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Veterinary Infrared Training Classes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            If you want a horse to perform in a race or performance event, you have to train it to do the job well or you don't win. Similarly, if you intend to provide a valuable service using veterinary infrared thermography (IRT) for promotion of better veterinary care for animals, you need veterinary infrared training or your service will be a detriment rather than a blessing to clients. It takes some knowledge of anatomy and physiology, as well as camera operation, software use, preparation of the patient and the environment, and horsemanship to name a few of the skills for veterinary infrared training, but when well executed you are able to provide the quality service that clients deserve. We can provide veterinary infrared training for one person or a group of people to perform a diagnostic quality IRT exam. 

Once you have mastered the technique of taking good diagnostic thermal images, the next step is providing accurate interpretation of those images.  In

 the case of licensed veterinarians, some may want learn to do this interpretation themselves while others will prefer to have them evaluated by another veterinary thermographer. If you are not a licensed veterinarian, you will need to use an IRT experienced veterinarian to interpret the images you take. We can help you decide what is best in your individual situation, either by providing the necessary veterinary infrared training to interpret veterinary infrared images or by using our

internet image interpretation service.

 Seminar Highlights

                                     More Pictures in a different Setting.

Session 1 Class --All Smiles !

Session 2 Class---All Business ?

Happy Faces on the Beach at Roswell!

                                                            More Smiles and A Lot a Laughs

 Trying Out New Equipment in Dorset, U.K. was Challenging Work!

                                                       2012 Course Schedule

                 Session 1(S1)-: Basic Instruction in Veterinary Infrared Thermography

                                          (You do not need to be a veterinarian to attend this course)

                                                (You do not need to already own an infrared camera to take this class)

                          Session 1 Dates: Jan.15(17)2012 @ Roswell, NM

                                               Feb.10-13 (15)2012 @ Roswell, NM

                                               March 11-14(16)2012 @ Roswell, NM

            The class schedule given below is an example only.  Each class is organized and presented according to the

              knowledge and interest of the students participating in that individual class; so information presented will vary

      in some aspects when one class is compared to another.  Students have some input into what subjects are emphasized.

                                                           Day 2:  Environmental Considerations; Patient Preparation, Camera Information and Operation

                                                            Day 3: Patient Positioning;  Lab, and Image Interpretation

                                                            Day 4: Report Writing; Discussion and Course Summation / Questions Etc.

                                                            Day 5: Optional day to work on more Case workups and interpretation etc.

                                                            Day 6: Optional day (continuation of work started on Day 5)  

This session will focus on how to choose and operate an appropriate infrared camera; applicable anatomy and physiology, how to prepare the patient and the environment for an infrared examination, proper patient positioning, artifact avoidance, etc.   Both small and large animal models will be discussed.  There are homework assignments each evening with discussion the following day.  Each class is individualized according to the areas of interest and other criteria of the participants.  Extra attention is given to problem areas.

              The optional days are days 5 and 6 which are extra days for students wanting more in-depth study in various areas such as clinical case presentations or report writing or emphasis on other of the subjects covered at a more elementary level during the mandatory four days of  basic course.  In the mandatory four days, time spent on each subject is limited in order to be able to cover all of the required material.

                                                                                           Class Limited to 5-6 Participants

                   Basic Tuition Fee:$2500*(4days only**If Payment is made on or before Feb.4th or Mar.3rd )

                                   $2750*(4 days only**If Payment is made(recieved)after, Feb. 4th or Mar.3rd )

                                                  **add $650 for one optional day, and $1250 for 2 optional days.

                    * Includes all taxes.  (We also give a $150 Discount for additional persons from the same clinic/business)

Please e-mail:    info@vet-therm.com    if you are interested in attending a class.  We also do not use "recommendations" from former students as we do not feel that it is their job to spend time convincing you to take this course instead of building their own individual businesses.   We have been teaching the proper practice of veterinary medical infrared thermography for more years than anyone else of whom we are currently aware, and it is our belief that our reputation amongst the legitimate teachers in the field is well known.  We teach only long established and proven protocols.  We keep classes small and emphasize quality of education versus hype and showmanship. 

       There are no franchises nor memberships offered nor required for entry into this class.  Your interested attention to the material taught is all that we ask; we will do our best to make it worth your time.  

Don't take this class if you are only looking for " another easy way to make a quick buck" as you

will be disappointed. On the other hand,

we offer the Definitive Class for the serious student interested in learning Veterinary IRT.

Later  S1 Dates: Roswell, NM-posted ±60 days in advance; we hold a basic class somewhere, almost every month year around

 Next Dates:  UK----March, 2012 (contact Jo Osborne--see below)

This is the same course offered in the U.S.

                        Session 2(S2)-: Clinical Application of Thermographic Principals

                                                    (This course is for experienced Veterinary Thermographers Only.)

                                                 Dates:   UK----March 2012

                       Please contact Jo Osborne at her website:  www.equinethermography.co.uk

                             Tentative Schedule  

                              Day 1:  AM -Review & Discussion of Patient Preparation, Positioning, Environmental Considerations, etc.

                                 PM - Lab presenting new physiology info and newest trend in camera equipment and software

                               Day 2:  AM -  Review of problem areas and discussion of participant's  problem cases

                     PM - A.M. continued

                               Day 3:  AM - Working field trip to a racetrack or show stable etc.

                     PM - Group Case Presentation

                               Day 4:  AM - Questions, Answers, Evaluation of Previous Day's Imaging Trip

                      PM – Case Presentations, Discussion and Windup

                     Contact: Jo Osborne as stated above.

This session will be a continuation of Session 1, however it will focus primarily on helping experienced veterinary thermographers improve their ability to produce high quality thermal images that are suitable for diagnostic use.  Additionally, this session will incorporate opportunities to present and discuss clinical cases, review critical principles such as artifact detection, and take a working field trip to a racetrack or other equine facility, etc.  There will be a presentation and demo of the latest cameras and software that have been designed specifically for use in horses and other animals; this is a big step forward for veterinary thermography.  Persons who have no previous training / experience in veterinary infrared thermography should not take this course until they have taken S1.

Join us at the next course and enjoy the historic local scenery while you learn.

American Airlines flies into Roswell from Dallas and back 3 times daily.

Contact: Donna L. Harper, DVM @ info@vet-therm.com

Mailing address: 2002 E. College Blvd., Roswell. NM 88201

             Post University in Waterbury CT

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 Course Location & Other Instruction in NM

Most instruction is held in Roswell, NM (the famous alien city) including all personal instruction in-between group courses.  If you would like to join in one of the scheduled sessions, or take personal instruction at a different time, please contact:

                                                                             Dr. Harper in Roswell at info@vet-therm.com