Master the art of producing the perfect X-ray!
Take your radiology skills to the next level and gain a deeper understanding of X-ray production, exposure factors and radiation safety using the ALARA principle. Learn how to optimise image quality and confidently produce diagnostic radiographs across a range of clinical situations.
The course covers:
Module 1: It’s What’s on the Inside That Counts
Understand the fundamentals of X-ray production and the key factors that influence image quality.
Module 2: Abdomen Edition – “Framing the Perfect Belly Shot”
Explore the principles of abdominal radiography and learn how to achieve clear, diagnostic images.
Module 3: Thorax Edition – “Framing the Perfect Chest Shot”
Discover the essentials of thoracic radiography and how to capture the perfect chest image.
Module 4: X-ray STAT Edition – “Fast Imaging”
Learn how to approach fast imaging when time is critical, with a focus on obtaining useful diagnostic images efficiently.
Module 5: Exotics Edition – “Imaging the Unusual”
Expand your radiology skills beyond cats and dogs and explore the challenges of imaging exotic patients.
Each module includes:
- An expert-led webinar
- Lecture notes
- Practical homework exercises, reviewed and corrected by our team
The course is available online from 1 November 2026 to 31 December 2026.
To receive your training hours, you must complete and successfully pass the final test by 31 December 2026.
Course completion awards 5 hours of CE in Australia and New Zealand.
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Liane Shaw
MSHE, BS, RVT, VTS (DI)
Liane Shaw is a 2003 graduate of the Veterinary Technology Program at Purdue University, where she earned not only an associate's degree, but also a bachelor's in applied science, with a minor in organizational leadership and supervision. She recently completed her masters in Higher education with Purdue University Global (PUG) and achieved a VTS in diagnostic imaging. Liane is a Senior Instructional technologist her specialties are Radiology (DXI), dentistry, and learner centered classrooms. Liane has been teaching in both programs (DL and on campus) since 2008 and is always looking at how to improve the students learning experience. Her excellence in teaching is highlighted by her awards received from Purdue University and Elanco Animal Health for Teaching Excellence in 2011 and 2018. Liane stays busy these days by spending her evenings with her husband and two sons on their small hobby farm in Indiana.
Lydia Trott
BS, RVT, VTS-DI
Lydia is a 2009 graduate of Purdue University’s bachelor’s degree program in veterinary technology, where she then began her career in critical care and surgery at Purdue’s Large Animal Hospital before moving to the diagnostic imaging department in 2015. In her current role, Lydia performs advanced imaging exams daily on a diverse range of small, exotic, and large animal patients, including radiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear scintigraphy, and fluorography. She has been a member of the AVTDI since 2020 and currently serves as chair of the credentials committee and a member-at-large on the executive board. Lydia is also an accomplished ultra-cyclist with Randonneurs USA, completing prestigious events such as London-Edinburgh-London and Paris-Brest-Paris. When she’s not on the bike she enjoys camping with her husband, reading a good book on the couch surrounded by her five cats, or taking the llamas (2) and dogs (2) down to the creek for a swim.