Certified Ultrasound Training: Course 2 - Early Canine Pregnancy Detection & Confirmation Techniques
 
The second course in this certified training series offers a one-on-one live Zoom session with a licensed ultrasound sonographer, specifically focused on early pregnancy detection. Learn how to identify early pregnancy signs in dogs, from visualizing gestational sacs to confirming fetal heartbeats. This session teaches you how to accurately confirm a pregnancy during its earliest stages, giving breeders the tools they need to monitor and manage their breeding programs.
This session will arm you with the skills to perform highly accurate, early-stage pregnancy diagnoses, even for the trickiest cases. You’ll learn the nuances of fetal placement, how to adjust the transducer angle for better clarity, and how to differentiate early pregnancy from other uterine conditions.
What you’ll learn in this session:
Early Pregnancy Indicators: Learn to detect gestational sacs and confirm fetal heartbeats during the first few weeks of pregnancy.
Techniques for Accurate Confirmation: Real-time instruction on how to position the transducer for the clearest and most accurate readings.
Recognizing False Positives: Learn to differentiate between early pregnancy and conditions such as pseudopregnancy or pyometra.
Best Practices for Early Scanning: Gain tips and tricks to ensure you’re getting the best images during early pregnancy scans.
By the end of this session, you’ll have the confidence to provide professional-level pregnancy confirmation services using your ultrasound machine.