VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: Declared in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with third year standing Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Learn principals of Image formation in Radiography, CT, MRI, Ultrasound and Nuclear Medicine Audience: Undergraduate 2. Learn principles of Image interpretation in the 5 modalities Audience: Undergraduate 3. Learn principles of Contrast media used in Radiography, CT, MRI and Ultrasound Audience: Undergraduate 4. Learn principles of Biological effects, operator hazards and protective measures in the 5 modalities Audience: Undergraduate 5. Develop a technique to "read" radiographs and learn to recognize lesions - laboratories on Wednesday afternoons are where students can hone their interpretation skills Audience: Undergraduate 6. Learn imaging features of common diseases of: Small and large animal musculoskeletal diseases and Small animal neurological, thoracic and abdominal diseases Audience: Undergraduate 7. Learn advantages and limitations of each of the 5 imaging modalities in examining various organ systems Audience: Undergraduate 8. Develop skills in clear and logical client-directed and peer communication of: Pertinent radiographic signs Audience: Undergraduate 9. Develop skills in clear and logical client-directed and peer communication of: Prioritized differential diagnoses for each Roentgen sign Audience: Undergraduate 10. Develop skills in clear and logical client-directed and peer communication of: Prioritized basic plan for additional clinical tests and treatment Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Learn principals of Image formation in Radiography, CT, MRI, Ultrasound and Nuclear Medicine Audience: Undergraduate 2. Learn principles of Image interpretation in the 5 modalities Audience: Undergraduate 3. Learn principles of Contrast media used in Radiography, CT, MRI and Ultrasound Audience: Undergraduate 4. Learn principles of Biological effects, operator hazards and protective measures in the 5 modalities Audience: Undergraduate 5. Develop a technique to "read" radiographs and learn to recognize lesions - laboratories on Wednesday afternoons are where students can hone their interpretation skills Audience: Undergraduate 6. Learn imaging features of common diseases of: Small and large animal musculoskeletal diseases and Small animal neurological, thoracic and abdominal diseases Audience: Undergraduate 7. Learn advantages and limitations of each of the 5 imaging modalities in examining various organ systems Audience: Undergraduate 8. Develop skills in clear and logical client-directed and peer communication of: Pertinent radiographic signs Audience: Undergraduate 9. Develop skills in clear and logical client-directed and peer communication of: Prioritized differential diagnoses for each Roentgen sign Audience: Undergraduate 10. Develop skills in clear and logical client-directed and peer communication of: Prioritized basic plan for additional clinical tests and treatment Audience: Undergraduate