1308 Practical Abdominal Ultrasound Level 1

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About the course

Do you want to get started with abdominal ultrasound? This two day course with lots of hands-on practical scanning sessions will get you off to a flying start. Get all the help you need from our expert tutors.

What you’ll learn:

  • Ultrasound terminology
  • The basic principles of ultrasound
  • Getting to grips with the ultrasound machine and probes
  • How to locate the bladder, kidneys, spleen, liver, gall bladder and prostate and recognise normal appearance
  • Pregnancy diagnosis and identification of pyometra
  • Recognising appearance of common diseases affecting the bladder, kidneys, spleen, liver and prostate
  • Ultrasound vs. contrast radiography in the evaluation of the urinary tract
  • Extensive hands on scanning sessions where you can develop your skills with expert help and guidance

Course Tutor: Livia Benigni DVM CertVDI DipECVDI MRCVS

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