The Five Magic Buttons and Common Artefacts
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Ultrasound is one of the most powerful diagnostic tools in small animal practice, but only if you know how to get the best from your machine.
This free taster course introduces the essential controls (the “Five Magic Buttons”) and the most common artefacts that can make or break your scan quality.
By the end of this short course, you’ll be able to:
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Identify the five key controls on any ultrasound machine (Depth, Gain, Focus, Time Gain Compensation, Frequency).
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Adjust these controls to improve image quality in real time.
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Recognise the most common ultrasound artefacts and know how to respond to them.
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Apply quick, practical fixes to achieve clearer, more diagnostic images.
This is your free entry point into Skill Vet Scan’s ultrasound training pathway. If you find it useful, you can continue with:
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Knobology & Image Optimisation (Full Course) – builds on this foundation with ultrasound physics, patient prep, probe orientation, and systematic scanning skills.
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Point-of-Care Series (coming soon) – Abdominal, Thoracic, and Cardiac modules.
Course Format
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Note: This course is best viewed on a desktop computer, laptop or tablet.
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Self-paced online lessons (take it any time, anywhere).
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Interactive content with images, audio explanations, and knowledge checks.
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Downloadable quick reference guides you can use in practice.
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Veterinary surgeons and nurses who are new to ultrasound or want to refresh their basics.
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Recent graduates keen to gain confidence before tackling full scanning protocols.
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Anyone considering the full Knobology & Image Optimisation course and wanting a free introduction first.
