14.5 hours RACE accredited education veterinary specific thermal imaging training included with purchase.

+ Lead Course Presenter Tracy Turner, DVM, MS

  • Our online thermal imaging education is open to veterinarians, trainers, farriers, and private owners who wish to expand their education in the applications of veterinary thermography. This course encompasses proper techniques for clear and concise thermographic exams, reviews case studies, and uncovers assorted artifacts you may encounter during an exam. Upon successful completion of this course participants will have a working knowledge of proper patient positioning, the management of artifacts, the normal thermographic patient presentation, disease entities and applications where thermal imaging is best utilized, and integration with other diagnostic modalities.
  • Board certified experts in veterinary thermography will present course material in the following areas:
    • TH‐01 Thermography ‐ Introduction and Safety Around Animals
    • TH‐02 Thermography ‐ Artifacts, Environmental Concerns & Physiology
    • TH‐03 Performing the Normal Equine Thermographic Examination
    • TH‐04 Thermography of the Equine Limbs: the foot, joints, tendons and ligaments
    • TH‐05 Thermography of Back Pain in Horses
    • TH‐06 Thermography in Equine Practice
    • TH‐07 Thermography ‐ Selected Equine Case Presentations
    • TH‐08 Thermal Imaging and Equine Rehabilitation
    • TH‐09 Thermography and Small Animal
    • TH‐10 Thermal Companion Animal Case Studies
    • TH‐11 Thermal Imaging and Companion Animal Rehab
    • TH‐12 Thermography Applications in Exotic Animals
    • TH‐13 Current Thermal Imaging Research in Wildlife
    • TH‐14 Thermography Mac Facts
  • This program is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 13.50 CE credits.

Vetel Diagnostics is committed to offering the equine industry the most efficient and precise equipment. All Flir 2-10 warranty, service and support by Vetel Diagnostics, Inc.

+ The American Academy of Thermology "AAT-ETIS" Certitfication [Optional]

  • AAT member certification validates the Equine Care Specialist's commitment to education and training in medical thermal imaging.
  • Successfully completing all of the components of an AAT member certification program means that the candidate has met the AAT member certification requirements and has demonstrated the minimum necessary skills for the clinical administration of medical infrared thermal imaging and the knowledge base needed to articulate the pathophysiology under study.
  • Member Certification Qualification Courses
    • AAT member certification qualification courses are open to both members and nonmembers; however, only AAT members can be recognized as having been certified by AAT.
    • Certification is possible within any category of AAT membership.
    • Upon completion of an AAT member certification qualification course, all post course requirements must be met by the applicant in order to obtain member certification.
    • The classification of AAT certified member for technologists is also available for those who are not responsible for clinical management.
    • Thermology certification is available exclusively through The American Academy of Thermology.
    • Individuals or small groups, who want to arrange for an AAT member certification qualification ourse or who want to to take a self-directed online course, should view current course offerings at https://courses.aathermology.org.