Develop your knowledge and understanding of radiography in horses. This is a one-part course that can also be taken as part of the common skin tumors course bundle.
This module looks at requirements, preparation, procedure, aftercare and outcome of radiotherapy, including teletherapy and brachytherapy.
Requirements – personnel, material, and other.
Preparation – pre-medication, dietary preparation, site preparation, restraint, and other.
Procedure – Restraint, therapy, recovery, teletherapy, brachytherapy.
Aftercare – monitoring, fluid requirements, general care, analgesia, antimicrobial therapy, wound protection, special precautions, follow up.
Outcome – complications, reasons for treatment failure, prognosis.
Support and Resources
This online module includes an e-Book with content from Vetstream's Vetlexicon Equis followed by a quiz leading to a personalized certificate. Written by some of the world's leading veterinarians, ensuring accuracy and depth of content.
This course was written and peer reviewed by:
CPD Hours
This module is worth approximately 30 minutes of CPD.