Are you looking for imaging CPD this year? Whether you want to take a short, practical course to improve your ultrasound skills or you want an in-depth certificate in CT, we have a lot of options. Eleven in fact! There are so many options for veterinary ultrasound CPD, diagnostic imaging courses, and vet nurse ultrasound courses, we’ve decided to create this ‘course round up’ article to help you see what’s what (and where to get more information).
To make it easier, we’ve split the courses into three major categories:
Don't forget, we also have a large amount of free diagnostic imaging CPD in our Clinical Library!
If you’re looking for an in-depth course that results in a veterinary postgraduate certificate and postnominals you can use to broadcast your new status, our postgraduate certificate programmes are for you.
This postgraduate certificate programme seamlessly blends practical sessions with online modules, giving delegates a chance to understand the theory of diagnostic imaging modalities as well as practice their skills and techniques in a world-class veterinary training centre. You’ll cover radiology, ultrasonography, echocardiography, CT, and MRI across 13 varied modules. The course starts in September 2026 and runs to July 2027, and delegates then have the option of sitting the assessments to receive the ISVPS General Practitioner Certificate (GPCert). Delegates can also complete an additional module and sit some further assessments to receive the PgC from Harper Adams University, which can be used to apply for RCVS Advanced Practitioner Status.
Find out more about the Postgraduate Certificate in Diagnostic Imaging.
Computed tomography (CT) is becoming more common in small animal practice. That’s why we’re proud to offer this unique certificate programme, allowing vets to gain a world-recognised veterinary postgraduate certificate in CT – the General Practitioner Certificate from ISVPS. You'll learn how to CT the head, neck, thoracic cavity, abdomen, and musculoskeletal system over 12 interactive, online modules delivered in our world-leading learning management platform.
Find out more about the GPCert in Computed Tomography starting in October 2026.
If you’re already a bit of an imaging boffin looking for more veterinary ultrasound CPD, this Advanced Certificate programme might be what you need. It’s suitable for vets with at least 5 years of experience in practice or who have completed a previous certificate and want to extend their skills to an advanced level. A highly practical course, you'll learn to identify challenging parts of the abdominal cavity, use ultrasound to guide your fine needle aspirates, and explore new and emerging ultrasound techniques such as elastography and 3D ultrasound. Delegates can sit the assessments to receive the ISVPS Advanced Certificate in Small Animal Ultrasound, a globally recognised qualification.
Find out more about the Advanced Certificate in Small Animal Ultrasound starting in June 2026.
Our short, practical courses are easy ways to top up your CPD hours with highly relevant clinical skills you can apply in practice straight away. These veterinary ultrasound CPD courses run over 1-3 days and cover everything from basic refresher skills to advanced ultrasound for specific situations.
This two-day practical course covers basic ultrasound machine set up, and ultrasound of the major abdominal organs and heart. You’ll be in small groups, ensuring excellent access to top tuition from leading diagnostic imaging experts. It’s fantastic ultrasound CPD for those who haven’t much ultrasound experience or who want to refresh the basics ahead of one of our more advanced courses, below. This year the course runs in May in our Swindon training centre, and February and November in Sheffield.
Get more information about the Introduction to Small Animal Ultrasound CPD course.
This is the follow-on from the introductory course for those interested in abdominal ultrasound CPD, and it’s also suitable for delegates who already understand the basics and have some ultrasound experience. You’ll grow your skills in abdominal organ recognition and doppler, and use case-based studies to recognise abnormalities. This course also teaches the basics of ultrasound-guided biopsies. This year, the course is running in February and October. It’s a two-day course, offering 12 hours of ultrasound CPD for vets – not to be missed!
Find out more about the Next Steps in Abdominal Ultrasound CPD course.
This one-day veterinary ultrasound course is designed for vets who already regularly use ultrasound in practice and want to progress to complex and challenging examinations. Difficult-to-find anatomy like the pancreas, adrenal glands, and lymph nodes will be covered, as will the use of doppler to find blood vessels. You’ll get 6 hours of veterinary ultrasound CPD, lunch, and digital course notes, not to mention access to fantastic teaching by an RCVS and European specialist in diagnostic imaging. Running in June and November 2026, this one is not to be missed if you’re ready to step up your ultrasound game.
Find out more about the Advanced Abdominal Ultrasound CPD course.
For those that are interested in veterinary cardiology, this echocardiography course is well worth considering. You’ll learn how to achieve the standard views, the measurements you should be taking, and the basics of doppler and M-mode. This course is highly practical – over two days, you’ll work in a small group (maximum 9) under the tuition of a European diplomat in Cardiology, giving you ample time to practice your echocardiography skills. For 2026, we’re running this course in April in Swindon. Numbers are strictly limited, so book early!
Find out more about the Next Steps in Echocardiography CPD course.
If you already have experience of performing echocardiography in practice, this course is a great way to step up to the next level. It’s a highly practical, one-day course (worth 6 CPD hours) that focuses on cardiac measurements, when to use them, and how to interpret them, allowing you to undertake more comprehensive cardiac examinations. In small groups (capped at 9 delegates), you’ll have ample time to practice your skills and teaching from a European specialist in Small Animal Cardiology. For 2026, we're only running this course in July, which means there are only 9 spaces available this year – book now to secure your place!
Find out more about the practical Advanced Echocardiography course.
This practical, one-day veterinary CPD course covers FAST scans and is very popular. You’ll learn how to rapidly triage emergency cases using ultrasound, and learn AFAST and TFAST techniques to identify internal bleeding, pneumothorax, acute abdomens, and more. While this is presented as a standalone CPD course, it’s also suitable for those working towards certificates in Emergency Medicine who want additional hands-on practice in these ultrasound techniques. For 2026, we're running this course in Sheffield in February and May, and Swindon in July.
Find out more about the Ultrasound for the Emergency Patient course.
Of course, diagnostic imaging can be undertaken by veterinary nurses as well as vets, and we’ve made sure we have plenty of vet nurse CPD for those with an interest in imaging. Our options for 2026 are available below:
For those who want a longer, in-depth CPD course that results in a recognised veterinary nursing certificate, the NCert in Diagnostic Imaging is perfect. Non-qualified veterinary paraprofessionals can also undertake this program to achieve the Veterinary Paraprofessional Certificate (VPPCert). In a combination of face-to-face classes, practical sessions, and interactive online modules, you’ll learn about normal anatomy, radiographic positioning, and safe use of CT, MRI and veterinary ultrasound. For 2026, the course starts in May, and successful completion of the assessments at the end of the course rewards the veterinary nurse certificate/veterinary paraprofessional certificate and use of postnominals.
Find out more about the Veterinary Nurse Certificate in Diagnostic Imaging.
This practical ultrasound CPD for vet nurses is always popular. It covers the principles of emergency triage using ultrasound, allowing you to triage emergencies with AFAST, TFAST, and other POCUS techniques while the vet is busy. It’s a one-day course and we've got three dates booked in for 2026 in February, May, and July. With a maximum group size of nine, you’ll have excellent access to your course tutor and plenty of time to practice the techniques yourself.
Find out more about the Ultrasound Triage CPD course for vet nurses.
Sometimes, you don't need a full ultrasonography CPD course - and that's OK! Our Clinical Library is full of helpful free articles and webinars so you can grab those CPD hours. Here are some of our favourite ultrasound and imaging webinars:
In this webinar, Dr Sinziana Radulesc Dr Med Vet GPCert(EM&S) PGDip VCP MVetMed DipACVECC DipECVECC MRCVS debunks myths about Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) and shares real-life case examples to help vets and nurses see how these techniques can be used in practice.
This webinar is aimed at veterinary nurses, but vets will find it interesting too! Ludivine Boiron, DVM, MSc, DipECVECC, DipACVECC discusses new protocols like Vet BLUE for lungs and Global FAST, which integrate multiple assessments to allow for quick evaluations in emergencies.
This informative Q+A with Philip Lhermette BSc.(Hons) CBiol. FRSB. BVetMed. FRCVS gives an amazing insight into how your veterinary endoscopy kit can be utilised in practice.
If you aren’t sure which of our wonderful CPD courses suits you best, our fantastic team are here to help. We’ve been helping veterinary professionals meet their CPD goals and improve their careers for over 20 years, so our team of experts are happy to talk over what you’re looking for in your CPD this year. Why not book a callback?
We also have excellent articles in our CPD & Career Hub to help you plan, do, record, and reflect on your CPD and build a better veterinary career.