*** Skillnet funding available ***

Ultrasound: Intro to Small Animal Ultrasound

An Introduction to Small Animal Ultrasound is aimed at those with limited experience in diagnostic ultrasound. During this highly practical course you will be guided to achieve a good level of proficiency in the practical scanning of the normal abdominal organs and you will receive hands-on experience of scanning the liver and spleen, gastrointestinal tract, urinary and reproductive tract. 

Speaker: Rosie Ellis 

Sponsored by Mindray

** Delegates must be able to bring a dog suitable for scanning with them on the day ** 

What our previous delegates have said about this course:

"Fantastic day, very interactive and enjoyable to learn". 

*** Skillnet funding available***

Upcoming Courses | County Tipperary Chamber

This course is aimed at those with an intermediate level of knowledge in abdominal ultrasound and would be ideally suited to participants who attended our 'Introduction to Small Animal Ultrasound'

During this highly practical course you will be guided to identify normal and abnormal ultrasonographic appearance of the abdomen including: Liver, Spleen, Gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract and pancreas.

Speaker: Rosie Ellis DVM MSc BA

** Delegates must be able to bring a dog suitable for scanning with them on the day ** 

Sponsored by Mindray

What previous delegates have said about this course:

"Fantastic course. The speaker Rosie was really helpful+ instructive. Her passion for ultrasound/ imaging was infectious! The facilities in Duggans are excellent- both for the practical part of the course, and where the theory classes are. Lovely food + beverages supplied during day. Very friendly + helpful staff at Duggans also, special thanks to Sarah for helping it all run so smoothly". 

We are delighted to introduce our much anticipated Advanced Ultrasound course with Rosie Ellis. 

This course is aimed at practitioners who have already completed the Introductory and Intermediate Ultrasound Scanning course and are proficient with the use of the machine. 

Learning Objectives:
-    To explore imaging of the small parts (and trickier structures)
-    To more confidently perform ultrasound guided FNA
-    To understand the limitations of ultrasound, when to measure and when to not! 

Speaker: Rosie Ellis DVM GPCertDI MSc BA

Approved for 8.5 CVE Credits by VCI

This highly interactive and case-based course aims to provide further training to Veterinary Nurses who have an interest in radiography. The merit of a good quality radiograph cannot be emphasized enough! Interpretation and subsequent differential diagnoses are contingent upon adequate exposure settings and great positioning. Tricks of the trade that are easy to learn and implement, but are so often overlooked in the busy GP clinical setting, are simple yet highly effective. This course will provide lectures, case-based scenarios, quizzes and practical sessions and encourage collaborative radiograph critique. We look forward to you joining us!

Speaker: Rosie Ellis DVM GPCert(DI) MSc BA

This beginner's course will delve into the practical application of echocardiography for our veterinary patients and the treatment of select acquired cardiac diseases.

Initially, we will address patient preparation and positioning before delving into ultrasound machine knobology and image optimisation. The course will discuss B-mode, M-mode and Doppler studies, teaching us how to effectively perform a basic cardiac scan.

Through employing a multimodal learning approach, we will examine the reasons behind cardiac remodelling, with a particular focus on the echocardiographic characteristics of acquired cardiac diseases in dogs and cats . There will be a combination of theoretical and practical sessions, where participants will gain a strong understanding of the standard right-sided echocardiographic views and be gently introduced to the left apical views!

This course aims to provide an insight into the imaging, treatment and monitoring strategies of patients with MVD, DCM and HCM.

Speaker: Rosie Ellis GPCertDI MSc BA

We are excited to launch this course on Computed Tomography for the general practitioner. Through theory and case-based learning, we will delve into the realm of this exciting three-dimensional imaging modality appraising its position as an advanced imaging technique in Veterinary Medicine.

The course will look at the physics of helical scanning and data acquisition with a focus on post-acquisition image manipulation; effectively how CT allows us to examine a structure or lesion from any angle thanks to the volumes of data obtained.

We will demonstrate the merits and limitations of CT, addressing its suitability as an appropriate imaging modality for the appendicular and axial skeleton, brain, abdomen and thorax.

Speakers: Rosie Ellis DVM GPCertDI MSc BA

We are excited to launch this course on Thoracic and Abdominal Veterinary Radiology for the general practitioner. Through theory and case-based learning, we will initially delve into the realm radiography, learning how to critically appraise and correct exposure settings, patient positioning and collimation, ultimately obtaining images of good diagnostic quality.

Normal and pathological presentations of the abdomen and thorax will be discussed with a focus on common pathologies identified with X-ray in general practice. This multi-modal course presents an engaging way to learn about cardiac, pulmonary, mediastinal and general abdominal pathologies observed with plain X-ray.

Speakers: Rosie Ellis DVM GPCertDI MSc BA

Each module of the General Practitioner Certificate Computed Tomography Online Learning Programme in Computed Tomography has been designed to progress your knowledge with abundant film reading sessions and case discussion so that at the end of the programme you will feel comfortable reading CT studies. The Programme will also cover the different regions of the body: head and neck, thorax, abdomen and musculoskeletal system. Step by step decision-making processes will enable you to make the best choice when investigating and managing a wide variety of medical conditions.

This programme is designed for veterinary surgeons who want to deepen their knowledge and manage cases requiring complex diagnostic skills with confidence.

This programme does not currently include a route to the Postgraduate Certificate or route to Advanced Practitioner status.

Set yourself for success with the support of the leading CPD provider – learn how to maintain an excellent quality of life for each pet you treat and achieve a recognised qualification the General Practitioner Certificate awarded by the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS).

Start date: October 2025

Registration Available until 1st January 2026

Pricing

Early Bird booking prices available. Payments options: One payment upfront or Multiple monthly Instalments. Please enquire for more detailed pricing options. 

Approved for 20 CVE points by the Veterinary Council of Ireland for 2023 

This novel mode of study aims to deliver a year of small animal abdominal ultrasound CPD for the GP clinician wishing to upskill in this often underutilized imaging modality. It will run from July 2025 through to June 2026, thus covering 2 years of CPD allowance (60 CVE points). The course is composed of monthly online lectures with informal case discussions and includes 3 full days of hands-on practical sessions delivered in small groups.

This multimodal course aims to delve, in detail, into the ultrasonographic features of each organ system, the presentation of common pathologies, and the innate merits and pitfalls of ultrasound in yielding a diagnosis. We will, in addition, study this imaging modality in the context of the emergency critical care setting, addressing its importance in the serial monitoring of patients and becoming competent in performing AFAST® and TFAST® scans. The practical aspects of this course will focus on how to confidently accomplish a comprehensive systematic abdominal ultrasound, a basic thoracic ultrasound (excluding the heart), and techniques for performing ultrasound-guided fine needle aspirations.

Ultrasound so wonderfully bridges the gap between medicine and surgery and is a fundamental instrument in any diagnostic tool kit. We feel this course will be an invaluable asset to the GP clinician at any stage of their career.

Speaker: Rosie Ellis

DVM GPCertDI MSc BA

This novel mode of study aims to deliver a year of small animal abdominal ultrasound CPD for the GP clinician wishing to upskill in this often underutilized imaging modality. It will run from July 2024 through to June 2024, thus covering  just under 3 years of CPD allowance. The course is composed of monthly online lectures with informal case discussions and includes 4 full days of hands-on practical sessions delivered in small groups.

This multimodal course aims to delve, in detail, into the ultrasonographic features of each organ system, the presentation of common pathologies, and the innate merits and pitfalls of ultrasound in yielding a diagnosis. We will, in addition, study this imaging modality in the context of the emergency critical care setting, addressing its importance in the serial monitoring of patients and becoming competent in performing AFAST® and TFAST® scans. The practical aspects of this course will focus on how to confidently accomplish a comprehensive systematic abdominal ultrasound, a basic thoracic ultrasound (excluding the heart), and techniques for performing ultrasound-guided fine needle aspirations.

Ultrasound so wonderfully bridges the gap between medicine and surgery and is a fundamental instrument in any diagnostic tool kit. We feel this course will be an invaluable asset to the GP clinician at any stage of their career.

Speaker: Rosie Ellis

DVM GPCertDI MSc BA

Pending approval but worth 3 years CVE points

This novel mode of study aims to deliver a year of small animal abdominal ultrasound CPD for the GP clinician wishing to upskill in this often underutilized imaging modality. It will run from July 2023 through to June 2024, thus covering 2 years of CPD allowance (40 CVE points). The course is composed of monthly online lectures with informal case discussions and includes 3 full days of hands-on practical sessions delivered in small groups.

This multimodal course aims to delve, in detail, into the ultrasonographic features of each organ system, the presentation of common pathologies, and the innate merits and pitfalls of ultrasound in yielding a diagnosis. We will, in addition, study this imaging modality in the context of the emergency critical care setting, addressing its importance in the serial monitoring of patients and becoming competent in performing AFAST® and TFAST® scans. The practical aspects of this course will focus on how to confidently accomplish a comprehensive systematic abdominal ultrasound, a basic thoracic ultrasound (excluding the heart), and techniques for performing ultrasound-guided fine needle aspirations.

Ultrasound so wonderfully bridges the gap between medicine and surgery and is a fundamental instrument in any diagnostic tool kit. We feel this course will be an invaluable asset to the GP clinician at any stage of their career.

Speaker: Rosie Ellis

DVM GPCertDI MSc BA