Designed for veterinarians and veterinary technicians seeking a practical musculoskeletal ultrasound approach to the canine shoulder, with emphasis on scanning technique, clinical indications, and recognition of common shoulder pathologies.
 
Instructor: Nele Eley, DVM, Dr. med. vet., Dip. ECVDI (Radiology)
1 RACE-approved CE credit
2 x Video lectures plus post-course CE quiz
Approximate Study Time: 1–1.5 hours 
 
Course Overview:
The canine shoulder is a complex joint where subtle pathology can significantly impact patient mobility and clinical performance. This course provides a structured, ultrasound-based approach to evaluating the shoulder region, focusing on when to use ultrasound and how to apply a consistent scanning protocol.
 
Dr. Nele Eley guides learners through standardized musculoskeletal ultrasound approaches to the shoulder, followed by a detailed review of common pathologies encountered in clinical practice. Emphasis is placed on correlating ultrasound findings with clinical presentation to improve diagnostic accuracy and confidence.
 
Through annotated image review and protocol-based instruction, this course supports clinicians in building a repeatable and reliable approach to shoulder ultrasound examinations.
 
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, you will:
Learn standardized sonographic approaches for musculoskeletal ultrasound of the canine shoulder
Understand the clinical indications for shoulder ultrasound in canine patients
Recognize common shoulder pathologies and their sonographic appearance
Improve interpretation of musculoskeletal ultrasound images of the shoulder region
Correlate imaging findings with clinical lameness and orthopedic assessment
 
What’s Included:
2 x Self-paced video lectures
Lifetime access to this SonoPath Education course
CE quiz and certificate (when passed at 70%)