Thermal Imaging Courses

Learn professional-level thermal imaging and reap its benefits in your work!

Whether you have never used a thermal camera before or already have some experience, our three-day intensive course will take your skills to the next level. Check out our selection of courses, tailored for different professions, and choose the best match for you.

Register by 31 July 2024 and get a discount to your fee, at the super early bird rate!

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Thermal Imaging for Veterinary Clinics: 21 to 23 January 2025

Thermal Imaging for Zoos: 4 to 6 February 2025

Thermal Imaging for Scientists: 18 to 20 February 2025

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Thermal Imaging for Veterinary Clinics:
21 to 23 January 2025

Practical excercises with a variety of different thermal cameras, including practicing with animals at Veterinary Clinic Askel.

In-depth lectures on

How to use thermal imaging in detecting local inflammation, nerve damage, pulmonar embolism and more
How to use thermal imaging to bring more precision in diagnosing lameness
How to select the right type of thermal camera for the needs of your clinic
How to avoid common measurement errors
How to utilise its visual potential in communication with your clients

Thermal Imaging for Zoos:
4 to 6 February 2025

Practical excercises with a variety of different thermal cameras, including practicing with animals at the Helsinki Zoo.

In-depth lectures on

How to use thermal imaging to monitor animal health, thermal comfort, social cohesion, vitality of newborns
How to use thermal imaging to monitor animals in darkness, and more
How to select the right type of thermal camera for the needs of your zoo
How to avoid common measurement errors
How to create stunning displays for the public

Thermal Imaging for Scientists:
18 to 20 February 2025

Practical excercises with a variety of different thermal cameras, including practicing with animals at Arador Health Science.

In-depth lectures on

How to use thermal imaging in data collection on thermoregulation, functioning of the autonomic nervous system, febrile reactions, and more
How to design rigorous protocols and criteria for extraction of data from thermal images
How to select the right type of thermal camera for the needs of your institution
How to avoid common measurement errors
How to utilise its visual potential in peer-reviewed publications and in public communication of science

Programme

Each three-day course will run as follows:

Tuesday, at the conference centre

Lectures and demonstrations: how thermal imaging works, its professional uses, how to achieve accuracy in measurements, and more.

Practical exercises: different types of thermal cameras, practising focusing on a moving target

Wednesday daytime, at the facility to visit

Practical exercises with a variety of animals

Wednesday evening, at the conference centre

Conference dinner

Thursday, at the conference centre

Buidling on the exercises of Wednesday: rehearsing remaining areas of interest

In-depth discussions on how to tap the full potential of thermal imaging in your work

Lecturers

Helena Telkänranta, PhD

Helena is the Founder and CEO of the research company Arador Innovations, and she leads its development of new thermal imaging methods to measure animal and human health. She has previously carried out thermal imaging research at the University of Helsinki, Finland and the University of Bristol, UK.

Mari Tienhaara, PhD

Mari is the Founder and co-owner of Veterinary Clinic Askel, one of the leading expert facilities in Finland in veterinary thermal imaging. Mari has previously carried out thermal imaging research at the University of Helsinki, Finland.

Venues

The courses will take place in Helsinki, Finland, at the conference centre of Hotel Sokos Presidentti.

Part of the practical excercises will be carried out with animals in real-life settings. The participants of the course for veterinary clinics will be welcomed to the facilities of the following

Course for veterinary clinics: Veterinary Clinic Askel
Course for zoos: Helsinki Zoo
Course for scientists: Arador Health Science

Accommodation

Participants of the course will receive a discount for room rates at the hotel where the course is taking place.

Alternatively, if you would like to stay somewhere else within walking distance, we will provide you with recommendations on various types of accommodation nearby.

A fruitful investment for any veterinary clinic, zoo, or reserch group.

Early-bird tickets at a discounted price are now available!

The registration fee covers the following:
The three days of lectures and practical exercises
Course materials
Breakfasts and lunches
A course dinner on Wednesday evening
Shuttle bus travel between the venues
VAT when applicable.