This specialization offers the bases and tools for you to become an expert in veterinary ultrasound taught by recognized professionals with extensive experience in the field”

Ultrasound in Feline Patients and Exotic Animals has become a basic diagnostic imaging procedure nowadays and is increasingly performed and required in daily clinical practice. It provides us with very relevant and sometimes conclusive information to reach a diagnosis in our patients.  

This training will deepen your knowledge not only in the technical differences and how to apply them to obtain an excellent examination, but will also address the main pathologies that we can diagnose with the use of ultrasound in the chest, abdomen and cervical region. It will also cover the ultrasound and differential signs of these pathologies and other techniques that can be used to reach the definitive diagnosis. 

However, ultrasound is not a commonly-used diagnostic tool in exotic animal clinics. The large number of species included in this field, the anatomical differences and the different methods of restraint mean that the clinician is not confident in the use of this imaging technique.  

Technological advances and the development of new equipment with higher resolution have allowed the progression of ultrasound in these varied species, making it an essential diagnostic test. 

Given the online format of this program, you will develop confidence, assurance and greater knowledge of pathologies and differential diagnoses when it comes to providing relevant and necessary information in daily ultrasound practice. 

As it is an online program, the student is not conditioned by fixed schedules, nor do they need to move to physically move to another location. All of the content can be accessed at any time of the day, so you can balance your working or personal life with your academic life.

As the course is online, you will be able to train wherever and whenever you want, balancing your personal and professional life” 

This Postgraduate diploma in Ultrasound in Feline Patients and Exotic Animals offers you the advantages of a high-level scientific, teaching, and technological course. These are some of its most notable features: 

• Latest technology in online teaching software
• Highly visual teaching system, supported by graphic and schematic contents that are easy to assimilate and understand
• Practical cases presented by practising experts
• State-of-the-art interactive video systems
• Teaching supported by telepractice
• Continuous updating and recycling systems
• Self-regulating learning: full compatibility with other occupations
• Practical exercises for self-evaluation and learning verification
• Support groups and educational synergies: questions to the expert, debate and knowledge forums
• Communication with the teacher and individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
• Supplementary documentation databases are permanently available, even after the course

Achieve comprehensive and relevant training in Ultrasound in Feline Patients and Exotic Animals with this highly effective Postgraduate diploma and open new pathways for your professional progress"

Our teaching staff is made up of professionals from different fields related to this specialty. In this way, we ensure that we provide you with the training update we are aiming for. A multidisciplinary team of professionals trained and experienced in different environments, who will cover the theoretical knowledge in an efficient way, but, above all, will put the practical knowledge derived from their own experience at the service of the course: one of the differential qualities of this course. 

This mastery of the subject is complemented by the effectiveness of the methodological design of this Postgraduate diploma in Ultrasound in Feline Patients and Exotic Animals . Developed by a multidisciplinary team of e-learning experts, it integrates the latest advances in educational technology. In this way, you will be able to study with a range of easy-to-use and versatile multimedia tools that will give you the necessary skills you need for your specialization.  

The design of this program is based on Problem-Based Learning: an approach that conceives learning as a highly practical process. To achieve this remotely, we will use telepractice:  with the help of an innovative interactive video system, and learning from an expert, you will be able to acquire the knowledge as if you were actually dealing with the scenario you are learning about. A concept that will allow you to integrate and fix learning in a more realistic and permanent way.

Learn from real cases with this highly effective educational Postgraduate diploma and open up new paths to your professional progress"

Immerse yourself in this training of the highest educational quality, which will allow you to face future challenges that may arise during daily practice in Ultrasound in Feline Patients and Exotic Animals "

The contents of this Postgraduate diploma have been developed by the different experts on this course, with a clear purpose: to ensure that our students acquire each and every one of the necessary skills to become true experts in this field.  
A complete and well-structured program that will take you to the highest standards of quality and success. 

A complete and well-structured program will take you to the highest standards of quality and success"

Module 1. Ultrasound in Feline Patients

1.1. Pulmonary Ultrasound Scan  

1.1.1. Ultrasound Techniques 
1.1.2. Ultrasound Findings in a Healthy Lung
1.1.3. Ultrasound Findings in Pulmonary Conditions
1.1.4. FAST Ultrasound of the Thorax

1.2. Abdominal Ultrasound: Nephrourinary Pathologies 

1.2.1. Bladder and Urethra Ultrasound Scans 
1.2.2. Kidney and Ureter Ultrasound Scans 

1.3. Abdominal Ultrasound: Gastrointestinal Pathologies

1.3.1. Ultrasonography of the Stomach
1.3.2. Ultrasound Scan of the Small Intestine
1.3.3. Ultrasound Scan of the Large Intestine

1.4. Abdominal Ultrasonography: Liver and Biliary Pathologies

1.4.1. Ultrasound Scan of the Liver
1.4.2. Ultrasound Scan of the Biliary Tract

1.5. Abdominal Ultrasonography: Pancreatic and Adrenal Pathologies

1.5.1. Ultrasound Scan of the Pancreas
1.5.2. Ultrasound Scan of the Adrenal Gland 

1.6. Abdominal Ultrasound Scan: Splenic and Lymphatic Pathologies 

1.6.1. Ultrasound Scan of the Spleen 
1.6.2. Ultrasound Scan of the Lymph Nodes 

1.7. Ultrasonography of Reproductive Conditions    

1.7.1. Gestational Diagnosis 
1.7.2. Ultrasound Scan of the Reproductive System in Cats 
1.7.3. Ultrasound of the Reproductive System in Cats 

1.8. Uses of Doppler Ultrasound in Feline Patients

1.8.1. Technical Considerations
1.8.2. Blood Vessel Abnormalities 
1.8.3. Doppler Ultrasound Utilities in Lymph Nodes and Masses

1.9. Ultrasound Scans of Cervical Pathologies

1.9.1. Ultrasound Scans of Glands and Lymph Nodes
1.9.2. Ultrasound Scans of Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
1.9.3. Ultrasound Scans of the Larynx 

1.10. Diagnostic Techniques Applied to Ultrasonography       

1.10.1. Ultrasound-guided Punctures

1.10.1.1.Indicaciones
1.10.1.2. Considerations and Specific Equipment 
1.10.1.3. Sampling of Intra-abdominal Fluids and/or Cavities 
1.10.1.4. Organ and/or Mass Sampling  

1.10.2. Use of Contrasts in Feline Ultrasound 

1.10.2.1. Types of Contrast in Cats
1.10.2.2. Indications for Using Contrasts
1.10.2.3. Diagnosis of Pathologies by Ultrasound Contrast

Module 2. Ultrasound in Exotic Animals  

2.1. Ultrasound Examination of New Companion Animals

2.1.1. Features and handling of New Companion Animals 
2.1.2. Patient Preparation
2.1.3. Ultrasound Equipment

2.2. Abdominal Ultrasonography in Rabbits

2.2.1. Ultrasound Scan of the Urinary Tract
2.2.2. Ultrasound Scan of the Reproductive System
2.2.3. Ultrasound Scan of the Digestive System 
2.2.4. Ultrasound Scan of the Hepatic and Biliary Tracts 
2.2.5. Ultrasound Scan of the Adrenal Glands 
2.2.6. Ocular Ultrasonography

2.3. Abdominal Ultrasonography in Rodents

2.3.1. Ultrasonography in Guinea Pigs
2.3.2. Ultrasonography in Chinchillas
2.3.3. Ultrasonography in Small Rodents

2.4. Abdominal Ultrasonography in Ferrets 

2.4.1. Ultrasound Scan of the Urinary Tract
2.4.2. Ultrasound Scan of the Reproductive System
2.4.3. Ultrasound Scan of the Digestive System 
2.4.4. Ultrasound Scan of the Hepatic and Biliary Tracts 
2.4.5. Ultrasound Scan of the Spleen and Pancreas 
2.4.6. Ultrasound Scan of the Lymph Nodes and Adrenal Glands

2.5. Ultrasonography in Turtles

2.5.1. Ultrasound Scan of the Urinary Tract
2.5.2. Ultrasound Scan of the Reproductive System
2.5.3. Ultrasound Scan of the Digestive System 
2.5.4. Hepatic Ultrasound Scan

2.6. Ultrasonography in Lizards

2.6.1. Diagnostic and Physiological Ultrasonography 
2.6.2. Renal Ultrasound Scan
2.6.3. Ultrasound Scan of the Reproductive System 
2.6.4. Hepatic Ultrasound Scan

2.7. Ultrasonography in Snakes 

2.7.1. Diagnostic and Physiological Ultrasonography 
2.7.2. Renal Ultrasound Scan
2.7.3. Ultrasound Scan of the Reproductive System 
2.7.4. Ultrasound Scan of the Digestive System
2.7.5. Hepatic Ultrasound Scan

2.8. Ultrasonography in Birds

2.8.1. Diagnostic and Physiological Ultrasonography 
2.8.2. Ultrasound Scan of the Reproductive System
2.8.3. Hepatic Ultrasound Scan 
2.8.4. Ultrasonography in Birds

2.9. Thoracic Ultrasound Scan 

2.9.1. Thoracic Ultrasonography in Rabbits
2.9.2. Thoracic Ultrasonography in Guinea Pigs 
2.9.3. Thoracic Ultrasonography in Ferrets

2.10. Echocardiography

2.10.1. Thoracic Ultrasonography in Rabbits
2.10.2. Echocardiography in Ferrets

Module 3. Pran Ultrasound Report 

3.1. Ultrasound Jargon I

3.1.1. Nomenclature, Description and the Diagnostic Uses of Different Artifacts
3.1.2. Relative Echogenicity
3.1.3. Comparative Echogenicity

3.2. Ultrasound Jargon II 

3.2.1. Structural Description of Selected Organs
3.2.2. Using the Movement of Structures and Organs for Assessing the Latter
3.2.3. Location of Each Organ in Space and Its Relation to Anatomical Landmarks 

3.3. Registering a Study 

3.3.1. How Should an Image Study be Recorded and Stored
3.3.2. Study Validity Period
3.3.3. Which Images and How Should I Attach Them to the Report? 

3.4. Report Templates 

3.4.1. What is the Purpose of an Ultrasound Report
3.4.2. Basic Outline of a Professional Ultrasound Report
3.4.3. Specific Outline of Selected Ultrasound Reports

3.5. Indices

3.5.1. Distances  
3.5.2. Volumes
3.5.3. Ratios or Indices 
3.5.4. Speeds

3.6. Description of Lesions Observed

3.6.1. Mnemonic Rule FOR TA CON E ES U V
3.6.2. Subjective Assessments
3.6.3. Objective Assessments

3.7. Diagnoses

3.7.1. Differential Diagnoses
3.7.2. Presumptive Diagnosis
3.7.3. Firm Diagnosis

3.8. Final Recommendations

3.8.1. Limitations of Ultrasound Studies (Operator-Dependent Technique)
3.8.2. Diagnostic Recommendations
3.8.3. Therapeutic Guidelines

3.9. Echocardiographic Report

3.9.1. Function
3.9.2. Structure of the Echocardiographic Report
3.9.3. Differences Between Abdominal Ultrasound Reports of Other Organs and Cardiac Ultrasound Reports

3.10. Using Templates 

3.10.1. Using Templates vs. Self-reporting
3.10.2. Ultrasound Report Templates
3.10.3. How Can I Stand Out From the Rest by Creating My Own Templates?

This Postgraduate diploma in Ultrasound in Feline Patients and Exotic Animals allows you to assimilate the content in a quicker and more effective way thanks to it innovative learning methodology”