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Toxicology – Flexi CPD

£155.00 Ex VAT

Type:  Flexi CPD (converted from a tutored course)
Start:  On-demand / Unlimited Lifetime Access
CPD:    8 hours (UK), 8 points (approved in AUS, NZ and ZA)
Level:  Intermediate

Description

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

 

Module 1

Toxicology Introduction
  • The top 10 commonly encountered toxins in small animal patients will be reviewed along with up-to-date evidence-based guidelines looking at treatment recommendations and options
  • We will review the reported antidotes as well as the use of intra-lipid emulsion and other supportive measures we may implement in patients suffering from intoxication
  • Common complications of the various intoxications we can encounter will be reviewed as well as discussion of how we may pre-empt and manage these

Learning objectives
After completion of this module, participants should be able to:

 

  • Recognise the main toxins we see in practice
  • Develop a systematic approach to the intoxicated patient
  • Discuss the evidence bases looking at use of activated charcoal, intra-lipids and other antidotes, along with supportive measures for the intoxicated patient
  • Appreciate the main complications we may encounter with an intoxicated patient
  • Understand how to address and nurse intoxicated patients into recovery

Module 2

Central Nervous System Toxins
  • Detailed discussion of the toxins that commonly affect the central nervous system, including recreational drugs, human medications, organic toxins, household and environmental concerns
  • We will look at decontamination of these patients as well as effective nursing care and monitoring for the patient with severe CNS depression associated with intoxication
  • Discuss when an antidote may be indicated and the systemic effects we can see associated with CNS intoxications

Learning objectives
After completion of this module, participants should be able to:

 

  • Understand the effects of the main toxins affecting the CNS
  • Consider how to provide emergency treatment for these patients and also develop a plan for longer term care
  • Discuss whether decontamination is appropriate for patients when the CNS is depressed
  • Understand the complications and challenges we may encounter

Module 3

Renal System Toxins
  • Discuss toxins that affect the patient’s renal system, including ethylene glycol, NSAID ingestion, baclofen and raisins / grapes
  • Consider how we can identify a patient with acute kidney injury due to a toxin and the treatment options available, including peritoneal dialysis and haemodialysis
  • Nursing care for these patients is intensive and a focus on fluid balance and electrolyte status is vital, so this will be covered in detail

Learning objectives
After completion of this module, participants should be able to:

 

  • Understand the different toxins that affect the renal system and how we can approach nursing and monitoring these patients
  • Consider approaches to acid-base stabilisation and electrolyte abnormality management
  • Understand why volume overload occurs, and how we monitor, prevent and manage this condition

Module 4

Hepatic, Cardiac and Respiratory System Toxins
  • Round up of other common toxins including those affecting the hepatic, cardiovascular and respiratory systems and other miscellaneous agents. We will look at identifying these patients, common sources of intoxication and approaches to management
  • Review of the process of gastric lavage and contraindications associated with this method of contamination
  • Specific concerns associated with other toxins, including xylitol, baclofen, beta blockers, paracetamol, garlic and onions

Learning objectives
After completion of this module, participants should be able to:

 

  • Discuss appropriate treatment options and interventions for the mentioned toxins
  • Confidently provide nursing care and monitoring for these patients
  • Discuss gastric lavage and when it may not be appropriate
  • Appreciate the long term effects these toxins may or may not have on our patients

 

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 and New Zealand)
8 points (South Africa – SAVC Accreditation Number AC//25) – awaiting approval

Release date: Sept 2025

11 reviews for Toxicology – Flexi CPD

  1. Zoe B –

    Really informative course!

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

  2. Alice H –

    Very informative tutorials, would prefer a little more information on slides, so can listen more over writing down info and missing out what is being said.

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

  3. Paula U-C –

    very interesting course ,however i did find it quite intense and full on the lectures especially with most of them being over an hour in length i found i had to split them into 2/3 parts to feel i could properly take in the information .

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

  4. Helen B –

    A really thorough and informative course, with excellent additional reading lists

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

  5. Michelle D –

    Great variety of toxins discussed and brilliant speaker

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

  6. Laura M –

    Amazing lectures each week and learnt so much more indepth about the mechanisms of commonly seen toxicities. Really engaging speaker and thoroughly enjoyed each week

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

  7. Paula C –

    Really informative and enjoyable CPD, I would recommend to anyone who would like to learn that little bit more about toxicology.

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

  8. Hannah B –

    Clear in-depth explanation of nursing support.

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

  9. Karen O –

    Well delivered and throuogh information given on common toxins

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

  10. Billie W –

    Very in-depth information

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

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Speaker

Kath Howie  VTS (ECC), RVN
Principal Nurse Manager, VetsNow

 

Kath worked in a primary care practice through her training and qualified in January 2000. After a few years in practice as a registered nurse she decided to take the step into referral nursing in 2003. After a couple of years gaining experience of nursing intensive care patients and those with complex needs, she moved into emergency practice in 2005. In 2009 she achieved the Veterinary Technician Speciality in Emergency and Critical Care and re- certified in 2014.

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.

 

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.

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 two 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

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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