September 25-26, 2026 | 8:00am - 5:30pm EST | 16 RACE-approved CE | $2675 | Live Lectures and wet labs | Limited Space Available
Location: SonoPath Veterinary Education Center, Andover, NJ
**Designed for clinicians who want to use CT effectively in real practice, not just understand it in theory.
 
Instructors & Speakers: 
Dr. Sebastian Jawinksi, German Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
Dr. Eric Lindquist, DMV (Italy), DABVP (Canine & Feline), Cert. IVUSS, Found & CEO of SonoPath
Additional special guest speakers in the field of CT technique and technology
 
Course Overview:
The CT Nuts & Bolts Lab is an intensive, hands-on training designed to give veterinarians practical confidence in performing and interpreting computed tomography (CT) studies. This small-group course (limited to 15 attendees) combines focused lectures with an immersive, hands-on lab experience to bridge the gap between theory and real-world application.

Participants will gain a working understanding of CT technology, including differences between cone beam CT (CBCT) and multidetector CT (MDCT), while developing essential skills in patient preparation, positioning, scan acquisition, and post-processing. Emphasis is placed on clinical decision-making: when to choose CT versus other imaging modalities, how to optimize image quality, and how to approach common diagnostic scenarios across head, thorax, abdomen, spine, and musculoskeletal systems.

With expert-led instruction covering interpretation, technique, DICOM management, and modality selection, this course is designed to help you confidently integrate CT into your diagnostic workflow while improving efficiency, image quality, and patient outcomes.
 
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Understand the fundamentals of CT technology, including CBCT vs. MDCT and static vs. dynamic imaging modalities
Select appropriate imaging modalities (CT vs. ultrasound, MRI, radiography) based on clinical presentation, stability, and budget
Prepare and safely position patients for CT imaging, including risk assessment and pre-scan protocols
Apply key technical parameters (slice thickness, FOV, exposure, filters, scan length) to optimize image quality
Implement motion control strategies, including sedation, anesthesia considerations, and breath-hold techniques
Understand and apply contrast protocols, including IV and intrathecal (myelography) applications and limitations
Recognize and mitigate common CT artifacts
Perform basic post-processing and select appropriate reconstruction windows for diagnostic interpretation
Interpret CT studies across common regions, including head/neck, thorax, abdomen, spine, and musculoskeletal system
Apply a diagnostic quality assurance checklist prior to case completion
Manage and utilize DICOM data effectively within clinical workflows
 
What’s Included:
Lifetime access to pre- and post-lab materials on the SonoPath Education Network
5 hours of instructed, hands-on wet lab
6 hours of live lecture
Daily breakfast, lunch, and snacks (plus lots of coffee!)
Evening welcome reception
Full-service support after the lab weekend