Veterinary Imaging Education and Training
Onsite Training
Danielle Mauragis, CVT, VTS-DI, recently joined the Choice Medical Team after retiring from the Diagnostic Imaging Service at University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. During her 30 year tenure at the UF Veterinary Hospitals her responsibilities included performing radiography, computed tomography, and nuclear medicine studies; assisting with ultrasonography; and teaching physics, techniques, and quality control of radiology to veterinary students. The last 7 of those years were solely dedicated to performing and teaching ultrasound at the UF Veterinary Hospitals and various conferences.
Ms. Mauragis co-authored the Handbook of Radiographic Positioning for Veterinary Technicians and was a contributing author for Small Animal Radiography: Essential Positioning Guide, and Small Animal Ultrasonography. Ms. Mauragis received her associate’s degree in veterinary technology from St. Petersburg College in Largo, Florida.
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Educational Seminars
Basic Ultrasound Class Sponsored by Samsung Ultrasound
7 Hours of Online Didactic to be sent out two weeks prior to class and 8 hours of live hands-on scanning.
RACE CE: 15 hours
October 31, 2024
Irving, TX
Registration Deadlines:
October 10, 2024
The objective for this course is for the attendee to leave with the knowledge of how to recognize an ultrasound case, incorporate ultrasound into their practice, and how to create a study for someone to interpret, of the five main abdominal organs. This will be accomplished through learning the basic knobs necessary to create a diagnostic image, how to tweak that image with these knobs, do measurements, and
follow a scanning protocol. Recognizing artifacts will be covered, as well as how to quickly assess a trauma case with ultrasound. Hands-on scanning will reinforce the Online didactic portion, and recognizing normal tissue. Attendees will earn 15 RACE approved CE credits. Lunch will be provided.
Intermediate-to-Advanced Ultrasound Class Sponsored by Samsung Ultrasound
10 Hours of Online Didactic to be sent out 10 days prior to class, and 8 hours of live hands on scanning.
RACE CE: 18 Hours
July 19, 2024
November 1, 2024
Irving, TX
Registration Deadlines:
June 28, 2024
October 11, 2024
The objective of this course is for the attendee to learn the normal and abnormal appearance of all abdominal organs, including the pancreas, adrenal glands, and lymph nodes. In addition, scanning techniques, machine controls necessary to create a high-quality diagnostic image, measurements, and following a consistent scanning protocol will be emphasized. Hands-on scanning will focus on scan technique, recognition of anatomy, and creating a diagnostic scan. Ultrasound guided aspiration and biopsy techniques will be covered, and case studies will be presented. The course will be taught by a Board Certified Veterinary Radiologist. Attendees will earn 18 RACE approved CE credits. Lunch will be provided.
Classes Location:
Animal Imaging
500 Paddock Way
Irving, TX 75039
972-914-9283
Hotel Location:
Double Tree by Hilton
11611 Luna Road
Farmers Branch, TX 75234
972-506-0055
Booking Link (must use this link to receive discount):
https://secure3.hilton.com/en_US/dt/reservation/book.htm?execution=e1s1
Room reservations must be made individually, and are on a first come/first serve basis. This is a busy hotel, so we advice you to reserve your room when you register for a class. Reservations must be made to guarantee availability. To receive our corporate rate please mention WAVE when registering.