Our highly academic Professional Master's Degree will allow you to acquire the specialization you are looking for and achieve a remarkable improvement in your daily practice quickly"

Studying veterinary radiology online is a reality nowadays due to the introduction of more advanced technological tools which enable the possibility of learning this specialty from wherever you happen to be. TECH takes advantage of the this in order to provide students with the most complete educational experience of the moment, employing an innovative methodology that allows for a contextual study of the cases presented. In addition, studies have shown that the veterinarian who has become familiar with radiological images and is able to associate them with different conditions will have a much better diagnostic capacity in the future, therefore, the clarity offered by the new technology allows the learning process to be complete.

For the realization of this Professional Master's Degree, our university's teaching team has made a careful selection of the different radiological diagnostic procedures, together with other diagnostic alternatives for veterinary professionals.  In this way, clear clinical guidance is provided by the use of radiology to resolve the diagnosis of small animal diseases diseases without forgetting the wide variety of other diagnostic options that are of great use in veterinary practices.

In short, it is a program based on scientific evidence and daily practice, with all the nuances that each professional can contribute, so that the student can have all this in mind alongside the bibliography enriched by the critical evaluation that every professional must have in mind.

Thus, throughout this training, the students will go through all the current approaches to the different challenges in their profession. A high-level step that will become a process of improvement, not only on a professional level, but also on a personal level. In addition, TECH assumes a social commitment: to help update highly qualified professionals and to develop their personal, social and work skills throughout the duration of the course. And, to do so, it will not only take you through the theoretical knowledge offered, but will show you another more organic, simpler and more efficient way of studying and learning. It works to maintain motivation and to create a passion for learning; it encourages thinking and the development of critical thinking.

The studies in Veterinary Radiology will allow you to use the main diagnostic imaging techniques with total confidence"

This professional master’s degree in Veterinary Radiology in Small Animals contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include: 

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Veterinary Radiology
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice.
• Latest developments in Veterinary Radiology
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Veterinary Radiology
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This online training course, will give you the possibility to expand your knowledge with a multitude of virtual tools, making your learning faster and more effective"

TECH's teaching staff includes professionals belonging to the veterinary field, who contribute their work experience to this training, as well as renowned specialists from reference societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive training programmed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the specialist must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative system of interactive videos made by renowned and experienced experts in Veterinary Radiology. 

Our innovative methodology has had a great rate of success amongst our students, due to the benefits it provides for contextual study, a factor which enables them to learn more easily"

Learn efficiently, with the real objective of attaining a valid qualification, on this Professional Master's Degree which is unique for its quality and price, all of which helps it to stand out in the online teaching market"

TECH's main objective when offering specific training in the veterinary field is that professionals are able to care for animals with a greater guarantee of success. For this reason, we offer a program with fully up-to-date information in which you can find the latest techniues in veterinary practice. 

Ongoing training for veterinary professionals will enable them to keep up to date with the latest techniques that they can apply to their work"

General Objectives

• Analyze how the clinical radiological image is formed
• Examine the drawbacks and distortions in the image obtained 
• Establish the relationship between the radiological technique and the object to be X-rayed
• Determine the concept of homogeneous reproduction of the technology
• Examine the physics of ionizing radiation 
• Establish the different types of protection measures 
• Address current legislation on the use of ionizing radiation
• Identify and describe the radiological signs that are consistently observed
• Establish differential diagnoses based on what is observed
• Identify the most likely diagnosis and reason it out
• Examine other imaging tests could be performed to refine the diagnosis
• Prepare a radiological report and make a diagnostic judgement
• Establish the most relevant anatomical details for a correct evaluation of the thoracic structures 
• Define the criteria for a correct radiographic technique of the thorax
• Examine the physiological and pathological image of the different structures that can be found in the thorax
• Examine the most frequent pathologies that we can diagnose through the use of Radiology
• Determine the diagnostic method of digestive diseases and the tests of choice for each moment
• Analyze how to optimize the diagnosis and the limitations of each technique
• Establish the most relevant anatomical details for a correct evaluation of the abdominal structures
• Define the normal and pathological anatomical image of each organ 
• Specify the various differential diagnoses according to the radiological image observed
• Identify the normal radiographic anatomy of the central nervous system as a basis for good interpretation
• Analyze the radiological signs of the main diseases affecting the nervous system
• Develop a systematic approach to the evaluation of radiologic images of the nervous system and obtain the maximum diagnostic information
• Present the most frequent diagnostic errors in the interpretation of radiological images during the study of the central nervous system
• Determine the normal anatomical picture of the structures forming the neurological system, mainly the spine and skull
• Define the main pathological alterations that can be observed in radiographs
• Examine the myelography technique
• Examine the specific anatomy in order to extrapolate the different orthopedic pathologies at the radiological level
• Analyze the functioning of the growth plate in order to have an adequate perception of the radiological evolution of the bone
• Develop the radiological evolution of the bone after a fracture
• Radiological visualization of bone healing
• Generate specialized knowledge to prevent complications in our clinical/surgical practice
• Determine the importance of arthritis/arthrosis in our daily clinical practice
• Learn to make a clinical prognosis through an orthopedic radiological study
• Determine the limitations of certain radiological studies to diagnose certain orthopedic pathologies and the different types of surgical techniques in traumatology and orthopedics
• Extrapolate the knowledge of these techniques in vivo to visualize the evolution
• Determine radiographic projections and positioning to obtain images with greater diagnostic value
• Examine the radiographic anatomy of the forelimb and hind limb, looking at the differences between species and breeds
• Identify the different types of fractures, treatment possibilities and assess their evolution and possible complications with a radiological study
• Differentiate a physiological bone tissue from a pathological one, and become aware of what steps to follow to reach a diagnosis and Identify pathological fractures
• Determine the limitations of radiological studies for the diagnosis of certain orthopedic conditions
• Examine other diagnostic methods: Diagnostic Imaging
• Develop specialized knowledge for the correct identification of ultrasound, CT and MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) images
• Identify when our patient needs advanced imaging studies
• Determine in which specific cases imaging techniques can help us in clinical diagnosis
• Examine the peculiarities of the positioning of exotic animals
• Perform radiography in an appropriate manner, according to the species and physiological anatomy
• Distinguish between pathologic findings and physiologic findings

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Ionizing Radiation for Diagnostic Purposes

• Analyze the Bremsstrahlung effectV
• Interpret the cause of radiological defects and distortions
• Reproduce the systematic interpretation of the radiological image 
• Differentiate the different types of radiological image processing 
• Examine the concept of radiological distortion, the concept of pareidolia, and the concept of limiting factor

Module 2. Radioprotection

• Analyze the members of a radiology team 
• Establish the different types of receivers of the generated radiation
• Present the existing types of dosimeters 
• Assume the annual quality controls of the UTPR
• Examine the various consequences of correct and incorrect use of the installation and legal its legal repercussions 
• Present the legislation in force for the use of radiodiagnostic equipment

Module 3. Radiodiagnosis of the Cardiovascular System

• Identify enlargements of the different cardiac chambers
• Examine the anatomy of the large vessels
• Determine the limits of radiology to assess cardiac function
• Analyze normal morphological variations as a function of the cardiac cycle
• List the projections necessary to visualize the cardiac silhouette optimally
• Address the assessment of arteries and veins of the pulmonary lobes
• Identify radiographic signs of cardiac alterations

Module 4. Radiodiagnostics of the Respiratory System and Other Intrathoracic Structures

• Determine the main limiting factors in the interpretation of thoracic radiographs
• Determine which projection(s) are the most appropriate according to the reason for the radiographic study
• Examine the normal and pathologic radiological image of the rib cage, the mediastinum, and its structures and of the structures present inside the thoracic cage
• Analyze the different pulmonary patterns and their main differential diagnoses 
• Establish the radiological picture of the main congenital diseases affecting the thorax

Module 5. Radiodiagnosis of the Digestive System

• Radiological assessment of the most frequent pathologies of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine and colon
• Improve the radiological technique by means of the most frequent positionings
• Determine the limitations of radiology and the uses of complementary techniques to make accurate diagnosis 

Module 6. Radiodiagnosis of the Rest of Abdominal Structures

• Define the normal and pathological radiological image of the liver, spleen and pancreas
• Analyze the physiological and pathological radiological image of the excretory system and genital apparatus
• Examine the radiological image of the retroperitoneal space and peritoneum
• Determine the oncological image of each of these structures

Module 7. Radiological Diagnosis in Neurology

• Propose the use of plain radiography and contrast radiological studies for the approach to the diagnosis of some inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system: infectious and non-infectious
• Establish radiological signs compatible with herniated discs and other degenerative diseases
• Justify the use of radiography as a diagnostic tool for the initial evaluation of the patient with spinal cord trauma
• Define the radiological patterns of myelography for the diagnosis of intradural (meningioma) and extradural (ependymoma and astrocytoma) tumors
• Identify radiologic signs secondary to metabolic and nutritional pathologies that cause encephalopathy
• Present the congenital anomalies of the central nervous system and surrounding bony structures that can be identified by radiographic study
• Examine the normal anatomical image of each spinal segment and the skull
• Improve the radiographic technique and positioning of the animal for the assessment of the neurological system
• Identify the congenital pathologies that can be observed in the spine
• Determine the different limitations encountered when assessing the skull
• Examine the cranial pathologies that can be observed by radiography
• Define the normal anatomical image of each spinal segment and the skull

Module 8. Orthopedic Radiological Diagnosis I

• Determine the organization of the growth plate to understand its impact on radiological imaging
• Examine the blood supply to the bone in order to extrapolate radiologically to the bone and its cicatricial evolution
• Visualize bone and fibrocartilaginous components radiologically
• Determine the stages of fracture repair and identify them radiographically in order to be able to apply this knowledge during a postoperative recovery period
• Anticipate possible complications in the bone healing phase by means of radiological monitoring
• Correctly visualize the different types of complications and differentiate between them
• Examine radiographically a case understanding its clinical significance, as well as the evolution of the arthritis/arthrosis
• Differentiate the various orthopedic diseases through radiographic study
• Correctly diagnose and classify orthopedic diseases associated with the knee, hip and elbow
• Recognize radiographically the different types of surgical procedures of choice to treat these diseases 

Module 9. Orthopedic Radiological Diagnosis II

• Determine how to differentiate stable/unstable hip fractures and consider medical or surgical treatment
• Recognize femur fractures, and their importance in early diagnosis to avoid serious complications
• Examine the structures of the skull, jaw and teeth, emphasizing the importance of correct projections and showing the limitations of radiology in the structures of the the skull
• Identify tibial fractures
• Analyze the importance of radiographs in the forelimb by examining its anatomy and analyzing the most typical fractures in this area
• Examine radiologically the different pathologies of the distal extremity
• Improve radiological positioning for the assessment of dislocations
• Differentiate between the different types of joint dislocations
• Correctly diagnose and classify the different fractures at the level of the growth nucleus and involving the adjacent epiphysis and metaphysis
• Identify the different muscle, tendon and ligament pathologies by radiological imaging and understand their limitations

Module 10. Other Diagnostic Imaging Methods. Diagnosis in Other Species. Exotic Animals

• Develop specialized knowledge to perform ultrasound scans quickly, identifying the main pathologies
• Examine the ecofast technique in the emergency department
• Determine the performance and image acquisition of a CT scanner and how that helps me in my daily work
• Identify which pathologies are more recommendable for MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) studies
• Diagnose the pathologies of the cranium, celomic and thoracic cavity, orthopedic and abdominal pathologies in birds, small mammals and reptiles common in the small animal clinic

A training experience and a pathway to professional growth that will propel you towards greater competitivity in the labor market"