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  • WVC Basic Abdominal Ultrasound for Veterinarians (HO-19)

    When: February 16, 2010

    Wet Lab by Western Veterinary Conference

    Time: 7:30am – 11:30am

    Location: Oquendo Center for Clinical Education, Surgery Suite, 2425 East Oquendo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89120

    Transportation provided between WVC at Mandalay Bay and Oquendo Center.

    Faculty: William H. Adams, DVM, DACVR; Cristi Cook; Michelle H. Fabiani, DVM, DACVR; Silke Hecht, DVM, DACVR, DECVDI; William Hornoff, DVM; Christopher Kunze, DVM, DACVR; Brian Poteet, DVM, MS, DACVR, ABSNM; Lee Yanik, DVM, DACVR

    Credits: 4 CE hours

    Cost: $570 by December 14, 2009, plus WVC registration fees $595 after December 14, 2009, plus WVC registration fees

    To Register: http://www.wvc.org or (866) 800-7326

    Course Description: This wet lab session introduces canine abdominal ultrasound techniques. You receive hands-on instruction based on an organ-specific approach. Each scanning station accommodates no more than four participants along with a board-certified radiologist. All participants will rotate within and between individual stations so that every animal in the laboratory will be scanned by each participant using a wide variety of machines. Note that this lab will be strictly educational (not an equipment “infomercial”). Price will increase on 12/15/09 to $595. For full details, visit www.wvc.org.

    Sponsored by Aloka Ultrasound

  • WVC Basic Abdominal Ultrasound for Technicians (HO-20)

    When: February 16, 2010

    Wet Lab by Western Veterinary Conference

    Time: 1:30pm – 5:30pm

    Location: Oquendo Center for Clinical Education, Surgery Suite, 2425 East Oquendo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89120

    Transportation provided between WVC at Mandalay Bay and Oquendo Center.

    Faculty: William H. Adams, DVM, DACVR; Cristi Cook; Michelle H. Fabiani, DVM, DACVR; Silke Hecht, DVM, DACVR, DECVDI; William Hornoff, DVM; Christopher Kunze, DVM, DACVR; Brian Poteet, DVM, MS, DACVR, ABSNM; Lee Yanik, DVM, DACVR

    Credits: 4 CE hours

    Cost: $450 by December 14, 2009, plus WVC registration fees $475 after December 14, 2009, plus WVC registration fees

    To Register: http://www.wvc.org or (866) 800-7326

    Course Description: This wet lab session introduces the veterinary technician to canine abdominal ultrasound techniques. You receive hands-on instruction based on an organ-specific approach. Each scanning station accommodates no more than four participants along with a board-certified radiologist. All participants will rotate within and between individual stations so that every animal in the laboratory will be scanned by each participant using a wide variety of machines. Note that this lab will be strictly educational (not an equipment “infomercial”). Price will increase on 12/15/09 to $475. For full details, www.wvc.org.

    Sponsored by Aloka Ultrasound

  • Small Animal Abdominal Ultrasound 1-Day Course

    When: Saturday, March 6, 2010

    Join your colleagues and ALOKA for a full day of learning and hands-on scanning. Led by a board certified veterinarian, this course provides a thorough understanding of small animal abdominal ultrasound scanning.

    Lectures and Wet Lab by Southeastern Michigan Veterinary Medical Association

    Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm

    Where: Wayne State University Campus, Detroit, Michigan

    Instructor: Anthony Pease, DVM, Diplomat ACVR, Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Diagnostic Imaging

    Cost: $400 SEMVMA members, Aloka customers; $500 Non-members

    Registration cost includes parking, lunch, light breakfast and all lecture and wetlab materials.

    TO REGISTER: Call Barb Locricchio at the SEMVMA office (888) 736-8625

    Please Note: Schedule is subject to change. Students are responsible for all travel and lodging expenses & arrangements. A detailed syllabus, schedule, directions and parking information will be sent for participants prior to the event.

    Questions? Contact Christian Ast, DMV, at (248) 476-3662 or complete the form below.

    Sponsored by Aloka Ultrasound

  • Small Animal Ultrasound Basic Level Seminar

    When: March 6-7, 2010, 2010

    Lectures and Wet Lab by Georgia Veterinary Specialists and Choice Medical Systems, Inc.

    Time: 7:30am - 5:00pm, daily

    Where: Georgia Veterinary Specialists (GVS), 455 Abernathy Road NE; Atlanta, GA 30328, http://gvsvet.com

    Faculty: Darlene Blischok, DVM, Dipl ACVIM (Cardiology) Gustavo Sepulveda, MS, DVM, Dipl ACVR

    CE Credits: 16 hours

    Cost: $950

    TO REGISTER: Contact Carmen McCrary at 1-800-638-9337 or Carmen@choicemedical.com. Registration Deadline: February 26th, 2010

    Course Description: This basic level seminar will cover material that is applicable to veterinarians and vet technicians who are new to ultrasound or would like to reemphasize their basic knowledge. This course qualifies for 16 hours of C.E. credits and it will encompass both lecture and hands on experience. During the wet lab, participants will gain experience using a variety of ultrasound systems. Registration fee includes lecture, wet labs, handout materials, continental breakfast, lunch, and break refreshments.

    Seminar Topics: Cardiology Ultrasound

    - Review of basic ultrasound physics and use of machine
    - Indications for doing echocardiography
    - How to obtain an image properly, preparation of the patient
    - Standard views of the echocardiogram
    - Different modalities
    - Abnormal pathology

    Seminar Topics: Abdominal Ultrasound

    - Review of basic ultrasound principles and artifacts.
    - Indications for abdominal ultrasound
    - Normal anatomy and pathologic conditions of the urinary bladder, kidneys, spleen, liver and gastrointestinal tract

    Sponsored by Aloka Ultrasound

  • SAVMA 2010 Canine Ultrasound Lab

    When: Saturday, March 13, 2010 (Full SAVMA symposium March 11-13, 2010)

    Lectures and Wet Lab by SAVMA

    Time: Saturday pre-lab lecture 11:00am-12:00pm at Monona Terrace; Lab 1:00-5:30pm at School of Veterinary Medicine, Room MD-2

    Where: University of Wisconsin Madison VMTH

    Faculty: Dr. Randi Drees DVM, DACVR, DiplECVDI; Dr. Lisa Forrest DVM, DACVR, DACVR (oncology)

    Cost: Before Jan. 15, 2010: $75 symposium fee, plus $12 ultrasound wetlab fee Symposium fee increases to $100 after Jan. 15, 2010 and to $125 after Feb. 1, 2010.

    TO REGISTER: www.savmasymposium2010.com

    Course Description: Open to veterinary students only. Students will learn principles of ultrasound while they gain familiarity with the machines and have the opportunity to practice on live animals. Students will rotate through stations where they will practice ultrasound on gel phantoms along with various abdominal organs on live dogs. Limited to 16 students. For full details, visit www.savmasymposium2010.com.

    Sponsored by Aloka Ultrasound


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