VSS Underwood Ultrasound Workshop Information and Course
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VSS Underwood Ultrasound Workshop Information and Course
Medical Plus Pty Ltd (Australia) ABN: 4110449116 3/60 Lilee Crescent Tullamarine, Victoria 3043 Ph: 03-9399 4987 Fax: 03-9338 1526 Email: [email protected] Essential ultrasound skills for the small animal practitioner 29th &30th May 2015 – VSS Underwood Thank you for your interest in attending our ultrasound workshop we are holding at VSS Underwood. Please find essential information of the workshop listed below. Please let us know if you have any further queries with regards to the workshop. Cost The cost to attend the workshop is AUD$1,815 excluding GST with full payment required prior to attending. When we receive your completed booking form, we will send a confirmation e-mail together with a Tax Invoice. Timing The course is scheduled to run from 1pm to 9 pm on Friday and 9am to 5pm on Saturday with allowance for morning and afternoon breaks plus lunch/dinner. For people who plan to arrive late or need to leave early (catch flights), please let us know so we can accommodate. Meals Tea, coffee and soft refreshments are provided and available all day during the course. A generous lunch will be provided with a wide combination of food & fruit available. Plus there will be morning and afternoon snacks supplied. Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements. Training Course notes will be provided together with note pad and pen for taking additional notes. Please fax completed application form to 03-93381526 or email to [email protected] Banking Details: Commonwealth Bank BSB: 062443 ACC: 10221002 Medical Plus Pty Ltd (Australia) ABN: 4110449116 3/60 Lilee Crescent Tullamarine, Victoria 3043 Ph: 03-9399 4987 Fax: 03-9338 1526 Email: [email protected] Tutors: Bruce Mackay and Anna Galloway Bruce Mackay BVSc FACVSc (Gold Coast) Dr Bruce Mackay has been a veterinarian for 30 years since graduating from the University of Queensland (BVSc) in 1979. Spending most of his time in small animal private practice, he has a wealth of experienced with small animal veterinary medicine. His clients and their pets inspired him to begin the long journey of study to sit his specialty exams. After training at University of Queensland, Murdoch University in Perth and Universities in California and North Carolina, he achieved his dream of becoming a Fellow of The Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in 2000. Dr Mackay co-founded Veterinary Specialist Services with the idea of providing excellence in veterinary medicine with a great team of specialist veterinarians all passionate about dogs and cats. Although very keen in all aspects of internal medicine, his special interests include gastro-enterology, endocrinology, cardiology and oncology. Bruce continues to be passionate about administering the best possible care to the animals he is privileged to treat. A wagging tail and a grateful lick still mean volumes to this veterinarian who has seen so many changes in his time as a veterinarian. Anna Galloway, BVSc(Hons) MACVSc Dr Anna Galloway graduated with a BVSc(Hons) from the University of Queensland in 1981. After a few years in small animal and mixed practice, she joined the staff of the University of Queensland (UQ) as a small animal clinician. She started working in veterinary imaging in 1986 as a university tutor and gained MACVSc (radiology) in 1988. Anna continued working in imaging at UQ as a radiology registrar until 2011. She was granted extended study leave in the USA in 1992 to spend time developing ultrasound skills in veterinary schools in North Carolina, Colorado and California. She was a locum at The Animal Health Trust in Newmarket, UK, in 2005. She has been a membership examiner for the ACVSc on five occasions and was radiology chapter president for 3 years. Anna established Vethelp Diagnostic Imaging, a mobile diagnostic ultrasound practice servicing Brisbane and surrounding areas in 2011 and continues to enjoy teaching in addition to travelling to practices performing scans. Annie Rose BVetBiol, BVSc (Hons), MVS, MANZCVS (Radiology), GradCert (ClinEd) Dr Annie Rose graduated from The University of Queensland and initially worked in general practice. She then completed an internship at the University of Melbourne and it was during this time that she developed her interest in diagnostic imaging. Annie worked for almost 15 years at The University of Queensland Small Animal Clinic, and enjoyed her role in both a clinical and teaching capacity. She has also had the opportunity to work for a few months in the radiology sections of The Ohio State University, USA in 1999 and The Animal Health Trust, UK in 2005. Annie is currently a resident in diagnostic imaging at the University of Melbourne Veterinary Hospital. Please fax completed application form to 03-93381526 or email to [email protected] Banking Details: Commonwealth Bank BSB: 062443 ACC: 10221002 Medical Plus Pty Ltd (Australia) ABN: 4110449116 3/60 Lilee Crescent Tullamarine, Victoria 3043 Ph: 03-9399 4987 Fax: 03-9338 1526 Email: [email protected] Abdominal Ultrasound Wet Workshop Program Day 1 Friday 29th May 1.30pm Registration 2.00pm-2.45pm Introduction The basic principles of ultrasound, including instrument settings, image formation, transducer selection and common artefacts. 2.45pm-3.15pm Tips and tricks Patient preparation and systematic approach to abdominal ultrasound and incorporation into practice. 3.15pm-3.30pm Afternoon Tea 3.30pm-4.00pm Liver Scanning technique and abnormalities of the liver and biliary tract. 4.00pm-4.30pm Spleen Scanning technique, diffuse and focal disease and diagnostic approach from an imaging perspective. 4.30pm-5pm Pancreas and Adrenal Glands Examination and location of normal pancreas. Examples of pancreatic pathology including pancreatitis. Approach to locating adrenal glands and examples of pathology. 5pm-6pm Dinner 6pm-9pm Practical Session Please fax completed application form to 03-93381526 or email to [email protected] Banking Details: Commonwealth Bank BSB: 062443 ACC: 10221002 Medical Plus Pty Ltd (Australia) ABN: 4110449116 3/60 Lilee Crescent Tullamarine, Victoria 3043 Ph: 03-9399 4987 Fax: 03-9338 1526 Email: [email protected] Program Day 2 Saturday 30th May 9am-9.30am Uterus/Prostate Routine examination of uterus and prostate and appearance of common abnormalities. 9.30am-10.15am Gastro-intestinal tract and Lymph Nodes Normal ultrasonographic appearance of stomach, small intestine and large intestine and abdominal lymph nodes. Examples of common pathological conditions will be included. Discussion of the appropriate use of ultrasound for the investigation of patients presenting with clinical signs of gastrointestinal disease. 10.15am-10.30am Morning Tea 10.30am-11am Kidneys and Urinary Bladder Routine examination of the kidneys and urinary bladder. Discussion of the common conditions affecting the urinary tract. 11am-12 noon Emergency Ultrasound Scan and Fine Needle Aspirates and Biopsy 12 noon-1pm Lunch 1pm-5pm Practical Session Please fax completed application form to 03-93381526 or email to [email protected] Banking Details: Commonwealth Bank BSB: 062443 ACC: 10221002 Medical Plus Pty Ltd (Australia) ABN: 4110449116 3/60 Lilee Crescent Tullamarine, Victoria 3043 Ph: 03-9399 4987 Fax: 03-9338 1526 Email: [email protected] Practical Sessions: Please fax completed application form to 03-93381526 or email to [email protected] Banking Details: Commonwealth Bank BSB: 062443 ACC: 10221002 3/60 Lilee Crescent Tullamarine, Victoria 3043 Ph: 03-9399 4987 Fax: 03-9338 1526 Email: [email protected] Medical Plus Pty Ltd (Australia) ABN: 4110449116 Small Animal Ultrasound Workshop Application Form (VSS Underwood) Attendee Name: Practice Name: Address: Phone: Email: Course Date: 29th & 30th May 2015 Location: Springwood Hometown, Unit 14, Cnr Lexington & Logan Rd Underwood, QLD, 4119 Does your clinic currently have an ultrasound? YES / NO If known, what is the make and model? __________________________________________ What probes are available for scanning? __________________________________________ How would you rate your current skill level with regards to diagnostic ultrasound? Beginner Basic Intermediate Competent Please give an indication of your previous ultrasound experience __________________________________________________________________________________ For how many patients a week do you use ultrasound in your practice? _________________________ Special dietary requirements: ___________________________________________________ Registrations Cost: Registration for the training is $1815 excluding GST. Once course booking is confirmed, an invoice will be generated for registration. Registration is only confirmed after full payment has been made via internet transfer. Registration includes tuition, lecture slides, lunch and refreshments. Please fax completed application form to 03-93381526 or email to [email protected] Banking Details: Commonwealth Bank BSB: 062443 ACC: 10221002