In this Mini Series we will discuss the main topics related to radiography that are important for veterinary nurses working in small animal practice.

• Join Sergio Guilherme LMV MRCVS for three 2-hour online sessions
• Packed with useful practical tips
• Comprehensive notes to downloaded
• Self-assessment quizzes to ‘release’ your 8 hours CPD certification (don’t worry, you can take them more than once if you don’t quite hit the mark first time)
• A whole year’s access to recorded sessions for reviewing key points
• Superb value for money – learn without travelling
• Watch the recordings on your iPad!

Programme

Basic Principles of Radiography and Orthopaedic Radiography

• Find out what equipment you need to take good quality x-rays
• Learn how to prepare and restrain patients before taking x-rays
• The essentials of radiation safety
• Learn the basic principles of good radiographic technique
• Find out which views you need in different orthopaedic cases and learn how to take them – a step by step guide and useful practical tips
• Become familiar with the normal appearance of different joints and see examples of common orthopaedic diseases

Thoracic and Abdominal Radiography

• Learn the basics of interpretation of thoracic x-rays – recognise what is normal, identify different types of lung pattern and look for signs of heart disease
• Become familiar with particular thoracic diseases that require special nursing and anaesthesia care
• Discover how to obtain good quality abdominal x-rays
• Learn what is normal and become familiar with common radiographic signs of abdominal disease

Radiographic Contrast Studies

• The types of contrast media available and general principles of preparation of patients
• Learn how to do a barium swallow and a gastrointestinal series and discuss the indications and contra-indications for this type of studies
• The general principles regarding genito-urinary contrast studies
• Find out how to do an intra-venous urography study and become familiarised with its indications and contra-indications
• Learn when and how you should do a lower urinary contrast study – cystography and urethrography

The price includes all 3 sessions, notes and quiz – 8 hours of CPD

*No traffic jams, accommodation hassles, pet or childcare, rota clashes, locum fees ……….. just great CPD and a valuable ongoing resource.

Course Feedback :

“I found the way things were described very easy to follow, giving me a lot more confidence in taking radiographs.”

“Will help me in practice with better positioning. I will also make more use of contrast media.”

“This course will help a lot as I work nights so sometimes need to take xrays in emergency situations with fewer staff to assist with positioning or interpreting issues whilst awaiting vets, to relay to them en route.