ABOUT THIS COURSE
This course is designed for participants with limited training in ultrasound looking to become more proficient. If you scan 1-3 times per week and looking to use your ultrasound more, or if you find you are using your ultrasound for cystocentesis and urinary bladder checks only, this course will provide an introduction to the abdomen so that you can use your ultrasound machine to bring your practice to the next level.
This two-day course will focus on how your machine works, how to optimize an image and how to do a complete ultrasound examination. With a low student to instructor ratio, and 8 hours in laboratory (will ultrasound both dogs and cats), you will find this course will give you all the information needed to understand normal anatomy and how to perform an examination obtaining diagnostic images.
Learning Objectives
- The participant will understand the basic knobs used on the ultrasound machine, how they work and how they are used to optimize the image
- The participant will learn the normal anatomy and ultrasound appearance including the liver, spleen, kidneys, adrenal glands, pancreas, urinary bladder and gastrointestinal tract.
- The participant will understand the differences in anatomy between dogs and cats
- The participant will develop a systematic routine for the evaluation of the entire abdomen.
Questions? We're here to help
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Date: May 5-6, 2024
Venue: Viticus Group, Oquendo Center | Las Vegas, NV
Category: Ultrasound
Enrollment Capacity: 38
CE Hours: 16
Cost: $2,600
Instructors: Kate Sippel, DVM, DACVR - Coordinator, Rebecca Urion, DVM, MAg, DACVR, DACVR-EDI, Tingwei Ou, DVM, MS, DACVR, Brianne Gonzalez, DVM, DACVR, Reysen Shigmoto, DVM, MS, DACVR, Elizabeth Huynh, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVR, Nate Nelson, DVM, MS - Diplomate ACVR
LAB INSTRUCTORS
Kate Sippel, DACVR, DVM
Becky Urion, DVM, MAg, DACVR, DACVR-EDI
Tingwei Ou, DVM, MS, DACVR
Brianne Gonzalez, DVM, DACVR
Reynsen Shigemoto, DVM, MS, DACVR
Elizabeth Huynh, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVR
Nate Nelson, DVM, MS - Diplomate ACVR
Hotel Accommodations and Travel
Viticus Group’s official lodging partner is
Residence Inn by Marriott
2190 Olympic Avenue
Henderson, Nevada 89014
(702) 434-2700
Special lodging discounts are available to participants attending courses at the Viticus Center. Please make these arrangements once you have purchased your course by calling (702) 434-2700 and be sure to mention that you are attending a course at the Viticus Center.
To make a reservation online with our discounted rate, please click here.
PACKING TIPS
- Scrubs are available upon your arrival if needed.
- Closed-toe shoes are required during labs.
- A light sweater for indoor areas.
- Plenty of sunscreen.
- Electronic charging device to power up.
- Valid ID - We highly recommend you carry your ID at all times in Las Vegas.
Residence Inn by Marriott
2190 Olympic Avenue
Henderson, Nevada 89014
(702) 434-2700
Courtyard Lodging + Travel Includes:
Airport Pick up: Available on request, 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Please contact the hotel at (702) 434-2700 once you've retrieved your luggage, and Residence Inn will let you know where to wait for the Shuttle.
Transportation from the Residence Inn to the Harry Reid Airport
You will need to sign up at the front desk. These shuttles run once an hour. They will ask you to sign up no less than 2 hours before expected departure.
TRANSPORTATION
Viticus Group transportation includes shuttle pick-up at the Residence Inn 45 minutes prior to the start of your course start time and a short ride to the Viticus Center. At the close of each day, our shuttle will take you back to the Hotel.
Last Day Transportation: Shuttle provided both to the airport, and back to the Hotel. (Luggage storage available on campus)
If you are a Las Vegas local, or are driving yourself to the course, please arrive to the Oquendo Campus 30 minutes before the start time.
** Please refer to the agenda and email updates for transportation times.**
Public transportation in Las Vegas is limited.
If you are staying somewhere other than our preferred partner, you will need to arrange for your transportation to and from the Viticus Center. If you are renting a car, Mandalay Bay, Luxor, and several other hotels on the strip may charge for parking. Other transportation options for getting around are taxi service, Uber and Lyft.