6-26 March 2023 : Companion Animal Behaviour for General Practice - Part 1

Clare Wilson MA VetMB CCAB MRCVS PGDipCABC

Many vets ’ and vet nurses ’ education on behaviour was somewhat limited and people can often feel out of their depth when clients

8 Hours CPD ask about behaviour problems or when they are faced with an aggressive animal in practice . This course will focus on teaching delegates about behaviour that is primarily relevant to the general practitioner and the veterinary nurse . It will cover topics such as crucial preventative advice for new puppies , kittens and rabbits , medical differentials for problems , interpreting body language and improving welfare during handling and hospitalisation . Aimed at vets and vet nurses .

• Module 1 : Handling and examining animals in the surgery : DOGS

• Module 2 : Handling and examining animals in the surgery : CATS

• Module 3 : Advising clients with new young acquisitions

• Module 4 : First aid advice for clients experiencing behavioural problems • Module 5 : Medical problems influencing behaviour

• Module 6 : Meeting the behavioural needs of the pet rabbit

• Module 7 : Meeting the behavioural needs of the pet parrot

6-26 March 2023 : Feline Medicine Update

Samantha Taylor BVetMed ( Hons ) CertSAM DipECVIM-CA FRCVS

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Cats likely make up a large proportion of cases you see in your clinic , and they can be both challenging and rewarding to treat .

8 Hours CPD This recently updated course covers some

important areas of feline medicine including upper and lower respiratory tract disease , updates on FIP treatment and other infectious diseases , pancreatitis , diabetes , hyperthyroidism and more . Real ( and sometimes imperfect !) clinical cases are presented in each module with questions to help learning along with an interactive discussion forum so you can learn from your tutor and colleagues from around the world , chatting all things feline . Take home messages to use in clinic are generously provided to make this a practical , as well as scientifically up to date , course . Aimed at vets and nurses .

• Module 1 : Take a deep breath : approach to the dyspnoeic cat , is it cardiac ? • Module 2 : To pee or not to pee : lower urinary tract disease in cats • Module 3 : Skinny old cats : hyperthyroidism and important comorbidities ; chronic kidney disease , cardiac disease and osteoarthritis • Module 4 : Pancreatitis and diabetes : updates on monitoring and managing

• Module 5 : FIP : now a treatable disease ? • Module 6 : Yellow cats : investigating jaundice and liver disease

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6-26 March 2023 : High Risk Anaesthesia

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

This course will look at anaesthesia of canine and feline patients that are considered to be of higher than normal risk , either because

8 Hours CPD of disease , age or anatomical variation . For example , anaesthesia of brachycephalic patients , geriatric , paediatric , trauma and various disease states will all be covered . Drug effects on different conditions will be discussed , as will the use of intravenous fluids . Real life case studies will be provided throughout the course . Aimed at vet nurses and vets .

• Module 1 : Brachycephalic dog breeds • Module 2 : Obesity

• Module 3 : Geriatric and Paediatric patients • Module 4 : Caesarean section • Module 5 : Gastric Dilation and Volvulus

• Module 6 : Renal and Hepatic disease • Module 7 : Endocrine Disease • Module 8 : Trauma

6-26 March 2023 : Emergency and Critical Care for Veterinary Nurses - Part 1

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

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This course will look at dealing with the presentation of emergency patient and how we can accurately assess and prioritise treatment

8 Hours CPD for patients , along with looking at some common organ system presentations and specific indications for treatment , including the placement of tubes and drains . Aimed at Vet Nurses ( Vet ECC course in April ).

• Module 1 : Triage and Initial Patient Assessment • Module 2 : Shock and Emergency Fluid Therapy • Module 3 : Dealing with respiratory emergencies • Module 4 : Nursing Care of the Renal and Urinary Emergency • Module 5 : Dealing with traumatic wounds and fractures

6-26 March 2023 : Travelling Pets : Parasite Prevention and Disease Detection

Ian Wright BVMS BSc MSc MRCVS

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Travelling Pets : Parasite prevention and disease detection – Learn more about the new Animal Health Certificates , plus update your knowledge of the expanding distribution of parasites and vectors

8 Hours CPD across Europe , making it increasingly likely that vets and nurses will encounter foreign parasites and be required to give preventative advice . This course considers exotic and emerging diseases , their diagnosis and treatment , and will consider principals of control and safe pet travel . Aimed at vets and vet nurses .

• Module 1 : Compulsory elements of pet travel , Animal Health Certificates and getting them right ! • Module 2 : General principals in assessment and best practice for imported pets • Module 3 : Ticks and tick-borne diseases in travelling pets • Module 4 : Exotic worms and worm like parasites in travelling pets • Module 5 : Leishmania infantum in travelling pets

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