Physiotherapy Techniques for RVNs - Flexi CPD

Description

This CPD course is aimed at vet nurses in general practice

Module 1

An Introduction to Veterinary Physiotherapy

Why is rehabilitation important?
Benefits of rehabilitation
Manual therapies
Electrotherapy
Thermal therapy
Remedial exercise
Physiotherapy for the neurological patient
Physiotherapy for the orthopaedic patient
Physiotherapy for the geriatric / osteoarthritic patient
Physiotherapy for the respiratory patient
Physiotherapy for the critically ill patient

Module 2

Veterinary Massage

Overview of anatomy, physiology and terminology
Why we massage and beneficial effects
Massage techniques
- Effleurage
- Petrissage
- Compression
- Friction
- Tapotement
- Chest percussion
Considerations and contraindications

Module 3

Passive Range of Motion and Thermal Therapies

Overview of joint anatomy
Range of motion assessment
PROM techniques
- Single joints
- Whole limb
Considerations and contraindications
Thermal therapies
- Heat therapy
- Cryotherapy
- Contrast therapy

Module 4

Managing Osteoarthritis

Overview of osteoarthritis
Client education and home management
Exercise management
Diet and weight management
Osteoarthritis clinics in practice
Physiotherapy and complementary therapies

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: Sept 2022

8 reviews for Physiotherapy Techniques for RVNs – Flexi CPD

Rated 5 out of 5

Samantha Goodwin – 28/02/2024

I will definitely be able to apply this in my practice.

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

Evie Holden – 14/12/2023

Really enjoyed learning i come from a practice routinely doing orthopaedic surgery and feel the physiotherapy is not used as regularly as it should

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

Maria Craddock – 06/12/2023

Good information and additional reading

Rated: Intermediate level
(Newly qualified <2 years)
Rated 4 out of 5

Hannah Pomfret – 23/10/2023

Comprehensive information about appropriate physio the techniques. the anatomy and understanding behind the techniques and where they could be applied in practice.

Rated: Intermediate level
(Referral or specialist RVN – UK)
Rated 5 out of 5

Tillie Wallace – 20/07/2023

Really good and very informative course

Rated: Introduction / Intermediate level
(Qualified RVN in general practice <5 years - UK)
Rated 4 out of 5

Lucy Doyle – 30/06/2023

Learned some interesting new facts

Rated: Intermediate level
(Qualified RVN in general practice >5 years – UK)
Rated 4 out of 5

Jessica Waldie – 04/01/2023

Very informative, a little slow through some parts but good general coverage of all topics we may see in first opinion practice

Rated: Introduction level
Rated 5 out of 5

Ann-Marie Gallagher – 20/10/2022

Very informative.

Rated: Intermediate level

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Speaker

Matt Scott BSc (Hons), MNAVP
Synergy Small Animal Rehabilitation

Matthew graduated from Harper Adams University in 2017 as part of the first cohort undergoing undergraduate training for veterinary physiotherapy. After graduation he worked as the in house physiotherapist at the Animal Health Trust small animal referral centre, assisting multiple services throughout the hospital including neurology, orthopaedics, and hydrotherapy. Matthew is a full member and accredited clinical educator of the National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists (NAVP) and has achieved the Blue Paw Award in arthritis management through the Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance (VOA). Matthew is registered with the Animal Health Professions’ Register (AHPR) under the Vet Physio sub-group. He is also currently undertaking additional training to become a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner through the University of Tennessee and Veterinary Academy of Higher Learning (VAHL). Matthew regularly provides webinars to other veterinary professionals and helps with the practical teaching of vet physio students. He has a special interest in neurological patients. Outside of work, Matthew enjoys playing the guitar, walking his cross-breed dog Eadee, and keeping fit.

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 ‘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.

Invoice My Practice

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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