VNJ Volume 40 (1) February 2025 | Page 61

3-23 February 2025 : Anaesthesia Refresher Course

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 .

3-23 February 2025 : Emergency and Critical Care for Veterinary Nurses - Part 2

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

This course looks at specific organ system disorders of common emergency presentations including some aspects of their diagnosis which

8 Hours CPD nursing staff are likely to be involved in , along with other essential aspects of emergency and critical care nursing such as effective pain scoring and commonly used analgesics as well as how to effectively perform CPR . Aimed at Vet Nurses .

3-23 February 2025 : Rabbit Clinical Care

Livia Benato DVM MSc CertZooMed Dip ECZM ( Small Mammals ) MRCVS

This course explores topics such as anaesthesia and peri-operative care , surgery ( neutering , urinary and GI tract surgery , abscess treatment , ear surgery , dentistry ), critical care and

8 Hours CPD emergency treatment , as well as the approach to care for geriatric patients . Clinical cases will be provided to help participants understand the concepts presented . Aimed at vets and vet nurses .

3-23 Feb 2025 : Diabetes in in Dogs and Cats

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 .

3-23 February 2025 : Step up your Microscopy

Francesco Cian , DVM , DipECVCP , FRCPath , MRCVS , European Specialist in Veterinary Clinical Pathology .

Lucia Sanchini DVM , MSc , DipECVCP , FRCPath , MRCVS .

8 Hours CPD Microscopy is an essential diagnostic technique

used in day-to-day veterinary general practice . This online course represents an introduction to its different applications from faecal examination to urinalysis , skin scraping , examination of blood smears and cytological samples from skin and ear . The course also includes a few clinical case challenges that will help the participants to understand the concepts presented and to consolidate your knowledge . Basic information about microscope selection , cleaning , care , and maintenance will also be provided . Aimed at vets and vet nurses .

3-23 Feb 2025 : Oncology Refresher - Part 1

Dr Chiara Penzo DVM PhD Dip . ECVIM ( Oncology ) MRCVS European Veterinary Specialist in Oncology . RCVS Veterinary Specialist in Oncology .

Cancer is commonly diagnosed in pets in

8 Hours CPD general practice . Thanks to tremendous advances in the treatment of small animal cancer you can help pets to continue to spend more good quality time with their families despite their diagnosis of a potentially life shortening disease . This course will cover the general principles of cancer diagnosis , clinical staging and treatment to maximise outcome in your cancer patients and help meeting owners ’ expectations . The course will then cover five of the most common canine and feline cancer types with a practical approach to their diagnosis and treatment . Aimed at vets and Vet Nurses .

10 February - 2 March 2025 : Small Animal Nutrition

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

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 .

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