Advanced VN

Courses tagged with "Advanced VN"

Dentistry Fundamentals: Malocclusions & C.O.H.A.T

Veterinary nurses play a pivotal role in the success of in-clinic dental programs, patient care and client education. This video covers the latest in client communication and provision of patient care meeting global standards. This video introduces veterinary nurses to identification of the four classes of traumatic malocclusions as early detection can help to reduce lifelong pain and discomfort.

Course Type:

  • Videocast lessons that should take up to 1 hour to complete

Features:

  • You have access to the course for 365 days
  • Complete a quiz to attain your certificate of achievement

CPD Points:

  • 1 AVNAT

Category: Clinical Skills

Dentistry Fundamentals: Periodontal Therapy & Dental Charting

This How-to video takes the attendees through the step-by-step process of performing the professional dental cleaning, including discussions on instruments & equipment used, scaling & polishing techniques and accurate & efficient dental charting to correctly record all pathology found and treatment performed.

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

Category: Clinical Skills

Developing Nursing Care Plans

What is a nursing plan? Understand the aims and goals of a nursing plan, and practical tips and techniques for implementation.

Course Type:
Videocast lessons that should take up to 3 hours 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:
3 AVNAT
Category: Clinical Skills

Essentials of Pathology

The course will give you a comprehensive introduction to basic in-house veterinary pathology procedure. Topics covered include the use of the microscope and refractometer, Red and white blood cells, PCV and TPP, biopsies, skin, urine and faecal tests and more.

Course Type:
Short Course. Self paced lessons that should take up to 6 hours 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:
6 AVNAT 

Category: Clinical Skills

Gloving and Gowning

Understand the gloving and gowning process, including maintaining asceptic technique, the difference between open, closed and plunge gloving. Includes video demonstration on gloving and gowning.

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
Category: Clinical Skills

Nurse Consultation for the Feline Diabetic Patient

Management of feline diabetes is a complex process. Patient can benefit from careful monitoring and tailored advice. Understand feline diabetes, the benefits of a diabetic nurse consultation, requirements of a diabetic consult advisor, pet owner considerations and a recommended structure for conducting the diabetic consult. At the successful conclusion of this course, you will understand:
  • What is feline diabetes,
  • The benefits of a diabetic consult,
  • Requirements of a diabetic consult advisor,
  • Pet owner considerations,
  • A recommended structure for conducting the diabetic consult.
Course Type:
  • Interactive video lessons that should take up to 1 hour to complete
Features:
  • You have access to the course for 365 days
  • Complete quiz activities to attain your certificate of achievement
CPD Points:
  • 1 AVNAT CPD point
Category: Clinical Skills

Nursing Care of the Diabetic Cat

As diabetes mellitus has become one of the most diagnosed metabolic diseases, it is important that as Veterinary Nurses we have a solid understanding of the ongoing nursing care and management of patients with this disease. Diabetes Mellitus in cats is very complex and requires significant involvement from the pet owner and veterinary team.

This course covers pathophysiology, clinical signs, diagnostics, treatment strategies, nursing care and diabetic consults. You will gain a deeper understanding of Diabetes Mellitus in Cats which will allow you to implement some great nursing strategies into your practice..

Course Type:
- Interactive video lesson that should take up to 1 hour to complete

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

CPD Points:
- 1 AVNAT
Category: Clinical Skills

Nursing The Pancreatic Patient

Understand the conditions, specific nursing considerations and nutritional requirement for the pancreatic patient.

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 | 1 AVA VetEd | 0.5 NZVNA AVNP
Category: Clinical Skills

Nutrition For Hospitalised Patients

Understand the basics of nutrition. Learn when and how to feed the hospitalised patient.

Course Type:
Videocast lessons that should take up to 3 hours 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:
3 AVNAT | 3 AVA VetEd | 3 NZVNA AVNP
Category: Clinical Skills

Placing Nasal Catheters

Learn the key information needed when placing nasal catheters, including equipment required, placement technique and patient considerations once in place.

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 | 1 AVA VetEd | 0.5 NZVNA AVNP
Category: Clinical Skills

Radiographic Reading

Learn the invaluable skill of reading a radiograph, and understand what the radiograph tells you.

Course Type:
Videocast lessons that should take up to 3 hours 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:
3 AVNAT | 3 AVA VetEd | 3 NZVNA AVNP
Category: Clinical Skills

Superior X-Rays

You will learn about getting the best from your radiographs, directional terminology and patient positioning, collimation - how to zero in on the 'spot', and protecting yourself from exposure - PPE and general rules.

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 | 1 AVA VetEd

Category: Clinical Skills

Surgical Instruments: Names and uses

Surgical instruments have a bewildering array of names and purposes. This course will explain common surgical instruments and how they are used using extensive video demonstration and discussion of common general surgical instruments.

Course Type:

  • Videocast lessons that should take up to 1 hour to complete

Features:

  • You have access to the course for 365 days
  • Complete a quiz to attain your certificate of achievement

CPD Points:

  • 1 AVNAT

Category: Clinical Skills

Surgical Preparation for Non-Routine Procedures

When preparing for non-routine surgical procedures an understanding of causes of potential infection and asepsis is essential for positive surgical outcomes. In this session participants will gain an understanding of factors affecting infection, types of disinfectants and choosing which one for different procedures and how to prepare patients and the surgical site for procedures such as orthopaedics, anal, ocular, aural, paw and open wound surgery.

This course is suited to veterinary nurses and technicians that are preparing patients for non-routine procedures.

  • Factors influencing infection and poorer outcomes
  • Types of disinfectants and their uses
  • Techniques and tips for preparing non-routine surgical procedures
  • Clipping and scrubbing for limb, anal, ocular, aural and paw surgery
  • Draping of surgical sites

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

Features:
You have access to the course for 365 days
Complete interactive lessons to attain your certificate of achievement

CPD Points:

  • 1 AVNAT CPD point

Category: Clinical Skills

The GDV Patient

Discover what Gastric Dilatation Volvulus is, specific nursing care methods and considerations to understand, and how working as a team can help towards a successful treatment outcome.

Course Type:

  • Videocast lessons that should take up to 1 hour to complete

Features:

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

CPD Points:

  • 1 AVNAT

Category: Clinical Skills

The Hyperadrenocorticism Patient

Gain a thorough understanding of what hyperadrenocorticism is. Learn what part the adrenal glands play, general causes, the symptoms which show, diagnostic methods and common treatments for the disease.

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

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

CPD Points:
1 AVNAT

Category: Clinical Skills

The Ventilated Patient

Ventilation refers to the normal bodily process of inhalation and exhalation. Learn about TPR's, BP, Sp02 and capnometry. We also cover fluid input/output, catheter, suction and ET tube care, and how to recognise and prevent potential complications.

Course Type:

  • Short Course. Self paced lessons that should take up to 6 hours 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 

Category: Clinical Skills

Tips on Talking to Clients about Oral Hygiene

Providing options for oral hygiene home care is an important aspect of caring for our dental patients. Many pet owners are aware of the importance of their pet’s oral health but need our advice and guidance to help them provide the best care for their pets. In this video, we will discuss the fundamentals of oral hygiene routines, their aims goals and how your team can gain increased client compliance in this area.

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

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

Points CPD:

1 AVNAT 

Category: Clinical Skills

Triage and Emergency Stabilisation

Learn exactly what triage is and which systems are used. How to administer triage over the phone and triage in the waiting room. Patient evaluation and examinations and possible solutions to some emergency ailments. The presenter discusses assessment and stabilisation of real cases to illustrate the learning.Learn exactly what triage is and which systems are used. How to administer triage over the phone and triage in the waiting room. Patient evaluation and examinations and possible solutions to some emergency ailments.

Learning outcomes

In this course you will learn:

  • The importance of triage and triage categories
  • Telephone triage.
  • Triage assessment.
  • Emergency stabilisation for major events, including pneumothorax, heat stroke and spinal fractures.

Course Type:

  • Videocast lessons that should take up to 1 hour to complete

Features:

  • You have access to the course 
    • For the duration of a ProSkills Subscription 
    • For 365 days (if purchased separately)
  • Includes downloadable resources
  • Complete a quiz to attain your certificate of achievement

CPD Points:

  • 2 AVNAT CPD Points

Category: Clinical Skills

Understanding Blood Electrolyte Levels

Electrolytes are performed frequently in the veterinary establishment however; they are often not fully understood. This course details the importance of electrolytes, their function, and the effects they have when they are unbalanced. 

Learning Outcomes

For each of the electrolytes: Sodium, Chloride, Potassium, Calcium, Phosphate, Magnesium, you will learn:

  • Actions of the electrolyte
  • Clinical signs for increased levels
  • Clinical signs of decreased levels
  • Treatment

Course Content:

  • 6 x interactive videos with quiz questions 
  • Allow up to 2 hour to complete
  • Certificate of Completion

Features:

  • Either 
    • For individual course purchase, you have access to the course for 365 days
    • For subscriptions, you have access to this course while your subscriptions is active
  • Complete quiz activities to attain your certificate of achievement

CPD Points:

  • 2 AVNAT CPD Points

Category: Clinical Skills