Join SonoPath for our 2027 SDEP® Abdomen Hands-On Ultrasound Training
JANUARY 22–24, 2027
APRIL 30–May 2, 2027
JUNE 11–13, 2027
AUGUST 6–8, 2027
DECEMBER 3–5, 2027
 
Designed for veterinarians and veterinary technicians of all ultrasound experience levels looking to develop a repeatable, structured approach to abdominal ultrasound. Whether you're scanning for the first time or refining established skills, attendees are paired with SDEP®-certified instructors based on their individual experience and learning goals to ensure personalized progression throughout the weekend.
 
22 RACE-approved CE credits (27 CE credits with Optional Sampling Training)
Live lectures, hands-on training, & small-group instruction
Optional Add-On: Ultrasound-Guided Sampling Training (5 CE)
 
Recommended For All Attendees: 
The SDEP® Educational Package (details below)
 
This course is suitable for beginners through advanced sonographers including veterinarians & veterinary technicians.
 
Course Overview
Over three days of intensive, personalized training, SonoPath's renowned SDEP® Abdomen Lectures & Hands-On Ultrasound Training teaches a standardized, efficient approach to abdominal ultrasound that can be immediately implemented in daily clinical practice. Unique to SonoPath is our standardized protocol: the SDEP® (Sonographic Diagnostic Efficiency Protocol), where attendees learn a structured 17-point abdominal scanning progression designed to improve consistency, image quality, diagnostic confidence, and efficient workflow.
 
Unlike traditional ultrasound courses where every participant follows the same pace, SonoPath’s world-class training matches attendees with instructors according to their existing experience and goals. Beginners receive the time and support needed to build strong scanning fundamentals, while intermediate and advanced sonographers are challenged with more advanced image acquisition, efficiency techniques, and clinical application. Instructor-to-student ratio is strictly set at 1:3, guaranteeing that training is focused, practical, and hands-on.
 
Plus, the weekend allows you to choose the training that best suits your needs as you learn throughout the weekend. The beginner lecture track focuses on technique lectures and is excellent to all of those new to learning ultrasound as well as veterinary technicians. For those with a stronger interest in pathology, our pathology track allows attendees to dive deeper into normal vs. abnormal pathology, case studies, and specific organ systems. The general weekend schedule is 8:00am - 5:00pm. Plus, you receive lifetime access to recordings of all the weekend lectures, even those you didn’t attend, so you’ll be able to catch up or review on-demand once you’re home.
 
The training is hosted at the SonoPath Education Center & Imaging Center Campus, located in Andover, New Jersey. It features a dedicated training space with top-tier ultrasound equipment, adjustable exam tables, and dedicated monitors at each scanning station as well as a lecture hall equipped with device charging stations and 65-inch monitors. 
 
The training weekend combines comprehensive lectures with extensive hands-on scanning in the form of three, 3-hour training sessions, allowing attendees to immediately apply newly learned techniques while receiving real-time instructor feedback.
 
Attendees also receive lifetime access to online educational resources, including recorded lectures, technique videos, and bonus educational materials to continue developing their skills after the course.
 
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Perform the complete SDEP® 17-Point Abdominal Ultrasound Protocol
Develop efficient probe handling, hand positioning, and scanning techniques
Recognize normal abdominal anatomy and common sonographic abnormalities
Improve image acquisition and overall scanning efficiency
Build confidence performing complete abdominal ultrasound examinations
Integrate ultrasound findings into everyday clinical decision-making
Apply a standardized scanning protocol that improves communication and repeatability
Continue developing your ultrasound skills using post-course educational resources
 
At the completion of the weekend, you will return to your clinic with the confidence to scan from day one.
 
Optional Add-On: Ultrasound-Guided Sampling Training (Thursday 1pm–6pm EST)
Expand your weekend with an additional Half-Day Sampling Training worth an additional 5 CE credits before the main SDEP® training course.
 
Designed to build confidence performing ultrasound-guided sampling procedures, this hands-on session includes practice with direct instructor guidance.
 
Sampling Training Includes:
5 RACE-approved CE credits
Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) techniques
Tru-cut biopsy procedures
Cadaver practice
Small group setting
Open instructor rotation
Afternoon refreshments
Weekend attendee price: $575 (Save $100)
 
Recommended For All Attendees: 
The SDEP® Educational Package
Includes:
The Curbside Guide: 2nd Edition (hardcover—$215 value) 
SDEP® Echo 20x30 Wall Poster ($139 value) 
SDEP® Echo 8.5x11 Laminated Reference Poster ($29 value) 
Lifetime access to The Ultimate Image Library on the SonoPath Education Network ($175 value)