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Next Steps in Ultrasound

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Next Steps in Ultrasound

Two-day Fast-Track designed for vets familiar with the basics of ultrasound.

This course has been developed for vets who are doing basic ultrasonography and want to progress to the next level. It is an ideal follow on from the Introduction to Ultrasound Fast Track course.

Program

Over this Fast Track weekend, you will learn the ‘next steps’ in ultrasonography. This course will see you becoming fully familiar with scanning the normal anatomy and becoming comfortable with a detailed exam.

The program includes various tips and techniques from our imaging specialist on the landmarks to identify the pancreas, adrenal glands, peritoneal lymph nodes and more advanced scanning of the gastrointestinal tract. Follow-up scanning of the spleen, hepatic and urogenital systems is also covered.

Participants will have the opportunity to practice the use of Doppler for examination of larger abdominal blood vessels.

Phantom scanning and the opportunity to learn more about invasive ultrasound diagnostics and practice biopsy techniques are also covered.

Point of care ultrasound techniques (POCUS) will be discussed and practiced, including AFAST, TFAST and VetBLUE screening techniques.

Both days include practical ‘hands-on’ scanning, accompanying notes and resources and the opportunity to liaise closely with the internal medicine and imaging specialist involved.

Please note: Next Steps in Ultrasound is for those who have the general examination techniques and may have just mastered the fundamentals of abdominal ultrasound. Ideally this course is a follow on from the earlier Introduction to Abdominal Ultrasound. The following topics will have already been covered in the Introductory weekend – the physical principles of ultrasound; options for machine types – choosing a machine; machine set-up and the basics of the abdominal examination

Take your understanding
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Course Highlights

  • Limited numbers allow for plenty of hands-on scanning & informal Q&A sessions
  • Live scanning sessions each afternoon, supported by specialist tutors
  • Program is Specialist-designed to teach the skills needed in everyday clinical practice
  • Comprehensive theory notes for each module
  • Refreshments/lunch are available through the day & all catering needs
Next Steps in Ultrasound
  • Dates: TCB
  • Format: Small group sessions
  • CPD Units: 12/18 (NSW)
  • Location: UQ Gatton, QLD
  • AU $3,450 inc GST
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Learning Modules

Learning Objectives

  • Be confident in ultrasound machine setup and recording of images
  • Be able to identify the commonly seen artefacts on ultrasound
  • Describe the elementary use of Doppler in ultrasonography
  • Be confident in recognising the normal sonographic appearance of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, spleen and urogenital tract
  • Identify the location and landmarks for advanced abdominal structures – pancreas, adrenals, lymph nodes
  • Be able to recognise common abnormalities of the above abdominal structures
  • Review invasive ultrasound techniques & recommended equipment
  • Discuss the practical benefit and applications of ‘point of care ultrasound’ techniques – POCUS
    Identify the relevant landmark views for AFAST & TFAST screening techniques
  • Identify the relevant landmark views for VetBLUE

Practical Sessions

  • Perform full abdominal scanning, under specialist guidance
  • Practice invasive techniques and procedures on ‘phantom’ models
  • Perform POCUS scanning techniques – practical AFAST, TFAST & Vet BLUE

*Please note: Module order may be subject to change

Course Speakers

Dr Luke Johnston
Dr Luke Johnston
BVSc (Hons) MANZCVS (SAM) FANZCVS (SAM)
Dr Luke Johnston

Dr Luke Johnston

BVSc (Hons) MANZCVS (SAM) FANZCVS (SAM)
Registered Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine Luke graduated from the University of Queensland in 2015 with a degree in Veterinary Science. With a passion for specialty training he completed a 6 month training program as a rotating intern at VSS and a further 12months internship training in the States. Shortly after he completed his residency training in Australia and his fellowship exams in 2021 and is now registered specialist in small animal internal medicine. He has worked in a multitude of hospitals to improve his expertise and knowledge including SASH (NSW) and VCA San Francisco (CA, USA). He is proud to be apart of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Science as president of the Small Animal internal medicine chapter and an examiner for future specialists of the college. His interests include endocrinology, gastro-intestinal disease and neurological disease.

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