Altitude810 VetSono Academy – Course Pathways
Our training programs are designed to support veterinarians at every stage of their
ultrasound journey — from foundational technical understanding, to confident everyday
clinical application, through to advanced diagnostic mastery. Each course follows
Altitude810’s signature approach: structured protocols, reproducible techniques, and highly
practical, hands-on learning.
Flexible Training
Train with us — or let us bring the training to you.
Altitude810 offers flexible ultrasound education options designed to support veterinarians and clinical teams. You can attend training at our location, or we can travel to your clinic and provide hands-on teaching using your existing ultrasound system. Training onsite allows your team to build confidence, optimise system settings, and develop scanning skills in your own clinical environment.
We also offer discounted rates for group practice bookings, making it easier to upskill multiple team members together.
Core Foundations Pathway- Online Learning
Our Core Foundations learning modules are designed to strengthen scanning technique, image optimisation, and anatomical understanding.
They consist of a series of online learning modules that may be completed as a stand-alone learning program for practitioners wishing to strengthen their scanning knowledge and technique. When completed independently, these modules provide additional CPD points.
The Core Foundations modules are included within our Basic and Advanced Ultrasound Courses, where they form the core pre-course learning to help participants gain maximum benefit from the hands-on training.
Core Foundation Subjects
Core Foundation subjects are included in your course fee and may be completed prior to the workshop (recommended but not mandatory). These modules are also available as a stand-alone online course.
Sonographic Windows & Scanning Planes
Online
- Standardised probe positioning and orientation
- Consistent sonographic windows across organ systems
- Long-axis and short-axis imaging principles
- Reproducible scanning planes for accurate interpretation
- 6 CPD Points
- Download Flyer
Knobology & System Optimisation
Online
- Ultrasound machine controls and system navigation
- Image optimisation: gain, depth, focus, frequency, TGC
- Probe selection and preset optimisation
- Doppler basics for everyday clinical scanning
- 6 CPD Points
- Download Flyer
Ultrasound Physics for veterinary practice
Online
- Practical ultrasound physics explained for clinicians
- Image formation, resolution, and penetration
- Common artefacts and how to recognise them
- Frequency selection and trade-offs in practice
- 6 CPD Points
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Core Echocardiography Foundation Subjects
Core Foundation subjects are included in your course fee and may be completed prior to the workshop (recommended but not mandatory). These modules are also available as a stand-alone online course.
Echocardiographic Sonographic Windows
Online
- Right and left parasternal imaging windows
- Apical and suprasternal views
- Probe orientation and patient positioning
- Standardised cardiac imaging planes
- 6 CPD Points
- Download Flyer
Echocardiography Physics
Online
- Cardiac ultrasound physics for clinical accuracy
- Temporal resolution and frame rate optimisation
- Doppler physics, aliasing, and Nyquist limits
- Velocity measurement principles
- 6 CPD Points
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Echocardiography Knobology
Online
- Cardiac-specific system optimisation
- Depth, gain, sweep speed, and cine loop optimisation
- Colour, PW, and CW Doppler controls
- Presets and measurements for cardiac imaging
- 6 CPD Points
- Download Flyer
Introduction to Veterinary Ultrasound
Enrolment includes complimentary access to the Core Foundation learning modules. Participants are encouraged to complete these modules before the course for optimal learning outcomes
Basic Abdominal Ultrasound
2 Days
- Hands-on abdominal and pelvic scanning techniques
- Comprehensive scanning protocols for major abdominal organs
- Normal anatomy and common pathology recognition
- Image acquisition and basic interpretation skills
- 14 CPD Points
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Basic Pelvic & Reproductive Ultrasound
2 Days
- Bladder, prostate, uterus, ovaries, and reproductive tract scanning
- Pelvic anatomy, normal variants, and common pathology
- Reproductive ultrasound techniques for general practice
- Practical scanning tips and case-based examples
- 14 CPD Points
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Basic Echocardiology
2 Days
- Introduction to cardiac ultrasound scanning techniques
- Standard right and left parasternal imaging windows
- Basic cardiac measurements and cine acquisition
- Recognition of common cardiac conditions
- 14 CPD Points
- Download Flyer
All core foundation modules are delivered online and self-paced. These modules must be completed prior to attending clinical ultrasound or echocardiology courses.
Pocus & Rapid Clinical Ultrasound
POCUS & RAPID Clinical Ultrasound
1 Day
- Accelerated point-of-care ultrasound training for clinical decision-making
- Structured RAPID scanning protocol for rapid, reproducible assessment
- Renal, abdominal, pelvic/pericardial, intestinal, and diaphragmatic evaluation
- Application to trauma, acute abdomen, and emergency presentations
- 7 CPD Points
- Download Flyer
Completion of Core Foundations and Basic Ultrasound training is recommended prior to attending this course.
Advanced Veterinary Ultrasound
(Completion of Core Foundations, Basic Courses, and RAPID recommended)
Advanced Abdominal Ultrasound
2 Days
- Advanced abdominal scanning protocols and optimisation
- Detailed assessment of liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, and gastrointestinal tract
- Interpretation of complex abdominal pathology
- Case-based learning using real clinical scenarios
- 14 CPD Points
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Advanced Pelvic & Reproductive Ultrasound
2 Days
- Advanced pelvic and reproductive imaging techniques
- Hormonal and structural reproductive pathology
- Complex case interpretation and clinical correlation
- Optimisation for challenging patients and imaging conditions
- 14 CPD Points
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Advanced Echocardiology & Doppler
2 Days
- Advanced cardiac imaging and measurement techniques
- Colour, PW, and CW Doppler optimisation and interpretation
- Assessment of common and complex canine cardiac disease
- Case-based echocardiology interpretation
- 14 CPD Points
- Download Flyer
Advanced courses are designed for clinicians with prior ultrasound experience who wish to expand diagnostic depth and interpretation skills.
Veterinary Ultrasound Procedures
Ultrasound Guided Procedures
1 Day
- Principles of ultrasound-guided procedures in veterinary practice
- Needle visualisation techniques (in-plane and out-of-plane)
- Ultrasound-guided biopsy, centesis, and fluid drainage
- Safety, accuracy, and complication avoidance
- 7 CPD Points
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Completion of Core Foundations and prior clinical ultrasound experience is recommended.
Veterinary Ultrasound Masterclass
Advanced, targeted online learning. Short, case-based masterclasses
designed to deepen diagnostic confidence in specific organ systems.
Gastrointestinal & Bowel Ultrasound
Online
- Detailed gastrointestinal wall assessment and layering
- Evaluation of motility, obstruction, and foreign bodies
- Interpretation of inflammatory, neoplastic, and obstructive pathology
- Real clinical cases with expert explanation
- 1 CPD Points
- Download Flyer
Adrenal & Endocrine Ultrasound
Online
- Identification and measurement of adrenal glands
- Differentiation of normal variation and pathology
- Endocrine-related ultrasound findings and pitfalls
- Case-based interpretation with clinical correlation
- 1 CPD Points
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Masterclasses are designed for clinicians with prior ultrasound experience seeking focused advancement in specific areas.