The PennHIP radiographic method requires training and practice to ensure proficiency and optimum quality control. The minimal recommended radiographic equipment required to perform the PennHIP technique is a 300 mA X-ray machine and an automatic film processor, however other equipment is acceptable so long as film quality is adequate. One day training seminars are being held throughout the country. The courses are taught by Gail Smith, VMD, PhD and his colleagues from the University of Pennsylvania. Program fees include all training materials, prepaid grading of proficiency exercises and the distractor device required for making diagnostic radiographs.
The PennHIP technique is a medical diagnostic/screening procedure. Therefore, training seminars are offered only to veterinarians and qualified technical personnel. Technical personnel must be accompanied by a veterinarian in order to attend the course.
