10-30 July 2023 : Point of Care Ultrasound

NEW FOR 2023 !

8 Hours CPD

Chloe Fay BSc ( Hons ) RVN CertVN ECC VTS ( ECC )

10-30 July 2023 : Anaesthetic Monitoring

Denise Prisk DipAVN ( Surgical ), VTS ( Anesthesia & Analgesia ), LTCL , LCGI , RVN

Monitoring anaesthetised patients is one of the most crucial aspects of a veterinary

8 Hours CPD nurse ’ s role . This course will be suitable for

nurses who want to update or refresh their knowledge . Both basic and more advanced methods of monitoring anaesthetised small animal patients will be covered . The periods of induction , intubation and recovery will also be discussed . Common abnormalities will be covered , e . g . cardiac arrhythmias , hyper and hypocapnia , together with the action that should be taken to address them . Aimed at Vet Nurses . Vets also very welcome !

• Module 1 : Pre-anaesthetic procedures • Module 2 : Basic anaesthetic monitoring • Module 3 : Pulse oximetry • Module 4 : Capnography • Module 5 : Blood pressure • Module 6 : Electrocardiography • Module 7 : Anaesthetic recovery

This Point of Care Ultrasound course will address the benefits of ultrasonography to the veterinary nurse and the basics of how ultrasonography works and how to identify normal structures . By the end of this course the veterinary nurse should be confident to perform global fluid assessment sonography for trauma ( FAST ) both in the triage assessment of their patients and through progression of hospital stays to monitor improvement / deterioration . Point of Care Ultrasound will also look to provide the veterinary nurse with the skills to recognise and score patterns in respiratory disease , cardiac disease and urinary output . It will also look at the use of ultrasound for assessment of fluid responsiveness . Interactive case studies will help to guide the attendees through the learning objectives . Aimed at vet nurses and vets .

• Module 1 : Ultrasound Basics • Module 2 : Circulatory Ultrasound

• Module 3 : Thoracic Ultrasound • Module 4 : The Abdominal Ultrasound

10-30 July 2023 : Sepsis in Dogs and Cats

Chloe Fay BSc ( Hons ) RVN CertVN ECC VTS ( ECC )

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Recognising and reacting to the early signs and symptoms of sepsis can increase the rates of survival to discharge . Emphasis on early staging

8 Hours CPD and quick initiation of treatment has become

more and more prevalent with each sepsis guideline released . This comprehensive course will take a look at the in-depth pathogenesis and mechanisms of sepsis , the diagnostic approach to these patients , as well as discussion of treatment and its importance to survival rates . Aimed at vet nurses and vets .

• Module 1 : Mechanisms and Pathogenesis • Module 2 : Mechanisms and Pathogenesis 2 • Module 3 : Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostics • Module 4 : Treatment Bundles • Module 5 : Nursing Considerations • Module 6 : Two interactive cases

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10-30 July 2023 : Wound Management in Dogs and Cats

Samantha Bell BSc ( Hons ) DipAVN DipHECVN RVN

This course will look at various different aspects , and considerations , for wound management through all stages ; from initial

8 Hours CPD presentation and assessment of the traumatic wound patient , including lavage and debridement techniques , to selection of dressings for open wound management , to surgical closure . Aimed at vet nurses and vets .

• Module 1 : Triage and Initial Assessment of Wounds and the Wound Healing Process • Module 2 : Lavage and Debridement Techniques • Module 3 : Common Wound Dressings • Module 4 : Factors Resulting in Delayed Wound Healing • Module 5 : Surgical Wound Closure including Infection Control Considerations

10-30 July 2023 : Companion Animal Behaviour for General Practice Part 2

Clare Wilson MA VetMB CCAB MRCVS PGDipCABC

The aim of this course is to progress on from the foundations learned in part one - looking in more detail at practical aspects of behaviour

8 Hours CPD and training for the veterinary environment and some more complex cases with more detail about diagnosis and behaviour modification . Aimed at vets and vet nurses . Delegates MUST have completed Part 1 for this course .

• Module 1 : Refresher on Learning Theory and Ethology : ( key points from Course 1 ) • Module 2 : Handling and examining animals in the surgery • Module 3 : Case studies illustrating medical problems influencing behaviour • Module 4 : Case studies that required adjunctive medication • Module 5 : Case studies illustrating the importance of appropriate referral

10-30 July 2023 : Diabetes in Cats and Dogs

Dr Kit Sturgess MA VetMB PhD CertVR DSAM CertVC FRCVS . RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Medicine . Advanced Practitioner in Veterinary Cardiology .

This course will cover pathophysiology and

8 Hours CPD aetiology of diabetes mellitus in cats and

dogs , its diagnosis , management and monitoring , and address the handling of diabetic emergencies – ketoacidosis , hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar syndrome . Case studies will be used throughout the modular series along with a forum for discussion and final MCQ exam . Aimed at vets and vet nurses .

• Module 1 : Pathophysiology and aetiology of diabetes mellitus ( DM ) in cats and dogs • Module 2 : Diagnosis and monitoring of routine cases • Module 3 : Creating a multimodal management plan

• Module 4 : Rational approach to the complicated DM patients

• Module 5 : Diabetic emergencies – ketoacidosis , hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar syndrome ( HHS ) and hypoglycaemia

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