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Loop Abroad: Veterinary Radiology: Exotics Diagnostic Imaging Online (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Online/Virtual, no specified country
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Loop Abroad 
Program Description:
Learn Exotics Diagnostic Imaging…From Anywhere In The World

Course Highlights
  • 100% online and at your own pace
  • 11 video lessons walk you through diagnostic imaging of exotic avian, reptilian, and mammalian patients
  • A (bonus!) pdf guide of REAL exotic radiographs is included to interact as you progress through the course [X-ray result of bird]
  • Learn theory and experience demonstrations of radiographs on many exotic species with Jorge Mercado (DVM).
  • After each module, you will use your knowledge to interpret radiographs from real cases
  • Support exotics rescue, rehabilitation, and research in Belize
  • Earn a “Certificate of Exotics Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging” from Loop Abroad

The exotics clinic is your classroom

Learn the basics of radiology and diagnostic imaging from an exotics veterinarian. By the end of the course, you’ll have new diagnostic imaging terminology and skills to advance your veterinary career!

Students in the Veterinary Radiology Internship (Online) will learn the fundamentals of veterinary radiography and diagnostic imaging through case study videos of avian and exotics species, including:

Jaguars
Raptors
Lizards
Turtles
Snakes
Rabbits
Rats

…and more. Learn how to safely utilize diagnostic imaging equipment and interpret common veterinary cases. 

Lead Instructor: Jorge Luis Mercado Ortega, DVM

Supporting Instructor: Sarah Mann, Founder of the Belize Raptor Center

You can join this self-paced video course from anywhere on earth. It was recorded at the Belize Raptor Center and your tuition helps to support their important rescue work!