Designed for veterinary sonographers of all levels, including veterinarians and technicians, ready to perform structured, repeatable echocardiograms with diagnostic confidence.
 
Instructor: Eric Lindquist, DMV (Italy), DABVP (Canine & Feline), Cert. IVUSS, Founder & CEO of SonoPath
6 RACE-approved CE credits
On-demand lectures and step-by-step technique videos plus post-course CE quizzes
Approximate Study Time: 6–8 hours
 
Course Overview:
Build confidence in echocardiography with a structured, step-by-step protocol designed to make cardiac ultrasound approachable, repeatable, and clinically relevant. The SDEP® Echo progression uses a proven numbering system, just 7 maneuvers across 4 key points, to guide you through a complete and efficient cardiac exam.
 
Through detailed lectures and hands-on technique videos, you’ll learn how to consistently acquire diagnostic views, assess cardiac function, and evaluate chamber size, pressures, and flow dynamics.
 
The protocol includes comprehensive measurement strategies such as multiple left atrial assessments and standard Doppler velocities, along with alternative views to evaluate critical structures like the right atrium and auricle for heart base masses. From acquired to congenital disease, this system ensures a complete and reliable cardiac evaluation.
 
With this self-paced SDEP® Echo course, SonoPath has created a clear path to improving both confidence and clinical performance in cardiac imaging.
 
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, you will know how to
Perform a complete echocardiographic exam using the SDEP® 7-point progression
Acquire consistent, diagnostic-quality cardiac views using structured probe movements
Evaluate cardiac function, chamber size, and hemodynamics
Perform and interpret standard Doppler measurements and velocities
Apply multiple techniques for accurate left atrial assessment
Visualize key structures, including the right atrium and auricle, for advanced evaluation
Recognize common cardiac pathologies, including acquired and congenital conditions
Perform a focused cardiac assessment using the SDEP® emergency protocol
Improve efficiency and confidence in real-time cardiac scanning
 
What’s Included:
Lifetime access to this SonoPath Education course
Self-paced video course including
SDEP® 7-point echo lecture
SDEP® 7-point technique videos for each position (canine & feline)
Bootcamp audio sessions for guided, real-time practice
Extended training modules including thoracic sampling (canine & feline), The Scope of SDEP® Echo Pathology, cardiac measurements & adjustments, and more
SDEP® presentation slides and downloadable bonus materials
CE Quizzes and certificate (when each passed at 70%+)
Additional Resources to help you on your SonoPath to Success!
 
Looking for a little more?
Join us for an SDEP® hands-on training at the SonoPath Education Center or SDEP® remote LIVE Virtual wet lab and lecture weekends for more personalized, interactive training. We look forward to scanning with you!
Want to start with SDEP® Abdomen? Click here.
 
Next Steps/Continued Learning
Upon completion, participants are eligible for 1-to-1 remote training and are encouraged to continue skill development through SonoPath’s Educational Telemedicine® support, ensuring ongoing guidance with case-based learning in real time.