Patient Assessment is about utilising all 5 of our senses and taking the time to listen to our senses to see the importance of the information gathered in relation to the patient’s condition.

Gathering the vital signs in that moment is the best way to provide appropriate action for the patient.

The main senses in relation to patient assessment are watch and feel.

Learning Outcomes:

• Learn the art of performing comprehensive patient assessments
• Harness the full potential of your senses in the assessment process
• Grasp the bigger picture and identify trends within the data

Course Type:

• Interactive video lessons that should take up to 60 min to complete

CPD Points:

• 1 AVNAT

Discover essential knowledge about Feline Renal Disease with this comprehensive course. Explore its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, empowering you to better understand and manage this condition. Gain insights into dietary considerations, lifestyle modifications, and supportive care techniques. Equip yourself with expert guidance to enhance the well-being of cats affected by renal disease.

Throughout this course, you'll delve into the multifaceted aspects of Feline Renal Disease, beginning with an exploration of its underlying causes and risk factors. We'll analyze the intricate interplay between genetic predisposition, age, and environmental factors, enabling you to identify potential triggers and mitigate their impact.

Understanding the early signs and symptoms of Feline Renal Disease is crucial for prompt diagnosis and intervention. You'll learn how to recognize the subtle indicators of renal dysfunction, such as increased thirst, frequent urination, weight loss, and changes in appetite. We'll delve into the diagnostic tools and techniques employed to assess kidney function, including blood tests, urinalysis, and imaging studies, empowering you to make informed decisions and develop appropriate treatment plans.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of Feline Renal Disease.
• Explore various treatment options and their effectiveness.
• Gain insights into dietary adjustments and lifestyle modifications to support affected cats.
• Learn about the importance of regular monitoring and supportive care techniques.

CPD Points: 

• 1 AVNAT

This course will cover feline behaviours and how to read their body language, instruction for nursing the nervous or anxious feline patient, and ways to nurse an aggressive feline patient.

Learning Outcomes

• Recognising cat behaviours
  
• Common behavioural problems

Course Content: 1 x video and course quiz. Certificate of Completion.

• Videocast lessons that should take up to 1 hour to complete 
• Access:
• You have access to the course for 365 days with individual course purchase
• If you have a course subscription, you have access to the course for the duration of the subscription 
• Includes downloadable resources 
• Complete a quiz to attain your certificate of achievement  

1 AVNAT

Fluid therapy is one of the most frequently used treatments in veterinary care. Understand the basics of fluid therapy, and learn about the types of fluids used in patient care, goals of fluid therapy and how to accurately calculate fluid therapy rates.

Course Type:
Videocast lessons that should take up to 1 hour to complete

Features:
You have access to the course for 365 days
Includes downloadable resources
Complete a quiz to attain your certificate of achievement

CPD Points:
1 AVNAT

The “Cat Friendly Hospitalisation” course is a beginner's introduction on how to implement cat friendly practices, in relation to the hospitalisation of patients. The course particularly focusses on the set up of the hospital ward and enclosure.

In this course you will learn:

• The meaning of “Cat Friendly”
• Understanding basic feline behaviour and instincts
• Tips for hospital admission and transfer to the cat ward
• Cat ward design and considerations
• Enclosure design and considerations
• How to furnish the hospital cage to cater to feline needs

Course Type:

• Interactive video lessons that should take up to 1 hour to complete

Features:

• Complete quiz activities to attain your certificate of achievement
  

CPD Points:

• 1 AVNAT CPD point

This course is available as part of a ProSkills Short Course Month-to-month Subscription or can be purchased individually from the ProSkills shop.