ADVANCED CONCEPTS IN ABDOMINAL RADIOLOGY

Quantity:  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30     Course Description The emphasis of this advanced level 4 week course is on learning techniques to obtain diagnostic radiographs and recognizing abdominal abnormalities. Note: This course was formerly known as Abdominal Radiology Learning Objectives Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to: Develop good techniques for making and interpreting radiographs of the abdomen Understand normal radiographic anatomy Identify abdominal abnormalities Focus on abdominal masses Recognize disorders of the alimentary, urinary, and reproductive tracts Learn common anomalies seen in the abdomen Course Content Section One - Introduction and Radiographic Technique Introduction Indications for Abdominal Radiography Steps to Good Film Reading Section Two - Normal Radiographic Anatomy of the Abdomen Viewing the Film Stomach Duodenum and Cecum Kidney Spleen Diaphragm and Liver Bladder and Prostate Lymph Nodes Section Three - Peritoneal Cavity Normal Appearance Specific Causes of a Loss of Serosal Detail Radiographic (Roentgen) Signs Decreased Peritoneal Opacity–Gas Radiographic (Roentgen) Signs of Extraluminal Gas Decreased Peritoneal Opacity–Fat Disruption of Borders of the Peritoneal Cavity Hiatal Hernia Peritoneopericardial Hernia Perineal Hernia Section Four - Intra-abdominal Masses Evaluation of an Abdominal Mass Generalized Hepatomegaly Focal Hepatomegaly Renal Masses Roentgen Signs Diffuse Splenomegaly Focal Splenomegaly Mesenteric/Enteric Masses Pancreatic Masses Ovarian Masses Prostatic Masses Uterine Masses Caudal Sublumbar Masses Section Five - Alimentary Tract Contrast Media Esophageal/Gastrointestinal Contrast Procedures Contrast Examination of the Esophagus– Esophagram Normal Esophagram Disorders of the Esophagus Vascular Ring Anomalies Esophageal Masses Radiography of the Stomach and Small Intestine Upper Gastrointestinal Series Normal Upper GI Series Principles of Interpretation Other Contrast Procedures Disorders of the Stomach Gastric Torsion/Dilatation Pyloric Outflow Obstruction Gastric Neoplasia Disorders of the Small Intestine Foreign Body Intussusception Inflammatory Diseases Without Ulceration and Ulcers Infiltrative Disease Radiography of the Large Intestine Disorders of the Large Intestine Cecal Inversion Non-Ionic Iodinated Contrast Media for Gastrointestinal Studies Section Six - Urinary Tract Selection of Appropriate Contrast Procedure Negative Contrast Cystogram Double Contrast Cystogram Disorders of the Urinary Bladder Disorders of the Urethra Contrast Examination of the Kidneys and Ureters–Excretory Urogram Disorders of the Kidneys and Ureters Section Seven - Reproductive Tract Female: Uterus and Ovaries Disorders of the Female Reproductive Tract Disorders of the Male Reproductive Tract Section Eight - Anomalies Microhepatica Renal Agenesis and Malpositioned Kidneys Kartagener’s Syndrome Required Materials No additional materials provided - all course content is online. Students that prefer to read technical material in text form may wish to purchase the book that comprises the general content. The text has been well received by students in past sessions and makes an excellent addition to private or practice libraries. If you wish to buy the text, information is provided below in the Course Writer's section of this page. Testimonials ... The overlayed linear images of the abdo radiographs were very helpful in clarifying anatomical positioning ... I loved being able to look at the radiographs and try to figure out what I thought then look at other answers and the key. ... Enjoyed the wide range of topics and the systemic approach to covering them. Will continue to be very useful to me. ... I really benefitted from the emphasis on "normal" radiographs to begin with - then the move to the abnormal. I love the challenging way the assignments ask us to move beyond just a diagnosis into what we would do next in terms of treatment or further diagnostics - this is exactly what happens in real clinical settings. I would highly recommend this course. ... loved reading about the subject matter then immediately seeing an example of what was being discussed. That really helped cement the concept for me. ... This was a very thorough course. The contrast study protocols were very useful. The module assignments were also very helpful because they made one think through the radiograph interpretation instead of just looking at labelled examples. Student Login Requirements VetMedTeam courses are asynchronous - they do not contain real time components. Students log in while a course is in session at times convenient to personal schedules. Course Completion Requirements Upon fulfillment of all requirements, the student will receive a VetMedTeam, RACE documenting, certificate of completion. Students must: attain a grade of 80% or higher on each of the examinations complete the required assignment posts to the discussion boards complete the course exit survey Recommended Student Criteria This is an advanced level course. A working knowledge of radiology is needed. Assignments in this course are challenging and designed to bring the learning experience into your everyday practice. The instructor will guide the student to an understanding of the role of abdominal radiology in reaching a diagnosis, either as the diagnosing veterinarian or as the practice staff involved in assisting the veterinarian with the steps to diagnosis. The average student spends 5 to 7 hours per week in order to complete all the mandatory requirements. If you are seeking a course that deals with basic level information regarding radiology please note that this is an advanced level course. The Basic Principles of Radiology course is designed for those students that are not yet ready for this level. Continuing Education Credits Approved for 20 RACE credits for technicians and veterinarians* Course Writer This course has been developed in cooperation with Teton NewMedia, utilizing content from Abdominal Radiology for the Small Animal Practitioner Judith A. Hudson DVM, William R. Brawner DVM, Merrilee Holland DVM, Margaret Blaik DVM ; published by Teton New Media; 2002. If you are interested in purchasing this text for your library visit Teton New Media or do a web search to locate a distributor in your area. Course Instructor Paul Frank, DVM, DACVR Paul Frank is a native of Rock Hill, SC. He attended North Carolina State University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology in 1991, and a DVM degree in 1995. He practiced mixed-animal medicine in a predominantly beef-cattle region of Texas for one year, and practiced the next three years in a small animal practice in Colorado. He then obtained a Residency in Radiology at the University of Georgia. In 2002, he became Board Certified by the American College of Veterinary Radiology. From 2002-2008, Dr. Frank taught Radiology as an Assistant, then Associate Professor at the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine. In 2008, he began working at a private referral hospital (Triangle Veterinary Emergency Clinic) in Durham, NC. He is married, with one son and one daughter. He enjoys reading, computers, and all sorts of sports in the few spare moments available to a new father. Upcoming Sessions November 15, 2010 - Registration deadline is 11:00 PM Eastern November 20, 2010 Pricing Course Price: $161.00 Quantity:  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30     In addition, you many use your MERIAL® Rewards Visa® Prepaid Card to pay for courses. If you are not enrolled in the MERIAL Rewards program, ask your Merial Sales Representative or call 1-800-307-7000. If you do not have enough points and wish to supplement your payment with another card, please write to CE@VetMedTeam.com. * Course meets the requirements for indicated hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB's RACE approval; however, participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. (AAVSB means American Association of Veterinary State Boards) ++ This course has been submitted (but not yet approved) for the indicated hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB's RACE approval; however, participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Contact CE@VetMedTeam.com for further information. More information regarding RACE may be found at www.aavsb.org. In addition you can obtain the contact information for your state to determine if they accept RACE online credits. Online courses are a great way to help meet continuing education goals!