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Veterinary nursing RVC CPD 2023 RVC CPD 2023 Veterinary nursing

Anaesthesia and analgesia Exotic animal nursing online Webinar Plus: Vegan cats, brachy dogs Webinar Plus: Chemotherapy practice
for veterinary nurses online and fractious owners: Ethical problem- management essentials
solving for veterinary nurses

Monday 30th January Monday 6th February Monday 20th February Monday 6th March NEW
to Sunday 12th March to Sunday 19th March to Sunday 19th March to Sunday 2nd April

Do you need an anaesthesia refresher or are you looking to have a more The demand for reptile and avian species veterinary care is on the Have you faced ethical dilemmas in your practice? Do you want to Are you responsible for administering or caring for patients receiving
in-depth knowledge of anaesthesia and analgesia? increase – how confident are you nursing these unique animals? learn how to manage them in a structured and consistent way? cytotoxic medications?
This online course is aimed at qualified veterinary nurses who want to The course will cover all aspects of nursing both reptile and avian species In this course, we will examine common ethical challenges in the The need to treat patients with chemotherapy agents is on an upward trend,
refresh their knowledge and investigate some of the recent advances in in practice. It will be split into three weeks dedicated to reptiles and veterinary profession, such as reasons for euthanasia, diet fads, both in the general and referral practice setting. As veterinary professionals,
anaesthesia and analgesia. It could also be suitable for student veterinary three weeks dedicated to birds. It will take us back to basics as so often breeding issues, staff treatment and many more. We will look at the it is our responsibility to understand the essential requirements of working
nurses who have regular clinical anaesthesia exposure, who have husbandry and handling of these animals plays a huge role in their care. developing role of the veterinary nurse in responding to these safely with cytotoxic and cytostatic medications and to practice without a
completed the anaesthesia modules in their training programme and Often inappropriate husbandry and diet in these species leads to challenges and cover ethical frameworks which help to develop a risk to health. Interpreting the information available to us can be challenging,
are now keen to develop this area of their clinical work. The course will veterinary presentations, so understanding this will be a huge step in systematic and evidence-based approach. The course will include as there are no robust veterinary guidelines to direct us to date. This course
provide a theoretical and practical approach to the realities of improving your nursing of them and a great way to improve their welfare. opportunities for discussion and peer learning. looks at the main areas of practice management (personal protective
anaesthesia and analgesia in practice with some added extras! clothing, closed system devices, dealing with accidents, staff and client
You will also learn about aspects of inpatient care and how to effectively Why do this course?
Why do this course? house these animals in a ward. Triage of these species will be discussed Delegates will learn new ways of examining ethical issues, and how to education) that will enhance your knowledge of the subject, assist you
with equipment decisions and help you develop robust systems of work.
You will receive more in-depth information regarding anaesthesia as well as critical care and anaesthesia which is often slightly different to develop responses that are consistent with the values of the profession
equipment – how to devise patient specific plans for anaesthesia and our usual canine and feline patients. and the individuals concerned. In our challenging profession, feeling Why do this course?
analgesia, what our monitors are telling us and what to do if something Why do this course? confident that you have made the best possible decision is good for both Aimed for nurses and veterinarians who are responsible for ensuring
goes wrong! our clients and our own wellbeing. correct procedural activities within the practice, as well as those who
This course will help any veterinary nurse or staff member who is likely to
Key areas see avian or reptile species in practice. It will give you the tools to be able This course can contribute points to the RCVS Practice Standards will be handling or assisting with cytotoxic treatments. This blended
learning platform will provide you with a greater understanding of the
• Anaesthetic equipment to give advice on husbandry and care of these animals to owners and you Scheme ‘Professional Responsibility’ award. crucial elements needed for administering cytotoxic medications using
• Anaesthesia and analgesia related medications will learn all the relevant care needed to deal with these animals in general Key areas evidence-based medicine and so reduce the risk of contamination
• Pre anaesthetic assessment veterinary practice. • Common veterinary ethical issues within the workplace.
• Anaesthesia monitoring Key areas • Ethical theory and frameworks
• Pain assessment • Basic husbandry and handling of parrots and other birds • The relationship of ethics to law and professional behaviour Key areas
• Anaesthesia for specific conditions • The effect of cytotoxic and cytostatic medication on normal
• Basic husbandry and handling of reptile species • Developing policy and procedure
and abnormal cells
Previous participants have commented... • Nursing and inpatient care of avian species • Ethical problem-solving • Understanding the risks associated with cytotoxic pharmaceuticals
“I struggled with anaesthesia before. I definitely have a better • Nursing and inpatient care of reptile species Previous participants have commented... and applying the hierarchy of controls
understanding of this area now.” • Triage, anaesthesia and critical care of avian species “Very informative presentation that allowed a lot of reflection and • Practical considerations to safely administer, store and dispense
• Triage, anaesthesia and critical care of reptile species
“I felt like I learned absolutely loads of excellent information to bring to discussion. It was very useful and I can easily apply this to my work life.” chemotherapy agents
my new clinic.” Previous participants have commented... “The course was thought provoking. Participation was encouraged and • Managing patients receiving chemotherapy
“I have learnt a lot from this course and will be able to pass on information • Developing practice resource materials (standard operating procedures,
“Each week something that I had either completely forgotten, or hadn’t to my colleagues and clients.” supported.” client information leaflets) and dealing with accidents / emergencies
heard before would be included.” Course details
“I liked everything about the course and learnt so much every week, Course details
Course details looking forward to using all of this in practice and hope to see more Course type: Webinar Plus Course type: Webinar Plus with a live weekly Q&A session
Course type: e-CPD exotics.” Course format: A mixture of weekly webinars (which can be viewed Course format: A mixture of pre-recorded weekly webinars (which can
Course format: An intensive tutor-moderated online learning experience. live and/or as recorded versions throughout the course), quizzes to help be reviewed throughout the course), live weekly Q&A sessions with the
Resources include online presentations, introductory electronic course Course details reinforce topics discussed, supplementary reading material and tutor, discussion forums to share experiences and opinions, supplementary
notes, sharing clinical experiences through self-assessment tasks, Course type: e-CPD discussion forums with colleagues and the tutor reading material and mini-tasks that include a short assignment to review
supplementary reading material and discussion forums with colleagues Course format: An intensive tutor-moderated online learning experience. Course length: 4 weeks or improve literature within your own practice
and the tutors Resources include online presentations, electronic course notes, videos, CPD hours: Up to 12 Course length: 4 weeks
Course length: 6 weeks supplementary reading material and discussion forums with colleagues Course fee: £315 CPD hours: Up to 12
CPD hours: Up to 24 and the tutors Tutor Course fee: £315
Course fee: £450 Course length: 6 weeks Hamish Morrin MSc (International Animal Welfare, Ethics and Law)
CPD hours: Up to 18 Tutor
Tutors Course fee: £350 FHEA RVN, Teaching Fellow in Veterinary Nursing, RVC Nicola Read MSc (Vet. Nursing) PGCert (Oncology Nursing)
Lisa Angell VTS (Anaesthesia/Analgesia) PGCertVetEd RVN, PGCertVetEd DipAVN (Med) AFHEA RVN, Head Oncology Nurse, RVC
Head Anaesthesia Nurse, RVC Tutors
Claire Sneddon RVN, Senior Anaesthesia Veterinary Nurse, RVC Kelly Deane FdSc RVN CertVNES, Exotics Veterinary Nurse, RVC
Abigail Edis FdSc RVN CertVNES, Exotics Veterinary Nurse, RVC

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