Key Information
CPD Hours: 18 hours
Course Length: One day
Course Format: Practical sessions using live horses, case-based discussions and eight one-hour recorded webinars to be viewed before the onsite course
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Course Information
Key Areas
- Basic cardiac ultrasound
- FLASH scan of the abdomen
- Ultrasound of the proximal metatarsus
- Ultrasound of the thoracolumbosacral spine and hip
- Basic ultrasound of the thorax
- Ultrasound of the neck
- Ultrasound of the stifle
- Ultrasound of the digital flexor tendon sheath and pastern
Maximise the use of your ultrasound machine for both orthopaedic and non-orthopaedic cases!
This course is aimed at the equine practitioner who is looking to advance their basic ultrasound skills.
The course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to perform a basic ultrasonographic examination of the thorax, heart, abdomen, back and selected distal limb sites of the horse. It will enable participants to identify the normal anatomy and normal variations as well as changes seen with common diseases.
This course consists of recorded webinars and a day of practical sessions. The recorded lectures allow you to learn at your own pace and can be listened to at a convenient time - these are a prerequisite to attending the practical component
Why do this course?
To gain confidence in the use of ultrasonography in orthopaedic and non-orthopaedic ultrasound.
Course Programme
| 08:30 - 09:00 |
Registration and refreshments |
| 09:00 - 09:15 |
Course welcome |
| 09:15 - 13:00 |
Practical sessions Rotation between four 45 minute practical sessions: * Basic cardiac ultrasound * FLASH scan of the abdomen * Ultrasound of the proximal metatarsus * Ultrasound of the thoracolumbosacral spine and hip Including tea/coffee break |
| 13:00 - 14:00 |
Lunch |
| 14:00 - 17:30 |
Practical sessions Rotation between four 45 minute practical sessions: * Basic ultrasound of the thorax * Ultrasound of the neck * Ultrasound of the stifle * Ultrasound of the digital flexor tendon sheath and pastern Including tea/coffee break |
Tutors
David Bolt, Dr.med.vet MS DipACVS DipECVS ECVDI LAIA FHEA MRCVS
Senior Lecturer in Equine Surgery
The Royal Veterinary College
Freddie Dash, BVetMed MRCVS
Staff Clinician in Large Animal Diagnostic Imaging
The Royal Veterinary College
Bettina Dunkel, DVM PhD DipACVIM DipACVECC DipECEIM FHEA MRCVS
Professor in Equine Internal Medicine and ECC
The Royal Veterinary College
Andy Fiske-Jackson, BVSc MVetMed DipECVS FHEA MRCVS
Associate Professor of Equine Surgery
The Royal Veterinary College
Alex Hawkins, BSc BVSc MVetMed DipECVS MRCVS
Lecturer in Equine Surgery
Royal Veterinary College
Mike Hewetson, BSc BVSc CertEM DipECEIM MRCVS
Associate Professor in Equine Medicine (Clinical Educator Track)
The Royal Veterinary College
Melanie Perrier, Dr.med.vet DipDACVS DipDECVS CERP MRCVS
Lecturer in Equine Surgery
The Royal Veterinary College
Jenny Reed, BVM&S DipACVIM (LAIM) MRCVS
Lecturer in Equine Medicine
The Royal Veterinary College
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