Small Animal Medicine
Clinical Pathology & Cytology
Module Information
- Describe the laboratory evaluation of lipid disorders
- Identify red and white blood cell disorders
- Recognise the different cytological characteristics of effusions, CSF and joint fluid
- Identify the cytological appearance of common cutaneous lesions
- Recognise the cytological appearance of lymph node pathology
Status |
When |
Where |
Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Available* | 27 Apr 2020 (9:30-17:30) | Swindon | Kostas Papasouliotis |
| * Dates available on first come first served basis. Please note we advise all delegates not to book time off work / make travel arrangements until their dates have been confirmed with the Programme tutor. This will only happen once your place on the course has been confirmed. | |||
Diagnostic Imaging
Module Information
- Discuss the indications for CT and MRI
- Interpret CT images of the thorax and nasal chambers
- Describe the technique of ultrasound guided sample collection
- Explain the indications and technique for fluoroscopy and contrast angiography
Status |
When |
Where |
Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Available* | 28 Apr 2020 (9:30-17:30) | Swindon | Luís Mesquita |
| * Dates available on first come first served basis. Please note we advise all delegates not to book time off work / make travel arrangements until their dates have been confirmed with the Programme tutor. This will only happen once your place on the course has been confirmed. | |||
Immunology
Module Information
- Understand the basis of immune function and the immune response
- Explain how to diagnose immune-mediated diseases
- Discuss advances in immune-modulatory drug therapy
- Appraise the evidence-base for the management of IMHA and ITP
- Recognise how to diagnose the patient with an immunodeficiency
Status |
When |
Where |
Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Available* | 29 Apr 2020 (9:30-17:30) | Swindon | James Swann |
| * Dates available on first come first served basis. Please note we advise all delegates not to book time off work / make travel arrangements until their dates have been confirmed with the Programme tutor. This will only happen once your place on the course has been confirmed. | |||
Endocrinology
Module Information
1. Apply the underlying principles of endocrine anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology
2. Evaluate the current literature on the aetiology and management of canine and feline diabetes mellitus
3. Describe how to recognise and manage feline acromegaly
4. Discuss how to investigate and manage the patient with abnormalities of serum sodium and potassium
5. Recognise how to diagnose and manage the patient with atypical adrenal gland disorder
6. Explain how disorders of the parathyroid gland are diagnosed and managed
Status |
When |
Where |
Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Available* | 30 Apr 2020 (9:30-17:30) | Swindon | Lucy Davison |
| * Dates available on first come first served basis. Please note we advise all delegates not to book time off work / make travel arrangements until their dates have been confirmed with the Programme tutor. This will only happen once your place on the course has been confirmed. | |||
Medical Oncology
Module Information
- Explain the principles of tumour biology and staging
- Discuss molecular testing for lymphoproliferative diseases
- Discuss how to manage tumours of the haemopoietic system
- Recognise the indications for radiotherapy
- Describe advances in management of common tumours
Status |
When |
Where |
Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Available* | 1 May 2020 (9:30-17:30) | Swindon | Jane Dobson |
| * Dates available on first come first served basis. Please note we advise all delegates not to book time off work / make travel arrangements until their dates have been confirmed with the Programme tutor. This will only happen once your place on the course has been confirmed. | |||
Cardiovascular Medicine
Module Information
1. Describe how to identify and manage arrhythmias
2. Appraise the current literature on the management of canine cardiac diseases
3. Appraise the current literature on the management of feline cardiac diseases
4. Review the cardiac biomarkers and their clinical use in dogs and cats
5. Discuss the application of interventional cardiac procedures
6. Understand the basic principle of echocardiography and its role in the diagnosis of cardiac diseases
Status |
When |
Where |
Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Available* | 14 Sep 2020 (9:30-17:30) | Swindon | Luca Ferasin |
| * Dates available on first come first served basis. Please note we advise all delegates not to book time off work / make travel arrangements until their dates have been confirmed with the Programme tutor. This will only happen once your place on the course has been confirmed. | |||
Medical Neurology
Module Information
1. Understand the principles of functional neuroatatomy
2. Discuss advances in the aetiopathogenesis and management of seizures
3. Recognise how to diagnose and manage disorders of peripheral nerves
4. Discuss how to manage inflammatory disorders of the CNS
5. Describe the diagnosis and management of muscle disorders
Status |
When |
Where |
Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Available* | 15 Sep 2020 (9:30-17:30) | Swindon | Simon Platt |
| * Dates available on first come first served basis. Please note we advise all delegates not to book time off work / make travel arrangements until their dates have been confirmed with the Programme tutor. This will only happen once your place on the course has been confirmed. | |||
Urology
Module Information
1. Evaluate the current literature on the aetiopathogenesis and management of chronic renal failure
2. Describe the therapeutic approach to the patient with acute renal failure
3. Recognise the pathophysiology of glomerular disease in dogs
4. Explain how to diagnose and manage a dog with glomerular disease
5. Evaluate and manage the patient with a non-responsive urinary tract infection
6. Describe the diagnosis and management of ureteric diseases
Status |
When |
Where |
Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Available* | 16 Sep 2020 (9:30-17:30) | Swindon | Mark Dunning |
| * Dates available on first come first served basis. Please note we advise all delegates not to book time off work / make travel arrangements until their dates have been confirmed with the Programme tutor. This will only happen once your place on the course has been confirmed. | |||
Infectious Disease
Module Information
1. Discuss molecular testing for infectious diseases
2. Evaluate the current literature on the diagnosis and management of leptospirosis
3. Review advances in the diagnosis and management of feline infectious peritonitis
4. Appreciate the aetiology, epidemiology and management of polysystemic protozoal infections
5. Recognise how to diagnose and manage emerging conditions including mycobacterial diseases and cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy
6. Describe the clinical signs, diagnosis and management of imported diseases including ehrlichiosis, leishmaniosis and babesiosis
Status |
When |
Where |
Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Available* | 17 Sep 2020 (8:30-17:30) | Swindon | Simon Tappin |
| * Dates available on first come first served basis. Please note we advise all delegates not to book time off work / make travel arrangements until their dates have been confirmed with the Programme tutor. This will only happen once your place on the course has been confirmed. | |||
Emergency Medicine and Critical care
Module Information
1. Interpret the results of blood gas analysis
2. Describe the latest developments in blood transfusion medicine
3. Explain how to identify and manage shock and systemic inflammatory response syndrome
4. Explain how to sedate the critically ill patient
5. Appreciate the advances in analgesia for patients with medical disorders
6. Discuss the indications for continuous renal replacement therapies
Status |
When |
Where |
Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Available* | 18 Sep 2020 (9:30-17:30) | Swindon | Simon Tappin |
| * Dates available on first come first served basis. Please note we advise all delegates not to book time off work / make travel arrangements until their dates have been confirmed with the Programme tutor. This will only happen once your place on the course has been confirmed. | |||
Gastrointestinal I
Module Information
1. Describe how to diagnose and manage oesophageal disease
2. Evaluate the current literature on the aetiopathogenesis and management of inflammatory bowel disease and small cell lymphoma
3. Recognise the role of bacteria in canine and feline gastrointestinal disease
4. Explain the indications and technique for gastrointestinal tract endoscopy
5. Perform an upper and lower gastrointestinal tract endoscopy
Status |
When |
Where |
Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Available* | 18 Jan 2021 (9:30-17:30) | Swindon | Ed Hall |
| * Dates available on first come first served basis. Please note we advise all delegates not to book time off work / make travel arrangements until their dates have been confirmed with the Programme tutor. This will only happen once your place on the course has been confirmed. | |||
Gastrointestinal II
Module Information
1. Discuss the latest developments in the diagnosis and management of canine chronic liver disease
2. Evaluate the current literature on the management of portosystemic shunts
3. Describe an approach to the cat with inflammatory liver disease
4. Review the diagnostic tests and management options for canine and feline acute pancreatitis
Status |
When |
Where |
Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Available* | 19 Jan 2021 (9:30-17:30) | Swindon | Ed Hall |
| * Dates available on first come first served basis. Please note we advise all delegates not to book time off work / make travel arrangements until their dates have been confirmed with the Programme tutor. This will only happen once your place on the course has been confirmed. | |||
Practical Therapeutic Techniques
Module Information
1. Recognise the indications and contraindications for enteral nutrition
2. Practice how to place a nasooesophageal and oesophagostomy tube
3. Describe how to place and manage a central venous catheter
4. Recognise and practice the indications and technique for placement of a thoracic drain
5. Practice the techniques for bone marrow aspiration, arthrocentesis and CSF sampling
Status |
When |
Where |
Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Available* | 20 Jan 2021 (9:30-17:30) | Swindon | Nick Bexfield |
| * Dates available on first come first served basis. Please note we advise all delegates not to book time off work / make travel arrangements until their dates have been confirmed with the Programme tutor. This will only happen once your place on the course has been confirmed. | |||
Practical Diagnostic Imaging
Module Information
- Practice abdominal ultrasonography and recognise how to identify the adrenal glands, pancreas and lymph nodes
- Describe the techniques of ultrasound guided sampling and practice these techniques on models
- Review the theory and practice of echocardiography and practice this on live animals
- The standard echocardiographic views and how to optimise them
- The useful ultrasonic measurements needed to make a diagnosis
Status |
When |
Where |
Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Available* | 21 Jan 2021 (9:30-17:30) | Swindon | Chris Linney|Luís Mesquita |
| * Dates available on first come first served basis. Please note we advise all delegates not to book time off work / make travel arrangements until their dates have been confirmed with the Programme tutor. This will only happen once your place on the course has been confirmed. | |||
Respiratory Medicine
Module Information
- Review the optimal procedure for bronchoscopy and airway sampling
- Explain the use of CT in the diagnosis of respiratory tract disease
- Describe the management of bronchial diseases and selected disorders of the pleural space
- Discuss the diagnosis and management of pulmonary hypertension
- Interpret thoracic radiographs from real life clinical cases
Status |
When |
Where |
Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Available* | 22 Jan 2021 (9:30-17:30) | Swindon | Daniel Lewis |
| * Dates available on first come first served basis. Please note we advise all delegates not to book time off work / make travel arrangements until their dates have been confirmed with the Programme tutor. This will only happen once your place on the course has been confirmed. | |||
Small Animal Medicine Pricing
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| Payments | Initial Payment |
Total Payable |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Payment Options | All prices exclude VAT | ||
| Full Course (Pay in full) | £10,995.00 | £0.00 | £10,995.00 |
| Deposit and 12 monthly payments | £840.00 | £1,495.00 | £11,575.00 |
| Full Course (Deposit to secure place) | £9,500.00 | £1,495.00 | £10,995.00 |
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