DIAG413-0723: Intermediate Ultrasound for the Small Animal PractitionerBrianne Miller, DVM
Thomas Hansen, DVM, DABVP
Course Open: July 26-September 9, 2023
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Wednesdays, August 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2023; 8:00-10:00 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 8
RACE Category: 8 hours Medical
| Enrollment is closed. |
Tuition: Member $184 ($166 early bird special if enrolled by July 12, 2023) |
Course Information:
Ultrasound is a diagnostic imaging modality well on its way to becoming a necessary tool to have in any small animal veterinary hospital (general, emergency, or multi-specialty practice). The ARVC/ECDVI recently released a consensus statement on standardized small animal abdominal ultrasound examination, which provides a blueprint for veterinary sonographers to confidently collect a minimum database of images for thorough examination of the abdomen. This virtual course is aimed at the intermediate sonographer who already has ultrasound in their practice and has knowledge of knobology/image optimization and basic ultrasound techniques. Weekly lectures will focus on complete scanning of organs/organ systems in the abdomen and neck with review of common structural abnormalities identified in small animal ultrasound. We will be challenging you to think critically about abnormal findings and interpreting them in each individual case. Case examples with additional tissue sampling for definitive diagnosis will be provided.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to
- collect images for a complete ultrasound examination of organ systems in the canine and feline abdomen and neck.
- identify and interpret structural abnormalities on ultrasound in these organs.
- know how and when to recommend additional tissue sampling for definitive diagnosis.
- critically evaluate ultrasound findings in light of other diagnostic tests and individual case presentations.
Level and Prerequisites: This intermediate VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians interested in small animal ultrasound - image interpretation, common pathology/diseases and how to obtain definitive diagnoses.
Credit Approval: This course is approved for 8 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 20-1025494)
Course Agenda: Week 1 (Real Time Session August 2, 2023): Hepatobiliary and Spleen
Presenters: Brianne Miller, DVM
This session will cover thorough ultrasound evaluation of the liver, biliary tract, and spleen and how to interpret common abnormal sonographic appearances for these structures.
Week 2 (Real Time Session August 9, 2023): Urinary Tract and Prostate
Presenters: Daniel Heder, DVM
In this session you will learn normal and abnormal sonographic appearance of the kidneys, urinary bladder, urethra and prostate.
Week 3 (Real Time Session August 16, 2023): Gastrointestinal and Glands
Presenters: Daniel Heder, DVM
This session will cover a complete exam of the GI tract, pancreas, adrenal glands, thyroid, and parathyroid glands and a variety of pathologies in these organs.
Week 4 (Real Time Session August 23, 2023): Lymph Nodes, Effusions, Cases
Presenters: Brianne Miller, DVM
This session will cover ultrasound assessment of normal and abnormal lymph nodes, peritoneal effusions, massive abdominal mases and conclude with multiple case examples.
Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course. To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate. Course Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
Required Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course.
| Enrollment is closed. |
Tuition: Member $184 ($166 early bird special if enrolled by July 12, 2023) |
*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on August 2, 2023 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached. *For more information on how online CE works, see the Participant Resource Center.
Enrollment qualifications:
- VIN CE Courses:
- VIN CE courses are open to VIN member, VIN student member, and non-member veterinarians.
- Veterinary support staff must be VSPN members in order to enroll in a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
- VSPN CE Courses:
- VSPN CE courses are open to veterinary support staff and veterinarians.
- Only VIN and VSPN members can enroll in a VSPN CE course.
- Veterinarians will only receive credit for those VSPN CE courses that specify in the Accreditation statement that the course is accredited for veterinarians.
- Please check the course Level and Prerequisites, Accreditation, and Tuition before enrolling.
- Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org
and @vin.com addresses.
- Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
- For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email CEonVIN@vin.com. Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.
Course withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course. If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VIN office 800-846-0028 ext. 797 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund. *For more information on VIN's upcoming CE courses, check the VIN Course Catalog. Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education Director VIN CE Services: CEonVIN@vin.com
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357