…is to elevate the student from introductory to the pre-clinical or clinical use of diagnostic radiology and acquaint the student with other imaging modalities such as ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance (MR) and nuclear medicine (NM) as they are used in veterinary practice. This course will build competence in image acquisition, evaluation, and interpretation.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1.
Learn the x-ray machine and associated equipment used to produce radiographs.
2.
Learn the basic principles of x-ray/tissue interaction and generation of radiographic images.
3.
Learn the basic principles of sound/tissue interaction and generation of a sonographic image.
4.
Learn the hazards of x-rays, and the proper safety procedure to be used when using them to make radiographs.
5.
Be able to diagnose basic diseases of large and small animals by using radiographs, radiographic special contrast procedures, and other imaging modalities including ultrasound.
6.
Learn special contrast procedures such as upper GI series, esophagrams, cystograms, urethrograms, and excretory urograms.
EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS FOR STUDENTS
REMOTE LIVE DIDACTIC INSTRUCTION
Didactic veterinary student education can be delivered in a remote live format by zoom and can be structured to best fit the needs of the institution. Options for live remote instruction include block teaching (example: 2 weeks of immersive education in the field of diagnostic imaging delivered as timing allows within your curriculum) or instructional delivery timed throughout the curriculum in alignment with other subjects.
PRE-RECORDED DIDACTIC INSTRUCTION
Pre-recorded sessions can be purchased and distributed to students as deemed best for alignment with your curriculum. This format is recommended if the translation of the material is necessary for delivery. Remote live ‘office hours’ can accompany pre-recorded sessions to allow students to ask questions and interact directly with instructors.
CLINICAL YEAR
INSTRUCTION
Clinical year instruction can be arranged either as large group immersive education (example: 2 weeks of immersive education in the field of diagnostic imaging with an emphasis on case discussions and direct clinical application of imaging) or as small group (6-8 students per group), live clinical rotations for 1-2 weeks. Please contact us for details.
Tailored to you
A Digital DIVA representative will contact your institution to schedule the sessions (live remote or pre-recorded) in the order and timing established through the consultation process.
EXAMPLE CURRICULAR OFFERINGS…
…is based on the curriculum developed and implemented at the University of California, Davis for the past 20+ years. A combination of lecture and discussion sets ensures students will apply the knowledge directly to relevant case material. Lectures are 50 minutes and cover targeted topic-based material. Discussion sessions are 110 minutes and use case discussions to reinforce and expand upon material delivered during accompanying lectures.
The curricular outline is suggested but is meant to act as a basic framework that can be tailored to the particular needs of each institution including the integration of regionally relevant topics.
BLOCK |
SESSION |
TITLE |
|---|---|---|
| Basic principles of imaging | Lecture | Principles of radiology |
| Lecture | X-ray production and machines | |
| Lecture | kVp, mAs, and detectors | |
| Lecture | Introduction to ultrasound | |
| Musculoskeletal imaging | Lecture | Terminology and positioning |
| Lecture | Developmental and degenerative disease | |
| Discussion | Musculoskeletal case discussion | |
| Lecture | Patterns of aggressive bone lesions | |
| Discussion | Musculoskeletal case discussion | |
| Lecture | Neuroradiology, CT and MRI | |
| Discussion | Neuroimaging discussion | |
| Lecture | Equine imaging (forelimb) | |
| Lecture | Equine imaging (hindlimb) | |
| Discussion | Equine case discussion | |
| Abdominal imaging | Lecture | Basic abdominal ultrasound |
| Lecture | Approach to abdominal radiographs | |
| Lecture | Imaging of liver and spleen | |
| Discussion | Liver/spleen case discussion | |
| Lecture | Imaging of GI tract and pancreas | |
| Discussion | GI/pancreas case discussion | |
| Lecture | Imaging of the upper urinary tract | |
| Lecture | Imaging of the lower urinary tract | |
| Discussion | Urinary tract case discussion | |
| Thoracic imaging | Lecture | Approach to thoracic radiographs |
| Lecture | Cardiac radiography | |
| Lecture | Echocardiography | |
| Discussion | Cardiac imaging case discussion | |
| Lecture | Upper airway/thoracic cavity imaging | |
| Discussion | Upper airway/thorax case discussion | |
| Lecture | Imaging of lower airway and lung | |
| Discussion | Pulmonary case discussion | |
| Lecture | Imaging of exotic species | |
| Discussion | Exotic animal case discussion | |
| Imaging discussion sets(Pre-clinical students) | Discussion | Imaging case discussion |
| Discussion | Imaging case discussion | |
| Discussion | Imaging case discussion | |
| Discussion | Imaging case discussion | |
| Discussion | Imaging case discussion | |
| Discussion | Imaging case discussion |
RECOMMENDED
TEXTBOOKS
- Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology, 5th edition, edited by Thrall
- Small Animal Diagnostic Ultrasound, 2nd edition, edited by Nyland and Mattoon
- The Handbook of Veterinary Contrast Radiography, by Seth T. Wallack
LECTURE SAMPLE – Dr. Pollard
Lectures are typically 50 minutes long and cover specific imaging topics essential for a basic understanding of veterinary diagnostic imaging. Lectures can be delivered in a pre-recorded format as seen in this sample with an option for translation into different languages. Alternatively, lectures can be delivered remotely but live so that students can ask questions through the chat and answer questions asked by the instructor in real-time.
DISCUSSION SAMPLE – Dr. Pollard
Discussion sessions are typically 110 minutes long and are used to reinforce and expand upon topic delivered in lecture. Discussions are case-based and interactive. They can be delivered in a pre-recorded format as seen in this sample with an option for translation into different languages. Live discussion sessions are best suited for groups of 40 students or less where students are given access to case material ahead of time and will be expected to interpret images when called upon by the instructor. Some discussion sessions are topically aligned with lectures while others are aimed at pre-clinical students and involve a variety of types of cases with varying levels of difficulty.
LECTURE SAMPLE – Dr. Hartman
Lectures are typically 50 minutes long and cover specific imaging topics essential for a basic understanding of veterinary diagnostic imaging. Lectures can be delivered in a pre-recorded format as seen in this sample with an option for translation into different languages. Alternatively, lectures can be delivered remotely but live so that students can ask questions through the chat and answer questions asked by the instructor in real-time.