ISELP CERTIFICATION

Why Should Practitioners Take the Certification Examination to become Certified Members?

Professionally, they have gained a deep understanding of an advanced knowledge base broadening the scope of their diagnostic skills.
They have developed ultrasound competency skills that are useful in everyday equine locomotor practice.
They have developed connections with an international network of colleagues with similar training that is quite useful for discussion, help and referral.
They appreciate that ISELP modules maintain a high standard of continuing education which improves and elevates our equine veterinary professional standards.
The personal journey of certification has created enrichment with a sense of satisfaction and pride.
They have the ability to participate in modules as clinical wet lab instructors and case presenters and to participate in our organization wet labs held at other industry events i.e. AAEP, BEVA, WVC, etc.
They have the ability to attend our ISELP Advanced Course which is limited to ISELP Certified Members and covers advanced anatomic review, diagnostics, and biomechanics.
Better diagnostics, care, and treatment improves the welfare of the athletic horse.

The ISELP examination encompasses concepts used in everyday equine locomotor practice. Material is drawn from a series of 8 core anatomic region specific ISELP 3-Day Modules given throughout North America and Europe. A thorough understanding and clinical application of anatomy, pathology, and imaging is required in each of the ISELP examination sections.

ISELP EXAMINATION ELIGIBILITY

To qualify for the ISELP examination, practitioners must:

Have five years of equine practice
Registered ISELP member for at least one (1) year
Attended each of the 8-region specific anatomic Modules
- Neck & Back
- Proximal Forelimb & Neck Connection
- Pelvis
- Foot & Pastern
- Distal Hindlimb Up To Proximal Suspensory Ligament
- Fetlock, Carpus, & Metacarpus
- Stifle & Thigh
- Hock & Crus
Register and pay to take the exam. Candidates are only permitted to register for the exam once they have COMPLETED ALL 8 MODULES and corresponding wet labs.
Submit qualifying materials two (2) months prior to examination day

STRUCTURE OF THE EXAMINATION

A) Tests of Knowledge

Multiple Choice Written Examination
Visual Diagnostic Image Identification

B) Practical Skills

Evaluate Ten (10) Motion Video Analysis
Demonstrate Ten (10) Ultrasound Structures

C) Presentation of Cases

Present and Defend two to three (2-3) Clinical Cases. These will be selected for you from the 10 clinical case studies submitted.
Present and Discuss one to two (1-2) Scientific Paper Analyses

EXAMPLES AND REQUIREMENTS

Once an ISELP Member passes the examination and becomes ISELP Certified, the membership fee to ISELP is waived. In order to maintain the Certified Member status, attendance to an ISELP Advanced Course every 2 years is required. * (Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic this requirement had been waived but starting in 2022 we have re-initiated this policy.)