17 June-7 July 2023 : Small Animal Nutrition

Marge Chandler DVM , MS , MANZCVS , DACVN , DACVIM , MRCVS

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This course will cover the information you need to answer owners ’ questions about what to feed their puppies , kittens and adult dogs and cats ,

8 Hours CPD including questions about homemade diets , raw

feeding , vegetarianism , natural diets , and diets free from grains or glutens . You will learn how to understand and compare pet food labels including the ingredient list and nutrient information . Moving on from healthy pets , the course will discuss nutritional therapy for chronic kidney disease , lower urinary tract disorders including urolithiasis , dermatological disorders , and an overview of diet in gastrointestinal disorders . Aimed at vets and vet nurses .

• Modules 1 : Nutritional assessment of pet and diet including calorie requirements , basic dietary requirements in the EU ( including the UK ), understanding pet food labels , sources of reliable nutrition information • Modules 2 : Life stage feeding including maintenance , growth , reproduction , senior pet diets , diets for weight loss and maintenance , dental diets and treats

• Modules 3 : Alternative and raw food diets – what is the evidence ?

• Modules 4 : Dietary management of chronic kidney disease – the most important part of CKD therapy • Modules 5 : Dietary management of lower urinary tract diseases including feline interstitial cystitis and urolithiasis • Modules 6 : The role of diet in dermatological disorders • Modules 7 : An over view of diet in gastrointestinal disorders

1-21 July 2024 : 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 .

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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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8-28 July 2024 : 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

8-28 July 2024 : 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

8-28 July 2024 : 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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