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About the Program
Eight interactive, two-day (Saturday and Sunday) learning modules will allow for insight and understanding to grow throughout the program. Each module offers 12 hours of continuing education credit taught by board-certified veterinarians. To optimize the learning environment, enrollment is limited to 28 participants.
Class members will be trained to the highest possible level in diagnostic ultrasound using didactic and hands-on laboratory settings. Board-certified, subject matter experts will lecture in areas of their specialty, with the opportunity for hands-on practice to reinforce lecture principles. Take-home objectives and case books will be completed between modules and regular written and practical exams will ensure a continued high level of learning. Graduates will obtain high-level training in the practice of ultrasound that will be valuable in a general practice setting.
Program Goals
- To provide the highest possible level of training in diagnostic ultrasound
- To serve as a network that enhances idea-sharing among veterinarians and promotes dialogue
- To raise the qualifications and abilities of practicing veterinarians to provide a higher level of service to their clients
- To stimulate interest in current and developing career opportunities
Modules
EVP: Small Animal Ultrasound will meet four times per year for two days each (Saturday and Sunday). All sessions will be held at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine campus in Urbana, Ill.
| Module 1 | Introduction: Physics, knobology, Casebook Discussion, Abdominal Protocol Basic Abdomen: Liver, Spleen, Kidneys, Bladder | Knobology and General Abdomen |
| Module 2 | Cardiac: Basic Echo, 2-D Views, M-Mode | Basic Echo |
| Module 3 | Advanced Abdomen: Gastrointestinal, Pancreas, Lymph Nodes | Advanced Abdomen |
| Module 4 | Written and Practical Exam: General Abdomen, Advanced Abdomen, Basic Echo | |
| Module 5 | Cardiac: Pathophysiology, Doppler, Physics, Echo Doppler | Intermediate Echo |
| Module 6 | Abdominal Doppler: Biopsy, Small Parts | Biopsy, Small Parts |
| Module 7 | Non-Cardiac Thoracic | Individualized Open Hands-On Laboratory |
| Module 8 | Final Written and Practical Exam |
Case studies will be discussed at each module. Each registrant is required to complete a casebook of 20 cases, with five cases from each topic area, including general abdomen, advanced abdomen/small parts, basic echocardiography, and intermediate echocardiography.
Additional Information
Registration Fees
Tuition for the certificate program includes all program materials, daily lunches, and one dinner per module.
A deposit is required at the time of registration. The balance is payable in installments throughout the duration of the course.
Enrollment is limited to 28 participants. Hotel information will be provided upon receipt of registration.
Registration can be placed online and a copy of the printed registration form is also available for download.
Travel
EVP class members are responsible for making and paying for all personal travel arrangements. Travel and lodging information will be sent upon registration.
Contact Information
Office of Public Engagement
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
Urbana, IL 61802
ope@vetmed.illinois.edu