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Development and Implementation of a Basic Veterinary Ultrasound Curriculum.

Jessica L Ward¹, Joyce Carnevale¹, Brian Collins¹

¹Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, 1800 Christensen Dr., Ames, IA 50011.

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|November 6, 2024

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Veterinary students benefit from integrated diagnostic ultrasound training. This program improved student satisfaction and perceived skill in basic ultrasound competencies, meeting employer expectations for new graduates.

Keywords:

curriculum sonography teaching methods veterinary education

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Background:

Diagnostic ultrasound is a crucial imaging technique in veterinary practice.
Veterinarians and employers emphasize the need for basic ultrasound skills in new graduates.
Existing veterinary curricula may not adequately address essential ultrasound competencies.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the development and implementation of a basic ultrasound training program within a core veterinary curriculum.
To assess the program's effectiveness and stakeholder reception at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine (ISU-CVM).

Main Methods:

A multidisciplinary faculty team designed and delivered lectures and hands-on laboratories.
Training focused on image acquisition, optimization, and canine abdominal sonographic anatomy.
Ballistic gel, silicone phantoms, and live-dog scanning were utilized for practical training.
Student, alumni, and employer surveys were conducted at regular intervals.

Main Results:

The basic ultrasound training program was successfully implemented and positively received by students, alumni, and employers.
Stakeholder feedback confirmed the importance of basic ultrasound skills for new veterinary graduates.
Student satisfaction and perceived skill levels in ultrasound competencies significantly increased post-implementation.
Surveys identified opportunities for enhanced ultrasound practice in later curriculum stages.

Conclusions:

Integrating basic ultrasound training into the core veterinary curriculum is feasible and beneficial.
The program effectively enhanced student competence and satisfaction in diagnostic ultrasound.
Lessons learned can guide other veterinary institutions in developing similar ultrasound training initiatives.