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(220916) Ultrasound Of The Mid-Distal Limb & Stifle For Equine Practitioners Lectures (online), On-Location Case-Discussions & Practical Sessions

VetPD - Veterinary Professional Development

4 years ago
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Date: Friday 16th September, 2022 - Saturday 17th September, 2022
Start time: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Duration: 17 hour(s)
Cost: £650

This course has been designed to equip the equine practitioners with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to make the most of their abilities and ultrasound machine, in the diagnosis and treatment of various equine musculoskeletal conditions affecting the mid and distal frontlimb and hindlimb, including the stifle joint. This course is suitable for all vets aiming to improve their knowledge and skills in this area, as the practical sessions will be adapted to the attendee’s skill level.

To participate in the On-Location Portion, attendees are required to have first worked through the corresponding online Lecture Series ‘Ultrasound of the Mid-Distal Limb & Stifle for Equine Practitioners':

If you have already purchased the Lecture Series independently of the On-Location Portion, please contact the office on [email protected] for a voucher code to reduce the price accordingly.
This course covers the following topics systematically and via highly illustrated lectures:

How to get the most out of your ultrasound machine
Ultrasonographic Anatomy and Conditions of the Foot & Pastern
Digital Flexor Tendon Sheath & Annular Ligament
Fetlock Joint Region
Flexor Tendons & Check Ligaments
Suspensory Ligament – Frontlimb vs. Hindlimb
Carpus & Carpal Sheath
Tarsus, Tarsal Bursae & Sheath
Stifle Joint Region
Day 1 starts at 15:00h with 3 hours of interactive Case-Discussions, Q&A which will give attendees the unique opportunity to apply what they have learned during Lecture Series in discussion with the world-renowned specialists. This will then be followed by the obligatory Wine & Cheese Reception allowing for attendees to socialise with colleagues and the speakers/instructors.

On the second day, 7 hours of practical sessions will give attendees the opportunity to put theory into practice on live horses and equine specimens and to ask questions in small groups (2 – 4 attendees / ultrasound machine), all under the supervision of specialists. The following practical sessions will be covered during the course:

Machine set-up, foot & pastern, digital flexor tendon sheath, fetlock region, suspensory ligament, flexor tendons & check ligaments, tarsus & tarsal sheath and the stifle joint region.

The course fee includes, coffee/tea breaks, a wine & cheese reception, lunch and a certificate of attendance. To participate in the On-Location Case-Discussions & Practical Sessions, attendees are required to have first worked through the Lecture Series (included in the price). Early course registration is recommended as there are only a limited number of places available due to the highly practical nature of this course.

This course is suitable for RCVS Modules: B-EP.3; C-E.3; C-E.15; C –VDI.5

Who is it for?

Qualified Vets. Discounted prices available for: Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Students, Veterinary Interns and Residents.

The Venue

Equi Vet Serwisnear Pozna, Western Poland (Pozna, Wrocaw or Warsaw Chopin Airport)

Number of CPD hours this event can be recorded as

17 hours

Registration and Booking

Click here to reserve your place