Fundamentals of Radiography & Ultrasound

About the Course

A day discussing the radiography and ultrasound skills deemed essential for any vet seeing horses in general practice. Pre-course online learning will allow for emphasis on the day to be placed on the practical skills. Practical teaching will cover the basics of first opinion orthopaedic radiography, how to take good radiographs and how to interpret them. The same format will be provided for ultrasound of the distal limb in the field. There will also be theory and discussion on when advanced imaging is indicated, which should give practitioners the confidence to refer appropriately for modalities such as MRI and CT.

Please note that due to COVID regulations and logistics lunch is likely to be a packed lunch and you may be required to bring your own thermos or other mug.

Key Learning Objectives

• How to get the most out of your equipment, avoid common mistakes and trouble-shoot in the field.
• Acquisition of routine radiographs of the distal limbs, knees, hocks and stifles.
• Acquisition of standard diagnostic ultrasound images of the DDFT, SDFT, ALDDFT, and SL.
• Interpretation of normal and abnormal findings on radiographs and ultrasound of the above areas, including identification of artefacts.
• Confidently recognise when advanced diagnostic imaging modalities are indicated and when to refer.

	Well organized, interesting lectures and helpful practicals. Very friendly speakers!
	- 2019 Delegate

Course Organiser

• Sarah Boys Smith MA VetMB CertES(Orth) DipECVS Dip ACVSMR MRCVS, Suffolk 

Course Speakers

• Sarah Boys Smith MA VetMB CertES(Orth) DipECVS Dip ACVSMR MRCVS, Suffolk 
• Lucy Grieve MA VetMB MRCVS, Suffolk 
• Rhiannon Morgan BSc BVSc CertAVP MVetMed(Hons) PhD DipECVDI MRCVS, Hertfordshire 
• Ceri Sherlock BVetMed (Hons) MS MVetMed DipACVS-LA DipECVDI-LA DECVS MRCVS, Kent 
• Giorgio Ricardi DVM CertISELP MRCVS 

Course Fees

• Member price £260
• Non Member price £520

Course Downloads

• Full Course Programme

Who is the course for?

Part of our Fundamentals programme this course is for recent graduates and rusty returners and anyone wanting a recap of the basics

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Covid-19 Terms and Conditions

• If you book a place on a BEVA CPD course and are unable to attend due to any Covid-19 related issue (e.g. as a result of showing symptoms or track and trace restrictions) you will receive a credit for the amount you paid. This credit can be used for any BEVA CPD and will be valid for a year from the date of issue. Please contact us as soon as possible if you are unable to attend a course.
• If you need to cancel your place for a non-Covid-19 related reason our standard terms and conditions will apply.
• If BEVA are required to cancel or postpone a course for any reason, you can opt to receive a full refund or receive a credit for a future BEVA CPD course (valid for a year from the date of issue).

Standard Terms and Conditions

• A full refund will be made, less a 10% administration charge, if cancellation is more than 6 weeks before the start of the course
• A refund cannot be guaranteed if cancellation is less than 6 weeks before the start of the course. A refund will be made if BEVA can resell the place, less a 20% administration charge. 
• Booked places can be transferred to another person free of charge. If the transferee is not a BEVA member he/she will be liable for the difference between the member and non-member rate.
• All delegates must have appropriate liability and professional indemnity insurance. 
• Delegates must bring appropriate safety wear (coveralls, hard hats, boots etc) to courses involving practical sessions.
• BEVA may pass contact details of delegates to the organisers or sponsors of the course unless the delegate has specified otherwise.
• All delegates self-certify that they are a qualified veterinary surgeon or veterinary nurse and qualified to undertake the procedures being taught. Where the delegate is in training for such a qualification BEVA must be made aware of their training status at the time of booking.

By registering for this event, you accept the above terms and conditions.