Course Overview
This comprehensive, hands-on course teaches you how to safely and confidently perform pregnancy ultrasound scans on dogs and cats. Designed for both beginners and those already scanning, the training covers the full process from machine setup to interpreting results correctly.
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You’ll learn practical scanning technique, correct probe handling, image optimisation and how to identify pregnancy safely and accurately — without overcomplicating things.
What You Will Learn
✔ Understanding ultrasound equipment
How the machine works, choosing the right settings, and how to use the controls effectively.
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✔ Correct scanning technique
Proper probe positioning, movement, angles, gel use and safe handling of the animal.
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✔ Identifying pregnancy
How to recognise the gestational sac, embryo, foetus, placental structures and normal early development.
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✔ Safety and best practice
Welfare considerations, hygiene, scan duration, and how to avoid common mistakes.
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✔ Recognising abnormalities or red flags (basic awareness)
What looks normal versus what needs veterinary attention (course does not diagnose).
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✔ Understanding gestation timelines
Typical appearance of different stages of pregnancy and what to expect on screen.
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✔ Cat pregnancy scanning
Specific considerations when scanning felines.
Who This Course Is For
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Breeders
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Pet professionals
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New or self-taught scanners wanting proper technique
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Anyone wanting to add ultrasound scanning to their services
No previous experience is required.
Course Includes
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Full hands-on practice
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Professional step-by-step guidance
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Training booklet/workbook
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Lifetime aftercare support
📜 Option to purchase an internationally recognised ICOES certificate
CPD accredited certificate can be purchased
What Makes This Course Different
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Clear, simple teaching — nothing confusing or over-technical
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Taught by an experienced breeder with over 40 years of practical knowledge
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Real demonstrations and real-world technique, not theory you can’t apply
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Support even after you’ve completed the training
Outcome
By the end of this course, you will:
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Be confident using an ultrasound machine
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Understand how to scan safely
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Recognise pregnancy in both dogs and cats
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Know how to get clear, reliable images
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Be able to offer pregnancy confirmation scans responsibly