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
This four module course will cover a range of clinical nutritional issues commonly encountered in first opinion practice. These will include those animals (feline and canine) with renal disease, liver compromise, gastrointestinal disturbances, pancreatitis and urinary issues.
We will investigate the root cause of inappetence and how pharmaceutical and nutritional support can aid in increasing calorific and nutrient intake. In all of these cases we will be looking at the evidence base behind the claims of diets and supplements and whether they are of benefit to our patients.
We will look at nutritional fashions and how to talk to clients about new trends that seem to be highlighted on-line almost continually. In order to do this we will have some case studies to work through where we can discuss different options to the nutritional management.
Module 1
Nutritional Assessment and Calculations
- How to perform a nutritional assessment
- Calculate energy requirements and how much to feed
- Treatment regimens for inappetence
- Instigating nutritional support
Learning objectives
After completion of this module, participants should be able to:
- Perform a nutritional history and assessment of the animal
- Calculate BER and RERs and apply this to how much to feed
- Identify when nutritional support is required and how to do this
Module 2
Clinical Nutrition – Renal, Urinary, Liver and Cardiac
- Clinical nutrition for renal, urinary, liver and cardiac disease
- Look at each of the nutrient requirements for each of these management regimes
Learning objectives
After completion of this module, participants should be able to:
- Make recommendations for clinical diets for renal, urinary, liver and cardiac disease
- Understand the nutrient specifications for these diets
- Discuss the benefits of these diets
Module 3
Clinical Nutrition – Gastrointestinal and Pancreatic
- Clinical nutrition for gastrointestinal and pancreatitis
- Look at each of the nutrient requirements for each of these management regimes
Learning objectives
After completion of this module, participants should be able to:
- Make recommendations for clinical diets for range of gastrointestinal and pancreatitis
- Understand the nutrient specifications for these diets
- Discuss the benefits of these diets
Module 4
Nutritional Supplements and Trends
- Supplements
- Nutritional trends (including raw and homecooked diets)
Learning objectives
After completion of this module, participants should be able to:
- Make recommendations for supplements for the diseases discussed in weeks 3 and 4
- Look at the nutritional evidence behind nutritional fashions
- Discuss raw and home cooked feeding with clients
The course will be available immediately following purchase, with unlimited lifetime access and will provide a total of:
8 hours of CPD (UK)
8 points (Australia – AVNAT approved)
8 points (New Zealand – AVNAT / NZVNA approved)
8 points (South Africa – SAVC Accreditation Number AC/2326/25)
Release date: Feb 2025
Joanne R –
Very informative with content targetted towards helping nurses educate clients in practice
Rated: Introduction level
(Qualified RVN in general practice <5 years - UK)