Basic Abdominal Radiology
SELF STUDY COURSE
4 RACE-approved Medical Non-Interactive CE hours
Course Description
Tuition: drip.vet $140.00, VIN member -- click --
Presented by Brian Poteet, MS, DVM, DACVR, DABSNM
This course will cover common abdominal radiology concepts and techniques. First through identifying normal anatomy structure and then introducing common abnormal presentations. The GI system, liver, spleen, kidney, gallbladder, adrenal glands, and urinary system will all be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to
- understand proper procedure and techniques to capture ideal abdominal imaging.
- identify normal anatomy landmarks using abdominal radiographs.
- identify common indications to utilize abdominal imaging.
-
utilize abdominal radiographs to help identify common abnormal structures to add in diagnosis.
Curriculum
Preview course curriculum by clicking the "Preview" button below.
Module 1 - Intro, Terms, Peritoneal Space
Available in
days
days
after you enroll
Module 2 - Normal Organ Anatomy and Mass Effect
Available in
days
days
after you enroll
- drip 2.1 - Normal Abdomen - Liver (5:23)
- drip 2.2 - Poll Question #3
- drip 2.3 - Normal Abdomen - Spleen, Stomach, Small Bowel, Cecum, and Colon (14:56)
- drip 2.4 - Normal Abdomen - Kidneys, Urinary Bladder, Prostate, Vasculature, and What You Don't See (9:34)
- drip 2.5 - Abnormal Abdomen - Mass Effect (6:54)
- drip 2.6 - Poll Question #4
Module 3 - Organ Size, Shape and Abnormalities
Available in
days
days
after you enroll
- drip 3.1 - Liver (14:37)
- drip 3.2 - Spleen (8:45)
- drip 3.3 - Gallbladder (2:45)
- drip 3.4 - Poll Question #5
- drip 3.5 - Kidneys (9:25)
- drip 3.6 - Adrenal Glands (4:22)
- drip 3.7 - Urinary Bladder (8:47)
- drip 3.8 - Poll Question #6
- drip 3.9 - Urinary Bladder - Cytitis, Obstruction, Calculi, Rupture, & Neoplasia (9:41)
- drip 3.10 - Poll Question #7
- drip 3.11 - Prostate (6:33)
- drip 3.12 - Abdominal Lymph Nodes (5:23)
- drip 3.13 - Uterus (10:38)
- drip 3.14 - Poll Question #8
Module 4 - Gastrointestinal System
Available in
days
days
after you enroll
Module 5 - Radiographic Special Procedures
Available in
days
days
after you enroll
Post-Course Assessment Basic Abdominal Radiology
Available in
days
days
after you enroll
The resources below are available only to members of the Veterinary Information Network (VIN). If you would like to learn more about VIN membership, click here.