10-30 June 2024 : Anaesthesia Refresher Course

10-30 June 2024 : Companion Animal Behaviour for General Practice Part 1

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

This course covers the basics of veterinary anaesthesia and will be suitable for anyone who wants to refresh their knowledge – those

8 Hours CPD returning to work after a break , final year students who are preparing for their exams , clinical coaches helping students with anaesthesia , or anyone who needs a reminder concerning current practice . The course covers all the information needed to perform routine anaesthesia , from admittance to discharge of the patient . Different types of equipment , breathing systems and scavenging will be discussed , as will the use of intravenous fluids . Analgesic techniques such as constant rate infusions and the use of local anaesthesia will also be covered . Aimed at vet nurses and vets

• Module 1 : Patient preparation • Module 2 : Anaesthetic equipment • Module 3 : Anaesthetic and analgesic drugs

• Module 4 : Induction and maintenance of anaesthesia , including basic monitoring • Module 5 : Supportive therapy • Module 6 : Recovery and post-operative care

Clare Wilson MA VetMB CCAB MRCVS PGDipCABC

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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

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10-30 June 2024 : Point of Care Ultrasound Chloe Fay BSc ( Hons ) RVN CertVN ECC VTS ( ECC )

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This Point of Care Ultrasound course will address the benefits of ultrasonography to the veterinary nurse and the basics of how ultrasonography

8 Hours CPD 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 June 2024 : Feline Medicine Update Part 1 Samantha Taylor BVetMed ( Hons ) CertSAM DipECVIM-CA FRCVS

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

8 Hours CPD 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 : Pesky pancreatitis : updates on diagnosis and management • Module 5 : FIP : now we can treat it !

10-30 June 2024 : Feline Medicine Update Part 2 Samantha Taylor BVetMed ( Hons ) CertSAM DipECVIM-CA FRCVS

This five module course is practical and full of tips and tricks to take back to practice . Covering areas in detail such as diabetes and

8 Hours CPD other endocrinopathies , gastrointestinal disease , coughing cats and much more . Aimed at vets and nurses .

• Module 1 : Coughing cats . • Module 2 : Diabetic cats . • Module 3 : Those other endocrinopathies . • Module 4 : Squitty and sickie kitties .

• Module 5 : Pale cats .

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