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May 2027 - Sep 2028
May 2027 - Sep 2028
May 2027 - Sep 2028
Build on your existing ultrasound knowledge and unlock your full potential
This practical and theoretical course will equip you with an in-depth knowledge of ultrasound applications. Your clinical decision-making proficiency will be strengthened, through advanced learning in ultrasound examination findings in specific disease entities, and a focus on communication of relevant differential diagnoses and prognostic factors. You will gain in depth confidence in performing applications of ultrasound in abdominal, musculoskeletal, thoracic and neck examinations, as well as ultrasound guided tissue sampling and injection techniques. Elastography and contrast-enhanced ultrasound will be introduced for the use in clinical practice.
What does the programme include?
Technological developments in recent years have led to rapid advances in veterinary ultrasonography. Meanwhile the importance of echography and echocardiography examinations in veterinary medicine has also grown as these techniques offer the accurate diagnosis required to support a successful surgical or therapeutic intervention.
The Small Animal Ultrasound comprises 14 modules, focusing on thoracic and abdominal ultrasound examinations and echocardiography.
Each module is taught by experienced veterinary specialists, with multiple practical sessions in diagnostic ultrasound to help develop these skills.
This programme has been designed for those wanting to explore and expand their previous skills and gain a better insight into the world of ultrasound. Our programmes are designed for veterinary surgeons who wish to deepen their knowledge in a particular subject.
Key features of this program
Expert Speakers
Leading experts in a variety of clinical topics delivering the latest content and who will guide you throughout the programme
Reflective learning
In addition to the taught modules, you will receive pre- and post-module questions to help you reflect and track your learning. This approach to reflective learning will assist you throughout your career as a veterinary professional
Dedicated Online Platform
Access to our world-leading online learning management platform – providing access to course notes and other study resources
14 varied modules
Covering key clinical subjects with clinical case discussions for a more comprehensive learning
Multiple learning processes
Presentations, written notes, multiple choice quizzes that test your knowledge as you work
Clinical case discussions
Allowing you to relate your theoretical knowledge to real clinical practice
Latest clinical training environments
Convenient and state-of-the-art training and practical facilities, which contain the latest equipment
Programme Details
Module Summary
- Abdominal Ultrasound Level I - Part 1 (Theory and Practical)
- Abdominal Ultrasound Level I - Part 2 (Theory and Practical)
- Abdominal Ultrasound Level II - Part 1 (Theory and Practical)
- Abdominal Ultrasound Level II - Part 2 (Theory and Practical)
- Echocardiography Level I - Part 1 (Theory and Practical)
- Echocardiography Level I - Part 2 (Theory and Practical)
- Echocardiography Level II - Part 1 (Theory and Practical)
- Echocardiography Level II - Part 2 (Theory and Practical)
- Abdominal Ultrasound Level III - Part 1 (Theory and Practical)
- Abdominal Ultrasound Level III - Part 2 (Theory and Practical)
- Echocardiography Level III - Part 1 (Theory and Practical)
- Echocardiography Level III - Part 2 (Theory and Practical)
- Echocardiography Level IV - Part 1 (Theory and Practical)
- Echocardiography Level IV - Part 2 (Theory and Practical)
Please note the module order may be subject to change
Qualifications
The Ultrasound programme is provided by Improve Veterinary Education in collaboration with the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS).
Complete all modules and be eligible to apply for the General Practitioner Certificate (GPCert) by passing the required assessments with the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS).
The fees include ALL registration and exam fees to achieve a General Practitioner Certificate (GPCert) from ISVPS.
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01 - Abdominal Ultrasound Level I - Part 1 (Theory and Practical)
- Know the basics of abdominal ultrasound from the physical through to the main artifacts
- Implement a B mode abdominal ultrasound configuration program
- Execute the basic movements of displacement, rotation and sweeping with the micro-convex probe
- Understand the principal problems which can arise during examination and know how to resolve them using appropriate movements
- Translate a 2D ultrasound view into a 3D abdominal location
02 - Abdominal Ultrasound Level I - Part 2 (Theory and Practical)
- Be capable of locating and exploring the canine abdominal organs
- Abdominal protocol I - identification, examination and most common pathology of abdominal organs and structures:
- Gastrointestinal system, liver and biliary tract
- Spleen, pancreas, adrenals and lymph nodes
- Bladder and kidneys
- Vascular markers.
- Ultrasound of the reproductive system in males and females and the most frequent pathologies
- Uterus and ovaries
- Prostate and testicles
- Pregnancy diagnosis
- Clinical cases: how to interpret the findings and relate them to the clinical signs of the animal
03 - Abdominal Ultrasound Level II - Part 1 (Theory and Practical)
- Recognise the complex patterns of the abdominal organs and integrate them with differential diagnoses
- Be aware of the most frequent errors in the algorithms for inflammation vs neoplasia
04 - Abdominal Ultrasound Level II - Part 2 (Theory and Practical)
- Perform ultrasound examination of the pulmonary field and know how to identify A & B lines, pleural effusions and pneumothorax
- Know of and perform basic ultrasound protocols using micro convex and linear probes on the eyeball, neck and musculoskeletal system
05 - Echocardiography Level I - Part 1 (Theory and Practical)
- Understand the physics of ultrasound involved in the generation of the echocardiographic image
- Understand the uses of echocardiographic probes and the techniques for ultrasound use
- Be able to perform right and left echocardiographic views in the canine patient
06 - Echocardiography Level I - Part 2 (Theory and Practical)
- Develop a critical view of the image obtained by knowing about possible artifacts and main errors and using them in the assessment
- Know the basic echocardiographic measurements and their uses in clinical practice
- Integrate the images, measurements and indices obtained from the patient in decision making, prognosis and choice of treatment
07 - Echocardiography Level II - Part 1 (Theory and Practical)
- Know the physical fundamentals of Doppler and its applications in echocardiographic exploration
- Optimise colour mode Doppler and the traces of continuous and pulses modes in the canine patient
- Mitral valve disease (MVD)
08 - Echocardiography Level II - Part 2 (Theory and Practical)
- Be knowledgeable of and be able to perform the echocardiographical protocol for canine dilated cardiomyopathy and filariasis
- Understand and perform the echocardiographical protocol for feline cardiomyopathies
- Integrate echocardiographical patterns in acquired diseases with the patient’s clinical signs and learn how to write a report
09 - Abdominal Ultrasound Level III - Part 1 (Theory and Practical)
- Understand the physical principals of Doppler mode in abdominal ultrasound
- Perform optimal adjustment of Doppler mode on the ultrasound system
- Apply the semiquantitative indices to the ultrasound protocol
- Take velocimetric measurements from the porta hepatis knowing the advantages and disadvantages of the technique
10 - Abdominal Ultrasound Level III - Part 2 (Theory and Practical)
- Understand the different variants of portosystemic communications and the technique for the intersplenic injection of microbubbles
- Perform a search protocol for communications in the canine patient
- Be able to obtain adequate samples using echo-guided techniques
11 - Echocardiography Level III - Part 1 (Theory and Practical)
- Know the pressures of each cardiac chamber and be able to perform hemodynamic estimation for each pathology
- Identify diagnostic ultrasound patterns of congenital heart diseases
- Integrate an echographical diagnosis with therapeutic decisions and a prognosis for each congenital pathology
12 - Echocardiography Level III - Part 2 (Theory and Practical)
- Know the Ultrasonographic diagnostic parameters for pulmonary hypertension
- Follow and perform ultrasound protocols to rule out congenital heart pathologies
13 - Echocardiography Level IV - Part 1 (Theory and Practical)
- Understand the advanced methodology for the use of the calculation of gradients in echocardiography
- Perform a standard echocardiographic protocol with all views and projections
14 - Echocardiography Level IV - Part 2 (Theory and Practical)
- Know the parameters for diastolic evaluation in echocardiography
- Integrate advanced echocardiographic diagnostic elements with clinical ones and the situation of the patient to make correct clinical decisions
Venue: Riyadh
Date: May 2027 - Sep 2028
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01 - Abdominal Ultrasound Level I - Part 1 (Theory and Practical)
- Know the basics of abdominal ultrasound from the physical through to the main artifacts
- Implement a B mode abdominal ultrasound configuration program
- Execute the basic movements of displacement, rotation and sweeping with the micro-convex probe
- Understand the principal problems which can arise during examination and know how to resolve them using appropriate movements
- Translate a 2D ultrasound view into a 3D abdominal location
02 - Abdominal Ultrasound Level I - Part 2 (Theory and Practical)
- Be capable of locating and exploring the canine abdominal organs
- Abdominal protocol I - identification, examination and most common pathology of abdominal organs and structures:
- Gastrointestinal system, liver and biliary tract
- Spleen, pancreas, adrenals and lymph nodes
- Bladder and kidneys
- Vascular markers.
- Ultrasound of the reproductive system in males and females and the most frequent pathologies
- Uterus and ovaries
- Prostate and testicles
- Pregnancy diagnosis
- Clinical cases: how to interpret the findings and relate them to the clinical signs of the animal
03 - Abdominal Ultrasound Level II - Part 1 (Theory and Practical)
- Recognise the complex patterns of the abdominal organs and integrate them with differential diagnoses
- Be aware of the most frequent errors in the algorithms for inflammation vs neoplasia
04 - Abdominal Ultrasound Level II - Part 2 (Theory and Practical)
- Perform ultrasound examination of the pulmonary field and know how to identify A & B lines, pleural effusions and pneumothorax
- Know of and perform basic ultrasound protocols using micro convex and linear probes on the eyeball, neck and musculoskeletal system
05 - Echocardiography Level I - Part 1 (Theory and Practical)
- Understand the physics of ultrasound involved in the generation of the echocardiographic image
- Understand the uses of echocardiographic probes and the techniques for ultrasound use
- Be able to perform right and left echocardiographic views in the canine patient
06 - Echocardiography Level I - Part 2 (Theory and Practical)
- Develop a critical view of the image obtained by knowing about possible artifacts and main errors and using them in the assessment
- Know the basic echocardiographic measurements and their uses in clinical practice
- Integrate the images, measurements and indices obtained from the patient in decision making, prognosis and choice of treatment
07 - Echocardiography Level II - Part 1 (Theory and Practical)
- Know the physical fundamentals of Doppler and its applications in echocardiographic exploration
- Optimise colour mode Doppler and the traces of continuous and pulses modes in the canine patient
08 - Echocardiography Level II - Part 2 (Theory and Practical)
- Be knowledgeable of and be able to perform the echocardiographical protocol for canine dilated cardiomyopathy and filariasis
- Understand and perform the echocardiographical protocol for feline cardiomyopathies
- Integrate echocardiographical patterns in acquired diseases with the patient’s clinical signs and learn how to write a report
09 - Abdominal Ultrasound Level III - Part 1 (Theory and Practical)
- Understand the physical principals of Doppler mode in abdominal ultrasound
- Perform optimal adjustment of Doppler mode on the ultrasound system
- Apply the semiquantitative indices to the ultrasound protocol
- Take velocimetric measurements from the porta hepatis knowing the advantages and disadvantages of the technique
10 - Abdominal Ultrasound Level III - Part 2 (Theory and Practical)
- Understand the different variants of portosystemic communications and the technique for the intersplenic injection of microbubbles
- Perform a search protocol for communications in the canine patient
- Be able to obtain adequate samples using echo-guided techniques
11 - Echocardiography Level III - Part 1 (Theory and Practical)
- Know the pressures of each cardiac chamber and be able to perform hemodynamic estimation for each pathology
- Identify diagnostic ultrasound patterns of congenital heart diseases
- Integrate an echographical diagnosis with therapeutic decisions and a prognosis for each congenital pathology
12 - Echocardiography Level III - Part 2 (Theory and Practical)
- Know the Ultrasonographic diagnostic parameters for pulmonary hypertension
- Follow and perform ultrasound protocols to rule out congenital heart pathologies
13 - Echocardiography Level IV - Part 1 (Theory and Practical)
- Understand the advanced methodology for the use of the calculation of gradients in echocardiography
- Perform a standard echocardiographic protocol with all views and projections
14 - Echocardiography Level IV - Part 2 (Theory and Practical)
- Know the parameters for diastolic evaluation in echocardiography
- Integrate advanced echocardiographic diagnostic elements with clinical ones and the situation of the patient to make correct clinical decisions
Venue: Dubai
Date: May 2027 - Sep 2028
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01 - Abdominal Ultrasound Level I - Part 1 (Theory and Practical)
- Know the basics of abdominal ultrasound from the physical through to the main artifacts
- Implement a B mode abdominal ultrasound configuration program
- Execute the basic movements of displacement, rotation and sweeping with the micro-convex probe
- Understand the principal problems which can arise during examination and know how to resolve them using appropriate movements
- Translate a 2D ultrasound view into a 3D abdominal location
02 - Abdominal Ultrasound Level I - Part 2 (Theory and Practical)
- Be capable of locating and exploring the canine abdominal organs
- Abdominal protocol I - identification, examination and most common pathology of abdominal organs and structures:
- Gastrointestinal system, liver and biliary tract
- Spleen, pancreas, adrenals and lymph nodes
- Bladder and kidneys
- Vascular markers.
- Ultrasound of the reproductive system in males and females and the most frequent pathologies
- Uterus and ovaries
- Prostate and testicles
- Pregnancy diagnosis
- Clinical cases: how to interpret the findings and relate them to the clinical signs of the animal
03 - Abdominal Ultrasound Level II - Part 1 (Theory and Practical)
- Recognise the complex patterns of the abdominal organs and integrate them with differential diagnoses
- Be aware of the most frequent errors in the algorithms for inflammation vs neoplasia
04 - Abdominal Ultrasound Level II - Part 2 (Theory and Practical)
- Perform ultrasound examination of the pulmonary field and know how to identify A & B lines, pleural effusions and pneumothorax
- Know of and perform basic ultrasound protocols using micro convex and linear probes on the eyeball, neck and musculoskeletal system
05 - Echocardiography Level I - Part 1 (Theory and Practical)
- Understand the physics of ultrasound involved in the generation of the echocardiographic image
- Understand the uses of echocardiographic probes and the techniques for ultrasound use
- Be able to perform right and left echocardiographic views in the canine patient
06 - Echocardiography Level I - Part 2 (Theory and Practical)
- Develop a critical view of the image obtained by knowing about possible artifacts and main errors and using them in the assessment
- Know the basic echocardiographic measurements and their uses in clinical practice
- Integrate the images, measurements and indices obtained from the patient in decision making, prognosis and choice of treatment
07 - Echocardiography Level II - Part 1 (Theory and Practical)
- Know the physical fundamentals of Doppler and its applications in echocardiographic exploration
- Optimise colour mode Doppler and the traces of continuous and pulses modes in the canine patient
- Mitral valve disease (MVD)
08 - Echocardiography Level II - Part 2 (Theory and Practical)
- Be knowledgeable of and be able to perform the echocardiographical protocol for canine dilated cardiomyopathy and filariasis
- Understand and perform the echocardiographical protocol for feline cardiomyopathies
- Integrate echocardiographical patterns in acquired diseases with the patient’s clinical signs and learn how to write a report
09 - Abdominal Ultrasound Level III - Part 1 (Theory and Practical)
- Understand the physical principals of Doppler mode in abdominal ultrasound
- Perform optimal adjustment of Doppler mode on the ultrasound system
- Apply the semiquantitative indices to the ultrasound protocol
- Take velocimetric measurements from the porta hepatis knowing the advantages and disadvantages of the technique
10 - Abdominal Ultrasound Level III - Part 2 (Theory and Practical)
- Understand the different variants of portosystemic communications and the technique for the intersplenic injection of microbubbles
- Perform a search protocol for communications in the canine patient
- Be able to obtain adequate samples using echo-guided techniques
11 - Echocardiography Level III - Part 1 (Theory and Practical)
- Know the pressures of each cardiac chamber and be able to perform hemodynamic estimation for each pathology
- Identify diagnostic ultrasound patterns of congenital heart diseases
- Integrate an echographical diagnosis with therapeutic decisions and a prognosis for each congenital pathology
12 - Echocardiography Level III - Part 2 (Theory and Practical)
- Know the Ultrasonographic diagnostic parameters for pulmonary hypertension
- Follow and perform ultrasound protocols to rule out congenital heart pathologies
13 - Echocardiography Level IV - Part 1 (Theory and Practical)
- Understand the advanced methodology for the use of the calculation of gradients in echocardiography
- Perform a standard echocardiographic protocol with all views and projections
14 - Echocardiography Level IV - Part 2 (Theory and Practical)
- Know the parameters for diastolic evaluation in echocardiography
- Integrate advanced echocardiographic diagnostic elements with clinical ones and the situation of the patient to make correct clinical decisions
Venue: Doha
Date: May 2027 - Sep 2028
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Pricing Billing
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| Payment Option | First Payment | Second Payment(s) | Total Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payment In Full - Early Bird Price (30 days) (with ISVPS Exam) | $11,790.00 | - | $11,790.00 |
| Deposit and Remaining Balance - Early Bird Price (30 days) (with ISVPS Exam) | $1,179.00 | $10,611.00 | $11,790.00 |
| Monthly Payments - Early Bird Price (30 days) (with ISVPS Exam) | $1,356.00 | $1,017.00 x 12 (monthly) | $13,560.00 |
Payment Terms & Conditions
1. Payment for the course can be paid by credit card or bank transfer.
2. Please contact us for pricing relating to corporate veterinary groups and multiple booking discounts.
3. Please also see our full terms and conditions on our website – Terms and Conditions.
Registration Information
1. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first served basis.
2. Where all available places are full, applicants will be offered first refusal for the next available date.
3. Improve International reserves the right to close the intake early if the number of applications received exceeds the number of available places.
4. Confirmation and enrolment details will then be sent to applicants once we have received a completed application form.
Venue: Riyadh
Date: May 2027 - Sep 2028
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This course is accredited by ISVPS and allows you to achieve a General Practitioner Certificate
Available Plans
Early
Regular
If course start date is < 15 days then no cancellation is allowed.
Pricing Billing
Ultrasound Early price
| Payment Option | First Payment | Second Payment(s) | Total Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payment In Full - Early Bird Price (30 days) (with ISVPS Exam) | $11,790.00 | - | $11,790.00 |
| Deposit and Remaining Balance - Early Bird Price (30 days) (with ISVPS Exam) | $1,179.00 | $10,611.00 | $11,790.00 |
| Monthly Payments - Early Bird Price (30 days) (with ISVPS Exam) | $1,356.00 | $1,017.00 x 12 (monthly) | $13,560.00 |
Payment Terms & Conditions
1. Payment for the course can be paid by credit card or bank transfer.
2. Please contact us for pricing relating to corporate veterinary groups and multiple booking discounts.
3. Please also see our full terms and conditions on our website – Terms and Conditions.
Registration Information
1. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first served basis.
2. Where all available places are full, applicants will be offered first refusal for the next available date.
3. Improve International reserves the right to close the intake early if the number of applications received exceeds the number of available places.
4. Confirmation and enrolment details will then be sent to applicants once we have received a completed application form.
Venue: Dubai
Date: May 2027 - Sep 2028
GPCert in Ultrasound
Improve Veterinary Education Arabia
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Accredited by
This course is accredited by ISVPS and allows you to achieve a General Practitioner Certificate
Available Plans
Early
Regular
If course start date is < 15 days then no cancellation is allowed.
Pricing Billing
Ultrasound Early price
| Payment Option | First Payment | Second Payment(s) | Total Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payment In Full - Early Bird Price (30 days) (with ISVPS Exam) | $11,790.00 | - | $11,790.00 |
| Deposit and Remaining Balance - Early Bird Price (30 days) (with ISVPS Exam) | $1,179.00 | $10,611.00 | $11,790.00 |
| Monthly Payments - Early Bird Price (30 days) (with ISVPS Exam) | $1,356.00 | $1,017.00 x 12 (monthly) | $13,560.00 |
Payment Terms & Conditions
1. Payment for the course can be paid by credit card or bank transfer.
2. Please contact us for pricing relating to corporate veterinary groups and multiple booking discounts.
3. Please also see our full terms and conditions on our website – Terms and Conditions.
Registration Information
1. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first served basis.
2. Where all available places are full, applicants will be offered first refusal for the next available date.
3. Improve International reserves the right to close the intake early if the number of applications received exceeds the number of available places.
4. Confirmation and enrolment details will then be sent to applicants once we have received a completed application form.
Venue: Doha
Date: May 2027 - Sep 2028
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