Canine and Feline Endocrine Nursing – Flexi CPD Course

£175.00 Ex VAT

Type:  Flexi CPD (converted from a tutored course)
Start:  On-demand / Unlimited Lifetime Access
CPD:    10 hours (UK), 10 points (approved in AUS, NZ and ZA)
Level:  Intermediate

 

 

Description

SAVC and AVNAT Approved Course
This flexi CPD course is aimed at vet nurses and vet technicians in general practice and is available on-demand with unlimited lifetime access.  Each module consists of a tutorial, quiz and further reading articles

 

Nurses at both general practice and referral level will commonly nurse patients with endocrine disease throughout their career. Understanding the basic concepts of endocrinology means nurses can apply knowledge to their care in order to better support their patients.

 

Having an understanding of the pathophysiology of common endocrine diseases, as well as the tests performed means that we can become a useful support in clinical decision making, which subsequently improves job satisfaction and allows us to nurse to our full potential.

 

Each module will look at a different endocrine disease in the cat or the dog. Following the course you will have refreshed your underpinning knowledge of the endocrine system in the canine and feline patient to include the chemical messenger and feedback systems, the types of endocrine diseases commonly affecting our patients, the tests we use and how these diseases impact our nursing care.

 

Module 1

Canine Hypothyroidism
  • Identify the clinical signs of canine hypothyroidism
  • Explain the role of hormones in the body
  • Explain the relationship between TSH and thyroid hormones
  • Describe what canine hypothyroidism is and why it occurs
  • Describe ways to support the client owning a canine with hypothyroidism

Module 2

Canine and Feline Diabetes
  • Name the 3 types of cell that contribute to the endocrine function of the pancreas
  • Name the two main types of insulin used in cats and dogs
  • Describe the reason dogs become diabetic
  • Describe the reason cats become diabetic
  • Explain some differences in the nursing considerations you would give cats compared to dogs and why

Module 3

Feline Acromegaly
  • Identify 3 major hormones that are lost when you remove the anterior pituitary gland
  • Explain how feline hypersomatotropism occurs
  • Discuss how excess growth hormone results in acromegaly
  • Explain the nursing considerations for a hypophysectomy patient
  • Explain the support that a client might need for a cat with FeHS

Module 4

Feline Hyperthyroidism
  • Discuss the clinical signs that a hyperthyroid cat might present with
  • Explain the effects of too much thyroid hormone on the body
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the treatment options available for the disease in order to support the client with the hyperthyroid cat
  • Describe the most commonly used test to diagnose feline hyperthyroidism and what that test is measuring
  • Explain the difference between free T4 and total T4

Module 5

Canine Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s Disease)
  • Explain the reasons why canine hyperadrenocorticism (HAC) occur
  • Identify the clinical signs associated with a canine HAC patient
  • Discuss some of the common tests available for HAC and the reasons for their use
  • Identify 3 main forms of treatment for the canine HAC patient
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the nursing considerations for the patient with HAC

Module 6

Canine Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s Disease)
  • Explain the causes of canine hypoadrenocorticism
  • Identify some of the clinical signs that a patient may present with and why
  • Discuss the treatment options available to the client with the hypoadrenocorticism pet
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the nursing considerations for a canine with hypoadrenocorticism
  • Name some of the tests that a vet may ask you to carry out on the suspected hypoadrenocorticism patient and discuss why they may be required

 

The course will be available immediately following purchase, with unlimited lifetime access and will provide a total of:
10 hours of CPD (UK)
10 points (Australia and New Zealand)
10 points (South Africa – SAVC Accreditation Number AC/2322/25)

Release date: Feb 2025

42 reviews for Canine and Feline Endocrine Nursing – Flexi CPD Course

  1. Rhianna B –

    Good course suitable to different levels of knowledge on the subject. Thought the pre tutorial research was a good idea to have some background knowledge before hand. Good variation of quizzes and coursework.

  2. Rachael L –

    Very through, Gina is a very good speaker and easy to listen to

  3. Hannah P –

    Very informative and well structured CPD to be done at your own pace

  4. Alix L –

    I found the course very informative. Previously, I found endocrinology boring, but now I know more about it, and I understand it more, I found it very interesting. Definitely something I’ll be getting more involved with in practice from now on.

  5. Lisa S –

    brilliant informative course

  6. Emma P –

    The course was concise without being overwhelming

  7. Rebecca I –

    Really interesting and useful course, has allowed me to re-cap and expand my knowledge. I have loved how interactive it has been and the variety of tasks presented each week. I have loved the support and involvement from the tutor.

  8. Libby G –

    As a newly qualified RVN I felt very overwhelmed with endocrinology but having completed this course I now feel I have a better understanding of these conditions and how I as a nurse can help these patients in practice. The course was well set out, I enjoyed the tutorials and found them very in-depth and I’m looking forward to going back over these again to consolidate my understanding. I enjoyed the quizzes and the forum discussions also.

  9. Anna M –

    It was a very informative course. Well put together and tutor very knowledgeable in the area.

  10. Michelle D –

    Good amount of material – great tutorials and varied methods of checking understanding. Able to contact tutor easily.

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Speaker

Gina Parkes DipAVN(Small Animal), PgCert Vet Ed, FHEA, RVN
Head Medicine Nurse, Royal Veterinary College

 

Gina qualified in Northern Ireland in 2008 and found a passion for nursing in teaching hospitals at the University of Melbourne. She returned to the UK and joined the Royal Veterinary College as the Senior Medicine Nurse in 2011. She won best clinical abstract presented by a nurse at BSAVA in 2015 and became the Head Medicine Nurse in 2016. She completed her PgCert in Veterinary Education in 2018 and has a passion for infection control, endoscopy and endocrinology.

CPD Hours

This online course is worth 10 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 10 AVNAT CPD points to this continuing education activity.

 

This course is also recognised by the New Zealand Veterinary Nursing Association (NZVNA) as providing 10 CPD points.

 

SAVC

South Africa

The South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) has allocated 10 CPD points to this continuing education activity. Accreditation Number AC/2322/25)

Information

Upon purchase you will be immediately registered to attend the course, with unlimited lifetime access.  The course will consist of six modules, where each module provides one hour and forty minutes 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

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

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Invoice

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  • Full name of delegate
  • Email address for delegate
  • Course(s) booking
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  • Booking / invoice reference (if required)
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  • Delegates will not be allowed access to any course without prior payment
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  • 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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