Carcass Ultrasound Technician Training, Certification; June 5-7, Ames, Iowa

Apr 22, 2008 10:41 AM

The National Centralized Ultrasound Processing (CUP) Lab has announced the Summer 2008 field technician training and certification dates.

The Beginner Ultrasound Training Course will be offered at Iowa State University (ISU) in Ames, Iowa, and will cover the proper collection and interpretation of ultrasound images for both feedlot and breeding cattle. Participants need no prior experience or equipment, but they must preregister by downloading a registration form at www.cuplab.com.

An Advanced Training Course will follow June 5-7 in Ames, with an opportunity to take the certification exam June 9. Certification will be administered by the Ultrasound Guidelines Council (UGC) and co-hosted by ISU and The National CUP Lab. UGC Certification will also be offered June 10-13.

Trainees are encouraged to register early, as classes fill quickly. For more information on Ultrasound Training or UGC Certification, please call The National CUP Lab & Technology Center.

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