2027 SDEP® Ultrasound-Guided Sampling Training

Earn 5 RACE-approved CE credits. Your CE certificate will be presented at the training weekend.

• 5 RACE-approved CE credits 

• Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) techniques 

• Tru-cut biopsy procedures 

• Cadaver practice 

• Small group setting 

• Open instructor rotation 

• Afternoon refreshments 

Training & lectures take place at the SonoPath Education & Imaging Center in Andover, NJ: 141 Main Street, Andover, NJ 07821 USA

Due to the planning, staffing, and resources required for live continuing education events, registration fees are non-refundable.

 

Cancellations made at least 30 days prior to the course start date will receive a SonoPath credit equal to the registration fee paid. This credit may be applied toward another hands-on training (subject to availability), LIVE Virtual Training, online education, or educational products.

If the selected replacement course or product exceeds the available credit, the remaining balance will be due at the time of registration. Credits are valid for 12 months from the date of issue and expire if not redeemed within that time.

The content of this course, video and procedures are protected under copyright and other intellectual property laws. This video and/or education information is ONLY for non-commercial private viewing and individual private use only.

Any distribution, sharing, copying, teaching, transmission, public performance, alteration, or reverse engineering outside private individual use of purchaser (unless expressly authorized by SonoPath) is strictly prohibited and may result in criminal and or civil liability.

While SonoPath provides ultrasound machines for your training weekend, we recommend you have a suitable machine to continue your skills and Educational Telemedicine® once back to your home hospital. If you have any questions about your machine, please email sdep@sonopath.com

Ultrasound Machine Requirements (Minimum)

 

• 15.6” high-res LED monitor
• Color/power Doppler
• Video clips in DICOM format
• DICOM transfer and file compression functionality to the SonoPath server (contact distributor for confirmation)
• Microconvex probe (frequency range approx. 3–11 MHz)
• Medium-to-large patient convex or macro-convex probe (frequency range approx. 1–6 MHz)
• Note: Handheld/POC units not recommended or accepted for case submissions to SonoPath’s Educational Telemedicine®
• Please Note: DICOM format is required; however, minor deficiencies in the requirements may be accepted provided that the customer understands the limitations and how it may impact interpretation by the specialist

This training is suitable for all level of sonographer from complete novice/beginner to advanced practioners including both veterinarians and veterinary technicians/nurses. For example,

• Veterinarians new to echocardiography looking for a structured, confidence-building introduction 

• Experienced clinicians wanting to improve scanning speed, efficiency, and image quality for their echocardiograms 

• Veterinary technicians expanding their role in diagnostic ultrasound to include echo 

• Practices implementing a standardized protocol across their team 

• General practitioners seeking practical, immediately applicable ultrasound skills 

• Mobile sonographers looking for a repeatable, efficient scanning workflow 

• Anyone wanting personalized instruction tailored to their current experience level 

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