Designed for veterinary sonographers of all levels, including veterinarians and technicians, who want a clear, structured introduction to echocardiography in a repeatable, step-by-step system.
 
Instructor: Eric Lindquist, DMV (Italy), DABVP (Canine & Feline), Cert. IVUSS, Founder & CEO of SonoPath
4 RACE-approved CE credits
On-demand lectures plus post-course CE quiz
Approximate Study Time: 4–5 hours
 
Course Overview:
Build a complete foundation in veterinary ultrasound with the SDEP® Abdomen & Echo Progression Lecture Combo, combining both abdominal and echocardiography training into one structured learning experience. This combo purchase includes the SDEP® 17-point abdominal progression lecture and the SDEP® 7-point echo progression; two complementary, number-based protocols designed to standardize your scanning, improve your efficiency, and ensure diagnostic completeness.
 
You’ll learn how to approach both abdominal and cardiac ultrasound exams with confidence, using these repeatable protocols that guide probe movement, image acquisition, and clinical interpretation. From identifying abdominal anatomy and avoiding missed pathology to evaluating cardiac function, chamber size, and Doppler flow, this bundle delivers a comprehensive introduction to ultrasound as a practical, everyday diagnostic tool.
 
Ideal as a starting point or as a structured reset, this combo course emphasizes real-world application helping you scan more consistently and integrate ultrasound more effectively into your clinical workflow.
 
Ultrasound is most powerful when used as a complete diagnostic system. By combining abdomen and echo training, this combo ensures you are not just learning isolated skills but have access to building a cohesive approach to whole-patient imaging.
 
Looking for the individual courses? Find the SDEP® Abdominal Lecture HERE and the SDEP® Echo Progression Lecture HERE.
 
 
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, you will know how to
Perform a complete abdominal ultrasound using the SDEP® 17-point progression
Perform a structured echocardiographic exam using the SDEP® 7-point progression
Apply SDEP® standardized scanning protocols to improve efficiency and consistency
Identify key anatomical landmarks in both abdominal and cardiac exams
Evaluate cardiac function, chamber size, and hemodynamics using Doppler techniques
Reduce scanning omissions and improve diagnostic accuracy across both modalities
Integrate ultrasound into daily workflow with greater confidence and clinical relevance
 
What’s Included:
Lifetime access to both courses on the SonoPath Education Network
Self-paced video course Lectures in SDEP® Abdomen and SDEP® Echo
SDEP® Presentation Slides for both courses
CE Quizzes and certificates (when passed at 70%+)
Additional Resources to help you on your SonoPath to Success!
 
Looking for a little more?
Get the lecture plus technique videos for each position and extended training modules, bonus resources, and bootcamps in the SDEP® Abdomen Online Ultrasound Course or SDEP® Echo Online Ultrasound Lab.
These lectures are also included in the pre-lab study materials for our SDEP® hands-on training at the SonoPath Education Center and SDEP® remote LIVE Virtual wet lab and lecture weekends.