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Logical clinical problem solving online Haematology and cytology for small Webinar Plus: Lymphoma, Webinar Plus: Current kidney controversies
Monday 15th January to Sunday 25th February animal practitioners online leukaemia and beyond Monday 10th June to Sunday 7th July

Do you find medical cases frustrating rather than fun? Does the thought Monday 12th February to Sunday 24th March Monday 26th February NEW What’s the latest evidence about optimal management of CKD?
of seeing a patient with chronic diarrhoea make your heart sink? Would to Sunday 24th March What still remains controversial?
you like to increase your confidence so that you can assess and manage Do you want to increase your skills in examining blood smears and fine Chronic kidney disease is a common problem seen in small animal
medical cases competently? Would you like to enjoy practice more and needle aspirates to expand the clinical service you can provide to You’ve diagnosed your patient with lymphoma – now what? You’re practice, particularly in cats. Although the condition can rarely, if ever, be
get a buzz of excitement rather than a frisson of fear from medical cases? your patients? suspicious of leukaemia – how do you confirm the diagnosis? cured, a patient’s life can be significantly extended by strategies aimed at
This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills The ever-widening availability of in-house haematology analysers has Confused about immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, PARR, preventing further damage to nephrons. Misconceptions remain however,
required to apply logical problem-solving skills to some of the important provided many benefits for patient care. In many practices however, there and when to use them? regarding early diagnosis and about which management strategies are
clinical signs seen in small animal practice. is a skills gap in relation to blood smear examination in-house. Yet this is Haematopoietic tumours, especially lymphoma, are common cancers most effective and why. Additionally, as new biomarkers become available,
an essential skill for these machines to be used reliably and safely. This
We will introduce you to the concept of logical clinical problem solving course is for practitioners who wish to develop and enhance their skills diagnosed in general practice. This course will provide a general overview new studies are performed and new medications are licensed. With this in
and specifically discuss the problem-based approach to vomiting, in haematology and cytology. The course uses a case-based teaching on a variety of haematopoietic neoplasias in dogs, giving you up-to-date mind, how can we be sure what the best approach is for our patients?
diarrhoea, weight loss, PU/PD and anaemia. approach. There is an active tutor-moderated discussion forum to discuss knowledge to approach them confidently in practice. We will discuss The key topics will be addressed with a variety of resources including
novel techniques and treatment options for canine lymphoma and review
Course details any questions regarding techniques, the study cases, specific topics in the clinical presentation and treatment options for lymphoid and myeloid webinars, reading materials, case studies and quizzes.
haematology and cytology and participants’ cases.
Course type: e-CPD CPD hours: Up to 42 leukaemia. It will also cover less common haematopoietic cancers such as Course details
plasma cell and histiocytic neoplasias.
Course length: 6 weeks Course fee: £729 Course details Course type: Webinar Plus CPD hours: Up to 16
Relevant to CertAVP module(s): B-SAP.1, C-SAM.8, 9 and 10 Course type: e-CPD CPD hours: Up to 42 Course details Course length: 4 weeks Course fee: £399
Course length: 6 weeks Course fee: £729 Course type: Webinar Plus CPD hours: Up to 16 Relevant to CertAVP module(s): C-SAM.9
Tutors
Relevant to CertAVP module(s): C-VP.2 Course length: 4 weeks Course fee: £399 Tutors
Jill Maddison BVSc DipVetClinStud PhD FACVSc SFHEA MRCVS, Relevant to CertAVP module(s): C-SAM.10
Professor of General Practice, RVC Tutors Rebecca Geddes MA VetMB GPCert(FelP) MVetMed PhD DipACVIM
Lucy McMahon BVetMed DipACVIM DipECVIM-CA MRCVS, RCVS Barbara Glanemann DrMedVet DipECVIM PGDipVetEd FHEA MRCVS, Tutors FHEA MRCVS, Lecturer in Small Animal Internal Medicine, RVC
Recognised Specialist and EBVS® European Specialist in Small Animal Associate Professor in Small Animal Medicine, RVC Alexandra Guillén DVM DipECVIM-CA (Oncology) MRCVS, Rosanne Jepson BVSc MVetMed PhD DipACVIM DipECVIM-CA FHEA
Internal Medicine, Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists, Winchester Balázs Szladovits DVM DipACVP PGDipVetEd FHEA MRCVS, Lecturer in Veterinary Oncology, RVC MRCVS, Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine, RVC
Associate Professor in Clinical Pathology, RVC Andy Yale BVMedSci BVM BVS PGDipVCP MVetMed DipECVIM-CA Harriet Syme BSc BVetMed PhD DipACVIM DipECVIM-CA FHEA
(Oncology) MRCVS, Lecturer in Veterinary Oncology, RVC MRCVS, Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine, RVC

Neurological emergencies in Webinar Plus: Feline endocrinology Webinar Plus: Behavioural medicine in Webinar Plus: Clinical, diagnostic,
practice online Monday 26th February to Sunday 24th March general veterinary practice and therapeutic approach to the
Monday 5th February to Sunday 17th March One in three diabetic cats can be cured. Acromegaly can occur in non- Monday 10th June to Sunday 7th July seizuring patient

Neurological emergencies in general practice – when should I be worried? diabetic cats. Feline diabetes CAN be treated without injections. If you Emotional health impacts on physical health! Monday 17th June to Sunday 14th July NEW
are curious about these statements, you will definitely learn a lot during
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the knowledge this course on feline endocrinology! Emotional health impacts on physical health and is important when
and skills required to confidently deal with neurological emergencies in investigating a client’s concerns about their pet’s behaviour. It therefore Have you ever struggled to recognise if a patient with reported seizures
general practice and to strengthen problem-solving skills in veterinary In the past decade, significant advances have occurred in the field of needs to be considered during the veterinary visit and when managing is really having an epileptic seizure? Are you sometimes unsure about
neurology. It will help to develop a clear strategy for assessing and feline endocrinology. Achieving diabetic remission is now, rightly or and treating everyday medical issues within general practice. The decision making when it comes to management of seizures in both the
localising the problem and thus increase confidence and problem-solving wrongly, heavily promoted, there is an additional option for the treatment interplay between emotional and physical health has been highlighted emergency setting and long-term management of epileptic patients?
skills. The course will include clinical case sessions where real cases of hyperthyroidism (but which option is best?) and acromegaly is now in conditions such as feline idiopathic cystitis, but the importance of This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to confidently
will be presented and discussed by the tutors and participants and it will recognised as a severely underdiagnosed endocrinopathy in diabetic considering both emotional and physical factors is relevant to a wide approach the seizuring patient. It will look at recognising epileptic seizures
provide practical tips and support to enhance and apply knowledge in cats, as well as non-diabetic cats. In summary – lots to discuss! range of clinical conditions including endocrine disease, gastrointestinal and differentiating them from alternative paroxysmal episodes which may
practice. After this course you will feel much more confident about managing your and dermatological conditions and pain. mimic seizures. We will review the classification and diagnostic approach
feline cases with hormonal disease. to patients with epileptic seizures, with an emphasis on what can be
Course details Emotional health is also important in relation to the potential behavioural done in a first opinion setting. Finally, this course will look at decision
Course type: e-CPD CPD hours: Up to 42 Course details manifestations of emotional challenge both within the practice setting and making when it comes to treatment of seizures including how to control
at home. The role of the veterinary practice in safeguarding the emotional
Course length: 6 weeks Course fee: £729 Course type: Webinar Plus CPD hours: Up to 16 health of their patients will be explored and the importance of considering seizures in the emergency setting, as well as long-term management of
the epileptic patient.
Relevant to CertAVP module(s): C-SAM.7 and 10 Course length: 4 weeks Course fee: £399 emotional health when managing and treating everyday medical issues
Tutors Relevant to CertAVP module(s): C-SAM.6 and 8 will be considered. Course details
Elsa Beltran Ldo Vet DipECVN PGDipVetEd FHEA MRCVS, Tutors Course details Course type: Webinar Plus CPD hours: Up to 16
Associate Professor in Veterinary Neurology and Neurosurgery, RVC Yaiza Forcada DVM DipECVIM-CA PhD PGCertVetEd FHEA MRCVS, Course type: Webinar Plus CPD hours: Up to 16 Course length: 4 weeks Course fee: £399
Abbe Crawford BVM&S BSc PhD FHEA MRCVS, Founder and Director of Veterinary Specialist Consultations, Amsterdam Course length: 4 weeks Course fee: £399 Relevant to CertAVP module(s): C-SAM.7 and 10
Lecturer in Veterinary Neurology and Neurosurgery, RVC Stijn Niessen DVM PhD DipECVIM-CA PGCertVetEd FHEA MRCVS,
Steven De Decker DVM PhD MVetMed DipECVN FHEA MRCVS, Honorary Professor of Internal Medicine, RVC, Founder and Director of Tutor Tutors
Associate Professor in Veterinary Neurology and Neurosurgery, RVC Veterinary Specialist Consultations, Amsterdam Sarah Heath BVSc PGCertVE DipECAWBM (BM) CCAB FRCVS, Alberta de Stefani DrVetMed PhD DipECVN MRCVS,
Alberta de Stefani DrVetMed PhD DipECVN MRCVS, RCVS and EBVS® Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine, Senior Lecturer in Neurology and Neurosurgery, RVC
Senior Lecturer in Neurology and Neurosurgery, RVC Behavioural Referrals Veterinary Practice, Chester Sophie Wyatt MVetMed DipECVN MRCVS,
Lecturer in Neurology & Neurosurgery, RVC