CPD Type Tutored CPD
april
Course Details
Week 1 Acute Kidney Injury Learning objectives After completion of this week, participants should be able to: Describe the functional anatomy of the kidney Understand and assess the
Course Details
Week 1
Acute Kidney Injury
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Describe the functional anatomy of the kidney
Understand and assess the origin of azotaemia in dogs and cats
Break down the terminology and pathophysiology of an acute kidney injury
Appreciate the clinical signs and tips on differentiating between AKI and CKD renal biomarkers and the importance of urinalysis for assessing renal function
Understand the nursing care that accompanies an AKI patient, including ins and outs, fluid therapy and the importance of bodyweight
Design a treatment plan for an AKI patient, including an in depth understanding of why we perform each task
Week 2
The Blocked Cat
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand predisposing factors to the blocked feline patient
Recognise the most common clinical signs and presentation of these cases
Understand and be able to perform the initial diagnostic procedures commonly performed
Recognise the hyperkalaemic patient and understand the treatment required
Demonstrate an understanding of the treatment options available for these cases
Identify different types of urinary catheters used in feline patients
Explain the nursing considerations of these patients
Week 3
Chronic Kidney Disease
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the difference between CKD and AKI
Discuss the clinical signs, why they manifest and what we can do to provide supportive treatment to the CKD patient
Talk about the laboratory findings including electrolytes and how/when we should intervene
Break down urinalysis and what it can tell us
Understand the pathology behind hypertension in CKD patients, the side effects and how to achieve accurate measurements
Identify useful nurse clinic tips for CKD patients
Week 4
Laboratory Diagnostics in Renal and Urinary Patients
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Recognise the common haematological, biochemical and electrolyte changes seen in patients with renal disease
Understand the International Renal Interest Society (IRIS) staging for chronic kidney disease
Explain the three key components of a urinalysis
Describe the classifications of proteinuria and understand possible underlying causes
Identify urinary crystals via microscopy
Understand external laboratory diagnostics to include: symmetric dimethylarginine and urine culture
Localise azotaemia in canine and feline patients
This course will be fully tutored by Charlotte Fennell and Sophie McMurrough and will consist of 10 hours of CPD given in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case studies, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 6 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
All delegates will then have unlimited lifetime access to the learning material for future reference
Time
april 1 (Monday) - 26 (Friday)
Location
Online
Speakers for this event
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Charlotte Fennell
Charlotte Fennell
BSc (Hons), CertVNECC, RVN, VTS (SAIM)
Senior Internal Medicine Nurse, Southfields Veterinary Specialists
BSc (Hons), CertVNECC, RVN, VTS (SAIM)
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Sophie McMurrough
Sophie McMurrough
RVN, VTS (SAIM)
Head Medicine Nurse, Northwest Veterinary Specialists
RVN, VTS (SAIM)
Course Details
Week 1 Aetiology and Pathogenesis Anatomy of the head Tooth and periodontal anatomy, and oral soft tissues Oral nomenclature Tooth types, nomenclature and formulae Eruption times Occlusion Learning objectives After completion of
Course Details
Week 1
Aetiology and Pathogenesis
Anatomy of the head
Tooth and periodontal anatomy, and oral soft tissues
Oral nomenclature
Tooth types, nomenclature and formulae
Eruption times
Occlusion
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Identify tooth and periodontal structures
Explain the Modified Triadan System of numbering teeth in the dog and cat
Recognise normal occlusion
Week 2
Periodontology
Aetiology and pathogenesis of dental disease
Gingivitis
Periodontitis
Gingivostomatitis
Periodontal therapy
Scaling and polishing
Pocket control and therapy
Medications, homecare (brief), dental clinics (brief)
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Describe how gingivitis develops and its progression to periodontal disease
Explain what gingivostomatitis is
Outline the process of safe ultrasonic tooth scaling and its purpose
Week 3
Oral Pathology and Treatment
Trauma and treatment options
Tooth fracture / discolouration / (sub) luxation
Dental diseases and treatment options
Tooth resorption / caries / periodontal disease
Malocclusion and treatment options
Traumatic / dental / skeletal malocclusions
Other conditions and treatment options
Enamel defects / dentigerous cysts / persistent deciduous / root dilacerations and abnormal morphology / tumours
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Identify common pathologies associated with the teeth and oral cavity
Describe some potential treatment options for common pathologies
Week 4
Oral Examination and Charting
History taking and clinical examination – conscious oral examination
Pre-operative tests
Assessment under general anaesthesia – including anaesthesia induction, intubation, oral preparation, probing
Charting – what to fill in, disease scoring and making your chart work
Imaging and other investigations
Radiography – parallel and bisecting angle techniques
Biopsy
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Confidently undertake a thorough conscious examination of a patient’s teeth
and oral cavity
Set up for and assist with assessment of the teeth and oral cavity in an anaesthetised patient
Accurately complete a dental chart which documents all pathology discovered upon examination
Week 5
Instrumentation and Dental Surgery
Instruments – use, care and maintenance
Dental machine and other powered equipment – use, care and maintenance
Ancillary equipment – use, care and maintenance
Preparation for and veterinary nursing assistance with surgery
Pre-, intra- and post-operatively, including analgesia
The role of intraoperative radiography
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Differentiate between different instruments used for dental and oral procedures, and state what they are used for
Describe the proper use, care and maintenance of a range of dental instruments and equipment
Explain the benefits of oral radiography in veterinary patients and outline the basic, fundamental principles of the parallel and bisecting angle techniques
Week 6
Dental Clinics, Products and Homecare
What is an effective dental clinic
Types of patients attending dental clinics
Resources for dental clinic consultations
Products and interventions available to help with maintaining oral health
Oral homecare regimes
Effective dissemination of theoretical and practical oral hygiene advice
Client concordance and follow-up
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Debate what makes a dental clinic effective
Explain the range of resources required to run an effective dental clinic, and the purpose of these resources
Describe how a range of products and interventions used to maintain optimal oral health work
Outline how to achieve and maintain client compliance with recommended oral homecare regimes
The course will be fully tutored by Claire Bloor and will consist of 15 hours of CPD given in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case scenarios, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 6 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
All delegates will then have unlimited lifetime access to the learning material for future reference
Time
April 8 (Monday) - May 17 (Friday)
Location
Online
Speaker
Claire BloorClaire Bloor MA Ed, BSc (Hons) VN, RVN, PGCE, QTLS, Cert VN (Dent), IQA Veterinary Senior Lecturer – School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Central Lancashire
Course Details
Of the numerous cancers that affect our feline companions, lymphoma, squamous cell carcinoma, soft tissue sarcoma and mammary tumours are the most frequently diagnosed in the veterinary clinic. This 4 week
Course Details
Of the numerous cancers that affect our feline companions, lymphoma, squamous cell carcinoma, soft tissue sarcoma and mammary tumours are the most frequently diagnosed in the veterinary clinic.
This 4 week course dedicates a week per subject, where we explore the risk factors associated with each of these neoplasms and investigate the methods used to acquire a diagnosis. Treatment options will be discussed with particular detail placed on medical and surgical management techniques that can be applied to general practice and specialist nursing alike.
After completing this online course, participants will have a greater knowledge of these common diseases, enabling understanding of the prognosis and treatment goals; ultimately broadening communication and practical skills in the subject area.
This course is particularly suitable for nurses who have experience in oncology and are looking to broaden their knowledge and compliments the ‘Common Canine Cancer’ course with particular focus on feline friendly care. For nurses in general practice, the course ‘Introduction to Oncology’ may be more suitable.
Week 1
Mammary Tumours
Mammary tumours are a common tumour in cats which are often malignant, yet a small percentage are benign. Early detection and intervention can have a positive outcome and some patients go on to live disease-free lives, others require continuous treatment and monitoring.
Presentation and behaviour of mammary tumours
Diagnosis and staging
Treatment modalities and monitoring considerations
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Explain the potential causes of mammary tumours in cats
List what investigative procedures may be necessary to secure a diagnosis and what safety factors should be observed when sampling masses
Understand which treatment modalities are most useful for which form of the disease
Describe the patient and client care considerations when managing cases of feline mammary tumours
Week 2
Lymphoma
Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphocytes and/or lymphoid tissue, which is present in many locations within the body; presentation and treatment of these cases is dependant on location. This week we will cover:
Manifestation of feline lymphoma and categories of disease
Diagnosis, staging and prognostic indicators
Treatment options for feline lymphoma
Chemotherapy protocols, client expectations and how to create a feline friendly environment
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
List the common manifestations of feline lymphoma and the patient groups most affected
Understand the value of staging and monitoring the disease
Describe the subtypes of feline lymphoma and the difference in treatment approaches
Explain the rationale of a multimodal chemotherapy protocol and how it may impact on prognosis
Analyse personal skill set and determine how you could support feline patients with lymphoma using your practice facilities
Week 3
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common form of head and mouth cancer in cats; the behaviour of this neoplasm is sometimes unpredictable and can be very invasive. On week three we discuss the presentation, investigation and treatment options available for these patients and look at some practices which are novel to veterinary medicine.
Presentation, diagnosis and staging of squamous cell carcinoma, including lymph node mapping
Treatment options and impact on prognosis
Surgical interventions, nursing support and rehabilitation
Introduction to electrochemotherapy and photodynamic therapy
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Describe the different imaging techniques used to evaluate feline squamous cell carcinoma
List treatment options and prognostic indicators for feline squamous cell carcinoma
Understand the mechanism of action behind novel techniques for feline squamous cell carcinoma
Describe the common surgical interventions and post-operative patient considerations
Week 4
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Feline injection site sarcoma (FISS) is one of the most common soft tissue sarcomas of cats. The disease may present as a minor mass to the owner but often this is just the tip of the iceberg. Week 4 looks at FISS in more detail and brings the courses learning materials all together in this last week
Soft tissue sarcoma pathophysiology overview
Diagnostic and staging processes
Treatment options, radiation and surgical management
Adjuvant (post-operative) chemotherapy and restaging
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Describe the diagnostic approach to determining cancer diagnosis and tumour burden
Explain typical neoplastic behaviour of FISS and the impact of intervention on survival time
Understand the fundamental reasoning for adjuvant chemotherapy and the options for post-operative care
The course will be fully tutored by Nicola Read, and will consist of 10 hours of CPD given in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case studies, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 4 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
All delegates will then have unlimited lifetime access to the learning material for future reference
Time
April 22 (Monday) - May 17 (Friday)
Location
Online
Speaker
Nicola ReadDipAVN (Medical), PgCert Veterinary Oncology, AFHEA, RVN Head Oncology Nurse, Royal Veterinary College
Course Details
Week 1 Performance Reviews and Appraisals This first week, we will look at how to conduct appraisals and performance reviews. We will look at the different styles
Course Details
Week 1
Performance Reviews and Appraisals
This first week, we will look at how to conduct appraisals and performance reviews. We will look at the different styles of checklists and forms that can be used to conduct these sessions, and we will discuss how to give feedback, whether good or bad. We will look at how performance reviews can be used to help with staff members who are not performing at an expected level.
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Know how to give constructive feedback
How to set performance action plans
Design an appraisal form, in order to conduct an appraisal
Week 2
Quality Improvement
QI is an important part of clinical practice and it often lands on veterinary nurses to conduct clinical audits. We will explore what QI involves, how to develop evidence-based practice, what a journal club is, and how to implement clinical audits.
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the concepts of clinical governance, quality improvement and clinical audits
How to implement a clinical audit
Understand how to start a journal club
Week 3
Disciplinary Issues
We will look at what to do if you have a situation when a staff member that doesn’t arrive to work on time, has performance issues, or doesn’t comply to rules. We will look at how you can manage these people, how to set reviews and action plans, along with what to do if they don’t adhere to these action plans.
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Set action plans and how to review these
Know how to conduct an investigation into conduct
Understand what the disciplinary process involves
Week 4
Finances
Part of being a head nurse is also knowing how the business works – having a basic understanding of how your role as head nurse affects profit/loss is important. Stock control, purchasing, pricing and charging correctly are a vital part of this
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the importance of stock control and how to implement a simple system to aid your stock takes
Understand the importance of charging and how making a few changes can make a difference
Know why it is important to charge for your time
The course will be fully tutored by Nicola Lakeman, and will consist of 10 hours of CPD given in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case studies, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 4 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
All delegates will then have unlimited lifetime access to the learning material for future reference
Time
April 22 (Monday) - May 17 (Friday)
Location
Online
Speaker
Nicola LakemanMSc, BSc(Hons), RVN, CertVNECC, CertSAN, VTS(Nutrition) Nutrition Manager, IVC Evidensia
Course Details
This 4 week course will cover a range of clinical nutritional issues commonly encountered in first opinion practice. These will include those animals (feline and canine) with renal
Course Details
This 4 week course will cover a range of clinical nutritional issues commonly encountered in first opinion practice. These will include those animals (feline and canine) with renal disease, liver compromise, gastrointestinal disturbances, pancreatitis and urinary issues.
We will cover inappetence in animals and how to support these animals. We will investigate the route cause of inappetence and how pharmaceutical and nutritional support can aid in increasing calorific and nutrient intake. In all of these cases we will be looking at the evidence base behind the claims of diets and supplements and whether they are of benefit to our patients.
We will look at nutritional fashions and how to talk to clients about new trends that seem to be highlighted on-line almost continually. In order to do this we will have some case studies to work through where we can discuss different options to the nutritional management.
Week 1
Nutritional Assessment and Calculations
How to perform a nutritional assessment
Calculate energy requirements and how much to feed
Treatment regimens for inappetence
Instigating nutritional support
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Perform a nutritional history and assessment of the animal
Calculate BER and RERs and apply this to how much to feed
Identify when nutritional support is required and how to do this
Week 2
Clinical Nutrition – Renal, Urinary, Liver and Cardiac
Clinical nutrition for renal, urinary, liver and cardiac disease
Look at each of the nutrient requirements for each of these management regimes
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Make recommendations for clinical diets for renal, urinary, liver and cardiac disease
Understand the nutrient specifications for these diets
Discuss the benefits of these diets
Week 3
Clinical Nutrition – Gastrointestinal and Pancreatic
Clinical nutrition for gastrointestinal and pancreatitis
Look at each of the nutrient requirements for each of these management regimes
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Make recommendations for clinical diets for range of gastrointestinal and pancreatitis
Understand the nutrient specifications for these diets
Discuss the benefits of these diets
Week 4
Nutritional Supplements and Trends
Supplements
Nutritional trends (including raw and homecooked diets)
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Make recommendations for supplements for the diseases discussed in weeks 3 and 4
Look at the nutritional evidence behind nutritional fashions
Discuss raw and home cooked feeding with clients
The course will be fully tutored by Nicola Lakeman and will consist of 10 hours of CPD given in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case studies, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 4 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
All delegates will then have unlimited lifetime access to the learning material for future reference
Time
April 22 (Monday) - May 17 (Friday)
Location
Online
Speaker
Nicola LakemanMSc, BSc(Hons), RVN, CertVNECC, CertSAN, VTS(Nutrition) Nutrition Manager, IVC Evidensia
Course Details
Week 1 Approach to the Caesarean Patient Brief overview of parturition Complications of parturition Caesarean section Learning objectives After completion of this week,
Course Details
Week 1
Approach to the Caesarean Patient
Brief overview of parturition
Complications of parturition
Caesarean section
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Explain complications that might occur in parturition
Explain the reasons for intervening in these cases in order to perform a C section
Understand nursing of the caesarean patient
Week 2
The GDV Patient
Physiology of GDV
Diagnosis
Stabilisation of the GDV
Anaesthesia considerations
Post-operative nursing
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the physiology of a GDV and list some of the common risk factors associated with this condition
Describe how a GDV is diagnosed and which tests can help us to identify this condition in the emergency patient
List the common stabilisation techniques in the emergency patient including management of shock and commonly used gastric decompression techniques
Discuss anaesthesia considerations and how to make the patient a safe candidate for surgery
Describe the nursing considerations for the post-operative GDV case and the factors which need to be included in the care plan of the hospitalised patient
Week 3
Nursing the Septic Abdomen Patient
What are SIRS and sepsis?
Recognising sepsis
The use of diagnostic tools in the veterinary practice to help recognise a septic abdomen
Nursing management of a septic abdomen
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Describe SIRS and sepsis and the difference between them
Understand how to recognise sepsis in veterinary patients
List the different tests we have available in practice that can be used to help identify a septic abdomen
Explain how patients with a septic abdomen can best be nursed in practice, pre-, peri and post operatively
Week 4
Haemoabdomen
Physiology of haemoabdomen
Diagnosis
Stabilisation of the haemoabdomen
Anaesthesia considerations
Post-operative nursing
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the physiology of a haemoabdomen and list some of the common causes associated with this condition
Describe how a haemoabdomen is diagnosed and which tests can help us to identify this condition in the emergency patient
List the common stabilisation techniques in the emergency patient including management of shock
Discuss anaesthesia considerations and how to make the patient a safe candidate for surgery
Describe the nursing considerations for the post-operative haemoabdomen case and the factors which need to be included in the care plan of the hospitalised patient
The course will be fully tutored by Elle Haskey and Katie Gray and will consist of 10 hours of CPD given in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case studies, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 4 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
All delegates will then have unlimited lifetime access to the learning material for future reference
Time
April 29 (Monday) - May 24 (Friday)
Location
Online
Speakers for this event
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Elle Haskey
Elle Haskey
BSc(hons), VTS(ECC) VPAC A1, RVN
HEAD EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE NURSE, ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE
BSc(hons), VTS(ECC) VPAC A1, RVN
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Katie Gray
Katie Gray
Dip AVN, RVN
SENIOR EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE NURSE, ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE
Dip AVN, RVN
Course Details
Week 1 Physiotherapy Toolkit (Modalities) Electrotherapies Therapeutic hot/cold packs Manual therapies Applied exercise therapies Learning objectives After completion of this week, participants should be able to: Understand the principles and application
Course Details
Week 1
Physiotherapy Toolkit (Modalities)
Electrotherapies
Therapeutic hot/cold packs
Manual therapies
Applied exercise therapies
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the principles and application of electrotherapy including:
K-laser
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)
Pulsed magnetic therapy (Biomag)
Therapeutic ultrasound
Understand the use of therapeutic hot/ cold packs
Understand manual therapy and its application including:
Massage
Effleurage
Coupage
Joint mobilisations
Graded stretches
Understand applied exercise therapy including:
Strengthening and stabilising exercises
Balance and proprioceptive exercises
Functional exercises
Hydrotherapy
Week 2
Patient Assessment
Musculoskeletal patient assessment
Neurological patient assessment
Respiratory / critical care patient assessment
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Carry out a basic musculoskeletal, neurological, and respiratory physiotherapy assessment
Understand valid outcome measures to guide patient treatment
How to write SOAP (subjective, objective, analysis, plan) notes to progress patient treatment
Week 3
Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy Treatment Techniques
Early phase rehabilitation 0-2 weeks
Mid phase rehabilitation 2-6 weeks
Late phase rehabilitation 6-12 weeks
Patient discharge or maintenance physiotherapy programme
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Carry out early physiotherapy treatment including:
Early manual therapy techniques
Early phase hot and cold pack treatment
Early electrotherapies to improve healing and for pain relief
Mid phase gentle exercise programmes including hydrotherapy
Late phase exercise therapy to include advanced strengthening, proprioceptive, balance and functional exercises
Late phase electrotherapies for pain relief, soft tissue injuries and muscle strengthening
Week 4
Physiotherapy Progression Plans and Home Exercise Programmes
Patient rehabilitation plans
Discharge and maintenance programmes
Home exercise plans
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Learn how and when to progress patient plans from early to mid through to late stage rehabilitation to optimise patient outcomes
Understand when to discharge a patient, or to continue with a maintenance programme for chronic cases or surgical complications
Design home exercise programmes for owners to carry out
Week 5
Musculoskeletal Case Studies
CCL reconstruction – TPLO or lateral suture
Soft tissue injuries (tendinopathies, iliopsoas strains)
Fracture repair
Conservative management of chronic conditions, including hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Consider appropriate assessment, treatment plan and progression of a musculoskeletal case study
Consider appropriate assessment, treatment plan and progression of a soft tissue case study
Consider appropriate assessment, treatment plan and progression of a fracture repair case study
Consider appropriate assessment, treatment plan and progression of a chronic condition case study
Week 6
Neurological and Respiratory (Intensive Care) Case Studies
Hemi- laminectomy (HLE)
Fibrocartilage embolism (FCE)
Pneumonia
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Consider appropriate assessment, treatment plan and progression of a surgical neurological case study
Consider appropriate assessment, treatment plan and progression of a non-surgical case study
Consider appropriate assessment, treatment plan and progression of a respiratory (critical care) case study
This course will be fully tutored by Donna Carver, and will consist of 15 hours of CPD given in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case studies, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 6 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
All delegates will then have unlimited lifetime access to the learning material for future reference
Time
April 29 (Monday) - June 7 (Friday)
Location
Online
Speaker
Donna CarverBSC(Hons) Physiotherapy, DipAVN (Surgical), RVN, MCSP Pain & Rehabilitation Service, Glasgow Veterinary School
may
Course Details
Week 1 Aetiology and Pathogenesis Anatomy of the head Tooth and periodontal anatomy, and oral soft tissues Oral nomenclature Tooth types, nomenclature and formulae Eruption times Occlusion Learning objectives After completion of
Course Details
Week 1
Aetiology and Pathogenesis
Anatomy of the head
Tooth and periodontal anatomy, and oral soft tissues
Oral nomenclature
Tooth types, nomenclature and formulae
Eruption times
Occlusion
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Identify tooth and periodontal structures
Explain the Modified Triadan System of numbering teeth in the dog and cat
Recognise normal occlusion
Week 2
Periodontology
Aetiology and pathogenesis of dental disease
Gingivitis
Periodontitis
Gingivostomatitis
Periodontal therapy
Scaling and polishing
Pocket control and therapy
Medications, homecare (brief), dental clinics (brief)
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Describe how gingivitis develops and its progression to periodontal disease
Explain what gingivostomatitis is
Outline the process of safe ultrasonic tooth scaling and its purpose
Week 3
Oral Pathology and Treatment
Trauma and treatment options
Tooth fracture / discolouration / (sub) luxation
Dental diseases and treatment options
Tooth resorption / caries / periodontal disease
Malocclusion and treatment options
Traumatic / dental / skeletal malocclusions
Other conditions and treatment options
Enamel defects / dentigerous cysts / persistent deciduous / root dilacerations and abnormal morphology / tumours
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Identify common pathologies associated with the teeth and oral cavity
Describe some potential treatment options for common pathologies
Week 4
Oral Examination and Charting
History taking and clinical examination – conscious oral examination
Pre-operative tests
Assessment under general anaesthesia – including anaesthesia induction, intubation, oral preparation, probing
Charting – what to fill in, disease scoring and making your chart work
Imaging and other investigations
Radiography – parallel and bisecting angle techniques
Biopsy
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Confidently undertake a thorough conscious examination of a patient’s teeth
and oral cavity
Set up for and assist with assessment of the teeth and oral cavity in an anaesthetised patient
Accurately complete a dental chart which documents all pathology discovered upon examination
Week 5
Instrumentation and Dental Surgery
Instruments – use, care and maintenance
Dental machine and other powered equipment – use, care and maintenance
Ancillary equipment – use, care and maintenance
Preparation for and veterinary nursing assistance with surgery
Pre-, intra- and post-operatively, including analgesia
The role of intraoperative radiography
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Differentiate between different instruments used for dental and oral procedures, and state what they are used for
Describe the proper use, care and maintenance of a range of dental instruments and equipment
Explain the benefits of oral radiography in veterinary patients and outline the basic, fundamental principles of the parallel and bisecting angle techniques
Week 6
Dental Clinics, Products and Homecare
What is an effective dental clinic
Types of patients attending dental clinics
Resources for dental clinic consultations
Products and interventions available to help with maintaining oral health
Oral homecare regimes
Effective dissemination of theoretical and practical oral hygiene advice
Client concordance and follow-up
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Debate what makes a dental clinic effective
Explain the range of resources required to run an effective dental clinic, and the purpose of these resources
Describe how a range of products and interventions used to maintain optimal oral health work
Outline how to achieve and maintain client compliance with recommended oral homecare regimes
The course will be fully tutored by Claire Bloor and will consist of 15 hours of CPD given in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case scenarios, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 6 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
All delegates will then have unlimited lifetime access to the learning material for future reference
Time
April 8 (Monday) - May 17 (Friday)
Location
Online
Speaker
Claire BloorClaire Bloor MA Ed, BSc (Hons) VN, RVN, PGCE, QTLS, Cert VN (Dent), IQA Veterinary Senior Lecturer – School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Central Lancashire
Course Details
Of the numerous cancers that affect our feline companions, lymphoma, squamous cell carcinoma, soft tissue sarcoma and mammary tumours are the most frequently diagnosed in the veterinary clinic. This 4 week
Course Details
Of the numerous cancers that affect our feline companions, lymphoma, squamous cell carcinoma, soft tissue sarcoma and mammary tumours are the most frequently diagnosed in the veterinary clinic.
This 4 week course dedicates a week per subject, where we explore the risk factors associated with each of these neoplasms and investigate the methods used to acquire a diagnosis. Treatment options will be discussed with particular detail placed on medical and surgical management techniques that can be applied to general practice and specialist nursing alike.
After completing this online course, participants will have a greater knowledge of these common diseases, enabling understanding of the prognosis and treatment goals; ultimately broadening communication and practical skills in the subject area.
This course is particularly suitable for nurses who have experience in oncology and are looking to broaden their knowledge and compliments the ‘Common Canine Cancer’ course with particular focus on feline friendly care. For nurses in general practice, the course ‘Introduction to Oncology’ may be more suitable.
Week 1
Mammary Tumours
Mammary tumours are a common tumour in cats which are often malignant, yet a small percentage are benign. Early detection and intervention can have a positive outcome and some patients go on to live disease-free lives, others require continuous treatment and monitoring.
Presentation and behaviour of mammary tumours
Diagnosis and staging
Treatment modalities and monitoring considerations
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Explain the potential causes of mammary tumours in cats
List what investigative procedures may be necessary to secure a diagnosis and what safety factors should be observed when sampling masses
Understand which treatment modalities are most useful for which form of the disease
Describe the patient and client care considerations when managing cases of feline mammary tumours
Week 2
Lymphoma
Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphocytes and/or lymphoid tissue, which is present in many locations within the body; presentation and treatment of these cases is dependant on location. This week we will cover:
Manifestation of feline lymphoma and categories of disease
Diagnosis, staging and prognostic indicators
Treatment options for feline lymphoma
Chemotherapy protocols, client expectations and how to create a feline friendly environment
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
List the common manifestations of feline lymphoma and the patient groups most affected
Understand the value of staging and monitoring the disease
Describe the subtypes of feline lymphoma and the difference in treatment approaches
Explain the rationale of a multimodal chemotherapy protocol and how it may impact on prognosis
Analyse personal skill set and determine how you could support feline patients with lymphoma using your practice facilities
Week 3
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common form of head and mouth cancer in cats; the behaviour of this neoplasm is sometimes unpredictable and can be very invasive. On week three we discuss the presentation, investigation and treatment options available for these patients and look at some practices which are novel to veterinary medicine.
Presentation, diagnosis and staging of squamous cell carcinoma, including lymph node mapping
Treatment options and impact on prognosis
Surgical interventions, nursing support and rehabilitation
Introduction to electrochemotherapy and photodynamic therapy
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Describe the different imaging techniques used to evaluate feline squamous cell carcinoma
List treatment options and prognostic indicators for feline squamous cell carcinoma
Understand the mechanism of action behind novel techniques for feline squamous cell carcinoma
Describe the common surgical interventions and post-operative patient considerations
Week 4
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Feline injection site sarcoma (FISS) is one of the most common soft tissue sarcomas of cats. The disease may present as a minor mass to the owner but often this is just the tip of the iceberg. Week 4 looks at FISS in more detail and brings the courses learning materials all together in this last week
Soft tissue sarcoma pathophysiology overview
Diagnostic and staging processes
Treatment options, radiation and surgical management
Adjuvant (post-operative) chemotherapy and restaging
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Describe the diagnostic approach to determining cancer diagnosis and tumour burden
Explain typical neoplastic behaviour of FISS and the impact of intervention on survival time
Understand the fundamental reasoning for adjuvant chemotherapy and the options for post-operative care
The course will be fully tutored by Nicola Read, and will consist of 10 hours of CPD given in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case studies, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 4 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
All delegates will then have unlimited lifetime access to the learning material for future reference
Time
April 22 (Monday) - May 17 (Friday)
Location
Online
Speaker
Nicola ReadDipAVN (Medical), PgCert Veterinary Oncology, AFHEA, RVN Head Oncology Nurse, Royal Veterinary College
Course Details
Week 1 Performance Reviews and Appraisals This first week, we will look at how to conduct appraisals and performance reviews. We will look at the different styles
Course Details
Week 1
Performance Reviews and Appraisals
This first week, we will look at how to conduct appraisals and performance reviews. We will look at the different styles of checklists and forms that can be used to conduct these sessions, and we will discuss how to give feedback, whether good or bad. We will look at how performance reviews can be used to help with staff members who are not performing at an expected level.
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Know how to give constructive feedback
How to set performance action plans
Design an appraisal form, in order to conduct an appraisal
Week 2
Quality Improvement
QI is an important part of clinical practice and it often lands on veterinary nurses to conduct clinical audits. We will explore what QI involves, how to develop evidence-based practice, what a journal club is, and how to implement clinical audits.
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the concepts of clinical governance, quality improvement and clinical audits
How to implement a clinical audit
Understand how to start a journal club
Week 3
Disciplinary Issues
We will look at what to do if you have a situation when a staff member that doesn’t arrive to work on time, has performance issues, or doesn’t comply to rules. We will look at how you can manage these people, how to set reviews and action plans, along with what to do if they don’t adhere to these action plans.
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Set action plans and how to review these
Know how to conduct an investigation into conduct
Understand what the disciplinary process involves
Week 4
Finances
Part of being a head nurse is also knowing how the business works – having a basic understanding of how your role as head nurse affects profit/loss is important. Stock control, purchasing, pricing and charging correctly are a vital part of this
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the importance of stock control and how to implement a simple system to aid your stock takes
Understand the importance of charging and how making a few changes can make a difference
Know why it is important to charge for your time
The course will be fully tutored by Nicola Lakeman, and will consist of 10 hours of CPD given in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case studies, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 4 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
All delegates will then have unlimited lifetime access to the learning material for future reference
Time
April 22 (Monday) - May 17 (Friday)
Location
Online
Speaker
Nicola LakemanMSc, BSc(Hons), RVN, CertVNECC, CertSAN, VTS(Nutrition) Nutrition Manager, IVC Evidensia
Course Details
This 4 week course will cover a range of clinical nutritional issues commonly encountered in first opinion practice. These will include those animals (feline and canine) with renal
Course Details
This 4 week course will cover a range of clinical nutritional issues commonly encountered in first opinion practice. These will include those animals (feline and canine) with renal disease, liver compromise, gastrointestinal disturbances, pancreatitis and urinary issues.
We will cover inappetence in animals and how to support these animals. We will investigate the route cause of inappetence and how pharmaceutical and nutritional support can aid in increasing calorific and nutrient intake. In all of these cases we will be looking at the evidence base behind the claims of diets and supplements and whether they are of benefit to our patients.
We will look at nutritional fashions and how to talk to clients about new trends that seem to be highlighted on-line almost continually. In order to do this we will have some case studies to work through where we can discuss different options to the nutritional management.
Week 1
Nutritional Assessment and Calculations
How to perform a nutritional assessment
Calculate energy requirements and how much to feed
Treatment regimens for inappetence
Instigating nutritional support
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Perform a nutritional history and assessment of the animal
Calculate BER and RERs and apply this to how much to feed
Identify when nutritional support is required and how to do this
Week 2
Clinical Nutrition – Renal, Urinary, Liver and Cardiac
Clinical nutrition for renal, urinary, liver and cardiac disease
Look at each of the nutrient requirements for each of these management regimes
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Make recommendations for clinical diets for renal, urinary, liver and cardiac disease
Understand the nutrient specifications for these diets
Discuss the benefits of these diets
Week 3
Clinical Nutrition – Gastrointestinal and Pancreatic
Clinical nutrition for gastrointestinal and pancreatitis
Look at each of the nutrient requirements for each of these management regimes
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Make recommendations for clinical diets for range of gastrointestinal and pancreatitis
Understand the nutrient specifications for these diets
Discuss the benefits of these diets
Week 4
Nutritional Supplements and Trends
Supplements
Nutritional trends (including raw and homecooked diets)
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Make recommendations for supplements for the diseases discussed in weeks 3 and 4
Look at the nutritional evidence behind nutritional fashions
Discuss raw and home cooked feeding with clients
The course will be fully tutored by Nicola Lakeman and will consist of 10 hours of CPD given in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case studies, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 4 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
All delegates will then have unlimited lifetime access to the learning material for future reference
Time
April 22 (Monday) - May 17 (Friday)
Location
Online
Speaker
Nicola LakemanMSc, BSc(Hons), RVN, CertVNECC, CertSAN, VTS(Nutrition) Nutrition Manager, IVC Evidensia
Course Details
Week 1 Approach to the Caesarean Patient Brief overview of parturition Complications of parturition Caesarean section Learning objectives After completion of this week,
Course Details
Week 1
Approach to the Caesarean Patient
Brief overview of parturition
Complications of parturition
Caesarean section
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Explain complications that might occur in parturition
Explain the reasons for intervening in these cases in order to perform a C section
Understand nursing of the caesarean patient
Week 2
The GDV Patient
Physiology of GDV
Diagnosis
Stabilisation of the GDV
Anaesthesia considerations
Post-operative nursing
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the physiology of a GDV and list some of the common risk factors associated with this condition
Describe how a GDV is diagnosed and which tests can help us to identify this condition in the emergency patient
List the common stabilisation techniques in the emergency patient including management of shock and commonly used gastric decompression techniques
Discuss anaesthesia considerations and how to make the patient a safe candidate for surgery
Describe the nursing considerations for the post-operative GDV case and the factors which need to be included in the care plan of the hospitalised patient
Week 3
Nursing the Septic Abdomen Patient
What are SIRS and sepsis?
Recognising sepsis
The use of diagnostic tools in the veterinary practice to help recognise a septic abdomen
Nursing management of a septic abdomen
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Describe SIRS and sepsis and the difference between them
Understand how to recognise sepsis in veterinary patients
List the different tests we have available in practice that can be used to help identify a septic abdomen
Explain how patients with a septic abdomen can best be nursed in practice, pre-, peri and post operatively
Week 4
Haemoabdomen
Physiology of haemoabdomen
Diagnosis
Stabilisation of the haemoabdomen
Anaesthesia considerations
Post-operative nursing
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the physiology of a haemoabdomen and list some of the common causes associated with this condition
Describe how a haemoabdomen is diagnosed and which tests can help us to identify this condition in the emergency patient
List the common stabilisation techniques in the emergency patient including management of shock
Discuss anaesthesia considerations and how to make the patient a safe candidate for surgery
Describe the nursing considerations for the post-operative haemoabdomen case and the factors which need to be included in the care plan of the hospitalised patient
The course will be fully tutored by Elle Haskey and Katie Gray and will consist of 10 hours of CPD given in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case studies, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 4 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
All delegates will then have unlimited lifetime access to the learning material for future reference
Time
April 29 (Monday) - May 24 (Friday)
Location
Online
Speakers for this event
-
Elle Haskey
Elle Haskey
BSc(hons), VTS(ECC) VPAC A1, RVN
HEAD EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE NURSE, ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE
BSc(hons), VTS(ECC) VPAC A1, RVN
-
Katie Gray
Katie Gray
Dip AVN, RVN
SENIOR EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE NURSE, ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE
Dip AVN, RVN
Course Details
Week 1 Physiotherapy Toolkit (Modalities) Electrotherapies Therapeutic hot/cold packs Manual therapies Applied exercise therapies Learning objectives After completion of this week, participants should be able to: Understand the principles and application
Course Details
Week 1
Physiotherapy Toolkit (Modalities)
Electrotherapies
Therapeutic hot/cold packs
Manual therapies
Applied exercise therapies
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the principles and application of electrotherapy including:
K-laser
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)
Pulsed magnetic therapy (Biomag)
Therapeutic ultrasound
Understand the use of therapeutic hot/ cold packs
Understand manual therapy and its application including:
Massage
Effleurage
Coupage
Joint mobilisations
Graded stretches
Understand applied exercise therapy including:
Strengthening and stabilising exercises
Balance and proprioceptive exercises
Functional exercises
Hydrotherapy
Week 2
Patient Assessment
Musculoskeletal patient assessment
Neurological patient assessment
Respiratory / critical care patient assessment
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Carry out a basic musculoskeletal, neurological, and respiratory physiotherapy assessment
Understand valid outcome measures to guide patient treatment
How to write SOAP (subjective, objective, analysis, plan) notes to progress patient treatment
Week 3
Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy Treatment Techniques
Early phase rehabilitation 0-2 weeks
Mid phase rehabilitation 2-6 weeks
Late phase rehabilitation 6-12 weeks
Patient discharge or maintenance physiotherapy programme
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Carry out early physiotherapy treatment including:
Early manual therapy techniques
Early phase hot and cold pack treatment
Early electrotherapies to improve healing and for pain relief
Mid phase gentle exercise programmes including hydrotherapy
Late phase exercise therapy to include advanced strengthening, proprioceptive, balance and functional exercises
Late phase electrotherapies for pain relief, soft tissue injuries and muscle strengthening
Week 4
Physiotherapy Progression Plans and Home Exercise Programmes
Patient rehabilitation plans
Discharge and maintenance programmes
Home exercise plans
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Learn how and when to progress patient plans from early to mid through to late stage rehabilitation to optimise patient outcomes
Understand when to discharge a patient, or to continue with a maintenance programme for chronic cases or surgical complications
Design home exercise programmes for owners to carry out
Week 5
Musculoskeletal Case Studies
CCL reconstruction – TPLO or lateral suture
Soft tissue injuries (tendinopathies, iliopsoas strains)
Fracture repair
Conservative management of chronic conditions, including hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Consider appropriate assessment, treatment plan and progression of a musculoskeletal case study
Consider appropriate assessment, treatment plan and progression of a soft tissue case study
Consider appropriate assessment, treatment plan and progression of a fracture repair case study
Consider appropriate assessment, treatment plan and progression of a chronic condition case study
Week 6
Neurological and Respiratory (Intensive Care) Case Studies
Hemi- laminectomy (HLE)
Fibrocartilage embolism (FCE)
Pneumonia
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Consider appropriate assessment, treatment plan and progression of a surgical neurological case study
Consider appropriate assessment, treatment plan and progression of a non-surgical case study
Consider appropriate assessment, treatment plan and progression of a respiratory (critical care) case study
This course will be fully tutored by Donna Carver, and will consist of 15 hours of CPD given in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case studies, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 6 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
All delegates will then have unlimited lifetime access to the learning material for future reference
Time
April 29 (Monday) - June 7 (Friday)
Location
Online
Speaker
Donna CarverBSC(Hons) Physiotherapy, DipAVN (Surgical), RVN, MCSP Pain & Rehabilitation Service, Glasgow Veterinary School
Course Details
Week 1 Monitoring Modalities There are many advanced monitoring tools and nursing interventions that can be used in our patients, however, a key part of this is
Course Details
Week 1
Monitoring Modalities
There are many advanced monitoring tools and nursing interventions that can be used in our patients, however, a key part of this is deciding when it is appropriate to employ them. We will discuss and compare different monitoring tools that we have available, including:
Blood pressure monitoring – invasive versus non-invasive
Central venous pressure
ECG
Blood gases – venous versus arterial
We will also explore when these monitoring tools may be beneficial compared with when their use might be contraindicated.
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Determine which patients would benefit from more intensive monitoring
Understand how to conduct each kind of monitoring and explain the information we can obtain
Understand the difference between arterial blood pressure monitoring and central venous pressure
Understand the complications of using the more invasive monitoring tools
Week 2
Tubes and Drains
Various tubes and drains are commonly used in critically ill ICU patients, and it is vital we understand how to manage these safely and effectively. We will look at a variety of different tubes and drains including Jackson Pratt drains and active grenades, thoracic tubes, tracheostomy tubes and pericardiocentesis catheters among others.
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the different drains and their functions
Safely manage and nurse patients with various types of tubes
Understand the complications that may occur with various interventions
Confidently troubleshoot drain management
Week 3
Cardiovascular Support
Sometimes fluids just aren’t enough! There are a variety of issues we can encounter with our critically ill patients and cardiovascular support and monitoring becomes an important aspect of the RVN’s role. We will look at the different causes of cardiovascular instability and how we can address those including the use of vasopressors and inotropes.
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the methods of monitoring that can assist with determining both low and high-volume states
Identify cases where the use of vasopressors and inotropes are indicated
Explain the different conditions that lead to changes in cardiovascular function
Understand the ECG assessment and recognise the main life threatening abnormalities
Week 4
Constant Rate Infusions
Constant rate infusions are commonly used in the ICU, and it is really useful for RVN’s to be able to calculate these dosages. Whilst the maths can sometimes seem baffling, if you understand the basics, it is a very useful skill. CRIs are very beneficial for many of our patients and are attainable in any practice with an infusion pump.
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Calculate ANY CRI from scratch!
Understand the benefits and issues associated with use of CRIs
Understand multimodal analgesia options for critically ill patients
The course will be fully tutored by Kath Howie and will consist of 10 hours of CPD and will be provided in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case scenarios, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 4 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
All delegates will then have unlimited lifetime access to the learning material for future reference
Time
May 20 (Monday) - June 14 (Friday)
Location
Online
Speaker
Kath HowieVTS (ECC), RVN Principal Nurse Manager, Vets Now
june
Course Details
Week 1 Physiotherapy Toolkit (Modalities) Electrotherapies Therapeutic hot/cold packs Manual therapies Applied exercise therapies Learning objectives After completion of this week, participants should be able to: Understand the principles and application
Course Details
Week 1
Physiotherapy Toolkit (Modalities)
Electrotherapies
Therapeutic hot/cold packs
Manual therapies
Applied exercise therapies
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the principles and application of electrotherapy including:
K-laser
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)
Pulsed magnetic therapy (Biomag)
Therapeutic ultrasound
Understand the use of therapeutic hot/ cold packs
Understand manual therapy and its application including:
Massage
Effleurage
Coupage
Joint mobilisations
Graded stretches
Understand applied exercise therapy including:
Strengthening and stabilising exercises
Balance and proprioceptive exercises
Functional exercises
Hydrotherapy
Week 2
Patient Assessment
Musculoskeletal patient assessment
Neurological patient assessment
Respiratory / critical care patient assessment
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Carry out a basic musculoskeletal, neurological, and respiratory physiotherapy assessment
Understand valid outcome measures to guide patient treatment
How to write SOAP (subjective, objective, analysis, plan) notes to progress patient treatment
Week 3
Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy Treatment Techniques
Early phase rehabilitation 0-2 weeks
Mid phase rehabilitation 2-6 weeks
Late phase rehabilitation 6-12 weeks
Patient discharge or maintenance physiotherapy programme
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Carry out early physiotherapy treatment including:
Early manual therapy techniques
Early phase hot and cold pack treatment
Early electrotherapies to improve healing and for pain relief
Mid phase gentle exercise programmes including hydrotherapy
Late phase exercise therapy to include advanced strengthening, proprioceptive, balance and functional exercises
Late phase electrotherapies for pain relief, soft tissue injuries and muscle strengthening
Week 4
Physiotherapy Progression Plans and Home Exercise Programmes
Patient rehabilitation plans
Discharge and maintenance programmes
Home exercise plans
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Learn how and when to progress patient plans from early to mid through to late stage rehabilitation to optimise patient outcomes
Understand when to discharge a patient, or to continue with a maintenance programme for chronic cases or surgical complications
Design home exercise programmes for owners to carry out
Week 5
Musculoskeletal Case Studies
CCL reconstruction – TPLO or lateral suture
Soft tissue injuries (tendinopathies, iliopsoas strains)
Fracture repair
Conservative management of chronic conditions, including hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Consider appropriate assessment, treatment plan and progression of a musculoskeletal case study
Consider appropriate assessment, treatment plan and progression of a soft tissue case study
Consider appropriate assessment, treatment plan and progression of a fracture repair case study
Consider appropriate assessment, treatment plan and progression of a chronic condition case study
Week 6
Neurological and Respiratory (Intensive Care) Case Studies
Hemi- laminectomy (HLE)
Fibrocartilage embolism (FCE)
Pneumonia
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Consider appropriate assessment, treatment plan and progression of a surgical neurological case study
Consider appropriate assessment, treatment plan and progression of a non-surgical case study
Consider appropriate assessment, treatment plan and progression of a respiratory (critical care) case study
This course will be fully tutored by Donna Carver, and will consist of 15 hours of CPD given in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case studies, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 6 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
All delegates will then have unlimited lifetime access to the learning material for future reference
Time
April 29 (Monday) - June 7 (Friday)
Location
Online
Speaker
Donna CarverBSC(Hons) Physiotherapy, DipAVN (Surgical), RVN, MCSP Pain & Rehabilitation Service, Glasgow Veterinary School
Course Details
Week 1 Monitoring Modalities There are many advanced monitoring tools and nursing interventions that can be used in our patients, however, a key part of this is
Course Details
Week 1
Monitoring Modalities
There are many advanced monitoring tools and nursing interventions that can be used in our patients, however, a key part of this is deciding when it is appropriate to employ them. We will discuss and compare different monitoring tools that we have available, including:
Blood pressure monitoring – invasive versus non-invasive
Central venous pressure
ECG
Blood gases – venous versus arterial
We will also explore when these monitoring tools may be beneficial compared with when their use might be contraindicated.
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Determine which patients would benefit from more intensive monitoring
Understand how to conduct each kind of monitoring and explain the information we can obtain
Understand the difference between arterial blood pressure monitoring and central venous pressure
Understand the complications of using the more invasive monitoring tools
Week 2
Tubes and Drains
Various tubes and drains are commonly used in critically ill ICU patients, and it is vital we understand how to manage these safely and effectively. We will look at a variety of different tubes and drains including Jackson Pratt drains and active grenades, thoracic tubes, tracheostomy tubes and pericardiocentesis catheters among others.
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the different drains and their functions
Safely manage and nurse patients with various types of tubes
Understand the complications that may occur with various interventions
Confidently troubleshoot drain management
Week 3
Cardiovascular Support
Sometimes fluids just aren’t enough! There are a variety of issues we can encounter with our critically ill patients and cardiovascular support and monitoring becomes an important aspect of the RVN’s role. We will look at the different causes of cardiovascular instability and how we can address those including the use of vasopressors and inotropes.
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the methods of monitoring that can assist with determining both low and high-volume states
Identify cases where the use of vasopressors and inotropes are indicated
Explain the different conditions that lead to changes in cardiovascular function
Understand the ECG assessment and recognise the main life threatening abnormalities
Week 4
Constant Rate Infusions
Constant rate infusions are commonly used in the ICU, and it is really useful for RVN’s to be able to calculate these dosages. Whilst the maths can sometimes seem baffling, if you understand the basics, it is a very useful skill. CRIs are very beneficial for many of our patients and are attainable in any practice with an infusion pump.
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Calculate ANY CRI from scratch!
Understand the benefits and issues associated with use of CRIs
Understand multimodal analgesia options for critically ill patients
The course will be fully tutored by Kath Howie and will consist of 10 hours of CPD and will be provided in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case scenarios, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 4 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
All delegates will then have unlimited lifetime access to the learning material for future reference
Time
May 20 (Monday) - June 14 (Friday)
Location
Online
Speaker
Kath HowieVTS (ECC), RVN Principal Nurse Manager, Vets Now
Course Details
Week 1 Vascular Access Indications for IV placement Different types of IV catheter Different placement techniques IV catheter management Complications Learning objectives After completion of this week, participants should be able
Course Details
Week 1
Vascular Access
Indications for IV placement
Different types of IV catheter
Different placement techniques
IV catheter management
Complications
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
List the indications and contraindications for IV catheter placement
Understand the difference between peripheral and central venous catheterisation
Describe the different IV catheter options currently on the veterinary market and their placement technique
Discuss how to manage IV catheters – both peripheral and central
Describe the common complications associated with IV catheters and how to minimise them
Week 2
Urinary Catheters
Indications for placing urinary catheters
Different types of urinary catheters
Placement of urinary catheters
Urinary catheter management
Complications
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
List the indications and contraindications for urinary catheter placement
Describe the different urinary catheter options currently for veterinary use
Explain how urinary catheters are placed
Discuss how to manage urinary catheters in practice
Describe the common complications associated with urinary catheters
Week 3
Chest Drains
When chest drains are placed
Different types of chest drain
Different placement techniques
Chest drain management
Complications
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
List the indications and contraindications for chest drain placement
Describe the different chest drain options currently on the veterinary market and their placement techniques
Explain how to drain the chest drain and what options are available should the patient have a continuous pneumothorax
Discuss how to manage the chest drain and how to identify a drain that is ready for removal
Describe the common complications associated with chest drains and how to minimise them
Week 4
Tracheostomy Tubes
Indications for tracheostomy tube placement
Different types of tracheostomy tubes
Placement of tracheostomy tubes
Management of tracheostomy tubes
Complications
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
List the indications and contraindications for placing tracheostomy tubes
Understand the different types of tracheostomy tubes available for veterinary use
Describe how tracheostomy tubes are placed
Explain how to manage tracheostomy tubes in situ
Describe the common complications associated with tracheostomy tubes in practice
The course will be fully tutored by Elle Haskey and Katie Gray, and will consist of 10 hours of CPD given in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case studies, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 4 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
All delegates will then have unlimited lifetime access to the learning material for future reference
Time
june 3 (Monday) - 28 (Friday)
Location
Online
Speakers for this event
-
Elle Haskey
Elle Haskey
BSc(hons), VTS(ECC) VPAC A1, RVN
HEAD EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE NURSE, ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE
BSc(hons), VTS(ECC) VPAC A1, RVN
-
Katie Gray
Katie Gray
Dip AVN, RVN
SENIOR EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE NURSE, ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE
Dip AVN, RVN
Course Details
Week 1 Preparation and Monitoring of Critical Cases Preparedness Considerations Invasive blood pressure monitoring Blood gas analysis Spirometry Learning objectives After completion of this week, participants should be able to: List generalised
Course Details
Week 1
Preparation and Monitoring of Critical Cases
Preparedness
Considerations
Invasive blood pressure monitoring
Blood gas analysis
Spirometry
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
List generalised considerations for preparing to anaesthetise emergency cases
Setup and use invasive blood pressure monitoring and how this relates to oscillometric and doppler techniques
Interpret a basic blood gas analysis and outline how this abnormality may have occurred
Explain what spirometry is and how it differs from capnography
Week 2
Abdominal Surgical Emergencies
Gastric dilatation and volvulus
Haemoabdomen
The acute abdomen
Epidural anaesthesia
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the physiological disturbances caused by gastric dilatation and volvulus
Understand the physiological disturbances caused by haemoabdomen
Understand the physiological disturbances caused by the acute abdomen
Suggest considerations for these surgeries and list possible complications that may arise during anaesthesia
List the total and relative contraindications for epidural anaesthesia
Week 3
Thoracic Surgical Emergencies
Pyothorax
Penetrating injuries
Diaphragmatic rupture
Mechanical ventilation
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the physiological disturbances caused by pyothorax
Understand the physiological disturbances caused by a penetrating injury
Understand the physiological disturbances caused by diaphragmatic rupture
Suggest considerations for these surgeries and list possible complications that may arise during anaesthesia
Feel confident to safely choose ventilator settings for use during non-emergency surgery
Week 4
Caesareans
Physiology
ASA categorisation
Anaesthesia protocols
Anaesthesia infusions (TIVA)
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the physiological considerations for caesarean section
Assign and justify the choice of an ASA category to the caesarean section patient
Suggest a safe protocol for caesarean section, with variation based on differing drug availability depending on clinical setting
Understand the basis of total intravenous anaesthesia infusions
Week 5
What’s Happening? What Should I do?
Hypoxia
Hypocapnia
Hypotension
ECG Abnormalities
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
List possible causes of, and suggest treatments for hypoxia and hypocapnia
List possible causes of hypotension and discuss the physiology of both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options
Interpret the most common ECG abnormalities seen and understand how these rhythms will affect the patient, and have an understanding of possible treatment options
Week 6
CRASH!
Recover CPR guidelines
Crash box
Basic life support
Advanced life support
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
List the vital components of a crash box
Perform safe and effective chest compressions in a variety of patient sizes and conformations
Understand how to monitor the effectiveness of CPR in the clinical setting
Interpret the most common ECG rhythms seen during CPR
Understand what drug treatment options are available during CPR
The course will be fully tutored by William McFadzean and will consist of 15 hours of CPD given in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case scenarios, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 6 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
All delegates will then have unlimited lifetime access to the learning material for future reference
Time
June 3 (Monday) - July 12 (Friday)
Location
Online
Speaker
William McFadzeanBVetMed, CertAVP (VA), DipECVAA, MRCVS Cave Veterinary Specialists
Course Details
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
Course Details
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
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Explain the pathophysiology of feline heart disease
Understand the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) classification system as it applies to feline cardiomyopathies
Be familiar with the best approach to a nurse a cat with heart disease and heart failure
Week 2
Canine Heart Disease
Prevalence, aetiology and pathophysiology of myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)
Classification systems used to diagnose and treat MMVD
Staging systems used to diagnose and treat DCM in dogs
Nursing care of dogs with heart disease and heart failure
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Explain the pathophysiology of MMVD and DCM
Understand the ACVIM classification system as it applies to MMVD and the staging system as it applies to canine DCM
Be familiar with the best approach to nurse a dog with either MMVD or DCM
Week 3
Electrocardiography (ECG) – Theory
The ECG machine and settings
Achieving a good quality ECG trace
How to interpret an ECG
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Set up an ECG and understand the settings
Apply theory to achieve a good quality ECG trace
Understand how to interpret an ECG, using an algorithmic system
Week 4
Electrocardiography (ECG) – Application
Application of theory from week 1 to cases
Anaesthesia and ECGs
Life threatening arrhythmias
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Apply theoretical learning to practical cases
Understand the role of anaesthesia and surgery upon ECGs
Identify life threatening arrhythmias
Week 5
Heart Failure
Pathophysiology of heart failure
Acute life threatening and chronic management
Management of patients with heart failure
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand how heart failure can occur
Identify patients with heart failure and nurse them appropriately
Recognise drugs used in the treatment of heart failure
Week 6
Diagnostic Tests and the Cardiac Patient
Diagnostic tests used in cardiac patients
How to approach the test and the patient
Evaluation of diagnostic tests in cardiac patients
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Perform or assist with diagnostic tests with confidence
Apply best practice methods to achieve reliable and repeatable results
Understand the purpose of diagnostic tests used in cardiac medicine
The course will be fully tutored by Charlotte Pace and will consist of 15 hours of CPD given in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case scenarios, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 6 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
All delegates will then have unlimited lifetime access to the learning material for future reference
Time
June 10 (Monday) - July 19 (Friday)
Location
Online
Speaker
Charlotte PaceBA (Hons), RVN, VTS (Cardiology), PGCert (VetEd), FHEA
Course Details
Cats are living longer, and with the cat pet population increasing, it’s even more important that our ageing cats are seen regularly at the clinic. Older cats present with a
Course Details
Cats are living longer, and with the cat pet population increasing, it’s even more important that our ageing cats are seen regularly at the clinic. Older cats present with a special set of challenges, and the veterinary nurse plays a key part in monitoring and caring for these patients right through to end of life.
Week 1
Age Related Disease and Nursing Considerations
Age related diseases commonly seen in cats from the age of 7 years upwards
Findings from the Feline Healthy Ageing Clinic
How nursing care differs in ageing cats
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Be aware of commonly seen age related diseases
Adapt nursing care for the ageing patient
Prepare hospitalisation for the ageing cat
Week 2
Creating and Running Ageing Cat Clinics
How to set up and run ageing cat clinics
Owner education and compliance
Feline friendly handling for the ageing patient
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Create and run ageing cat clinics
Create an owner questionnaire
Understand the importance of owner education
Adapt handling skills to suit the ageing patient
Week 3
Nutritional Considerations
Nutrition for ageing life stages
Nutrition for specific age related disease
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Make nutritional recommendations for the ageing cat
Make nutritional recommendations for age related diseases
Discuss the benefits of different diets and nutrient specifications
Week 4
Quality of Life and End of Life Care
Quality of life tools
Supporting the palliative patient
Euthanasia considerations
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the importance of using quality of life tools
Feel confident using quality of life tools
Communicate sensitively to owners surrounding end of life
Carry out euthanasia with consideration for the patient as well as the owner
This course will be fully tutored by Kelly Eyre and will consist of 10 hours of CPD given in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case studies, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 6 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
All delegates will then have unlimited lifetime access to the learning material for future reference
Time
June 17 (Monday) - July 12 (Friday)
Location
Online
Speaker
Kelly EyreRVN, ISFM DipFN, AdvCertFB Clinical Lead, Royal Canin Feline Healthy Ageing Clinic, University of Liverpool
Course Details
Week 1 Preparing for Surgery Organisation of rooms and equipment in the theatre area Scheduling and planning surgical caseload Infection control related to the surgical theatre Preparation of the patient for surgery
Course Details
Week 1
Preparing for Surgery
Organisation of rooms and equipment in the theatre area
Scheduling and planning surgical caseload
Infection control related to the surgical theatre
Preparation of the patient for surgery
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the basics of infection control in the operating theatre
Identify the correct order of surgical procedures based on availability of equipment, personnel and rooms
Prepare the patient for a range of procedures, including preparation of skin, eyes and mucous membranes
Develop infection control protocols relating to procedure in their own practice
Week 2
The Theatre Nurse’s Role
Circulating nurse duties
Preparing the surgical team
Surgical hand preparation
Scrub nurse role
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the key qualities and requirements for the circulating nurse and scrub nurse roles
Identify the correct products and techniques for an effective surgical hand preparation and be able to demonstrate those
Choose appropriate protocols for the preparation of the surgical team
Correctly position patients for a range of surgical procedures
Week 3
Instrumentation and Sterilisation
Common surgical instrumentation
Taking care of your instruments and equipment
What happens after surgery!
Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilisation
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Identify common surgical instruments and understand their use
Develop the skills to take apart and reassemble surgical equipment for the cleaning process
Understand the key sterilisation techniques used in veterinary medicine
Week 4
Bringing it all Together – Surgical Skills for Nurses
Suture material – what to use and when??
Common suture patterns
Surgical skills
Developing the surgical nurse’s role in practice
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Identify properties of suture material and understand how that helps guide the choice of which one to use
Demonstrate common surgical suture patterns that could be performed by a veterinary nurse
Understand relevant surgical skills for veterinary nurses and how these can benefit your practice
The course will be fully tutored by Alison Young and will consist of 10 hours of CPD and will be provided in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case scenarios, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 4 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
All delegates will then have unlimited lifetime access to the learning material for future reference
Time
June 17 (Monday) - July 12 (Friday)
Location
Online
Speaker
Alison YoungDipAVN (Surgical), VTS (Surgery), RVN Head Theatre Nurse, Royal Veterinary College
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Course Details
Week 1 Preparation and Monitoring of Critical Cases Preparedness Considerations Invasive blood pressure monitoring Blood gas analysis Spirometry Learning objectives After completion of this week, participants should be able to: List generalised
Course Details
Week 1
Preparation and Monitoring of Critical Cases
Preparedness
Considerations
Invasive blood pressure monitoring
Blood gas analysis
Spirometry
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
List generalised considerations for preparing to anaesthetise emergency cases
Setup and use invasive blood pressure monitoring and how this relates to oscillometric and doppler techniques
Interpret a basic blood gas analysis and outline how this abnormality may have occurred
Explain what spirometry is and how it differs from capnography
Week 2
Abdominal Surgical Emergencies
Gastric dilatation and volvulus
Haemoabdomen
The acute abdomen
Epidural anaesthesia
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the physiological disturbances caused by gastric dilatation and volvulus
Understand the physiological disturbances caused by haemoabdomen
Understand the physiological disturbances caused by the acute abdomen
Suggest considerations for these surgeries and list possible complications that may arise during anaesthesia
List the total and relative contraindications for epidural anaesthesia
Week 3
Thoracic Surgical Emergencies
Pyothorax
Penetrating injuries
Diaphragmatic rupture
Mechanical ventilation
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the physiological disturbances caused by pyothorax
Understand the physiological disturbances caused by a penetrating injury
Understand the physiological disturbances caused by diaphragmatic rupture
Suggest considerations for these surgeries and list possible complications that may arise during anaesthesia
Feel confident to safely choose ventilator settings for use during non-emergency surgery
Week 4
Caesareans
Physiology
ASA categorisation
Anaesthesia protocols
Anaesthesia infusions (TIVA)
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the physiological considerations for caesarean section
Assign and justify the choice of an ASA category to the caesarean section patient
Suggest a safe protocol for caesarean section, with variation based on differing drug availability depending on clinical setting
Understand the basis of total intravenous anaesthesia infusions
Week 5
What’s Happening? What Should I do?
Hypoxia
Hypocapnia
Hypotension
ECG Abnormalities
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
List possible causes of, and suggest treatments for hypoxia and hypocapnia
List possible causes of hypotension and discuss the physiology of both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options
Interpret the most common ECG abnormalities seen and understand how these rhythms will affect the patient, and have an understanding of possible treatment options
Week 6
CRASH!
Recover CPR guidelines
Crash box
Basic life support
Advanced life support
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
List the vital components of a crash box
Perform safe and effective chest compressions in a variety of patient sizes and conformations
Understand how to monitor the effectiveness of CPR in the clinical setting
Interpret the most common ECG rhythms seen during CPR
Understand what drug treatment options are available during CPR
The course will be fully tutored by William McFadzean and will consist of 15 hours of CPD given in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case scenarios, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 6 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
All delegates will then have unlimited lifetime access to the learning material for future reference
Time
June 3 (Monday) - July 12 (Friday)
Location
Online
Speaker
William McFadzeanBVetMed, CertAVP (VA), DipECVAA, MRCVS Cave Veterinary Specialists
Course Details
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
Course Details
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
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Explain the pathophysiology of feline heart disease
Understand the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) classification system as it applies to feline cardiomyopathies
Be familiar with the best approach to a nurse a cat with heart disease and heart failure
Week 2
Canine Heart Disease
Prevalence, aetiology and pathophysiology of myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)
Classification systems used to diagnose and treat MMVD
Staging systems used to diagnose and treat DCM in dogs
Nursing care of dogs with heart disease and heart failure
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Explain the pathophysiology of MMVD and DCM
Understand the ACVIM classification system as it applies to MMVD and the staging system as it applies to canine DCM
Be familiar with the best approach to nurse a dog with either MMVD or DCM
Week 3
Electrocardiography (ECG) – Theory
The ECG machine and settings
Achieving a good quality ECG trace
How to interpret an ECG
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Set up an ECG and understand the settings
Apply theory to achieve a good quality ECG trace
Understand how to interpret an ECG, using an algorithmic system
Week 4
Electrocardiography (ECG) – Application
Application of theory from week 1 to cases
Anaesthesia and ECGs
Life threatening arrhythmias
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Apply theoretical learning to practical cases
Understand the role of anaesthesia and surgery upon ECGs
Identify life threatening arrhythmias
Week 5
Heart Failure
Pathophysiology of heart failure
Acute life threatening and chronic management
Management of patients with heart failure
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand how heart failure can occur
Identify patients with heart failure and nurse them appropriately
Recognise drugs used in the treatment of heart failure
Week 6
Diagnostic Tests and the Cardiac Patient
Diagnostic tests used in cardiac patients
How to approach the test and the patient
Evaluation of diagnostic tests in cardiac patients
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Perform or assist with diagnostic tests with confidence
Apply best practice methods to achieve reliable and repeatable results
Understand the purpose of diagnostic tests used in cardiac medicine
The course will be fully tutored by Charlotte Pace and will consist of 15 hours of CPD given in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case scenarios, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 6 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
All delegates will then have unlimited lifetime access to the learning material for future reference
Time
June 10 (Monday) - July 19 (Friday)
Location
Online
Speaker
Charlotte PaceBA (Hons), RVN, VTS (Cardiology), PGCert (VetEd), FHEA
Course Details
Cats are living longer, and with the cat pet population increasing, it’s even more important that our ageing cats are seen regularly at the clinic. Older cats present with a
Course Details
Cats are living longer, and with the cat pet population increasing, it’s even more important that our ageing cats are seen regularly at the clinic. Older cats present with a special set of challenges, and the veterinary nurse plays a key part in monitoring and caring for these patients right through to end of life.
Week 1
Age Related Disease and Nursing Considerations
Age related diseases commonly seen in cats from the age of 7 years upwards
Findings from the Feline Healthy Ageing Clinic
How nursing care differs in ageing cats
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Be aware of commonly seen age related diseases
Adapt nursing care for the ageing patient
Prepare hospitalisation for the ageing cat
Week 2
Creating and Running Ageing Cat Clinics
How to set up and run ageing cat clinics
Owner education and compliance
Feline friendly handling for the ageing patient
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Create and run ageing cat clinics
Create an owner questionnaire
Understand the importance of owner education
Adapt handling skills to suit the ageing patient
Week 3
Nutritional Considerations
Nutrition for ageing life stages
Nutrition for specific age related disease
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Make nutritional recommendations for the ageing cat
Make nutritional recommendations for age related diseases
Discuss the benefits of different diets and nutrient specifications
Week 4
Quality of Life and End of Life Care
Quality of life tools
Supporting the palliative patient
Euthanasia considerations
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the importance of using quality of life tools
Feel confident using quality of life tools
Communicate sensitively to owners surrounding end of life
Carry out euthanasia with consideration for the patient as well as the owner
This course will be fully tutored by Kelly Eyre and will consist of 10 hours of CPD given in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case studies, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 6 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
All delegates will then have unlimited lifetime access to the learning material for future reference
Time
June 17 (Monday) - July 12 (Friday)
Location
Online
Speaker
Kelly EyreRVN, ISFM DipFN, AdvCertFB Clinical Lead, Royal Canin Feline Healthy Ageing Clinic, University of Liverpool
Course Details
Week 1 Preparing for Surgery Organisation of rooms and equipment in the theatre area Scheduling and planning surgical caseload Infection control related to the surgical theatre Preparation of the patient for surgery
Course Details
Week 1
Preparing for Surgery
Organisation of rooms and equipment in the theatre area
Scheduling and planning surgical caseload
Infection control related to the surgical theatre
Preparation of the patient for surgery
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the basics of infection control in the operating theatre
Identify the correct order of surgical procedures based on availability of equipment, personnel and rooms
Prepare the patient for a range of procedures, including preparation of skin, eyes and mucous membranes
Develop infection control protocols relating to procedure in their own practice
Week 2
The Theatre Nurse’s Role
Circulating nurse duties
Preparing the surgical team
Surgical hand preparation
Scrub nurse role
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the key qualities and requirements for the circulating nurse and scrub nurse roles
Identify the correct products and techniques for an effective surgical hand preparation and be able to demonstrate those
Choose appropriate protocols for the preparation of the surgical team
Correctly position patients for a range of surgical procedures
Week 3
Instrumentation and Sterilisation
Common surgical instrumentation
Taking care of your instruments and equipment
What happens after surgery!
Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilisation
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Identify common surgical instruments and understand their use
Develop the skills to take apart and reassemble surgical equipment for the cleaning process
Understand the key sterilisation techniques used in veterinary medicine
Week 4
Bringing it all Together – Surgical Skills for Nurses
Suture material – what to use and when??
Common suture patterns
Surgical skills
Developing the surgical nurse’s role in practice
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Identify properties of suture material and understand how that helps guide the choice of which one to use
Demonstrate common surgical suture patterns that could be performed by a veterinary nurse
Understand relevant surgical skills for veterinary nurses and how these can benefit your practice
The course will be fully tutored by Alison Young and will consist of 10 hours of CPD and will be provided in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case scenarios, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 4 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
All delegates will then have unlimited lifetime access to the learning material for future reference
Time
June 17 (Monday) - July 12 (Friday)
Location
Online
Speaker
Alison YoungDipAVN (Surgical), VTS (Surgery), RVN Head Theatre Nurse, Royal Veterinary College
Course Details
Week 1 Radiation Physics and Safety Learning objectives After completion of this week, participants should be able to: Understand the properties of x-rays Explain how an x-ray tube
Course Details
Week 1
Radiation Physics and Safety
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants 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
Explain the principles of radiation protection and how this is implemented in veterinary practice
Week 2
Radiographic Anatomy and Physiology in Small Animal Patients
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the normal radiographic anatomy of the thorax
Understand the normal radiographic anatomy of the abdomen
Understand the normal radiographic anatomy of the spine
Understand the normal radiographic anatomy of the thoracic limb
Understand the normal radiographic anatomy of the pelvis and pelvic limbs
Week 3
Radiographic Techniques (Positioning and Contrast Studies)
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand and implement the optimum positioning for thoracic radiographs
Understand and implement the optimum positioning for abdominal radiographs
Understand and implement the optimum positioning for spinal radiographs
Understand and implement the optimum positioning for pelvic
Understand and implement the optimum positioning for thoracic limb radiographs
Understand and implement the optimum positioning for pelvic limb radiographs
Explain specialised orthopaedic views (TTA / TPLO / stressed / flexed / extended)
Understand contrast media and its usage
Describe contrast and dynamic studies (IVU / retrograde urethrocystogram/angiography)
Week 4
MRI and CT – Physics and Safety
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Describe the basic principles of how CT works
Describe the basic principles of how MRI works
Explain safety concerns when working with CT
Explain safety concerns when working with MRI
Compare differences between CT and MRI
Week 5
MRI Techniques and Acquisition
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand how to position small animal patients for spinal imaging
Understand how to position small animal patients for brain imaging
Explain which sequences are commonly utilised in small animal imaging
Understand commonly seen MRI artefacts
Week 6
CT Techniques and Acquisition
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand how to position small animal patients for commonly performed CT studies (Spine / Thorax / Abdomen / Elbow)
Explain which reconstruction algorithms can be utilised and when
Understand commonly seen CT artefacts
This course will be fully tutored by Ash Moors and will consist of 15 hours of CPD given in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case studies, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 6 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
All delegates will then have unlimited lifetime access to the learning material for future reference
Time
July 15 (Monday) - August 23 (Friday)
Location
Online
Speaker
Ash MoorsFdSc, GradDipVN, PGCertVedEd, FHEA, RVN VETERINARY RADIOGRAPHER ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE
Course Details
Week 1 Feline Cardiomyopathies Cardiovascular anatomy and physiology Common cardiomyopathies affecting cats Treatment of feline cardiomyopathies The owners role in monitoring cardiomyopathies Learning objectives After completion of this week, participants
Course Details
Week 1
Feline Cardiomyopathies
Cardiovascular anatomy and physiology
Common cardiomyopathies affecting cats
Treatment of feline cardiomyopathies
The owners role in monitoring cardiomyopathies
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Describe the normal physiology of the heart
Describe common disease processes which affect the feline heart
Understand the role of diet within feline cardiomyopathies
Discuss various treatment options available for feline cardiomyopathies
Understand the role nurses and owners can play in monitoring these cases
Week 2
Feline Triaditis
Brief review of gastrointestinal, pancreatic and hepatic anatomy and physiology
Pathophysiology of triaditis in the cat (inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis and cholangitis)
Advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques
Treatment options available both as an inpatient and an outpatient
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Discuss the disease process of triaditis including the associated clinical signs
Understand how nurses can support patients through advanced imaging (flexible endoscopy / abdominal ultrasound)
Understand how to assist with the collection of pathological samples in these cases
Discuss the long term management of triaditis and the potential for ongoing disease
Week 3
Feline Asthma
Overview of respiratory anatomy and physiology
Predisposed breeds
Computed tomography and bronchoscopy
Treatment of feline asthma
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Describe the clinical pathological changes associated with feline asthma
Discuss advanced imaging techniques that can be utilised in the work up of these cases
Confidently and competently support the general anaesthesia of a cat with respiratory disease
Discharge a patient to owners and confidently discuss the treatment of asthmatic cats
Week 4
Feline Infectious Peritonitis
The pathophysiology of FIP including both ‘wet’ and ‘dry’ forms
Transmission of FIP
Treatment options available for FIP
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the predisposing factors for the development of FIP
Discuss the clinical signs associated with FIP
Indicate the importance of infection control
Identify treatment options and protocols currently available
Advise owners how to limit the potential for disease transmission within households
This course will be fully tutored by Beth Thomas and will consist of 10 hours of CPD given in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case studies, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 6 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
All delegates will then have unlimited lifetime access to the learning material for future reference
Time
July 29 (Monday) - August 23 (Friday)
Location
Online
Speaker
Beth ThomasVTS (SAIM), RVN Internal Medicine Nurse, VetsNow Manchester Referrals
Course Details
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
Course Details
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, cross matching and monitoring the recipient. We will cover common reasons for transfusion and patient specific nursing concerns, as well as indications for auto transfusion and xenotransfusion. Common coagulopathies will also be discussed, along with indications for the use of plasma products in small animal patients.
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Select the correct blood product for the individual patient
Understand the monitoring these patients require and patient specific concerns
Explain the different transfusion reactions that can occur and how they are avoided and treated
List the indications for auto transfusion and xenotransfusion
Describe the main coagulopathies we encounter and the treatment options available
Week 2
Acute Kidney Injury
Acute kidney injury is a relatively common presentation in emergency and critical care, however, it can occur for a variety of reasons. This week will look at the conditions that lead to acute kidney injury and how we reach that diagnosis. We will look at treatment options including reviews of the evidence bases in terms of patients that are anuric. The nursing role in these patients is multi- faceted and it is vital we can monitor and nurse these patients effectively.
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the different reasons that AKI develops, including post-surgery, toxin related and obstruction of the urinary tract
Understand the monitoring and nursing requirements of these patients including fluid therapy, acid-base status and how we recognize when they are deteriorating
Explain how we manage anuric patients including evidence reviews of methods to force diuresis
Understand the basics of peritoneal and haemodialysis for these patients and the indications
Week 3
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
DKA is a complex disorder that can be life threatening for our patients, and the nursing team play a large role in the management and recovery of these patients. There are multiple considerations in nursing a patient with DKA that go well beyond administering insulin. We will review common reasons for a patient to develop this endocrine disorder as well as acid- base and electrolyte abnormalities we may see.
These patients need intensive monitoring including repeated blood work so we will discuss how to minimize the impact of this on their welfare. There will also be discussion on the different approaches to administration of insulin and ongoing management of these cases when they are discharged home.
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Recognise the concurrent conditions that may lead to difficulty stabilizing the DKA patient
Understand how we reach the diagnosis and the treatment priorities for these patients
Understand the different approaches to insulin administration as well as the pros and cons of each method
Explain how to prioritise appropriate monitoring for these patients
Week 4
Acute Pancreatitis
The pancreatitis patient is a common presentation to any practice. It is an inflammatory condition that can be classed from mild to severe. We will focus on the nursing care and assessment of the patients requiring hospitalisation for management. Whilst we often consider these patients as just needing a couple of days of supportive care, there are some serious complications that can occur and contribute to mortality.
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand common aetiologies in dogs and cats
Review pain management options including drug types and routes of administration
Discuss nutritional support options
Identify complications including development of SIRS
Week 5
Acute Respiratory Distress
These patients present many challenges to us in practice and need some special consideration in terms of monitoring and nursing care. We will look at recognition of the patient in respiratory distress, the potential causes, and our priorities for treatment. We will review the monitoring tools that may be beneficial and our approach to stabilising these patients.
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Prioritise stabilisation techniques based on patient presentation
Determine which method of oxygen supplementation is most appropriate for specific patients
Appreciate the management of patients in brachycephalic crisis
Understand the different approaches to diagnostics and monitoring for these very fragile patients
Week 6
Addisonian Crisis
Known as the “great pretender”, Addison’s disease leads to a potentially life-threatening situation when the patient goes into crisis. Whilst electrolyte abnormalities are present in a typical Addisonian we can see no electrolyte changes in atypical cases. The patient with an Addison’s crisis has multiple abnormalities which we need to monitor and correct. Consideration of management options for these patients as well as resolving the crisis will all be discussed.
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the aetiology, common clinical signs, and effects of this complex disorder
Identify and differentiate a patient that has Addison’s disease, with a patient in an Addisonian crisis
Understand the nursing considerations for these patients in the hospital environment, and appreciate the impact stress hormones have
Identify priorities for treatment and ongoing management
This course will be fully tutored by Kath Howie and will consist of 15 hours of CPD given in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case studies, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 6 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
All delegates will then have unlimited lifetime access to the learning material for future reference
Time
July 29 (Monday) - September 6 (Friday)
Location
Online
Speaker
Kath HowieVTS (ECC), RVN Principal Nurse Manager, Vets Now
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Course Details
Week 1 Radiation Physics and Safety Learning objectives After completion of this week, participants should be able to: Understand the properties of x-rays Explain how an x-ray tube
Course Details
Week 1
Radiation Physics and Safety
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants 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
Explain the principles of radiation protection and how this is implemented in veterinary practice
Week 2
Radiographic Anatomy and Physiology in Small Animal Patients
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the normal radiographic anatomy of the thorax
Understand the normal radiographic anatomy of the abdomen
Understand the normal radiographic anatomy of the spine
Understand the normal radiographic anatomy of the thoracic limb
Understand the normal radiographic anatomy of the pelvis and pelvic limbs
Week 3
Radiographic Techniques (Positioning and Contrast Studies)
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand and implement the optimum positioning for thoracic radiographs
Understand and implement the optimum positioning for abdominal radiographs
Understand and implement the optimum positioning for spinal radiographs
Understand and implement the optimum positioning for pelvic
Understand and implement the optimum positioning for thoracic limb radiographs
Understand and implement the optimum positioning for pelvic limb radiographs
Explain specialised orthopaedic views (TTA / TPLO / stressed / flexed / extended)
Understand contrast media and its usage
Describe contrast and dynamic studies (IVU / retrograde urethrocystogram/angiography)
Week 4
MRI and CT – Physics and Safety
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Describe the basic principles of how CT works
Describe the basic principles of how MRI works
Explain safety concerns when working with CT
Explain safety concerns when working with MRI
Compare differences between CT and MRI
Week 5
MRI Techniques and Acquisition
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand how to position small animal patients for spinal imaging
Understand how to position small animal patients for brain imaging
Explain which sequences are commonly utilised in small animal imaging
Understand commonly seen MRI artefacts
Week 6
CT Techniques and Acquisition
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand how to position small animal patients for commonly performed CT studies (Spine / Thorax / Abdomen / Elbow)
Explain which reconstruction algorithms can be utilised and when
Understand commonly seen CT artefacts
This course will be fully tutored by Ash Moors and will consist of 15 hours of CPD given in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case studies, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 6 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
All delegates will then have unlimited lifetime access to the learning material for future reference
Time
July 15 (Monday) - August 23 (Friday)
Location
Online
Speaker
Ash MoorsFdSc, GradDipVN, PGCertVedEd, FHEA, RVN VETERINARY RADIOGRAPHER ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE
Course Details
Week 1 Feline Cardiomyopathies Cardiovascular anatomy and physiology Common cardiomyopathies affecting cats Treatment of feline cardiomyopathies The owners role in monitoring cardiomyopathies Learning objectives After completion of this week, participants
Course Details
Week 1
Feline Cardiomyopathies
Cardiovascular anatomy and physiology
Common cardiomyopathies affecting cats
Treatment of feline cardiomyopathies
The owners role in monitoring cardiomyopathies
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Describe the normal physiology of the heart
Describe common disease processes which affect the feline heart
Understand the role of diet within feline cardiomyopathies
Discuss various treatment options available for feline cardiomyopathies
Understand the role nurses and owners can play in monitoring these cases
Week 2
Feline Triaditis
Brief review of gastrointestinal, pancreatic and hepatic anatomy and physiology
Pathophysiology of triaditis in the cat (inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis and cholangitis)
Advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques
Treatment options available both as an inpatient and an outpatient
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Discuss the disease process of triaditis including the associated clinical signs
Understand how nurses can support patients through advanced imaging (flexible endoscopy / abdominal ultrasound)
Understand how to assist with the collection of pathological samples in these cases
Discuss the long term management of triaditis and the potential for ongoing disease
Week 3
Feline Asthma
Overview of respiratory anatomy and physiology
Predisposed breeds
Computed tomography and bronchoscopy
Treatment of feline asthma
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Describe the clinical pathological changes associated with feline asthma
Discuss advanced imaging techniques that can be utilised in the work up of these cases
Confidently and competently support the general anaesthesia of a cat with respiratory disease
Discharge a patient to owners and confidently discuss the treatment of asthmatic cats
Week 4
Feline Infectious Peritonitis
The pathophysiology of FIP including both ‘wet’ and ‘dry’ forms
Transmission of FIP
Treatment options available for FIP
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the predisposing factors for the development of FIP
Discuss the clinical signs associated with FIP
Indicate the importance of infection control
Identify treatment options and protocols currently available
Advise owners how to limit the potential for disease transmission within households
This course will be fully tutored by Beth Thomas and will consist of 10 hours of CPD given in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case studies, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 6 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
All delegates will then have unlimited lifetime access to the learning material for future reference
Time
July 29 (Monday) - August 23 (Friday)
Location
Online
Speaker
Beth ThomasVTS (SAIM), RVN Internal Medicine Nurse, VetsNow Manchester Referrals
Course Details
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
Course Details
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, cross matching and monitoring the recipient. We will cover common reasons for transfusion and patient specific nursing concerns, as well as indications for auto transfusion and xenotransfusion. Common coagulopathies will also be discussed, along with indications for the use of plasma products in small animal patients.
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Select the correct blood product for the individual patient
Understand the monitoring these patients require and patient specific concerns
Explain the different transfusion reactions that can occur and how they are avoided and treated
List the indications for auto transfusion and xenotransfusion
Describe the main coagulopathies we encounter and the treatment options available
Week 2
Acute Kidney Injury
Acute kidney injury is a relatively common presentation in emergency and critical care, however, it can occur for a variety of reasons. This week will look at the conditions that lead to acute kidney injury and how we reach that diagnosis. We will look at treatment options including reviews of the evidence bases in terms of patients that are anuric. The nursing role in these patients is multi- faceted and it is vital we can monitor and nurse these patients effectively.
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the different reasons that AKI develops, including post-surgery, toxin related and obstruction of the urinary tract
Understand the monitoring and nursing requirements of these patients including fluid therapy, acid-base status and how we recognize when they are deteriorating
Explain how we manage anuric patients including evidence reviews of methods to force diuresis
Understand the basics of peritoneal and haemodialysis for these patients and the indications
Week 3
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
DKA is a complex disorder that can be life threatening for our patients, and the nursing team play a large role in the management and recovery of these patients. There are multiple considerations in nursing a patient with DKA that go well beyond administering insulin. We will review common reasons for a patient to develop this endocrine disorder as well as acid- base and electrolyte abnormalities we may see.
These patients need intensive monitoring including repeated blood work so we will discuss how to minimize the impact of this on their welfare. There will also be discussion on the different approaches to administration of insulin and ongoing management of these cases when they are discharged home.
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Recognise the concurrent conditions that may lead to difficulty stabilizing the DKA patient
Understand how we reach the diagnosis and the treatment priorities for these patients
Understand the different approaches to insulin administration as well as the pros and cons of each method
Explain how to prioritise appropriate monitoring for these patients
Week 4
Acute Pancreatitis
The pancreatitis patient is a common presentation to any practice. It is an inflammatory condition that can be classed from mild to severe. We will focus on the nursing care and assessment of the patients requiring hospitalisation for management. Whilst we often consider these patients as just needing a couple of days of supportive care, there are some serious complications that can occur and contribute to mortality.
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand common aetiologies in dogs and cats
Review pain management options including drug types and routes of administration
Discuss nutritional support options
Identify complications including development of SIRS
Week 5
Acute Respiratory Distress
These patients present many challenges to us in practice and need some special consideration in terms of monitoring and nursing care. We will look at recognition of the patient in respiratory distress, the potential causes, and our priorities for treatment. We will review the monitoring tools that may be beneficial and our approach to stabilising these patients.
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Prioritise stabilisation techniques based on patient presentation
Determine which method of oxygen supplementation is most appropriate for specific patients
Appreciate the management of patients in brachycephalic crisis
Understand the different approaches to diagnostics and monitoring for these very fragile patients
Week 6
Addisonian Crisis
Known as the “great pretender”, Addison’s disease leads to a potentially life-threatening situation when the patient goes into crisis. Whilst electrolyte abnormalities are present in a typical Addisonian we can see no electrolyte changes in atypical cases. The patient with an Addison’s crisis has multiple abnormalities which we need to monitor and correct. Consideration of management options for these patients as well as resolving the crisis will all be discussed.
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the aetiology, common clinical signs, and effects of this complex disorder
Identify and differentiate a patient that has Addison’s disease, with a patient in an Addisonian crisis
Understand the nursing considerations for these patients in the hospital environment, and appreciate the impact stress hormones have
Identify priorities for treatment and ongoing management
This course will be fully tutored by Kath Howie and will consist of 15 hours of CPD given in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case studies, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 6 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
All delegates will then have unlimited lifetime access to the learning material for future reference
Time
July 29 (Monday) - September 6 (Friday)
Location
Online
Speaker
Kath HowieVTS (ECC), RVN Principal Nurse Manager, Vets Now
Course Details
Week 1 Preparation, Priorities and Checklists Patient safety The anaesthesia plan and patient priorities Preparation and checklists Learning objectives After completion of this week, participants should be able to: Understand
Course Details
Week 1
Preparation, Priorities and Checklists
Patient safety
The anaesthesia plan and patient priorities
Preparation and checklists
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand how preparation and use of checklists improve patient safety
Prepare individual anaesthesia plans for sick patients and/or complex procedures
Understand how to prioritise important considerations
Understand how to prepare the patient and equipment to minimise harmful delays and mistakes
Construct and use relevant patient safety checklists
Week 2
Ventilation, Capnography and Neuromuscular Blockade
Physiology of spontaneous and controlled ventilation
Ventilators
Capnography
Neuromuscular blockade
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand in which situations it is appropriate to use controlled ventilation
Understand how to set up a ventilator and what all the buttons do!
Understand the physiology and technology of capnography
Understand how to interpret different capnograph traces
Understand how to use and monitor neuromuscular blocking drugs
Week 3
Advanced Monitoring and Cardiovascular Support
Physiology of heart rate and blood pressure
The electrocardiogram
Measuring blood pressure
Treating hypotension and arrhythmias
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Have a better understanding of ECG interpretation and when to worry
Understand how to interpret blood pressure measurements
Understand when and how to treat common arrhythmias
Understand different ways of treating hypotension
Week 4
Perioperative Analgesia
Analgesic drugs in the peri-anaesthetic period
Multimodal analgesia
Analgesic infusions
Using local anaesthetic techniques
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Have an understanding of the pharmacology of analgesic drugs
Understand which drugs are useful in which situations
Select and prepare analgesic drugs for intravenous infusions
Understand and select appropriate local anaesthetic techniques for different procedures
The course will be fully tutored by Colette Jolliffe and will consist of 10 hours of CPD given in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case studies, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 4 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
All delegates will then have unlimited lifetime access to the learning material for future reference
Time
August 12 (Monday) - September 6 (Friday)
Location
Online
Speaker
Colette JolliffeBVetMed, CertVA, DipECVAA, FRCVS European and RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists
Course Details
Week 1 Patient Assessment and Triage The concept of triage Preparedness Primary survey Secondary Survey Emergency history Learning objectives After completion of this week, participants should be able to: Understand the triage
Course Details
Week 1
Patient Assessment and Triage
The concept of triage
Preparedness
Primary survey
Secondary Survey
Emergency history
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Understand the triage process and how it can be utilised to prioritise emergency care
Describe how to make their team and environment prepared for when the emergency patient arrives
List how to carry out a primary survey during the initial assessment of the patient
Explain how to carry out a secondary survey assessment in order to list their concerns with the patient
Discuss how to communicate with the client including telephone advice, informed consent and emergency history
Week 2
Shock
Classify shock
Emergency database
Blood pressure
Oxygen therapy
The use of multiparameter monitors
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Identify a patient with shock and classify which type of shock they have
Explain which parameters may be tested during an emergency database and how these can help to identify shock in the emergency room
Understand the physiology of perfusion and ways in which blood pressure can be monitored in the emergency patient
List the different ways that oxygen therapy can be delivered to the emergency patient
Understand the uses and limitations of multiparameter monitors and their role in monitoring perfusion trends
Week 3
Fluid Therapy
Patient assessment
Identifying a fluid deficit or change in volume
What fluids are available
Managing a change in content
Identifying a change in fluid distribution
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Explain how to assess the patient’s fluid status using clinical exam and blood work
Discuss how to create a fluid plan to treat a fluid deficit such as hypovolaemia or dehydration
List what fluid options are available and which fluid might be preferred in which situation
Understand how fluid selection or the fluid plan can be altered to account for an electrolyte abnormality
Describe how to manage the patient with fluid overload or peripheral oedema
Week 4
Neurological Emergencies
Neurological assessment
Coma scoring
Raised intracranial pressure
Seizures
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Describe how to perform a neurological assessment of an emergency patient
Describe how to perform a coma score and understand how these may be used in neurological patients
Understand methods of identifying raised intracranial pressure and the physiology behind this
Recognise a seizuring patient and understand their management, from initial presentation and stabilisation of mild seizures through to the management of a patient in status epilepticus
Week 5
Approach to the Trauma Patient
Assessment of wounds
Wound management
Management of fractures
Other injuries associated with trauma
Analgesia
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Identify different wounds based on the patient history and appearance of the wound
Understand the principles of wound management and common techniques used to flush and debride wounds
Describe how to identify and manage fractures in the trauma patient
List other common injuries associated with trauma and how these should be managed
Implement an analgesia plan for the trauma patient based on pain assessment
Week 6
Common Toxicities
Common toxins seen in emergency practice
Renal toxins
Hepatotoxins
Anticoagulants
Neurotoxins
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
Describe the different ways toxins can enter the body
List the most common renal toxins and understand the treatment of these patients
List the most common hepatotoxins and understand the different treatments for each of these
Understand the physiological effects of anticoagulant ingestion and the treatment of these patients
Identify the most common neurotoxins seen in practice and understand the treatment of these patients
The course will be fully tutored by Elle Haskey and Katie Gray and will consist of 15 hours of CPD given in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case studies, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 6 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
All delegates will then have unlimited lifetime access to the learning material for future reference
Time
August 12 (Monday) - September 20 (Friday)
Location
Online
Speakers for this event
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Elle Haskey
Elle Haskey
BSc(hons), VTS(ECC) VPAC A1, RVN
HEAD EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE NURSE, ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE
BSc(hons), VTS(ECC) VPAC A1, RVN
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Katie Gray
Katie Gray
Dip AVN, RVN
SENIOR EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE NURSE, ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE
Dip AVN, RVN