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Veterinary nursing RVC CPD 2023 RVC CPD 2023 Veterinary nursing

Small animal medical nursing online Nursing the ophthalmic patient online CT and MRI for veterinary Small mammal nursing online
nurses online

Monday 17th April Monday 8th May Monday 5th June Monday 5th June
to Sunday 28th May to Sunday 18th June to Sunday 16th July to Sunday 16th July

Confused about medical disease processes? Wondering how the Do you want to enhance your skills in caring for the patient with Would you like to learn more about CT and MRI, how they work and their How comfortable are you with nursing a rabbit, rodent or other
nursing care you give impacts the disease state of your patient? ophthalmic disease? applications in veterinary practice? small mammal?
This course will help improve your understanding of medical nursing This is a six-week interactive course that will cover every aspect of This course will cover CT and MRI and their applications in veterinary This course will cover the general approach to nursing the small mammal
by looking at a range of conditions seen in clinical practice. The ophthalmology relevant to the veterinary nurse. The course is aimed practice, delving deeper into the physics of how these modalities work patient, including species-specific biology, nutritional and husbandry needs.
pathophysiology, nursing considerations and complications of a number at veterinary nurses who would like to broaden their ophthalmology and how Registered Veterinary Nurses can utilise these in practice. Stabilisation, anaesthesia and some more advanced critical care techniques
of common medical conditions will be highlighted. Learn how patients knowledge and skills. By the end of the course, participants will have Through the use of cases studies, videos and online discussions, RVNs will also be discussed to develop a logical and comprehensive approach
suffering from a range of medical conditions are nursed in clinics all over reviewed some of the fundamental aspects of ophthalmology and will develop their knowledge and understanding of these machines, with to the nursing care of these species.
the UK and beyond using discussion forums and the transfer of knowledge gained greater confidence dealing with eye cases. a view to assist with these procedures in practice, allowing them to play Why do this course?
through the online course platform. Test your knowledge at the end of each There will be active discussion forums each week in which participants a vital role in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. You will build upon your current nursing skills to learn how to formulate
week with self-assessment tasks and watch your knowledge grow!
review and discuss clinical material with their colleagues and the tutors. Why do this course? a comprehensive nursing care plan for the commonly presented small
Why do this course? Why do this course? Use of CT and MRI is becoming more widespread in veterinary practice mammal species, based on their nutritional and environmental needs.
This course will refresh your knowledge of key areas in common medical This course is designed to get everyone on the same page and excited and the veterinary nurses’ role in this area is slowly increasing, with some You will also gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of how to
disease pathways as well as discuss how medical conditions are nursed about eyes, not scared of them. Some parts may be a refresher for some RVNs moving towards specialising solely in imaging. Advanced imaging safely anaesthetise these species and how to approach the critical patient.
to a high standard. It will help bridge the gap between “what we do” and but through in-depth discussion forums all delegates will enhance their is not covered in detail in standard veterinary nursing training, leaving
“why we do it”. a gap in the knowledge of RVNs who may then be working with these Key areas
knowledge whatever their previous experience with ophthalmic patients.
Key areas Key areas machines. We aim to provide you with the knowledge and understanding • Rabbit basic nursing care and biology
• Rabbit anaesthesia and advanced nursing
of how these machines work, the basis of their operation and how
Pathophysiology, nursing management and skills associated with: to assess images in terms of diagnostic quality. • Rodent basic nursing care and biology
• Canine blood disorders • Ophthalmic anatomy and physiology – what’s the eye again • Rodent anaesthesia and advanced nursing
• Adrenal disease • Ophthalmic examination – equipment, restraint, diagnostic tests Key areas • Ferret nursing
• Pancreatitis and hepatic lipidosis • Common eye diseases surgical and medical • CT • Exotic mammal nursing
• Diabetes and diabetic ketoacidosis • Surgical equipment, maintenance and nursing the surgical patient • MRI
• Feline triaditis • Nursing the ophthalmic patient - including commonly used • Physics of CT and MRI Previous participants have commented...
• Infectious diseases medications • Applications of CT and MRI “I’m not the most experienced when it comes to nursing small mammals
• Making a patient care plan and case studies • Patient positioning and this course truly provided me with valuable knowledge and I feel
Previous participants have commented... Previous participants have commented • Evaluation of images (NOT diagnosis!) more confident to get involved in any small mammal case in the future.”
“This course was excellent for cementing my existing knowledge but “There was always something I didn’t know or didn’t realise. Very
I also I gained lots of new information, especially from reading other informative and lots of things I now know I could be doing!” Previous participants have commented... “Really in-depth course and lots of practical tips on looking after exotics.”
participant’s input each week.” “I have learnt so much from this course and it has helped me to Course details
“I have far greater knowledge than I did beforehand and now having understand CT and MRI more.”
“Very efficient, well thought out and engaging.” Course type: e-CPD
completed the course there is so much more I now want to learn.”
Course details Course details Course details Course format: An intensive tutor-moderated online learning experience.
Resources include online presentations, electronic course notes,
Course type: e-CPD
Course type: e-CPD Course type: e-CPD Course format: An intensive tutor-moderated online learning experience. supplementary reading material, videos and discussion forums with
Course format: An intensive tutor-moderated online learning experience. Course format: An intensive tutor-moderated online learning experience. Resources include weekly online activities, case studies, supplementary colleagues and the tutors
Resources include a combination of one-hour weekly reading tutorials, Resources include online material, electronic course notes, videos and reading material and discussion forums with colleagues and the tutors Course length: 6 weeks
electronic course notes, videos, self-assessment tasks, supplementary discussion forums with colleagues and the tutors Course length: 6 weeks CPD hours: Up to 18
reading material and shared discussion forums with colleagues and the Course length: 6 weeks CPD hours: Up to 18 Course fee: £350
tutor, including case-based approaches CPD hours: Up to 18 Course fee: £350
Course length: 6 weeks Course fee: £350 Tutors
CPD hours: Up to 18 Tutors Kelly Deane FdSc RVN CertVNES, Exotics Veterinary Nurse, RVC
Course fee: £350 Tutors Lindsey Berriman BSc Radiography PGCertVetEd FHEA, Head Abigail Edis FdSc RVN CertVNES, Exotics Veterinary Nurse, RVC
Charlotte Dawson BVetMed MVetMed DipECVO MRCVS, Senior Radiographer, RVC
Tutor Lecturer in Veterinary Ophthalmology, RVC Ashley Moors FdSc GradDipVN PGCertVetEd RVN FHEA, Veterinary
Gina Parkes DipAVN (Small animal) PGCertVetEd RVN FHEA, Roser Tetas Pont LV MSc DipECVO PGCertVetEd FHEA MRCVS, Radiographer, RVC
Head Medicine Nurse, RVC
Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Ophthalmology, RVC Proudly supported by:
Sian Woodham-Davies RVN, Dogs Trust

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