LEARN Global FAST® Ultrasound – AFAST® , TFAST® , Vet BLUE®  from The Experts

Global FAST® Ultrasound Course with Remote Online Lectures plus Hands-on Scanning Session – 9-hours RACE-approved CE credits

Global FAST® Ultrasound Course with Remote Lectures plus  Hands-on Scanning Session – 9-hours RACE-approved CE credits

*Note: This is a different course than the “Online Only” Individual or Bundled AFAST®-TFAST®, and VetBLUE®-Global FAST® 24-hours of courseware for those already doing ultrasound that wants a more in-depth knowledge of our approach.

This course includes Online Lectures that you can complete at your own pace and a 4 hour Global FAST® scanning session with Dr. Jessica Larson, DACVIM (SAIM).

The 6-lectures cover AFAST®, TFAST®, and Vet BLUE®, combined called Global FAST®, plus a 1-hour Global FAST® image acquisition supplemental module (7-hours total of online lectures). Quizzes must be passed with a score of 80% to move on to the next module. Objectives are listed by scrolling to the bottom of this page.

These online lectures MUST be completed prior to the hands-on Global FAST® scanning session.

Once you have successfully completed the Global FAST® course, a certificate for 9-hours of RACE-approved continuing education will be issued.

This course is a game-changer for veterinary medicine and Global FAST® will be your new core skill!

You will learn:

AFAST® – its target-organ approach, its abdominal fluid scoring system, practical and heavily case-based.

• Its standardized methodology of view order, imaging target-organs in longitudinal planes, and standardized probe maneuvering.
  • Its use as a soft tissue screening test for abnormalities missed or only suspected by physical exam, blood and urine testing, and radiography.
  • AFAST® is a much better test for free fluid because radiographic serosal detail is unreliable.
• Its fluid scoring system for bleeding and non-bleeding patients.
  • Small volume versus large volume bleeder-effusion concept.
  • Decision-making regarding transfusions and surgical intervention.
  • Tracking tool for worsening, static, and improving effusions.

TFAST® – its use for accurately detecting pleural and pericardial effusion, the 4 TFAST® Echo views, pneumothorax, practical and heavily case-based.

• FASTVet rules for accurately detecting pleural and pericardial effusion.
  • Rule outs for pleural and pericardial effusion.
  • Why you should never “flash ultrasound” for pleural and pericardial effusion.
• TFAST® echo views and their applications for 1) volume and contractility, 2) left-sided problems, and 3) right-sided problems.
• TFAST® as a soft tissue screening test of the heart (because the cardiac silhouette is a poor test).

Vet BLUE® – the 6 Vet BLUE Lung Ultrasound Signs, its regional pattern-based approach for a working diagnosis, practical and heavily case-based.  The ultrasound probe is our new stethoscope!

• Understanding the Gator Sign orientation, dry lung artifacts, and wet lung artifacts.
• The Vet BLUE® B-line Scoring System and weak positives versus strong positives.
• The Vet BLUE® Visual Lung Language of Shred Sign, Tissue Sign, Nodule Sign, and Wedge Sign.
• Use of the Vet BLUE® regional pattern-based approach for a working diagnosis.
• Use of Vet BLUE® to rapidly rule out wet lung conditions (<90 seconds).
• Use of Vet BLUE® to track or monitor patients.

Global FAST® Courses have limited enrollment with no more than 3 attendees per scanning station.

• • Snacks and beverages are provided
  • AFAST® , TFAST®  and Vet BLUE® Manuals are given to all attendees
  • Global FAST® Certificate of Completion

Register for the course!

Instructor information:  Dr. Jessica L. Larson, B.S., DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)

After graduating from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine with honors, she  completed a rotating small animal internship at Michigan Veterinary Specialists in Southfield, Michigan (now Blue Pearl Veterinary Partners), and then a residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine at Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine.  She is Board Certified through the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. She worked in private clinical practice for many years, including home hospice and euthanasia, then moved into an industry position as part of the education team for an innovative pet therapeutics company. She joined a national mobile specialty company serving the metropolitan Nashville area. Currently she is a business owner providing various internal medicine service options in the region including specialty relief, hybrid consulting and endoscopy appointments and education through instructor-led learning opportunities.  She has completed the certification program for Global FAST®  ultrasound through FASTVet.com and is currently teaching ultrasound courses for FASTVet.com.  She is an excellent instructor and loves teaching new skills to veterinary professionals.

Important Information Regarding Cancellations:  All course registration fees are non-refundable but Registration Fees may be applied to another future Global FAST® Course date. However, changes in course registration must be made at least 30 days prior to the enrolled class to avoid a $250 fee for rescheduling. Reenrollment is also subject to availability. If we have to cancel the course due to unknown or unforeseen circumstances, then fees may be refundable or transferred to another course date or online course bundle.