AN ONLINE COURSE TO SUPPORT YOUR DAILY PRACTICE
ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND
FOR CANINE AND FELINE PRACTITIONERS
Master the foundations of abdominal ultrasound to support and improve your hands-on experience on the job.
Lifetime access. Engage with your tutor using our community features.
Video demonstrations on how to perform abdominal ultrasound, so you can learn how to obtain the right image.
Case studies and quizzes to test your knowledge and apply what you've learned
Solidify your Foundations in Abdominal Ultrasound to Support your Daily Practice
Abdominal Ultrasound Can Be Challenging for Vets
There are several reasons why scanning can be scary or simply demotivating.
Limited Hands-On Training
Many vets only get theoretical knowledge with minimal practical exposure during their student years and then lack of opportunity during your normal work day to improve.
Complexity of Abdominal Anatomy
The intricate and varied anatomy of the abdomen can make it difficult to interpret ultrasound images accurately.
Lack of Confidence
Without regular practice or proper feedback, it’s easy to feel uncertain about your diagnostic skills, leading to hesitation and second-guessing.
If you don’t practise, you don’t improve;
but if you don’t know, you can’t improve with practice.
How we help you master the foundations of abdominal ultrasound
Actionable Training
This course provides a solid theoretical foundation that prepares you for hands-on practice. This sets you up for success in real-life scenarios with the next patient you will be scanning.
Anatomical Guidance
We break down the complexities of abdominal anatomy into manageable sections, ensuring you can confidently identify and interpret what you see on the screen.
Boosting Your Confidence
Through our tasks and the feedback from your tutor, you'll gain the assurance needed to venture into performing ultrasounds in your daily practice with improved accuracy.
THE SECRET SAUCE
How can we do this with a distance-based online course?
We don’t want to be another task on your list. We want you to have fun while learning. This is why we use our own 4E Learning Method to keep our courses engaging and interactive
EXPOSE
Giving you the theoretical background necessary for comprehension of the topic.
EXAMINE
Who doesn’t like a good ol’ quiz? Ask your brain and see what it retains.
EMULATE
Showcasing theoretical concepts in practically applicable settings (images, videos, interactive simulators, analogy contraptions).
ENGAGE
Giving you specific tasks that require you to put everything together and solidify your comprehension.
Dr. Ana Mafalda Dordio MRCVS DVM CertAVP
Your Course Tutor
We are thrilled to introduce Dr. Ana Mafalda Dordio, your dedicated course tutor for the Ultrasound Academy. With an impressive academic journey and hands-on experience, Dr. Ana is committed to enhancing your learning experience.
Academic Excellence: Ana earned her veterinary degree from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Lisbon, Portugal, an EAEVE-accredited University.
International Exposure: Ana gained practical insights through externships and internships at prestigious veterinary hospitals affiliated with the University of Bristol and the Royal Veterinary College.
Rotating Internship Expertise: Ana furthered her skills with a rotating internship at Davies Veterinary Specialists.
Focus on Abdominal Ultrasound: Ana is passionate about abdominal ultrasound, having completed training at ESAVS (European School for Advanced Veterinary Studies).
Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Studies: Ana holds a postgraduate degree in Imaging Diagnosis from the University of Liverpool.
Ana is dedicated to providing you with the knowledge and skills you need to excel in the field of veterinary ultrasound. Get ready for an educational journey guided by her expertise!
Inside the course
All modules include
Presentation Webinars - Case Discussions / Simulations - Tasks - Quizzes
MODULE 1
Introduction to abdominal ultrasound
Understand how ultrasound works, how to work with different ultrasound machines and how to optimise your images.
Image formation.
Image optimisation.
Terminology.
Artefacts.
Patient and room preparation.
MODULE 2
Liver, spleen and gastrointestinal tract
Understand abdominal anatomy and how to find and assess the liver, spleen and different parts of the gastrointestinal tract.
Anatomy of the abdominal cavity. Common abnormalities of the general abdomen.
Liver: how to scan; normal appearance; common abnormalities and associated differentials.
Spleen: how to scan; normal appearance; common abnormalities and associated differentials
Gastrointestinal tract: how to scan; normal appearance; common abnormalities and associated differentials.
MODULE 3
Urinary tract and reproductive system
Understand where to find the different parts of the urinary tract and reproductive system and how they look like on ultrasound.
Kidneys and ureters: how to scan; normal appearance; common abnormalities and associated differentials.
Bladder: how to scan; normal appearance; common abnormalities and associated differentials.
Female reproductive tract: how to scan; normal appearance; common abnormalities and associated differentials.
Male reproductive tract: how to scan; normal appearance; common abnormalities and associated differentials.
MODULE 4
Pancreas, adrenal glands and lymph nodes
Get ready for the trickier bits! Learn the correct landmarks for identifying the pancreas, adrenals and lymph nodes and how to assess them.
Pancreas (left limb, right limb and body): how to scan; normal appearance; common abnormalities and associated differentials.
Adrenals (left and right): how to scan; normal appearance; common abnormalities and associated differentials.
Lymph nodes: how to scan; normal appearance; common abnormalities and associated differentials.
MODULE 5
Ultrasound-guided biopsies. An introduction to Doppler. Abdominal vasculature
Learn how to use ultrasound to perform diagnostic sampling, understand how to assess the abdominal vasculature and how to use Doppler during abdominal scanning.
Kidneys and ureters: how to scan; normal appearance; common abnormalities and associated differentials.
Bladder: how to scan; normal appearance; common abnormalities and associated differentials.
Female reproductive tract: how to scan; normal appearance; common abnormalities and associated differentials.
Male reproductive tract: how to scan; normal appearance; common abnormalities and associated differentials.
Three Good Reasons to Work with Us
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Our distance-based online course provides you support for your actual daily practice.
Increased Confidence: learn at your own pace and revisit materials as needed to ensure you fully grasp each concept.
Expert-Led Learning: benefit from the insights and guidance of experienced veterinary ultrasound practitioners who understand the day-to-day challenges you face.
Immediate Applicability: apply your new skills directly to your practice tomorrow, enhancing the care you provide to your patients right away.
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This course is for practising veterinarians who are starting their learning journey on ultrasonographic skills and want to enhance them.
The course contains bitesize modules with video demonstrations that can be watched over the course of a few hours . For the tasks and cases, you can take your time - you have lifetime access to fit your busy life.
You probably will! You'll have access to a comments section where you can ask your questions and get answers from your tutor.
No prior experience is needed; this course covers all the foundational knowledge you need to start your ultrasound journey.
Yes, upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion.
Yes, this course counts for a minimum 2 hours of CPD, as well as the extra time you use to complete the suggested tasks (don't worry, we help with the reflection part!).
Yes, you will have lifetime access to the course materials for future reference. The only exception are the external paid tools, such as IVALA Learn, to which you have access for 1 year.
While this online course focuses on theory, there is no tutored practice associated with it. The idea is that this course is helping you improve your daily practice at work.
If you’d like to spend 5-days practising abdominal ultrasound with the guidance of our tutor in small groups, have a look at our hands-on Ultrasound Academy.
You’ll have access to continuous support through the interactive discussion sections, and direct feedback from your tutor.
Ready to enhance your skills and improve your patient care?
Join the Abdominal Ultrasound for Canine and Feline Practitioners course today and start making a difference in your practice!
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