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The six-hour reprisal of core principles, coupled with a selection of key case studies, conveys the fundamentals of emergency medicine and demonstrates their application to common emergency cases within the context of a non-referral environment. This specially priced package provides access to six emergency-medicine courses totalling 11 hours learning time. Perfect for all first-opinion emergency and critical care practitioners, and especially general practitioners, whether experienced or inexperienced. This online CPD course consists of interactive screens including a range of self-assessment questions leading to a printable certificate. You will have access to your own online learning desktop and you can work through the materials in your own time at your own pace, over a 12 month period. Organised by Vetacademy.

Canine & Feline Endocrinology: Update your skills in dealing with the most complicated of endocrinology cases. Massey University’s distance learning continuing professional education course will extend and update your knowledge in this subject Organised by MVM Programme, Massey University.

Organised by MVM Programme, Massey University.

Organised by Master of Veterinary Medicine Programme, Massey University.

Organised by Master of Veterinary Medicine Programme, Massey University.

On-line course. •Physics of diagnostic ultrasound •Ultrasonographic artefact •Machine set-up and image recording •Review of normal ultrasonographic appearance •Ultrasonography of liver, biliary tract and spleen, gastrointestinal tract and pancreas, urinary tract, reproductive tract, adrenal glands, lymph nodes and abdomen in general •Ultrasound guided invasive procedures This course is most suitable for veterinarians who wish to advance their knowledge and skills in abdominal ultrasonography but who may not be able to attend practical scanning days at the RVC. The course will include web-based online recorded lectures, movies demonstrating ultrasound techniques, and access to the tutor and other participants via an asynchronous online discussion board. No special software is required. The online lecture component is worth 20 CPD hours, the online discussion component worth two CPD hours (dependent on level of participation) and the online assessment is worth up to four hours and will be followed by an optional practical session (six CPD hours) on Tuesday 4 June at the RVC (limited to 20 participants) to consolidate knowledge. The course is designed to provide veterinary surgeons with the knowledge and skills required to perform a basic abdominal ultrasonographic examination, identify normal anatomy and changes seen with common diseases. It is a course for beginners therefore no previous knowledge of ultrasound or experience with ultrasonographic examinations is required or expected. During the optional practical day the participants will have the opportunity to practice examining the abdominal organs taught during the online component of the course. Fees: £599.00 online lectures and discussion forum Organised by Royal Veterinary College.

For VNs and Vet Technicians || Animal welfare is of paramount importance to all of us in the veterinary profession. This module will help you to define, appreciate and address dilemmas and problems that occur with respect to promotion of welfare, ethical considerations, and ensuring maximum welfare of our patients, covering areas such as the Five Freedoms, ethical viewpoints, application of welfare assessment, and topical discussions on animal welfare and ethics issues || BVNA Accredited | Visit website for more information and to book | || Run dates Summer & Autumn/Winter 2013 | Exact dates TBC Organised by ONCORE ePD.

Price: £299.00 CPD Hours: 16 hours Key Areas •What is a good vet? •Can professional skills improve patient safety? •Having a bad day? Mistakes and adverse outcomes •Getting better: lifelong learning, professional development and evidence based medicine About this course The aim of this course is not to provide (even more!) clinical or medical facts, but help put into practice the knowledge gained in vet school. It will also be helpful to anyone contemplating the RCVS Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice; the material covered includes some learning objectives of the A module ‘Foundations of Advanced Veterinary Practice’. The course will be delivered online through a mixture of webinars, supplementary learning material and discussion forums with the tutor and veterinary colleagues. Tutors Elizabeth Armitage-Chan, MA VetMB DipACVA FHEA MRCVS American and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia Anaesthetist, Davies Veterinary Specialists To book: Contact the CPD Unit on Tel: 01707 666865, or email cpd@rvc.ac.uk. Further details available at www.rvc.ac.uk/cpd Organised by Royal Veterinary College.

Heart disease in cats differs from heart disease in dogs in a number of important ways, including natural history, best diagnostic techniques and management options. Our knowledge about feline heart disease is expanding rapidly, and is not always reflected in the available literature. In this four week online course we will review the traditional and newer approaches to classifying cardiomyopathies, address common clinical scenarios for cats with heart disease, and debate the merits of the available treatments. The course material will be a mixture of webinars, online case assessment exercises, supplementary reading material and discussion forums involving the tutors and veterinary colleagues from around the world. It would be suitable for any veterinarian in small animal practice with an interest in cardiology as well as for CertAVP candidates studying for C modules in small animal medicine or cardiology. Participants can earn up to 16 CPD hours. Fee: £299.00 Organised by Royal Veterinary College.

For VNs and Vet Technicians || Effective communication with our clients is a core skill that not only improves the client experience and our own job satisfaction, but the clinical outcome for our patients. This module will cover some of the more difficult areas of communication in practice, including team communication, difficult situations and referrals || Learning and teaching methods: Research and discussion group work | Evaluation of your own style and experiences | Creation of new protocols to assist you in the future | Critical reflection to aid progression || BVNA Accredited | Visit website for more information and to book || Exact run dates TBC || Organised by ONCORE ePD.

Full meeting details will be available shortly, in the meantime if you have any queries please contact Andrea James at andrea.james@management-forum.co.uk Organised by Management Forum Ltd.

There is no doubt that equine back problems are a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Successful outcome of these cases require a close collaboration between veterinarians and physiotherapist and manipulative therapy should be an integral part of any rehabilitation program. In this course experts in the field will present evidence-based diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for horses suffering from back pain in a mixture of lectures, practical sessions and discussion panels. It is suitable for anybody who wants to know more about the state-of the art methods, that experts employ to deal with the most challenging area of the horse. Organised by Royal Veterinary College.

Many veterinarians are keen to develop their knowledge and skills in abdominal ultrasonography as it is such a useful diagnostic tool in general practice. There are many CPD courses available from different providers that provide a rich learning experience in a variety of formats. However, some courses cannot offer a practical component, of those that do there is rarely time for more than a few hours of practical experience and there is virtually never an opportunity for participants to return for further guidance after the course. These practical scanning days will be an opportunity for veterinarians to build on their ultrasonography skills by spending the day scanning under the expert guidance of Pete Mantis. The days will be entirely devoted to scanning – there will be no lectures or course notes and participants will be expected to have attended a CPD course previously where the basics of ultrasound theory were discussed and techniques demonstrated. You’ve listened to the lectures, watched the videos and tried it on your own. Now come and practice your skills with the experts! Fees: £249.00 Organised by Royal Veterinary College.

Fees: BSAVA Member £233.00Inc VAT Non Member £350.00 BSAVA Nurse Member £167.00 Nurse Non BSAVA Member £250.00 The rate you pay will denote which afternoon session you attend. This split course is designed to cover imaging of the abdomen, with particular emphasis on radiological and ultrasound findings. The course will include an introduction to the world of CT. It is designed to include points of interest for both general practitioners and nurses with an interest in diagnostic imaging. The day will start with lecture based presentations on the use of these modalities; how to adequately prepare our patients prior to imaging, points to bear in mind when performing the procedures, and how to interpret both normal and abnormal findings. The afternoon will include practical tips for film reading and will be heavily case based. The nursing component will cover radiography, film faults and how to deal with them. Organised by British Small Animal Veterinary Association.

While excellent clinical knowledge is certainly necessary to be a good veterinary practitioner, it is not on its own sufficient to become a world class practitioner. A world class veterinary practitioner is someone who combines the art, the science and the commerce of veterinary practice to consistently deliver 4 outcomes; clinical resolution, client satisfaction, commercial sustainability and team harmony’n’happiness. They are someone who can apply the science of veterinary amidst the unpredictability of real world contexts. In much the same way as psychology is used to help Olympic athletes achieve excellence, this course will discuss how the psychology of confidence, achievement and success has been specifically applied to veterinary practice. As well as webinars and discussion forums it will also include online self assessment tools for measuring your own emotional intelligence and other psychological attributes. Fee: £299 Organised by Royal Veterinary College.

This two day highly practical course has been developed for practitioners who have some experience with abdominal ultrasound but are seeking guidance to reinforce their theoretical knowledge and structure their practical approach to a basic abdominal ultrasound. The course is also suitable for complete beginners as the workshop groups will be organised according to experience. The two days will consist of lectures followed by practical scanning sessions. Fee: £699.00 Organised by Royal Veterinary College.

On Wednesday 10th July 2013 we will be holding a CertAVP Survival Tips Day for any veterinarian interested in the CertAVP whether they are currently enrolled or not. The day will consist of presentations on what is expected and how to prepare for Module A and Q&A discussion forums for all B and C modules, run by the relevant module leader. Only those modules that the RVC is accredited to assess will be discussed. The cost of the day is £75 and will include refreshments on arrival, tea and coffee breaks and lunch. You can register for the day by filling in one of our CPD registration forms or by phoning our CPD office +44(0)1707 666865. Previous attendees have found this day an invaluable introduction to their CertAVP and it comes highly recommended. All participants will receive a CPD certificate for 6 CPD hours. Please note that this course is priced in consideration of CertAVP candidates, therefore no additional discount is available. Fee: £75.00 Organised by Royal Veterinary College.

This one day lecture and hands-on practical course will assist veterinarians in understanding the basic principles for internal fixation of fractures by means of plates and screws. The course will focus on the most commonly used plates (DCP, VCP) and the use of lag screws. The preoperative planning and common complications seen will be discussed. Plastic bones will be used as well as cadavers for demonstrating surgical approaches. The day would also be of interest to any veterinarian wishing to refresh their knowledge and understanding of the principles of this fixation technique. It would also be useful CPD for CertAVP candidates enrolled on module C-SAS.6. Fee: £450.00 Organised by Royal Veterinary College.

This highly practical course is aimed at the general practitioner with experience of orthopaedic surgery and those that are comfortable with standard DCP techniques but wish to investigate advanced plating techniques, particularly locking plate technology. This day course will include lecture and practical sessions where delegates will have an opportunity to examine and handle the main locking plate systems. Fee: £450.00 Organised by Royal Veterinary College.

For VNs and Vet Technicians || Effective communication with our clients is a core skill that not only improves the client experience and our own job satisfaction, but the clinical outcome for our patients. This module will cover some key aspects of communication skills including consultations, assisting with euthanasia and bereavement, and discharge procedures.|| BVNA Accredited | Visit website for more information and to book || Run dates Spring & Autumn 2013 | Exact dates TBC Organised by ONCORE ePD.

Diabetes mellitus and hyperadrenocorticism are common endocrine disorders in small animal practice. Diagnosis and management however, can be challenging and misconceptions persist about optimal ways to manage these patients. This four week online course will review, refresh and update your knowledge and understanding of these important disorders through a mixture of webinars, online case assessment exercises, supplementary reading material and discussion forums involving the tutors and veterinary colleagues from around the world. The course would be suitable for any veterinarian in small animal practice with an interest in endocrinology as well as for CertAVP candidates studying for C modules in small animal medicine. Participants can earn up to 16 CPD hours. Live webinars will take place each week during the course. Recorded versions of each webinar will be made available for viewing throughout the course. Fee: £299.00 Organised by Royal Veterinary College.

This is a one day intensive course with lectures and practical ‘hands-on’ echocardiographic sessions. It is designed for delegates with some practical experience in veterinary echocardiography who are wishing to apply their echocardiographic skills to solving clinical problems. The course is designed to provide participants with tips on how to improve their technique using 2D, M-mode and Doppler echocardiography. Some prior experience will be essential, as the course will concentrate on quantification and lesion recognition. Fee: £399.00 Organised by Royal Veterinary College.

For VNs and Vet Technicians || This module will give you the necessary skills and decision-making techniques to become a reflective professional, with a clear idea of ethical guidelines for choices that you will make every day. The 6 week module will cover some key topics such as: An Introduction to Ethical Theory | Effective research skills | Referencing skills | Informed consent - what does it mean and how do we obtain it? |Development of reflective skills | Discussions on professional ethics topics || BVNA Accredited | Visit website for more information and to book | | Run dates will be Spring and Autumn 2013, exact dates TBC || Organised by ONCORE ePD.

For VNs and Vet Technicians || This module will assist you with essential skills for study and the 'lifelong learning' that we must undertake as a profession, and also many skills that will help you with day-to-day practice and personal life. The 6 week module will cover some key topics such as: Learning styles and their effect on the learner | Effective research skills | Referencing skills | Critical reflection and development of reflective skills | Time Management || BVNA Accredited | Visit website for more information and to book | Run dates will be Spring and Autumn 2013, exact dates TBC || Organised by ONCORE ePD.

The aim of the course is to provide practical, day-to-day advice for managing common patient scenarios in practice. Content will also be useful for those contemplating the CertAVP B-Small Animal Practice module, as well as providing some of the fundamentals for the C module in small animal anaesthesia. The course is run online over four weeks and will consist of a mixture of webinars, online case assessment exercises, supplementary reading material and discussion forums involving the tutors and veterinary colleagues from around the world. Fee: £299.00 Organised by Royal Veterinary College.

This six week online course is designed to equip clinicians with the knowledge and skills required to apply logical clinical problem solving skills to some of the important problems that present in small animal practice. Participants will not only develop a logical problem based approach to medical cases but will also improve their skills in assessing clinical pathology and critically reviewing clinical data in relation to internal medicine. It is suitable for all clinicians in small animal practice who wish to develop a more logical and thoughtful approach to medical cases including veterinarians returning to small animal practice from career breaks. Course materials are a combination of course notes, case assessments and discussion forums in which participants review and discuss cases with their colleagues and the tutors. The course will be of value to veterinarians preparing medical case reports for the RCVS CertAVP - Small Animal Practice Module B-SAP.1 and C modules in small animal medicine. Participants can earn up to 36 CPD hours if the course is completed fully. Fee: £699.00 Organised by Royal Veterinary College.

Emergency cases can be some of the most fun and rewarding patients we see in veterinary practice. However, they can also be some of the more challenging and stressful patients to treat. This course will provide practitioners with a rational and logical approach to the assessment of the emergency patient. It will focus on interpretation of physical examination findings and basic clinicopathologic and imaging data with an emphasis on information that will help you formulate a rational stabilisation plan. The course is suitable for both veterinary surgeons in general practice and those with a special interest in (or fear of!) emergency medicine. It will also be useful CPD for veterinarians preparing for RCVS CertAVP C modules in emergency care A and B. The course is worth up to 36 CPD hours if all activities are completed. Fee: £699.00 Organised by Royal Veterinary College.

Our knowledge and understanding of common gastrointestinal (GI) disorders is constantly evolving. During this four week online course the logical approach to the common clinical signs of GI disease will be discussed and we will review, refresh and update your knowledge and understanding of these important disorders. The format of the course consists of a mixture of webinars, online case assessment exercises, supplementary reading material and discussion forums involving the tutors and veterinary colleagues from around the world. The course would be suitable for any veterinarian in small animal practice with an interest in gastroenterology as well as CertAVP candidates studying for C modules in small animal medicine. Participants can earn up to 16 CPD hours if the course is completed fully. Live webinars will take place each week during the course. Recorded versions of each webinar will be made available for viewing througout the course. Fee: £299.00 Organised by Royal Veterinary College.

This four week online course will cover some of the key areas of equine anaesthesia and is ideal for participants looking to improve their management of the anaesthetised horse and candidates preparing for the CertAVP C-VA.2 module in equine anaesthesia. Each week there will be a 2 hour webinar which can be ‘attended’ live or viewed at a later date. In addition, participants will have access to our web-based virtual learning platform where there will be a variety of learning resources available to support the topic of each week including comprehensive course notes, supplementary reading and case-based material. Each week a key article in the subject will be provided and discussed in a “journal club” format to improve participants’ critical reading ability and appraisal. The journal clubs and case discussions will improve participants’ reflective skills and encourage audit of their own practice which is a critical learning area for the CertAVP modules. There will be discussion forums for interaction with fellow participants as well as tutor moderated Q&A sessions each week so all of your concerns and queries about the topic can be aired and discussed. Up to 16 CPD hours can be earned. Fee: £299.00 Organised by Royal Veterinary College.

In recent years ruminant surgery has been a neglected topic in many veterinary school curricula. The focus on population medicine, the constraints on surgical technique training, along with the reliance on transferrable small animal surgical skills means that the graduating veterinarian often has little or no experience in farm animal surgical procedures. This course is designed to provide practical training in the essential skills required for proficiency in common farm animal surgical procedures. It will consist of lectures and practical wet lab sessions. By the end of the course participants will acquire practical surgical skills and be able to perform local and regional anaesthesia for surgical intervention of the ruminant head, abdomen, limbs and urogenital tract. Participants will also understand the surgical decision making processes behind common procedures. The course is suitable for any veterinary surgeon keen to build on their experience of performing routine farm animal surgical procedures. Fee: £450.00 Organised by Royal Veterinary College.

During this online CPD course participants will enhance their knowledge in small animal radiology and their skill at reading radiographs. A large number of radiographic cases will be presented for individual study and group discussions to enable participants to share their experiences and to enhance their skills in assessing radiographs. The course would be useful CPD for veterinarians preparing for RCVS CertAVP C modules in diagnostic imaging. Participants can earn up to 36 CPD hours if the course is completed in full. The course will consist of a mixture of radiographic cases and assessments, downloadable reference sources, links to other useful websites and online discussions. It is designed to work around the varied and demanding schedules of the busy practitioner and is run entirely on-line with no need to travel to a distant venue or take time off work. There is no need to log on at any particular time of the day or night so the course can be completed in your own time. However, you do need to be able to spend at least 6 hours per week on the course and log on several times per week to get maximum benefit. Once registered, all participants are issued with a unique ID, allowing them to log on at any time to a discussion board and various on-line tasks. Radiographic cases will be presented for individual study and group discussions to enable participants to share their experiences and to enhance their skills in assessing radiographs. A copy of the radiographic images viewed online during the course is also provided on a CD sent with the course notes to each participant. Please note that if you are using an old non flat screen monitor with your PC this may not be adequate for viewing radiographs optimally therefore you may wish to try viewing the images on an alternative screen (e.g. at home, laptop). Fee: £699.00 Organised by Royal Veterinary College.

This very practical course will help you maximise the value of the practice microscope to the benefit of your patients whatever the day or time. An alternative title would be “What you need to know for the bank holiday weekend!” The course will consist of a combination of lectures and practical sessions aimed to make you feel more confident about what you can see down your scope and what it means. Fee: £350.00 Organised by Royal Veterinary College.

This is a practical based course that aims to teach the participant the skills required to implement local anaesthesia techniques on a day to day basis in veterinary practice. The course is designed to cover information relevant for both vets and nurses. We encourage vets and nurses from the same practice to attend the course so that a coordinated approach to analgesia in their practice can be developed. Relevant legislation will be covered. Wet lab facilities will allow all participants plenty of time to practice each technique under guidance from RVC anaesthesia staff. The course will be concluded with material covering alternative techniques, such as CRI’s, that can be used when local techniques are unsuccessful or inappropriate. Fees: £549.00 vet and nurse team, £399.00 vet only, £199.00 nurse only Organised by Royal Veterinary College.

This is a practical based course that aims to teach the participant the skills required to implement local anaesthesia techniques on a day to day basis in veterinary practice. The course is designed to cover information relevant for both vets and nurses. We encourage vets and nurses from the same practice to attend the course so that a coordinated approach to analgesia in their practice can be developed. Relevant legislation will be covered. Wet lab facilities will allow all participants plenty of time to practice each technique under guidance from RVC anaesthesia staff. The course will be concluded with material covering alternative techniques, such as CRI’s, that can be used when local techniques are unsuccessful or inappropriate. Fees: £549.00 vet and nurse team, £399.00 vet only, £199.00 nurse only Organised by Royal Veterinary College.

For VNs and Vet Technicians || Animal welfare is of paramount importance to all of us in the veterinary profession. This module will help you to define, appreciate and address dilemmas and problems that occur with respect to promotion of welfare, ethical considerations, and ensuring maximum welfare of our patients, covering areas such as the Five Freedoms, ethical viewpoints, application of welfare assessment, and topical discussions on animal welfare and ethics issues || BVNA Accredited | Visit website for more information and to book | || Run dates Summer & Autumn/Winter 2013 | Exact dates TBC Organised by ONCORE ePD.

The aim of this course is to improve the confidence of those veterinarians who sometimes (or always) feel out of their depth when performing routine abdominal surgical procedures in small animal practice. The first day will be lecture based and cover a variety of clinical problems that can pose challenges for less experienced, and even quite experienced, surgeons. The practical day will allow candidates to perform fundamental procedures required for abdominal surgery ranging from entering the abdomen safely, tying secure ligatures, isolating organs within the abdomen and developing a systematic approach to exploration of the abdominal cavity. Specific procedures will be performed ranging from intestinal resection anastomosis, gastric resection and gastropexy techniques to splenectomy and liver resection techniques. The focus of the practical day will be on procedures that are performed in general practice. 12 Hours CPD KEY AREAS •It all looks normal, what now? Maximizing an exploratory laparotomy •The dreaded Saturday night on call, alone with a GDV! •Oh no, it’s a big fat bitch spay – ovariectomy, OHE and C-section •The foreign body sweep stake - surgery of the intestinal tract •The exploding dog - gastric dilatation and volvulus •All that plumbing - surgery of the urogenital tract •Help, all I can see is blood! - Haemoabdomen, splenectomy and liver surgery fees: ££750.00(2 days); £350 (1 day) Organised by Royal Veterinary College.

Disorders of the liver and pancreas occur commonly in dogs and cats but can be challenging to diagnose and manage. This four week online course will review, refresh and update your knowledge and understanding of these important disorders through a mixture of webinars, online case assessment exercises, supplementary reading material and discussion forums involving the tutors and veterinary colleagues from around the world. The course would be suitable for any veterinarian in small animal practice with an interest in pancreatic and hepatic disorders as well as for CertAVP candidates studying for C modules in small animal medicine. Participants can earn up to 16 CPD hours. Key areas: •Hepatic and pancreatic disease – how much can clinical pathology really tell you? •Approach to diagnosis and management of hepatobiliary disease •Common canine and feline hepatobiliary diseases •Update on diagnosis and management of pancreatitis in dogs and cats Live webinars will take place each Wednesday during the course from 1-3pm (registration from 12.30pm). Recorded versions of each webinar will be made available for viewing throughout the course. Fee: £299.00 Organised by Royal Veterinary College.

WSAVA 2014 will unite small animal practitioners for the great African vet adventure in South Africa. Presenting top speakers, a dymanic scientific program forwarding small animal veterinary science and welfare. See you in Cape Town! Organised by Kenes International.