Course curriculum

    1. Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound​

    2. Homework: Introduction to MSK US

    3. Intro to MSK US - Quiz

    4. Homework (Intro): Probe Position

    5. Homework (Intro): Probe Stabilization

    6. Homework (Intro): Orientation of image (Probe Position)

    7. Homework (Intro): Orientation of Image (US Image)

    8. Homework (Intro): Proper Gain (Too Low)

    9. Homework (Intro): Proper Gain (Too High)

    10. Homework (Intro): Proper Gain (Just Right)

    11. Homework (Intro): Video of Probe (Glide, Fan, Rotation)

    12. Homework (Intro): Video of Probe (Rocking & Long to Short Axis)

    13. Homework (Intro): Video of On/Off Angle of Achilles Tendon

    1. Shoulder Lecture

    2. Shoulder Case Series

    3. Shoulder Troubleshooting

    4. Shoulder: Quiz

    5. Homework: Shoulder US Images

    6. Homework: Shoulder US Technique

    7. Homework (Shoulder): Technique #1 Supraspinatus tendon longitudinal - long axis view

    8. Homework (shoulder): Technique #2 Supra/Bicep tendons cross section-short axis view

    9. Homework (shoulder): Technique #3 Supraspinatus tendon cross section measurement

    10. Homework (Shoulder): Technique #4 Bicep longitudinal - Long axis view

    11. Homework (Shoulder): Technique #5 Bicep origin dynamic view

    12. Homework (Shoulder): Technique #6 Infraspinatus tendon insertion

    13. Homework (shoulder): US images #1 Supraspinatus tendon longitudinal - long axis view

    14. Homework (shoulder): US images #2 Supra/Bicep cross section - short axis view

    15. Homework (shoulder): US images #3A 1 of 3 - Supra measurements

    16. Homework (shoulder): US images #3B 2 of 3 - Supra measurements

    17. Homework (shoulder): US images #3C 3 of 3 - Supra measurements

    18. Homework (shoulder): US images #4A 1 of 3 - Joint Capsule measurements

    19. Homework (shoulder): US images #4B 2 of 3 - Joint Capsule measurements

    20. Homework (shoulder): US images #4C 3 of 3 - Joint Capsule measurements

    21. Homework (shoulder): US images #5 Biceps longitudinal - long axis view

    22. Homework (shoulder): US images #6 Biceps origin dynamic view

    23. Homework (shoulder): US images #7 Infraspinatus tendon insertion

    24. Homework (shoulder): US images #8 Teres minor tendon insertion

    1. Carpus Lecture

    2. Carpal Case Series

    3. Carpal Troubleshooting

    4. Carpus: Quiz

    5. Homework: Carpus

    6. Homework (Carpus): US image #1A FCU ulnar component longitudinal/long axis

    7. Homework (Carpus): Probe position #1B FCU ulnar component longitudinal/long axis

    8. Homework (Carpus): US image #2A FCU humeral longitudinal/long axis

    9. Homework (Carpus): Probe position #2B FCU humeral longitudinal/long axis

    10. Homework (Carpus): US image #3A FCU cross section insertion/short axis

    11. Homework (Carpus): Probe position #3B FCU cross section insertion/short axis

    12. Homework (Carpus): US image #4A SDF/DDF longitudinal/long axis carpal level & metacarpal level

    13. Homework (Carpus): Probe position #4B SDF/DDF longitudinal/long axis carpal level & metacarpal level

    14. Homework (Carpus): US image #5A Extensor carpi radialis (include insertion)

    15. Homework (Carpus): Probe position #5B Extensor carpi radialis (include insertion)

    16. Homework (Carpus): US image #6A Common digital extensor tendon

    17. Homework (Carpus): Probe position #6B Common digital extensor tendon

    18. Homework (Carpus): US image #7A Lateral digital extensor tendon

    19. Homework (Carpus): Probe position #7B Lateral digital extensor tendon

    20. Homework (Carpus): US image #8A Ulnaris lateralis (include insertion)

    21. Homework (Carpus): Probe position #8B Ulnaris lateralis (include insertion)

    1. Tarsus Lecture

    2. Tarsus Case Series

    3. Tarsus Troubleshooting

    4. Tarsus: Quiz

    5. Homework: Tarsus

    6. Tarsal HW #1 Achilles Tendon MT Junction - Probe positioning

    7. Tarsal HW #1 Achilles Tendon MT Junction - image

    8. Tarsal HW #2 Gastroc & SDF Twist Longitudinal view - Probe positioning

    9. Tarsal HW #2 Gastroc & SDF Twist Longitudinal view - Image

    10. Tarsal Homework #3 SDF, Gastroc, Common Insertion with Calcaneus Longitudinal or Long Axis View - Probe positioning

    11. Tarsal Homework #3 SDF, Gastroc, Common Insertion with Calcaneus Longitudinal or Long Axis View - Image

    12. Tarsal Homework #4 SDF, Gastroc, Common Calcaneus Insertion Distal Cross Sectional - Probe positioning

    13. Tarsal Homework #4 SDF, Gastroc, Common Calcaneus Insertion Distal Cross Sectional - imaging

    14. Tarsal Homework # 5 Common Tendon Fiber Pattern and Bursa - Probe positioning

    15. Tarsal Homework # 5 Common Tendon Fiber Pattern and Bursa - imaging

    16. Tarsal HW #6 SDF Retinaculum (3 views) - probe positioning

    17. Tarsal HW #6 SDF Retinaculum (3 views) - image

    18. Tarsal Homework #7 “Deep” Digital Flexor Tendon - probe positioning

    19. Tarsal Homework #7 “Deep” Digital Flexor Tendon - image

    20. Tarsal Homework # 8 Long Digital Extensor Tendon Tarsal Extensor Retinaculum Longitudinal Long Axis View - Probe positioning

    21. Tarsal Homework # 8 Long Digital Extensor Tendon Tarsal Extensor Retinaculum Longitudinal Long Axis View - image

    1. Iliopsoas Lecture

    2. Iliopsoas Case Series

    3. Iliopsoas Troubleshooting

    4. Iliopsoas: Quiz

    5. Iliopsoas Homework - Technique

    6. Iliopsoas Homework - Image

    7. Iliopsoas HW #1 - MT junction/Tendon Oblique/Cross Section (Long Axis to Femur, Cranial to Pectineus) - Probe Positioning

    8. Iliopsoas HW #1 - MT junction/Tendon Oblique/Cross Section (Long Axis to Femur, Cranial to Pectineus) - Imaging

    9. Iliopsoas HW #2 - MT Junction/Enthesis/Lesser Trochanter (Long Axis Femur, Caudal to Pectineus) - Probe Positioning

    10. Iliopsoas HW #2 - MT Junction/Enthesis/Lesser Trochanter (Long Axis Femur, Caudal to Pectineus) - Imaging

    11. Iliopsoas HW #3 - MT Junction/Tendon/Lesser Trochanter; Long Axis Tendon View (Cross Section to Pectineus with Femoral Head Starting Point) - Probe Positioning

    12. Iliopsoas HW #3 - MT Junction/Tendon/Lesser Trochanter; Long Axis Tendon View (Cross Section to Pectineus with Femoral Head Starting Point) - Imaging

    13. Iliopsoas HW #4 - Muscle Belly over ileum - Probe Positioning

    14. Iliopsoas HW #4 - Muscle Belly over ileum - Imaging

    15. Iliopsoas HW #5 - Ilacus/Psoas/Split with +/- Femoral Nerve - Probe Positioning

    16. Iliopsoas HW #5 - Ilacus/Psoas/Split with +/- Femoral Nerve - Imaging

    17. Iliopsoas HW #6 - Ventral Lumbosacral Margin/Sub-Lumbar Muscle Origin - Probe Positioning

    18. Iliopsoas HW #6 - Ventral Lumbosacral Margin/Sub-Lumbar Muscle Origin - Imaging

    1. Stifle Lecture

    2. Stifle Case Series

    3. Stifle Troubleshooting

    4. Stifle Quiz

    5. Stifle Homework - Technique

    6. Stifle Homework - Imaging

    7. Stifle Homework #1 - Patellar Tendon and Intra-Articular Long Axis View *Technique*

    8. Stifle Homework #1 - Patellar Tendon and Intra-Articular Long Axis View *Image*

    9. Stifle Homework #2 - Lateral Meniscus Cranial to Caudal View *Technique*

    10. Stifle Homework #2 - Lateral Meniscus Cranial to Caudal View *Image*

    11. Stifle Homework #3 - Lateral Meniscus Lateral to Medial View *Technique*

    12. Stifle Homework #3 - Lateral Meniscus Lateral to Medial View *Image*

    13. Stifle Homework #4 - Medial Meniscus Cranial to Caudal view *Technique*

    14. Stifle Homework #4 - Medial Meniscus Cranial to Caudal view *Image*

    15. Stifle Homework #5 - Medial Meniscus Medial to Lateral View *Technique*

    16. Stifle Homework #5 - Medial Meniscus Medial to Lateral View *Image*

    17. Stifle Homework #6 - Caudal to Cranial View *Technique*

    18. Stifle Homework #6 - Caudal to Cranial View *Image*

    19. Stifle Homework #7 - Patellar Retinaculum Medial OR Lateral Segment *Technique*

    20. Stifle Homework #7 - Patellar Retinaculum Medial OR Lateral Segment *Image*

    21. Stifle Homework #8 - Long Digital Extensor Origin thru to MT Junction *Technique*

    22. Stifle Homework #8 - Long Digital Extensor Origin thru to MT Junction *Image*

    23. Stifle Homework #9 - Proximal Quadriceps Insertion on Patella *Technique*

    24. Stifle Homework #9 - Proximal Quadriceps Insertion on Patella *Image*

About this course

  • $7,975.00
  • 121 lessons
  • 13 hours of video content

Learn | Practice | Succeed

  • Learn

    Whether you are experienced or just getting started in canine musculoskeletal ultrasound, this pre-recorded course takes it from the beginning to help create a solid foundation. With the ability to be completed at your own pace, it is now easier than ever to learn MSK US.

  • Practice

    Homework helps you apply what you've learned with hands on technique and imaging assignments. Receive personalized feedback from Dr. Debra Canapp to help you improve and strengthen your technique.

  • Succeed

    Pre-recorded modules, homework and quizzes are accessible to you from the comfort of your own home to be completed at your own pace. Successfully completing this course will help you excel in your practice of canine musculoskeletal diagnostic ultrasound.

Bonus material

included in all-inclusive option:

  • Quiz

    Quizzes are provided after each module that will highlight and strengthen what you’ve learned in that module. You have unlimited attempts to succeed.

  • Homework

    Homework includes two submissions for each module testing technique & imaging. Personalized grading & feedback by Dr. Debra Canapp.

  • Qualification

    Eligibility for the remote read submission qualification test. This is required for "future patient" remote read submissions to Dr. Debra Canapp for diagnostic interpretation. *Prerequisites for submission enrollment: Completion of all modules & homework

All-inclusive:

Introduction to Musculoskeletal ultrasound, Shoulder, Carpus, Tarsus, Iliopsoas, & Stifle [20 CE - RACE approved]

FAQ

  • I have time constraints, can I still take this course?

    This course is completely online, accessible to you from the comfort of your own home (or work) and with the ability to complete at your own pace.

  • How does this course work?

    The first module you will have access to is the introduction to MSK US, once you have successfully completed the pre-requisites for that module, the next will become available to you. For example, following the completion of INTRO you will gain access to the shoulder module, once you have completed the shoulder module you will gain access to the next module, etc.

  • What does the homework entail?

    Each homework will test your technique and imaging. All homework will be personally graded by Dr. Debra Canapp and feedback will be given in a timely manner. You will have the opportunity to make corrections (if needed) based on the feedback and resubmit your homework for a final grade. Each homework can be attempted twice. Homework submission guidelines will be provided within the course platform.

  • What makes this course different from other shorter, less expensive options?

    The difference is in the content. Not only do you get introduction to MSK ultrasound but you get 5 separate modules on pathology, case studies, imaging, techniques and real life troubleshooting for iliopsoas, stifle, tarsus, shoulder and carpus. There is homework provided to help practice what you learn with real time feedback from Dr. Debra Canapp, as well as a chance to re-submit the homework once you’ve received the feedback. You receive all of this for 12 months to complete at your own pace, with an option to extend at the end. We will also be providing optional monthly demonstrations / Q&A’s.

  • I am concerned about taking a course completely online without any in-person training. Should I be?

    We truly believe having the ability to learn at your own pace, have 24/7 access to the content, quizzes and personalized feedback on the homework will help reinforce the knowledge obtained within this course. Thus allowing you to excel in your own practice.

  • Do I need to own an ultrasound machine to take this course?

    It is not required to have an ultrasound machine or probe, however it is necessary in order to submit the homework as they are technique and image based. Homework is not required but highly recommended to perfect your technique and is required for eligibility to submit remote reads in the future. *If you are interested in purchasing an ultrasound machine, Please go to our 'recommendations' page for more information on a few we like. (https://canine-diagnostic-musculoskeletal-ultrasound.thinkific.com/pages/ultrasound-machine-recommendations)

  • What are the transducer requirements for this course?

    Probe recommendations for the best outcome is a linear transducer with a range of 12MHz, 15MHz, or 18MHz (minimum of 12MHz). Clinically and diagnostically we recommend at least 15MHz with the best being 18MHz.

  • Can I share my log-in with a friend/colleague?

    No. We offer special pricing for multiple doctors within a clinic interested in taking this course, so please do not share your log-in or content with someone else. If we are alerted to the multiple log-in/use of one account, you will be dismissed from the course without a refund.

  • I have several doctors at my practice interested in taking the MSK course, is there any special pricing?

    We do offer special pricing for hospitals with multiple interested doctors. To qualify, all interested doctors must be actively employed by the same location. The cost is one full price all-inclusive course ($7750) for the initial doctor and $2500 for each additional doctor. For example, 3 doctor’s from the same practice interested in taking the course would be $12,750. Each doctor will get their own personal log-in and access to the all-inclusive course option, which includes homework.