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Feline Cardiology and Respiratory Medicine

Key learning objectives Day One: Recognise the importance of a detailed history and clinical examination of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems in the diagnosis of cardiopulmonary diseases Understand the common causes of heart disease in cats Understand the central importance of blood pressure in the pathophysiology of cardiac disease in cats and know how to discriminate the causes of hypertension in this species Recognise the crucial role of high quality …

The Conjunctiva and Naso-lacrimal System; The Cornea, Sclera and Episclera

Key learning objectives Day One: Describe the anatomy of the conjunctiva and understand the aetiopathogenesis of conjunctival disease and its treatment Describe the nasolacrimal system and abnormalities that can affect it Understand secretory and excretory components, normal lacrimation and the components of the pre-corneal tear film. Appreciate kerato-conjunctivitis sicca Understand problems associated with nasolacrimal drainage Appreciate the approach to writing a case report, including case selection, literature searches and accurate …

Ocular Emergencies

This new 2-day course on emergency ophthalmology aims to cover the majority of ocular emergencies you’ll see in day to day practice. The mornings will be classroom based seminars and case discussions covering a wide variety of emergency ophthalmology, whilst the afternoons will be spent in the wet lab practising emergency ophthalmic surgery. The course is aimed at vets with some practical experience (typically having been in practice for at …

Laboratory Diagnosis and Clinical Pathology; General Conditions Commonly Found in Dermatology

This module includes a practical component in the laboratory preparing and interpreting slides. Key learning objectives Day One: Understand skin scrapings, hair examination, acetate strip examination, and impression smears Sampling techniques (including biopsies), sample processing, storage and recording Understand the basic cytology of samples collected from the skin including masses and discharging sinuses Interpret the clinical laboratory medicine information in relation to skin disease, including: haematology, biochemistry and endocrine tests, …

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, …

Anaesthesia, Analgesia, Sedation and Therapeutics; Neurological and Neuro-Toxicological Emergencies

Emergency patients very often require anaesthesia or sedation and analgesia to proceed with diagnostic tests or the treatment of their conditions. Due to the severity of their condition administering anaesthesia can be challenging. This module will provide detailed information about safe anaesthetic and analgesic options available to minimise the anaesthetic risk for the emergency patient. The potential interactions between commonly used anaesthetic and analgesic drugs and therapeutic drugs used for …

Canine Thoracic Limb 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 training facilities practising the techniques included in the learning objectives to maximise your opportunity to master the surgical skills at hand. The …

Next Steps in Soft Tissue Surgery

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, …

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 …

Cytology and Haematology - Purely Practical

This highly interactive workshop will give you the ideal grounding in identifying common haematological and cytological abnormalities using the microscope of the in-clinic lab. During these sessions, carefully chosen smears from suitable haematology and cytology cases will allow a hands-on approach under guidance from the course tutor to ensure that confidence is built in cell identification and appreciation of morphological changes. You will be sent the course notes in advance …

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 …

Canine Reproduction

This two day course will give you an understanding of the clinical investigation of infertility in breeding dogs and bitches. A combination of small group presentations followed by practical sessions allow plenty of time for discussion and practise. This course is only available to Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Nurses. This course is aimed at the primary care clinician with an interest in small animal reproduction. The course is limited to …

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 …

Masterclass in Feline Endoscopy

With virtually every feline medicine case being a potential endoscopy case, do you frequently face that ‘diagnostic roadblock’ finding yourself; 1) repeating diagnostic tests 2) resorting to polypharmacy attempting to ‘treat the treatable’ 3) referring to reach a diagnosis/treatment plan? This practical two-day masterclass will focus on advancing practitioners beyond the infamous ‘diagnostic roadblock’ commonly faced in feline practice. This course will provide an overview of selecting appropriate equipment and …

Next Steps in Abdominal Ultrasound

This course has been designed for those delegates with an intermediate level of knowledge in veterinary abdominal ultrasound. It is the ideal follow on course from the 2 day introductory course. You will review machine set up and learn how to recognise common artefacts, how to perform a basic Doppler examination and consider the ultrasonographic appearance of various common abnormalities. Case based examples will help you consolidate your knowledge and …

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 …

Renal, Urinary Tract, Reproductive and Paediatric Emergencies; Neurological and Neuro-Toxicological 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 …

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 …

TTA Rapid

The course outlines the development of the TTA Rapid procedure. TTA Rapid is fully explained, including the technique, the implants and instrumentation, the aftercare, potential complications and how to avoid them. A paper exercise demonstrates calculation of cage size for the correct tibial tuberosity advancement. Dry bone and cadaver exercises follow. The course is designed for those already familiar with stifle surgery and the diagnosis of cranial cruciate ligament disease. …

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 …