditional 7-day guarantee. If you decide the course is not for you, just request a cancellation and the full amount is refunded, no red tape.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours is the course?
12 hours of intensive practice over two days, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where does the course take place?
At Instituto Fanilda Barros, in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. The certificate is delivered on the day of the course.
Do I receive any material before the course?
Yes. When you enroll, you receive the recorded theory lessons with Dr. Fanilda on the carotid and vertebral exam, to watch before the Hands-On and review afterward. Access is valid for 1 year from your registration date.
How many people per class?
At most 5 physicians, so that each participant performs exams under direct supervision.
Do I receive an invoice?
Yes. The invoice is issued by Instituto Fanilda Barros LTDA.
Can I ask questions before enrolling?
Yes. By email at contato@fanildabarros.com.br or on WhatsApp at +55 27 99845-2026.
Learn Doppler from someone who has mastered the practice