Join SonoPath for our 2027 SDEP® Echo Hands-On Ultrasound Training
MARCH 12-14th
Fall date to be announce
 
Designed for veterinarians and veterinary technicians looking to build or advance practical echocardiography skills using a structured, repeatable protocol. Whether you are new to cardiac ultrasound or refining existing skills, the SDEP® Echo Protocol allows personalized training tailored to your experience level. Beginners to echocardiography will build confidence while experienced sonographers refine and develop speed, consistency, and diagnostic accuracy. 
 
22 RACE-approved CE credits
Live lectures, hands-on training, & small-group instruction
 
This course is suitable for beginners through advanced sonographers including veterinarians & veterinary technicians.
 
Recommended For All Attendees: 
The SDEP® Educational Package (details below)
 
Course Overview
SonoPath's three-day intensive SDEP® Echo Ultrasound Training teaches a standardized approach to small animal echocardiography that emphasizes repeatability, efficiency, and clinically relevant image acquisition. 
 
Rather than memorizing isolated views, trainees learn the structured 7-point SDEP® Echo Protocol, allowing complete cardiac studies to be performed consistently while maximizing diagnostic information. The protocol is designed to be readily trainable, referenceable, and applicable in everyday practice.
 
Training is individualized throughout the weekend, with SDEP®-certified instructors matched to each attendee's experience and learning goals. Beginners receive the time and guidance needed to master probe positioning and image acquisition, while intermediate and advanced attendees focus on efficiency, image optimization, Doppler techniques, measurements, and interpretation.
 
Hands-on scanning is reinforced through two different tracks of live lectures for beginners interested in technique and for those interested in pathology, covering cardiac anatomy, image interpretation, common cardiac disease, clinical integration, and practical workflow, providing attendees with immediately applicable skills for their daily practice.
 
The general weekend schedule is 8:00am - 5:00pm each day. Plus, you’ll 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 hands-on training, 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 a complete echocardiographic examination using the SDEP® Echo Protocol 
Consistently obtain high-quality standard cardiac views 
Improve probe positioning, hand movements, and scanning efficiency 
Better optimize image quality using ultrasound controls and machine settings 
Understand normal cardiac anatomy and echocardiographic landmarks 
Recognize common cardiac abnormalities and understand their clinical significance 
Obtain and optimize Doppler studies for cardiac assessment 
Improve confidence performing complete cardiac examinations in clinical practice 
Apply standardized scanning techniques for improved communication, documentation, and case review 
 
At the completion of the weekend, you will return to your clinic with the confidence to scan from day one.
 
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)