Module 1

Examination of Parrots

Handling and examination of parrots

Basic husbandry of parrots

Routine grooming techniques

Learning objectives
After completion of this module, participants should be able to:

Achieve safe handling techniques for parrots

Understand the basic husbandry of pet parrots and how this relates to disease

Appreciate and apply the techniques of beak, nail and wing trimming and understand how issues with these adnexa may reflect systemic disease

Module 2

Avian Anaesthesia and Imaging

Basic anaesthesia techniques

Introduction to avian radiography and ultrasound

Learning objectives
After completion of this module, participants should be able to:

Appreciate basic anaesthetic techniques, including induction and intubation, to improve anaesthetic success rates

Take a well-positioned radiograph and interpret the image

Understand the indications for ultrasonography in birds

Module 3

Reptile Examination Techniques

Handling

Examination techniques

History taking, including the husbandry review

Learning objectives
After completion of this module, participants should be able to:

Achieve safe handling techniques of reptiles – snakes, lizards and chelonia

Perform a basic examination of these species

Appreciate the role of husbandry in reptile disease and how to conduct a full husbandry review

Module 4

Reptile Anaesthesia, Imaging and Hospitalisation

Basic anaesthesia techniques

Introduction to reptile radiography and ultrasound

Hospitalisation requirements for reptile species

Learning objectives
After completion of this module, participants should be able to:

Appreciate basic anaesthetic techniques, including the importance of ventilation and when to use it

Take a well-positioned radiograph

Perform ultrasonography in reptiles

Understand the hospitalisation needs of reptile species