2010 Courses
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The Basics
- Principles governing image generation
- What, when, and why of equipment controls
- Hands-on scanning of the “Big 5” (liver, spleen, kidneys, and bladder) and right-sided views of the heart
- Recognition of normal organ structure
- Measurement of cardiac size and function
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Intermediate
- Learn pathology and differential diagnoses of common soft tissue diseases
- Refinement of abdominal scanning techniques through hands-on instruction
- Imaging of the more difficult organs (pancreas, adrenals, lymph nodes, etc…)
- Case studies and discussions
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Advanced
- This course will cover Doppler imaging and its applications for portosystemic shunt evaluation as well as imaging non-cardiac thoracic structures, ocular, and cervical region
- Case studies and discussions
- Will include hands-on scanning
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Diagnostics and Clinical Cardiology
- A general view of cardiology from ECG’s to treatment plans
- Hands-on instruction of cardiac scanning techniques for right and left-sided views and M-Mode
- Diagnostic principles of echocardiography
- Case studies and discussion
- Acquired cardiac diseases
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- Understand the basics of Doppler physics and principles
- Recognize normal and abnormal flow profiles
- Through hands-on scanning, be able to obtain all views to collect Doppler information pertaining to regurgitant volumes, intracardiac pressures, pressure gradients, and stroke volumes
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(in Veterinary Medicine)**
- This course will focus on assessing trauma cases with ultrasound and encompass:
- Physics and knobs
- Looking for fluid and contusions in the abdomen
- Thorax and heart
- Musculoskeletal imaging for fractures and hernias
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- This course will take a case based approach to trouble shooting common but complex clinically relevant cardiac problems
- This course will focus on the utility of echocardiography and will build on the attendees experience with 2D and Doppler
- Lecture only
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- This course will focus on echocardiographic interpretation in practical case based format
- It will cover common clinical presentations of acquired heart disease and the utility of echocardiography in diagnosis and management
- Lecture only
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(ECG)
- A practical approach to canine and feline electrocardiography
- Following this comprehensive 2 day ECG course, attendees will be able to interpret clinically relevant canine and feline ECG abnormalities
- This course will review the basics of ECG interpretation and use a clinically relevant case based approach to demonstrate clinical utility
- This course has no specific background requirements
- All relevant information will be covered
- Taught by a board certified Cardiologist
- Lecture only
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- Obtain a better understanding of disease processes pertaining to felines
- Increase skill level of hands-on scanning techniques for both the abdomen and heart
- Learn current therapies used for treatment of feline diseases
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- Expand on skills acquired in Basic and Diagnostic courses
- Hands-on scanning only, no lecture
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Honing Your Sonographic Diagnostic Skills “Blending the Medicine with the Sonogram”
Parts 1 and 2 (taught by a Boarded Specialist)
- This course will include a 2 part lecture series regarding the clinical and sonographic presentations of all major organ systems in canine, feline, and ferret medicine
- The approach for Parts 1 and 2 will take the attendee from the moment the patient presents to the clinician, through the clinical workup, and culminating with the sonographic presentation, followed by a brief summary of the clinical outcome
- The objective of the course is to aid the clinical sonographer to recognize and integrate the sonographic pathology into the clinical workup, recognize the pathological tendencies, and stimulate clinical objectivity
- Sampling techniques, recommendations, and procedures will also be addressed.
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Honing Your Sonographic Diagnostic Skills “Blending the Medicine with the Sonogram”
Parts 1 and 2 (taught by a Boarded Specialist)
- This course will include a 2 part lecture series regarding the clinical and sonographic presentations of all major organ systems in canine, feline, and ferret medicine
- The approach for Parts 1 and 2 will take the attendee from the moment the patient presents to the clinician, through the clinical workup, and culminating with the sonographic presentation, followed by a brief summary of the clinical outcome
- The objective of the course is to aid the clinical sonographer to recognize and integrate the sonographic pathology into the clinical workup, recognize the pathological tendencies, and stimulate clinical objectivity
- Sampling techniques, recommendations, and procedures will also be addressed. Parts 1 and 2 will be accompanied by a short hands-on scanning session reinforcing techniques
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Honing Your Sonographic Diagnostic Skills “Blending the Medicine with the Sonogram”
Part 3 (taught by a Boarded Specialist)
- Discussion of common disease conditions as well as case-based discussions in small animal (canine and feline) medicine will be presented
- Case discussions will follow the problem-oriented approach, and will include initial case evaluation leading to the ultrasound exam, integration of the ultrasound findings and other diagnostic tests into the case as a whole and case management
- Attendee participation, case presentation and discussion will be encouraged (please submit any case material for class discussion prior to the course)
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- This course will cover a basic to intermediate level of the abdomen, encompassing anatomy, physics, principles, knobology, image acquisition and protocols, normals, abnormals, case studies, and “what to do if” scenarios.
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- This course will cover a basic to intermediate level of the heart, encompassing anatomy, physics, principles, knobology, image acquisition and protocols, normals, abnormals, case studies, and “what to do if” scenarios.
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Cardiac Only
- The first three days will give you an understanding of the basics of Doppler physics and principles
- Recognize normal and abnormal flow profiles
- Through hands-on scanning, be able to obtain all views to collect Doppler information pertaining to regurgitant volumes, intracardiac pressures, pressure gradients, and stroke volumes
- Hands-on scanning on days two and three
- Days four and five will be all lecture and take a case based approach to trouble shooting common but complex clinically relevant cardiac problems and focus on the utility of echocardiography as well as build your experience with 2D and Doppler
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- This course will cover a basic to intermediate level of the heart, encompassing anatomy, physics, principles, knobology, image acquisition and protocols, normals, abnormals, case studies, and “what to do if” scenarios.
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- This course will cover a basic to intermediate level of the abdomen, encompassing anatomy, physics, principles, knobology, image acquisition and protocols, normals, abnormals, case studies, “what to do if” scenarios, and touch on doppler. This course is designed for Residents and Specialists that need 40 hours of abdominal ultrasound with a Boarded Radiologist to build their level of proficiency and satisify the requirements of the ACVIM.
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NOT AN ACCREDITATION
- This course is comprised of 4 weeks of onsite training spread out over a year’s time, taking the student from a Basic to an Advanced Imaging level in both abdomen and cardiac ultrasound. Anatomy, physics, principals, image acquisition and protocols, knobology, normals, abnormals, etc… are all addressed. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion in Advanced Imaging…this is not an accreditation. You will have multiple written tests, and a practicum each week, as well as a large number of homework cases to do between weeks. Click here for full details. Taught by board certified Radiologists, Cardiologists, Internists, and June Boon.
