Ultrasound Course for Nurses (Ireland – 18/06/25)
Ultrasound Course 2025
Learning has always been at the heart of IMV imaging. For three decades we have been running practical ‘hands-on’ ultrasound training courses and we are now delighted to also able to offer endoscopy courses. We are committed to ensuring you can make the most of your endoscopy equipment.
Nurse Ultrasound Course
Course Overview: Ultrasound! – Can Veterinary Nurses Scan? Yes they Can!
This combined theory and practical course is aimed at both absolute beginners and those with ultrasound skills already in development, we will guide you through everything you need to know to become competent at ultrasonography. From patient preparation, machine controls and how ultrasound is applied, we will build your skills and get you confidently performing point-of-care ultrasound examinations of the thorax and abdomen. All of this is presented in an interactive, format full of quizzes, animations and videos and you will put all the techniques from the theory into practice in a series of demos and practical sessions in a relaxed, friendly and informal environment. All under the guidance and tuition of special guest, Jack Pye RVN and our vet Fiona McFarland.
Topics Covered:
- Machine setup and patient preparation
- How ultrasound artefacts appear when scanning, and how they can be useful to you
- Machine controls and how to optimise the image
- APOCUS techniques and how abdominal organs appear
- TPOCUS techniques and how the lungs and heart appear
- Guidance and in-practice experiences from Jack Pye RVN CertVNECC
Equipment and Facilities: You will need to bring a dog to scan, please let us know if you cannot bring a patient before booking. It is important that the dogs can be clipped as required for full abdominal and echocardiographic examinations. Kennelling accommodation for the dogs will be available to use if required. Various ultrasound machines will be available to use on the day, however, if you want to bring your own for practice you are welcome to do so, just let us know.
The day will be informal and relaxed with maximum time for hands-on learning.
- 9.30am – Arrival and tea/coffee
- 10 – 11am – Lecture – Abdominal ultrasonography
- 11 – 1.30pm – Practical Abdominal Scanning
- 1.30 – 2.30pm – Lunch
- 2.30 – 3.30pm – Lecture – Thoracic Scanning
- 3.30 – 5pm – Practical Thoracic Scanning
Places are limited so book your place early to avoid disappointment.
Location:
IMV imaging Unit 2, Block 3
City North Business Campus
Gormanston, Co. Meath
K32 ER81
Speaker: Jack Pye, RVN.
Jack began his career in a ‘first opinion’ practice where he quickly developed a passion for progression. He qualified in 2018 and then went on to pursue a career in emergency & critical care, working in out of hours at a busy small animal hospital. He completed his certificate in ECC in 2022 and is currently undertaking the nursing certificate in diagnostic imaging.
Jack is currently an account manager for IMV Imaging and can support practices on all their imaging needs across multiple modalities. He also still carries out clinical work as a locum veterinary nurse.
Jack’s specialist interests are ultrasonography and other modes of diagnostic imaging. He regularly shares his experiences and ultrasonography content on his social media platforms (@Pye_rvn) with the hope of encouraging and supporting other veterinary professional’s development. He also provides inhouse ultrasound CPD to practices around the country to empower veterinary nurses to carry out this useful imaging tool.
CPD – 6 hours CPD
Cost – £230 + VAT / €280 + VAT – Includes 2 course lunch and course notes
If you have any further questions, please contact fiona.mcfarland@imv-imaging.com / 0044 7760 908463