Abdominal Ultrasound: Techniques And Clinical Applications For The General Practice
A weekend course taught by Dr. Michael Geist and Dr. Ren Garcia - The course served as an introduction to abdominal ultrasound.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The course served as an introduction to abdominal ultrasound. This two-day, clinically focused, hands-on course taught students how to use an ultrasound machine, optimize images, and perform a complete ultrasound examination. With over eight hours of laboratory sessions using live dogs and cats, this course provided all the information needed to understand normal anatomy and how to perform an examination to obtain diagnostic images.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, participants:
- Understood the basic functionality of an ultrasound machine and how to adjust the settings to achieve the best possible diagnostic image
- Learned about normal anatomy and ultrasound appearances, including the liver, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, adrenal glands, urinary bladder, and gastrointestinal tract
- Understood the differences in anatomy between dogs and cats
- Developed a systematic routine for evaluating the entire abdomen
- Were introduced to common abnormal anatomy and pathology frequently diagnosed using abdominal ultrasound
Event Details
- Dates: October 4th - 5th
- Location: Green Dog Dental & Veterinary Center | 14661 Aetna St, Van Nuys, CA
- Total CE Hours: 8 Hour Hands-On Lab Work
- Cost: $1,629.00
- Spots available: 20
- Who can register: DVMS only
About The Instructors
Dr. Michael Geist serves as the Chief Medical Officer for Green Dog Veterinary Center and is a board-certified internal medicine specialist and practitioner. His degrees include Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Diplomate of the American College of Internal Medicine (DACVIM). He has worked in private practice since 2006, working at different multi-disciplinary emergency and specialty hospitals in New York City, San Diego, and Los Angeles. Dr. Geist has a love of medicine, science, and helping people with the healthcare needs of their pets.
Dr. Ren Garcia is Green Dog's own Founder and Chief Of Staff. You can read his full biography here.
See photos from the course below!
