Equine Only Program
Equine only: Fore and hind limb imaging **
- June 20-22, 2008
"An overview of Equine Musculoskeletal Ultrasound" - including a demonstration of transrectal lumbosacral techniques and MR principles
(Norm Rantanen, DVM, Diplomate ACVR: Ultrasound and Natasha Werpy, DVM, Diplomate ACVR: MRI)
(CE: 20 hours*) - October 10-12, 2008
"An overview of Equine Musculoskeletal Ultrasound" - including a demonstration of transrectal lumbosacral techniques and MR principles
(Norm Rantanen, DVM, Diplomate ACVR: Ultrasound and Natasha Werpy, DVM, Diplomate ACVR: MRI)
(CE: 20 hours*)
Dates:
- Veterinarians who wish to learn an overview of ultrasound and MRI imaging (MRI included in the June and October dates only) of equine fore and hind limb tendons, ligaments and joints.
Who should attend:
- What, when and why of ultrasound equipment controls
- Recognition of normal ultrasound limb anatomy
- Introduction to pathology and differential diagnoses of common injuries and diseases
- Hands-on scanning of fore and hind limbs
Course objectives:
- Introduction of normal MRI limb anatomy
- Introduction to pathology and differential diagnoses of common injuries and diseases
- Integrated ultrasound and MRI case studies and discussions
June and October course objectives also include:
*CE credit hours are subject to regulatory review by state and may change without notice. Course meets the requirements for noted number of hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB’s RACE approval; however, participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education.
**Not included in Education packages