Designed for veterinarians and veterinary technicians looking for a practical, clinically focused scanning approach to thyroid and parathyroid ultrasound in dogs & cats.
Instructor: Eric Lindquist, DMV (Italy), DABVP (Canine & Feline), Cert. IVUSS, Founder & CEO of SonoPath
On-demand webinar plus bonus materials
Approximate Study Time: approx. 10 minutes (self-paced)
Course Overview:
Neck swelling, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, or hypercalcemia? This succinct bonus module provides a practical sonographic approach to evaluating the thyroid and parathyroid glands in dogs and cats. Designed for real-world clinical application, the video case study focuses on positioning, scanning technique, and anatomy recognition.
In this concise video, learners will learn how simple positioning strategies (such as using a trough for patient comfort and stability) can dramatically improve image acquisition and scanning efficiency.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this bonus module, you will know how to
- Position patients effectively for thyroid and parathyroid ultrasound examinations
- Identify normal thyroid anatomy and surrounding cervical structures
- Apply practical scanning techniques to improve image acquisition and patient comfort
- Understand the sonographic presentation of ectopic thyroid tissue
- Integrate thyroid ultrasound findings into clinical diagnostic workups
What’s Included:
- Self-paced video presentation of the thyroid/parathyroid scanning protocol
- Lifetime access to this SonoPath Education course
- Bonus Resources to help you on your SonoPath to Success including
- SDEP® Anatomy for Beginners Keynote
- Twinkle Artifact
- Urine Catecholamine Test
- And more!
Thyroid/Parathyroid Scanning
This course is designed for educational reference and does not qualify for RACE-approved CE credits.




