Sonology 2010

with Dr Karon Hoffmann and Dr Cathy Beck

The aim of the Sonology course is to assist you to develop a logical and thorough approach in the use of ultrasound in veterinary practice. The first module will address the technical know-how needed to control the machine and understand its limitations. Thereafter each of the next nine modules will deal with a region or body system. The notes will provide you with an outline of the anatomy, normal sonographic anatomy and sonographic pathology of the area of interest. You need to fulfill some basic requirements for this course before you can register. Please contact the CVE.

Key benefits

• learn to control sonographic equipment rather than have it control you
• develop new technical skills
• revise three-dimensional anatomical knowledge
• define sonographic protocols for examining each organ system
• be able to identify sonographic signs of disease
• update your sonographic knowledge

Tutors

Dr Karon Hoffmann
BVSc MVSc PhD Dip Vet Clin Stud

Dr Karon Hoffmann is a graduate of the University of Sydney. After completing an internship (Sydney) and residency in large animal internal medicine (North Carolina, USA) she became fascinated by the application of diagnostic ultrasound in the large animal patient. She returned to the University of Sydney to complete both a Masters degree and a PhD in diagnostic ultrasound and the rest is history!

Since 1993, Karon has worked exclusively in veterinary diagnostic ultrasound on many animal species. Some of the animals Karon has imaged include horses, domestic cats, dogs, cattle, alpacas, sheep, ostriches, marsupials, various reptiles, zoo animals, e.g. tigers, leopards, lions, bears, seals, tapirs, chimpanzees, orangutans (and the occasional odd veterinarian). Karon has been involved in both teaching and research of veterinary ultrasonographic diagnostic imaging and is the author of over 30 scientific publications. She is currently a veterinary diagnostic ultrasound consultant for small animal and equine specialists and practitioners, and a Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney in Diagnostic Imaging – Ultrasound.

Dr Cathy Beck
BVSc (Hons) Dip Vet Clin Stud MVS FACVSc

After graduating from the University of Sydney in 1992 Cathy worked in private practice in Australia and the United Kingdom for two years. In 1995 Cathy completed a rotating mixed animal internship at the University of Sydney, Camden and gained a diploma of veterinary clinical studies. It was during this time that Cathy developed an interest in diagnostic imaging. Since 1996, with the exception of six months at the Ohio State University in 1998/99 working as a clinical instructor, Cathy has worked in diagnostic imaging at the University of Melbourne and is currently senior registrar in diagnostic imaging. Cathy gained a Masters in veterinary studies and membership of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in radiology during her residency at the University of Melbourne. Cathy gained fellowship of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in radiology in 2002.

Enquiries

Please contact the course coordinator.