Course Details

Instructors

Clifford Berry, DVM, DACVR; June Boon, BA, MS; Robert Cole, DVM, DACVR; Sonya Gordon, DVM, DVSc., DACVIM (Cardiology); Joyce Holt, BS, RDCS, Sound-Eklin™ Director of Education; Kathryn Lenio, PhD, Curriculum consultant; Linda Luther, DVM, MVSc, DACVIM (Small Animal Internal Medicine); Matt Miller, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology); Anthony Pease, DVM, MS, DACVR; Brad Schmidt, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology); Robert Toal, DVM, MS, DACVR

Office

2409 C Avenue J, Arlington, TX 76006

E-mail

education [at] soundvet [dot] com

Class Times

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday
8:00 AM -3:30 PM Saturday

Recommended Texts and CD-ROM

Prerequisites

(1A) Applicants must be a graduate of an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program or have an AS or BS degree in Ultrasonography. All such applicants must also submit a letter of recommendation* from a sponsoring veterinarian.

OR

(1B) Applicants who are not graduates of one of the above programs will be considered if they have three years of full-time experience in a veterinary clinic, and they submit two letters of recommendation* from two veterinarians, one of which is the sponsoring veterinarian.

  • Letters of recommendation should discuss the candidate's experience and aspects of their character, as well as their clinical skills and academic aptitude that would contribute to successful completion of the course.
  • Please mail letters of recommendation to:
    Sound-Eklin™
    2409 C Avenue J
    Arlington, TX 76006

(2) Applicants must have access to a digital ultrasound machine with color and spectral Doppler. 

Registration

Click here to go to registration page.
Check the box next to the appropriate week under Vet Tech Program.

Cost

$1,250 per week

Grading

The course grade will be determined on the basis of the lecture section grades, including lecture exams, final ultrasound exams, and the laboratory section grades, including lab practicums and homework assignments. The grading scale will be as follows:

100-90% of possible points =
 A
89-80% of possible points =
 B
79-70% of possible points =
 C
≤ 69% of possible points =
 Failing grade

Students must complete all four weeks of the program and achieve an overall grade of ≥70% to pass the course and receive an Advanced Imaging Certificate of Completion. Any student who does not achieve a passing grade for the course has the option to repeat the weeks that they did not pass. The student must repeat any weeks in the next available session. The current weekly fee will apply. If more than one week needs to be repeated, a grade of ≥70% for each repeated week must be achieved in order to repeat any subsequent weeks.

Homework

Individuals involved in this program must be 100% committed to lifelong learning in ultrasound. Hands-on scanning practice is a vital part of becoming and remaining proficient in ultrasonography, thus the homework portion of this course is considered to be one of the most important. Completing the below homework assignments will take time and commitment, and adequately planning by the attendee as well as the sponsoring veterinarian is recommended so that the assignments can be completed.

50+ case studies comprised of both abdomen and cardiac exams will be required between each of the 4 class weeks for review by the instructors. 15+ case studies will be required within the first 2 months after the final week of class. The homework grade will comprise a significant potion of each week’s grade.

Attendance Policies

This course is an active participatory course. Students must be present in class, both lecture and lab, to demonstrate the hands-on technical expertise needed to complete the course. Absence for any reason is greatly discouraged. You are permitted 1 absence in lecture/lab without penalty. Any additional absence will result in a 5% deduction from your final grade for each absence. Roll will be called at the start of each lecture. Tardiness of greater than 5 minutes in lecture/lab will be considered an absence.

It should be noted by students that preparation for lecture and lab often includes time before and after the regularly scheduled class period. Students are expected to be in attendance at the time stated by the instructor for each laboratory period, regardless of whether this is within the regularly scheduled period for the lab or in addition to that period. If the instructor determines that a student has missed excessive classes/labs or is a danger to patients, the student will be dropped from the class.

Makeup exams and quizzes in the lecture of this course will only be given in cases of extenuating circumstances as determined by the course instructor. If the instructor determines that a makeup exam will be allowed, it must be made up within 1 day of your return to class. The exam may be of a different format than the original test. Except in extenuating circumstances, makeup exams must be scheduled in advance. Lab exams will be actively participatory and may not be made up unless specific arrangements are made with the instructor and the instructor consents to a makeup exam.

Academic Honesty

Any incidence of cheating in lab or lecture will result in termination of the program for the student.

Withdrawal

Students may withdraw from this course if they wish. The last day to drop will be the day prior to the beginning of each week onsite. 100% of that week’s fees will be reimbursed if a student withdraws prior to the start of that week. If the student has already begun that week’s training, no reimbursement is allowed. If the student withdraws from the course prior to the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th week of onsite training, reimbursement is only available for the upcoming week, not for any past weeks the student has attended. Withdrawing from a course is a formal procedure that must be initiated by the student. If a student withdraws from the course by the specified date, a grade of “W” will be assigned. If a student stops attending class or fails to withdraw by the above date, the instructor will assign a performance grade. Withdrawing from a course is a serious decision, and the student should consult the instructor before taking this action. Withdrawing may be accomplished through Counseling or the Registrar’s office.

Safety

There are inherent dangers that exist when working with animals. Students will be informed of these dangers as the class progresses. Any animal bites, scratches, or injury should be reported to a staff member, no matter how minor. Students will need to follow instructions given by staff members and be prepared both psychologically and physically for any situation that may arise. Anyone not prepared will be asked to leave.

In addition to student safety, the safety of the animals must also be considered. If an instructor feels that a situation involving an animal needs to be resolved in an expeditious manner, the animal’s health and well-being will be considered paramount. Though one of the purposes of the labs in this course is to teach students techniques for advanced imaging with animals, student instruction comes second to the health and well-being of the animals. Students can and will be removed from lab if animal welfare is considered in jeopardy by any of the course instructors. Negligent treatment of animals will be considered grounds for immediate dismissal from the class with a failing grade.

Class Policy

All cell phones and pagers must be turned off when students are in the classroom and laboratory.

Students with Disabilities

The instructor will make every effort to accommodate students with disabilities. Please register with Special Services and see one of the instructors during the first week of class so that we can work with you to ensure your success.

Disclaimer

This syllabus will be followed unless time or circumstances dictate a change.

Financial Aid

Financial aid will not be available for this course.

Religious Holidays

Every effort will be made to allow for observance of religious holidays that occur during course lectures/labs.

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