Description
This course is aimed at nurses working in general practice
Week 1
Diabetes Mellitus
In this first week, we will be looking at diabetic cats and dogs and how nutrition plays a very large role in stabilisation of blood glucose. In dogs, we will look at how manipulation of different types of fibre can influence it. Cats are completely different when it comes to diabetes, not just in what to feed them. We will look at low carbohydrate, higher fat and protein diets, and how these can be used for obesity control and aid with the diabetes
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
- Understand how diets for dogs and cats differ for diabetic patients
- Explain how specific nutrients affect metabolism and insulin requirements
- Establish safe weight loss in the diabetic cat
Learning materials this week:
(released on Monday morning for on demand learning until the course ends – approximate timings)
- Pre-recorded tutorial with Nicola = 55 minutes
- Further reading = 60 minutes
- Forum discussion topic = 10 minutes
- Multiple choice quiz = 10 minutes
Week 2
Cardiac Disease
In the second week, we will look at the ACVIM consensus statement and how we can build this into nutrition for dogs. We will look at the recent evidence for cardiac diets and how the heart cells have been shown to respond to different energy sources. We will also look at the evidence surrounding those dogs that are developing DCM on grain free diets
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
- Understand the nutritional requirements for the cardiac patient
- Describe how to prevent cardiac cachexia
- Understand the issues with fad diets and DCM
Learning materials this week:
(released on Monday morning for on demand learning until the course ends – approximate timings)
- Pre-recorded tutorial with Nicola = 40 minutes
- Further reading = 60 minutes
- Written task (clinical case scenario – nutritional plan) = 60 minutes (to be submitted before 5pm Friday week 4)
- Multiple choice quiz = 10 minutes
Week 3
Hepatic Disease
Hepatic disease in cats and dogs can be very complex depending on the cause. We will look at the feeding of puppies with portosystemic shunts and why we use diets with specific nutrients. We will then discuss those animals with raised liver parameters and how we can help them, using diets and supplements
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
- Understand how certain nutrients can exacerbate the clinical signs of portosystemic shunts
- Explain how supplements can be used in animals with liver disease
- Describe the nutrient requirements of cats and dogs with liver disease
Learning materials this week:
(released on Monday morning for on demand learning until the course ends – approximate timings)
- Pre-recorded tutorial with Nicola = 50 minutes
- Further reading = 60 minutes
- Forum discussion topic = 10 minutes
- Multiple choice quiz = 10 minutes
Week 4
Dermatological Diets
In this last week, we will look at all the different diets that are available for dogs and cats that have dermatological issues. We will investigate nutrigenomic diets, novel protein diets and hydrolysed diets and discuss when to use each one
Learning objectives
After completion of this week, participants should be able to:
- Understand the difference between diets aimed at animals with dermatological issues
- Conduct feeding trials for dermatological cases
- Explain how supplements can be used to improve skin conditions
Learning materials this week:
(released on Monday morning for on demand learning until the course ends – approximate timings)
- Pre-recorded tutorial with Nicola = 55 minutes
- Further reading = 60 minutes
- Forum discussion topic = 10 minutes
- Multiple choice quiz = 10 minutes
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
Rachel E –
Good course, very informative
Rated: Intermediate level
(Qualified RVN in general practice >5 years – UK)
Rebecca W –
i found this course very interesting and enjoyed it to help me refresh knowledge and gain new knowledge after being off on maternity leave
Rated: Introduction / Intermediate level
(Qualified RVN in general practice >5 years – UK)
Iva C –
Very Good! Very knowledgeable delegate. Easy to understand and to leatn.
Rated: Intermediate level
(Qualified RVN in general practice <5 years - UK)
Jenny T –
Was really well thought out and very interesting. Layout of whole course was really easy to use
Rated: Introduction level
(Qualified RVN in general practice >5 years – UK)