A Hands-On, 3-Day Intermediate Ultrasonography Course
Take your ultrasound skills to the next level with this highly practical, case-driven course designed for veterinarians who already have a foundation in abdominal ultrasound and are ready to advance their diagnostic capabilities.
This three-day intensive programme blends focused lectures with extensive hands-on scanning sessions, allowing participants to deepen their understanding while applying techniques immediately in a supervised clinical environment.
Participants will refine a systematic approach to abdominal ultrasound, expand into Doppler applications, and gain confidence scanning more specialised regions including the neck, thorax, and musculoskeletal system. Emphasis is placed on real-world clinical application, improving both image acquisition and diagnostic interpretation.
With small-group practical sessions and direct guidance from an experienced imaging specialist, this course provides an ideal setting to elevate scanning proficiency and diagnostic accuracy.
 
What You’ll Learn
Participants will build on their existing knowledge and develop advanced ultrasonography skills, including:
• A structured, systematic approach to intermediate abdominal ultrasound
• Application of Doppler techniques for vascular assessment and abnormalities
• Advanced scanning of abdominal organs including gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, and lymph nodes
• Evaluation of urinary system and reproductive structures in greater detail
• Ultrasound assessment of specialised regions including neck (thyroid, parathyroid) and thorax
• Introduction to musculoskeletal ultrasound techniques
• Identification of complex conditions such as portosystemic shunts
• Ultrasound-guided sampling techniques
• Interpretation of real clinical cases to improve diagnostic confidence
 
Why This Course Stands Out
✅ Extensive hands-on scanning across multiple body systems
✅ Small-group practical sessions for personalised guidance
✅ Exposure to Doppler and advanced ultrasound applications
✅ Case-based discussions to bridge theory and clinical practice
✅ Up to 24 CPD point
 
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for:
Veterinarians with prior experience in abdominal ultrasound
Practitioners looking to advance into intermediate-level imaging
Clinicians seeking to expand into Doppler and specialised ultrasound applications
Veterinarians aiming to improve diagnostic accuracy and confidence in complex cases
 
Pre-requisites
This is an intermediate-level course and is not suitable for complete beginners.
Participants should:
• Have attended a prior basic abdominal ultrasound course
• Have at least 6 months of hands-on ultrasound experience
• Have performed a minimum of 60 ultrasound scans
Participants who do not meet these requirements may find it difficult to follow the lectures and practical sessions.
 
Meet Your Instructor
Dr Heng Hock Gan
DVM, MVS, DACVR, DECVDI
Dr Heng earned his DVM degree at the Universiti Pertanian Malaysia in 1993 and later completed his MVS degree at the University of Melbourne, Australia. From there, he moved to the United States to complete his residency and MS degree at the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 2004. Dr Heng then returned to the Universiti Pertanian Malaysia as a lecturer before joining the Purdue Veterinary Medicine faculty in 2007. Dr Heng also became a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging in 2004 and a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Radiology in 2005. Dr Heng's research interests include ultrasounds of the gastrointestinal tract, forensic radiology, imaging of neoplasia, and imaging of orthopaedic diseases.
 
Day 1 – Advanced Abdominal Ultrasound Foundations
9:00 AM – Intermediate Ultrasound I: Liver & Spleen
Refine your approach to scanning the liver and spleen with a focus on advanced anatomy, image optimisation, and recognition of common and subtle pathologies.
10:15 AM – Coffee Break
10:30 AM – Intermediate Ultrasound II: Urinary System
Detailed evaluation of kidneys and bladder, including identification of complex abnormalities and improving diagnostic accuracy.
11:45 AM – Case Studies Session 1
Interactive discussion of real clinical cases to reinforce learning and interpretation skills.
12:15 PM – Lunch Break
1:15 PM – Hands-On Lab: Abdominal Scanning
Guided practical session focusing on liver, spleen, and urinary system scanning techniques in live animals.
3:15 PM – Coffee Break
3:30 PM – Intermediate Ultrasound III: Gastrointestinal, Pancreas & Lymph Nodes
Advanced techniques for scanning the GI tract and associated organs, with emphasis on identifying inflammatory and neoplastic conditions.
5:00 PM – End of Day
 
Day 2 – Doppler & Specialised Applications
9:00 AM – Doppler Ultrasound
Introduction and application of Doppler techniques for vascular assessment, including recognising normal vs abnormal flow patterns.
9:45 AM – Case Studies Session 2
Case-based discussion focusing on Doppler and abdominal pathology interpretation.
10:15 AM – Coffee Break
10:30 AM – Hands-On Lab: Abdominal & Doppler Scanning
Practical session integrating Doppler into abdominal scans to enhance diagnostic capability.
11:45 AM – Intermediate Ultrasound IV: Neck (Thyroid & Parathyroid)
Techniques for scanning cervical structures, including identification of common endocrine abnormalities.
12:30 PM – Lunch Break
1:30 PM – Portosystemic Shunt Ultrasound
Approach to identifying and assessing portosystemic shunts, including key landmarks and Doppler applications.
2:45 PM – Hands-On Lab: Doppler, Neck & PSS Scanning
Focused scanning session covering vascular, cervical and advanced abdominal applications.
4:30 PM – Case Studies Session 3
Review of scans, troubleshooting, and clinical discussion.
5:00 PM – End of Day
 
Day 3 – Beyond the Abdomen
9:00 AM – Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Introduction to MSK ultrasound, including scanning techniques for tendons, joints, and soft tissue structures.
9:45 AM – Coffee Break
10:00 AM – Non-Cardiac Thoracic Ultrasound
Assessment of thoracic structures including pleural space, lungs, and common thoracic pathologies.
10:45 AM – Hands-On Lab: Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Practical session applying MSK scanning techniques in a guided setting.
12:15 PM – Lunch Break
1:15 PM – Ultrasound-Guided Sampling
Principles and techniques for safe and effective ultrasound-guided procedures.
2:00 PM – Hands-On Lab: Full System Review
Comprehensive scanning session integrating all systems covered throughout the course.
4:00 PM – Case Studies Session 4
Final case discussions to consolidate learning and improve clinical confidence.
5:00 PM – End of Course