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04 Sep 2026 - 24 Sep 2027
Enhance your Veterinary skills with the Ultrasound programme
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. This programme comprises a complete ecographic protocol, focusing on thoracic and abdominal ultrasound examinations and echocardiography.
Numbers are strictly limited to ensure that each delegate has sufficient opportunity to discuss content with the lecturer and to practice using the equipment during the practical sessions.
NOTE: Dates displayed on this programme are subject to change.
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
Latest clinical training environments
Convenient and state-of-the-art training and practical facilities, which contain the latest equipment
22 varied modules
Covering key clinical subjects with clinical case discussions for a more comprehensive learning
Multiple learning processes
Presentations, written notes, and multiple choice quizzes that test your knowledge as you work
Clinical case discussions
Allowing you to relate your theoretical knowledge to real clinical practice
Programme Details
Module Summary
- Ultrasonography I, Part I: Introduction to Ultrasonography
- Ultrasonography I, Part II: Gastrointestinal tract, Liver, Spleen, Pancreas
- Ultrasonography I, Part III: Lymph nodes, Urinary tract, Reproductive tract
- Ultrasonography I - Part 1
- Ultrasonography I - Part 2
- Intro to Advanced Abdominal Ultrasound
- Ultrasonography II, Part I: Complete abdomen and Major Vessels, Doppler techniques
- Ultrasonography II, Part II: Special techniques including elastography and contrast ultrasonography; Biopsies, FNA, Sample collection, Evaluation of tumors
- Ultrasonography II, Part III: Neck, Eye, Musculoskeletal system, Thoracic structures (except heart)
- Ultrasonography II - Part 1
- Ultrasonography II - Part 2
- Introduction to Echocardiography
- Echocardiography I Part I: Introduction to Echocardiography
- Echocardiography I Part II: M and B Mode echocardiography protocols
- Echocardiography II Part I: Doppler, Diagnosis and follow-up of acquired diseases I
- Echocardiography II Part II: Doppler, Diagnosis and follow-up of acquired diseases II
- Echocardiography I
- Echocardiography II
- Echocardiography III Part I: Complete echocardiographic protocol,Congenital diseases I
- Echocardiography III Part II: Complete echocardiographic protocol, Congenital diseases II
- Echocardiography IV Part I: Advanced Echocardiography I
- Echocardiography IV Part II: Advanced Echocardiography II
- Echocardiography III
- Echocardiography IV
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) in by purchasing and passing the required assessments with the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS).
The fees DO NOT include registration and exam fees to achieve a General Practitioner Certificate (GPCert) from ISVPS. If you intend to pursue this route, please contact ISVPS at english@isvps.org.
Venue: Online / Nicosia
Date: 04 Sep 2026 - 24 Sep 2027
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01 - Ultrasonography I, Part I: Introduction to Ultrasonography
- Physics and principles of ultrasonography;
- Ultrasound machine and transducers, machine controls, criteria when choosing an ultrasound machine;
- Artefacts;
- Preparing patient and machine; Liver, gallbladder, hepatic vasculature and spleen (anatomical localisation, physiological appearance, main diseases, pathological changes in appearance), vascular markers.
02 - Ultrasonography I, Part II: Gastrointestinal tract, Liver, Spleen, Pancreas
- Gastrointestinal tract, pancreas and lymph nodes (anatomical localisation, physiological appearance, main diseases, pathological changes in appearance), vascular markers;
- Urinary tract, adrenal glands and male and female reproductive system (anatomical localisation, physiological appearance, main diseases, pathological changes in appearance), vascular markers, pregnancy examination.
03 - Ultrasonography I, Part III: Lymph nodes, Urinary tract, Reproductive tract
- Pattern recognition on ultrasound - Liver, gallbladder, hepatic vasculature and spleen, Gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, urinary tract, adrenal glands and male and female reproductive system.
- Complete abdominal protocol on vascular markers and anatomical localization.
04 - Ultrasonography I - Part 1
05 - Ultrasonography I - Part 2
06 - Intro to Advanced Abdominal Ultrasound
07 - Ultrasonography II, Part I: Complete abdomen and Major Vessels, Doppler techniques
- Imaging the critical patient
- Sonographic presentation of portal vein caudal vena cava and aorta
- Introduction of Doppler techniques (Colour, PW and CW), how to use it for abdominal ultrasonography, semiquantitative indices, resistive Index (RI), pulsatility index (PI)
- Applications: RI and PI of kidneys and lymph nodes, aortic thromboembolism, diagnosis of portal hypertension, basic techniques to identify a portosystemic shunt
08 - Ultrasonography II, Part II: Special techniques including elastography and contrast ultrasonography; Biopsies, FNA, Sample collection, Evaluation of tumors
- Contrast ultrasonography: basic principles and applications
- Elastography: basic principles and applications of ultrasound-guided biopsy, fine needle aspiration techniques, cystography, abdominocentesis and thoracocentesis
- Evaluation of tumours with ultrasonography, staging
09 - Ultrasonography II, Part III: Neck, Eye, Musculoskeletal system, Thoracic structures (except heart)
- Ultrasonography of the neck: lymph nodes, salivary glands, larynx and thyroid glands (anatomical localisation, physiological appearance, main diseases, pathological changes in appearance), vascular markers
- Ultrasonography of the eye and retrobulbar space (anatomical localisation, physiological appearance, main diseases, pathological changes in appearance), vascular markers
- Ultrasonography of the musculoskeletal system: shoulder, common calcaneal tendon (anatomical localisation, physiological appearance, main diseases, pathological changes in appearance)
- Ultrasonography of thoracic structures (except heart):, pleural space, thoracic wall, lungs, diaphragm and mediastinum (anatomical localisation, physiological appearance, main diseases, pathological changes in appearance), vascular markers
10 - Ultrasonography II - Part 1
11 - Ultrasonography II - Part 2
12 - Introduction to Echocardiography
13 - Echocardiography I Part I: Introduction to Echocardiography
- Introduction of the technique, configuration of the equipment, measurements and assessment of ventricles, how to position the patient;
- Echocardiography approaches: right parasternal, left parasternal and subcostal views Interactive discussion of sectional planes;
- Echocardiographic examination report.
14 - Echocardiography I Part II: M and B Mode echocardiography protocols
- The usefulness of the M mode. Use, applications and main errors. Standardization of cuts and artefacts that affect measurements.
- Measurements and cardiac indexes (ratios, shortening fraction, ejection fraction, …). Clinical utility in diagnostics and follow-up of the main cardiac diseases in dogs and cats.
- Right side and M mode (cuts and measurements).
- Systematic in the ecocardio protocol (cuts, measurements and indexes).
- B mode complete protocol in the dog.
15 - Echocardiography II Part I: Doppler, Diagnosis and follow-up of acquired diseases I
- Doppler settings in cardiology;
- Doppler types, coloured, CW-doppler and PW-doppler;
- Valvulopathies in dogs, therapeutic approach to pathologies of the mitral valve (ACVIM Consensus Statement);
- Evaluate Valves, blood volume and speed, diagnostic protocol and monitoring; Endocardiosis and Endocarditis;
- Pericardial pathologies and cardiac tumours.
16 - Echocardiography II Part II: Doppler, Diagnosis and follow-up of acquired diseases II
- Dilated cardiomyopathy;
- European guidelines about echocardiographical diagnosis and prognosis;
- Feline cardiomyopathy – diagnostic approach Pulmonary hypertension, heartworms; Complete diagnostic protocol of dilated and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, assessment of pulmonary hypertension.
17 - Echocardiography I
18 - Echocardiography II
19 - Echocardiography III Part I: Complete echocardiographic protocol,Congenital diseases I
- Haemodynamic, pressure gradients and how to use that informations for echocardiography complete echocardiographic protocol (measurements, indices, lines, gradients);
- Congenital cardiac diseases, circumstances of volume overload, PDA, VSD, ASD, congenital malfunction in grown-up dogs;
- Pulmonary hypertension, Eisenmenger Syndrome, evaluation of diastolic function;
- Patented diagnostic protocol of ductus arteriosus, use of contrast agents microbubbles for diagnostic of permeability of the ventricles.
20 - Echocardiography III Part II: Complete echocardiographic protocol, Congenital diseases II
- Congenital cardiac diseases, malfunctions because of pressure overload (aortic stenosis, pulmonic stenosis);
- Fallot Tetralogy Diagnostic approach and prognostic evaluation for stenosis;
- Evaluation of gradients and sectional planes for all circumstances;
- Oesophageal echocardiography – when and why?;
- Introduction to interventional heart surgery.
21 - Echocardiography IV Part I: Advanced Echocardiography I
- Assessment of diastolic function;
- Role of echocardiography in the question of diagnosing and staging of acquired heart diseases in dogs.
22 - Echocardiography IV Part II: Advanced Echocardiography II
- Congenital cardiac diseases, malfunctions because of pressure overload (aortic stenosis, pulmonic stenosis);
- Fallot Tetralogy Diagnostic approach and prognostic evaluation for stenosis;
- Evaluation of gradients and sectional planes for all circumstances;
- Oesophageal echocardiography – when and why?;
- Introduction to interventional heart surgery.
23 - Echocardiography III
- Echocardiographic case reports, problem-oriented;
- Advanced calculations of pressure gradients with the Doppler, through case reports; Measurements, gold standard, special representations, and “cool echo cases“.
- Hands-on practical with live animals
24 - Echocardiography IV
- Echocardiographic case reports, problem-oriented;
- Advanced calculations of pressure gradients with the Doppler, through case reports; Measurements, gold standard, special representations, and “cool echo cases“.
- Hands-on practical with live animals
Venue: Online / Nicosia
Date: 04 Sep 2026 - 24 Sep 2027
GPCert in Ultrasound
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| Payment Option | First Payment | Second Payment(s) | Total Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate Payment | 7,600.00€ | - | 7,600.00€ |
| Payment with Deposit | 760.00€ | 6,840.00€ | 7,600.00€ |
| Installments Plan 1 | 874.00€ | 2,622.00€ x 3 (monthly) | 8,740.00€ |
| Installments Plan 2 | 874.00€ | 656.00€ x 12 (monthly) | 8,746.00€ |
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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. Where all available places are full, applicants will be offered first refusal for the next available date.
4. Confirmation and enrollment details will then be sent to confirm your booking.
Venue: Online / Nicosia
Date: 04 Sep 2026 - 24 Sep 2027
GPCert in Ultrasound
Improve International CY Practical Facilities
Get in touch
Accredited by
This course is accredited by ISVPS and allows you to achieve a General Practitioner Certificate