Nutrition for Challenging Cases A six week online tutored CPD course with Georgia Woods-Lee Week 1 Preparing to Feed Patients within the Veterinary Hospital This week aims to identify the key pieces of information required from the pet owner, in order to give their pets the best chance of voluntarily consuming food whilst in the

A Deeper Plane of Anaesthesia A six week online tutored CPD course with Rebecca Robinson Week 1 Pre-Anaesthetic Assessment and Patient Preparation for Anaesthesia Patient preparation ASA status and patient assessment Use of checklists Breathing systems and checks The aims of anaesthetic premedication Practical considerations What agents are available Learning objectives: By the end of

Introduction to Nursing Exotic Patients A six week online tutored CPD course with John Chitty Week 1 The Rabbit Consultation Handling, examination and history taking Preventative care Making your clinic rabbit friendly Learning objectives: By the end of this week, delegates should be able to: Appreciate the importance of stress reduction in rabbits, including during

Neurology in Practice A six week online tutored CPD course with Zoe Hatfield Week 1 Patient History and Assessment Taking a thorough history Initial patient assessment Anatomy Neurological examination Localisation Learning objectives: By the end of this week, delegates should be able to: Successfully take a detailed history from owners and distinguish if the problem

Medical Emergencies A six week online tutored CPD course with Kath Howie Week 1 Transfusion Medicine This week we will look at indications for packed red cell and whole blood transfusions, in both cats and dogs, in the acute emergency setting.  The nurse’s role is vital in this field, including preparing the recipient, blood typing,

Diagnostic Imaging A six week online tutored CPD course with Ash Moors Week 1 Radiation Physics and Safety Learning objectives: By the end of this week, delegates should be able to: Understand the properties of x-rays Explain how an x-ray tube works Explain how digital x-ray systems work Explain the risks of working with radiation

Cardiology in Practice A six week online tutored CPD course with Charlotte Pace Week 1 Feline Heart Disease Prevalence, aetiology and pathophysiology of feline heart disease Classification systems used to diagnose and treat feline cardiomyopathies Nursing care and treatment aims Learning objectives:By the end of this week, delegates should be able to: Explain the pathophysiology

When Someone Says It’s Quiet! A six week online tutored CPD course with Will McFadzean Week 1 Preparation and Monitoring of Critical Cases Preparedness Considerations Invasive blood pressure monitoring Blood gas analysis Spirometry Learning objectives:By the end of this week, delegates should be able to: List generalised considerations for preparing to anaesthetise emergency cases Setup