Canine and Feline Endocrine Nursing
A six week online tutored CPD course with Gina Parkes
Following completion of the tutored course, you now have unlimited lifetime access to the learning resources. These are provided for future reference only, and no further CPD hours may be claimed for reviewing the materials.
Week 1
Canine Hypothyroidism
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Identify the clinical signs of canine hypothyroidism
- Explain the role of hormones in the body
- Explain the relationship between TSH and thyroid hormones
- Describe what canine hypothyroidism is and why it occurs
- Describe ways to support the client owning a canine with hypothyroidism
Week 2
Canine and Feline Diabetes
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Name the 3 types of cell that contribute to the endocrine function of the pancreas
- Name the two main types of insulin used in cats and dogs
- Describe the reason dogs become diabetic
- Describe the reason cats become diabetic
- Explain some differences in the nursing considerations you would give cats compared to dogs and why
Week 3
Feline Acromegaly
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Identify 3 major hormones that are lost when you remove the anterior pituitary gland
- Explain how feline hypersomatotropism occurs
- Discuss how excess growth hormone results in acromegaly
- Explain the nursing considerations for a hypophysectomy patient
- Explain the support that a client might need for a cat with FeHS
Week
Feline Hyperthyroidism
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Discuss the clinical signs that a hyperthyroid cat might present with
- Explain the effects of too much thyroid hormone on the body
- Demonstrate an understanding of the treatment options available for the disease in order to support the client with the hyperthyroid cat
- Describe the most commonly used test to diagnose feline hyperthyroidism and what that test is measuring
- Explain the difference between free T4 and total T4
Week 5
Canine Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s Disease)
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Explain the reasons why canine hyperadrenocorticism (HAC) occur
- Identify the clinical signs associated with a canine HAC patient
- Discuss some of the common tests available for HAC and the reasons for their use
- Identify 3 main forms of treatment for the canine HAC patient
- Demonstrate an understanding of the nursing considerations for the patient with HAC
Week 6
Canine Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s Disease)
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Explain the causes of canine hypoadrenocorticism
- Identify some of the clinical signs that a patient may present with and why
- Discuss the treatment options available to the client with the hypoadrenocorticism pet
- Demonstrate an understanding of the nursing considerations for a canine with hypoadrenocorticism
- Name some of the tests that a vet may ask you to carry out on the suspected hypoadrenocorticism patient and discuss why they may be required
CPD Course Content
Canine and Feline Endocrine Nursing
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