Flexi Online CPD

Approach to Cardiology – Flexi CPD

£155.00 Ex VAT

Type:  Flexi CPD 
Start:  On-demand / Unlimited Lifetime Access
CPD:    8 hours (UK), 8 points (AUS, NZ)
Level:  Introduction / Intermediate

 

Description

This CPD course is aimed at vet nurses in general practice

 

This flexi CPD series on cardiology will cover all things cardio from the starting point of triage and clinical exam, through disease processes, diagnostics, treatments and nursing considerations. By the end of the final module you will have the tools to assess and support patients with diagnosed or suspected heart disease, record and assess ECG’s and interpret arrhythmias, understand the processes behind the various heart conditions patients display and the pathophysiology of heart failure.

Module 1

Introduction to Cardiology
  • Overview of cardiac anatomy
  • Congenital and acquired Defects
  • Clinical exam
  • Auscultation and murmurs
  • Collapse
    • Shock
    • Congestive heart failure
    • Arrhythmias
    • Pericardial effusion
    • Pleural effusion

Module 2

ECGs
  • Cardiac conduction system
  • Presenting signs of arrhythmias
  • ECGs – when and how to take
  • Reading ECGs and understanding artefacts
  • Bradyarrhythmias
  • Tachyarrhythmias
  • Antiarrhythmic classification
  • Case examples

Module 3

Cardiac Conditions
  • Stages of heart disease
  • Mitral valve disease
  • Tricuspid valve disease
  • Aortic stenosis
  • Dilated cardiomyopathy
  • Pulmonic stenosis
  • Patent ductus arteriosus
  • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
  • Restrictive cardiomyopathy
  • Ventricular and atrial septal defects
  • Sedation and anaesthesia

Module 4

Heart Failure
  • Pathophysiology of heart failure
  • Left sided congestive heart failure
  • Right sided congestive heart failure
  • Feline aortic thromboembolism
  • Cardiogenic shock / low output failure
  • Drugs

The course will be available immediately following purchase, with unlimited lifetime access and will provide a total of 8 hours of CPD (UK), or 8 points (Australia and New Zealand).

Release date: Oct 2022

10 reviews for Approach to Cardiology – Flexi CPD

  1. Nathalie F –

    An excellent course, the knowledge of the tutor is exceptional and everything is explained in a clear and concise manor.

    Rated: Intermediate level
    (Qualified RVN in general practice >5 years – UK)

  2. Natasha D –

    A very informative course with good case studies to relate the information to throughout.

    Rated: Intermediate level
    *Newly qualified (<2 years) - UK)

  3. Lisa B –

    Great, informative course

    Rated: Intermediate level
    (Qualified RVN in general practice >5 years – AUS)

  4. Anarosa W –

    The content was really in depth, I learnt a lot.

    Rated: Intermediate level
    (Qualified RVN in general practice <5 years - UK)

  5. Lucy S –

    Engaging and interesting

    Rated: Intermediate level
    (Qualified RVN in general practice <5 years - UK)

  6. Hayley B –

    I really enjoyed all the modules, but found it quite heavy in places and would have preferred shorter lectures.

    Rated: Intermediate level
    (Qualified RVN in general practice >5 years – UK)

  7. Lucy S –

    Educational – good cpd and lets me do it in my own time

    Rated: Introduction level
    (Qualified RVN in general practice >5 years – UK)

  8. Claire T –

    Great

    Rated: Intermediate / Advanced level

  9. Claire W –

    Rally good course for those who need a little extra help or refreshing their knowledge of all things cardiology. ECG interpretation made easy and clear to understand.

    Rated: Introduction / Intermediate level

  10. Danielle U –

    amazing explanations, and great to see recordings of echo’s.
    very easy to navigate, and I like that you can work completing a flexi course when you have free time, and there is no time pressure.

    Rated: Intermediate level

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Speaker

Liza Ebeck RVN, NCert Anaesthesia
Willows Veterinary Group

 

Liza qualified as a VN in 2001 and moved from small animal practice to the University of Glasgow Small Animal Hospital where she worked as a surgical and theatre nurse for nearly 4 years. She then made a move to the University of Liverpool Small Animal Teaching Hospital as Anaesthesia Nurse and proceeded to move through several disciplines within the SATH over 15 years, including Cardiology Service Nurse, Patient Care & ICU and Surgical Nurse before settling back into the theatre team.  Liza enjoys learning new skills, gaining new experience and has a keen interest in anaesthesia and cardiology. In 2022 Liza took up the position of Head Nurse at Willows Veterinary Group.

Information

Upon purchase you will be immediately registered to attend the course, with unlimited lifetime access.  The course will consist of four modules, where each module provides 2 hours of CPD, in the form of a tutorial, a quiz and also a selection of further reading journals, articles or book chapters.

 

The course is completely flexible, where all the learning resources are provided immediately – it is designed for you to complete one module per week, but it is completely up to you, how and when you decide to complete the course. You have unlimited lifetime access to all the supportive learning materials, and once you have completed the whole course, a certificate will be automatically generated.

 

Looking for some further information? – please have a look at our Flexi Online CPD Courses – PDF Guide

CPD Hours

This online course is worth 8 hours of CPD.

 

A certificate will be available from the ‘My Courses’ section, for you to download and print, once you have completed the course.  A permanent record of your total CPD hours will also be recorded in your account section.

AVNAT

Australia and New Zealand 

The Australian Veterinary Nurse and Technician (AVNAT) Regulatory Council has allocated 8 AVNAT CPD points to this continuing education activity.

 

This course is also recognised by the New Zealand Veterinary Nursing Association (NZVNA) as providing 8 CPD points.

 

Levels

This course has been listed as ‘Introduction / Intermediate’ level

 

All of our courses are aimed at veterinary nurses in general practice, but everyone who works in the veterinary profession is very welcome to attend, whether you are a clinical receptionist, veterinary surgeon, student nurse or have been a qualified nurse for over 20 years!

 

The courses are not formally assessed for skill level, so the following CPD levels are just a rough guide to help you decide if a course may be more or less suitable:

 

Introduction
– maybe most suitable for qualified nurses in general practice approaching a new topic or looking for a refresher course

Intermediate
– maybe most suitable for qualified nurses in general practice along with referral / specialist nurses looking for a refresher course

Advanced
– maybe most suitable for referral / specialist nurses and highly experienced qualified nurses in general practice

Pawprints

You will earn 150 Pawprint Points (£15 website credit) when you purchase this course

 

Our loyalty scheme rewards you with 10% in website credit to spend on future courses.  Choose pay with Pawprint Points during checkout.

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Invoice

Debit or credit card is the preferred payment method

Please ask your practice manager or accounts department to visit the website, register an account in their own name, and during checkout, complete the ‘delegate name’ and ‘delegate email’ sections with your personal details.  We will then register you a personal account on your behalf, and transfer the course booking over to your new personal account.  We will of course email you all the information you need to access this new account and your CPD course.

 

If you need an invoice and no other payment method is available to you, then please email [email protected] with all the following information:

  • Full name of delegate
  • Email address for delegate
  • Course(s) booking
  • Any discounts / promotions being redeemed
  • Practice name and address
  • Invoice name and address (if different)
  • Corporate group name (Linnaeus, IVC, Medivet, VetPartners etc) (if applicable)
  • Practice code (eg Vet4Pets practices)
  • Booking / invoice reference (if required)
  • Email address to send the invoice (practice manager, accounts department or head office – not your own email address please)

Please note the following:

  • Invoices must be requested a minimum of 4-6 weeks prior to a course starting, to allow time for the payment to be received
  • Delegates will not be allowed access to any course without prior payment
  • An invoice will be emailed to the contact provided and the course booking will be reserved for 7 days, whilst payment via debit / credit card or BACS is arranged
  • There will be an administration fee of £2.50 +VAT per invoice generated. You may book multiple delegates / multiple courses on a single invoice to the same practice

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