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Echocardiography I & II

Key learning objectives day 1: Understand echocardiographic imaging and basic machine settings M-mode, B-mode and 3D acquisitions Practical: scanning Key learning objectives Day 2: Develop your understanding of Doppler studies (CW, PW, HPRF, Colour) Consolidate your ability to obtain the conventional echocardiographic views Recognise the potentials and pitfalls of echocardiographic assessment Practical Scanning: Review taking repeatable measurements in M-mode and B-mode …

Laparoscopic Bitch Spay

Minimally invasive surgery has transformed the way surgical procedures have been performed on humans over the past twenty years and it is becoming increasingly uncommon for human surgeons to have to resort to open techniques. Veterinary surgery is treading the same route with many clinics now performing many or all of their bitch spays laparoscopically. The benefits are self evident and the procedure is well received, indeed sought out, by …

Emergency Surgery in the Dog

This course is designed to teach you the technical aspects of a variety of emergency surgery procedures. Some theory will be included in the lectures, but emphasis will be placed on how to perform each procedure. Topics have been chosen that represent emergency surgical conditions frequently seen in veterinary practice including gastropexy for treatment of GDV, rapid splenectomy, urethral retropulsion, urethrotomy, urethrostomy, perineal hernia repair, oesophagostomy tube placement, emergency tracheostomy, …

Echocardiography I & II

Key learning objectives day 1: Understand echocardiographic imaging and basic machine settings M-mode, B-mode and 3D acquisitions Practical: scanning Key learning objectives Day 2: Develop your understanding of Doppler studies (CW, PW, HPRF, Colour) Consolidate your ability to obtain the conventional echocardiographic views Recognise the potentials and pitfalls of echocardiographic assessment Practical Scanning: Review taking repeatable measurements in M-mode and B-mode …

Exotic Animal - Current Concepts in Surgery; Avian Medicine and Surgery

Key learning objectives Day One: Understand basic surgical techniques, surgical neutering and coelomic surgery Use knowledge gained to implant microchips Apply knowledge gained to performing various oesophagostomy techniques Understand how to repair shell and beak defects Explain the use of radiosurgery in exotics Approach the orthopaedic patient and understand the common fracture types in different species, the principles of internal and external fracture repair and muscle tendon adhesions Key learning …

Soft Tissue Surgery Masterclass

This course is designed to teach you the technical aspects of a variety of soft tissue surgery procedures. Some ‘theory’ will be included in the lectures, but emphasis will be placed on ‘how’ to perform each procedure. This will maximise the time you spend in the practical room. Topics have been chosen that represent surgical conditions commonly seen in veterinary practice and include salivary gland resection, scrotal urethrostomy, anal sacculectomy, …

Feline Liver, Pancreas and Gastrointestinal Tract; Feline Endocrinology

Key learning objectives Day One: Know how to investigate and manage common medical conditions affecting the feline oesophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, liver and pancreas Describe the various tests used in the diagnosis of liver and pancreatic disease and the management options for the common hepatic medical disorders Approach the nutritional management of disorders of the liver, pancreas and gastrointestinal tract Key learning objectives Day Two: Define the clinical …

Ultrasound Modular

This four-day course is designed for those veterinary surgeons with limited experience of diagnostic ultrasound. Case-based examples will help you consolidate your knowledge and the highly practical nature of the course will enable you to improve your technique rapidly with the chance to use both Logic R7 and Mindray Z6 machines as you are taught. Please select the 'Modules' tab to view the module information and the dates. You will …

Dermatology - Infectious Diseases and Preventative Healthcare; Allergic Skin Disease

Key learning objectives Day One: Know the clinical pathology of the major bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic diseases affecting the skin of companion animals in the UK and Europe Have an awareness of diseases that may be imported by pets travelling from abroad Understand zoonosis and it's health and safety concerns and precautions Key learning objectives Day Two: Have an understanding of the immune system and immune response by the …

Supporting the Emergency Patient; Respiratory Tract Emergencies

There are many different emergencies that can present to us in practice but each and every one of these patients needs triage and stabilisation to enable us to safely manage their underlying disease. This module aims to help practitioners to develop a measured approach to fluid therapy and management of circulatory shock. Specific techniques for venous access, including central line placement, will also be discussed. Blood gas analysis can be …

Advanced Echocardiography

This course is for those veterinary surgeons who already have some experience of performing echocardiography in practice or who have attended the 2 day next steps course and would like to enhance their skills further. The day will focus on more advanced echocardiographic measurements with an emphasis on when to use them and interpret them. This highly practical course will revisit optimising the standard right sided echocardiographic views and then …

The Uveal Tract and Lens; Glaucoma and Neuro-Ophthalmology

Key learning objectives Day One: Recognise congenital and acquired defects involving the uveal tract and describe the presenting signs of anterior uveitis, posterior uveitis, panuveitis and the approach to diagnosis and treatment Approach non neurological abnormalities of the pupil Understand aqueous opacification Describe the anatomy and physiology of the normal lens Recognise lenticular disease and the range of congenital and acquired disease that can affect the lens and understand cataractogenesis. …

Exotic Animal - Biology, Nutrition, Husbandry and Common Diseases of Mice, Rats, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas, Degus , Gerbils & Rabbits

Key learning objectives Day One: Describe the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of common skin diseases including ectoparasitic, bacterial, viral, fungal and endocrine disorders Understand diseases affecting the gastro-intestinal tract including Tyzzer’s disease, wet tail, dental malocclusions and coccidiosis Approach the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disorders Approach the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine conditions Understand the diseases which affect the reproductive and urinary tracts Appreciate conditions which affect the CNS …

Renal, Urinary Tract, Reproductive and Paediatric Emergencies; Endocrine and Metabolic Emergencies

Key learning objectives Day One: Apply diagnostic techniques including laboratory investigations and imaging to these cases Investigate and manage common renal and urinary tract emergencies Understand the principles of renal, ureteral, bladder and urethral surgery Formulate an approach to cystocentesis and the placing and maintenance of urinary catheters and appreciate their limitations Understand normal reproductive physiology and function and the physiology of conversion from foetal to neonatal circulation Appreciate the …

Feline Infectious Diseases I and II

Key learning objectives Day One: Understand health and safety concerns and precautions relating to zoonoses Understand the legislation and regulations relating to infectious diseases Design and implement vaccination and preventative parasitic programmes Approach the pathophysiology, diagnosis and, where appropriate, treatment of common viral diseases including FeLV, FIV and FIP Diagnose and treat Haemoplasma infections Key learning objectives Day Two: Explain the diseases of hunting cats including Toxoplasmosis, Pox virus, Mycobacterial …

Big Practical Weekend

Day One - Emergency Procedures Dealing with emergency patients can be very rewarding, but can also be very stressful! Often procedures that the clinician may be unfamiliar with (or has only performed a few times), need to be carried out rapidly and under pressure if the patient is to be saved. By discussing the rationale of these techniques, and offering a chance to practise ‘hands on’ in a wet lab …

Feline Dentistry

A two-day series of lectures and practical sessions aiming to cover the essentials of feline dentistry. Feline dentistry poses certain unique problems and pathologies. Dedicated courses are rare, especially with the availability of specimens to practise techniques. A dedicated wet-lab, complete with modern dental units and radiography (from iM3), video displays and superb lecture facilities. Numbers will be limited to ensure 1:1 training, your own specimens and minimal sharing of …

Laparoscopic Bitch Spay

Minimally invasive surgery has transformed the way surgical procedures have been performed on humans over the past twenty years and it is becoming increasingly uncommon for human surgeons to have to resort to open techniques. Veterinary surgery is treading the same route with many clinics now performing many or all of their bitch spays laparoscopically. The benefits are self evident and the procedure is well received, indeed sought out, by …

Next Steps in Echocardiography

This course aims to provide you with the knowledge to achieve standard echocardiographic views in dogs including right and left side views and M mode. The common artefacts which may be confused with cardiac pathology will be covered and an overview of the changes seen in common acquired and congenital cardiac disease in the dog and cat will be illustrated. The theory of Doppler will be introduced and its application …

Feline Pelvic Trauma - Purely Practical

This two-day course will have a no-lecture or minimal-lecture format. You will be sent the course notes in advance of the course and should ensure you have read them before attending as formal classroom lectures will not occur. All of your time will be spent in the practical room practising the techniques included in the learning objectives to maximise your opportunity to master the surgical skills at hand. This course …