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 give you the confidence to approach those tricky anaesthetics that you tend to avoid. Whether the patient is young or old, brachycephalic or has an underlying medical condition, you will gain a good understanding of the additional considerations required for these patients to help ensure a smooth anaesthetic and good outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

In this course you will learn about:

• How to handle complex anaesthetics with confidence
  
• Equipment preparation and general considerations for patients of different ages and sizes
• Anaesthetic management of patients with cardiovascular and respiratory diseases
• Special considerations for obese patients and those undergoing dental procedures
• How medical conditions like renal disease, diabetes and hyperadrenocorticism can affect anaesthesia
• Requirements for specific emergency procedures such as urinary tract obstruction, caesareans and GDV surgery
• The additional considerations required for complex cases

Course details:

• 6 x interactive video with quiz questions
• Certificate of Completion
• Access: 
• If access is via a subscription then you have access for the duration of the subscription
• If individually purchased, you have access to the course for 365 days 

• 2 AVNAT NIAG

When applied appropriately, bandages promote healing, protect a wound, absorb exudate, can be used to relieve pressure and provide immobilisation or support. Learn about the stages of wound healing, what can promote or inhibit that process and how to use bandages to gain the optimal outcome.

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 Point

Learn about managing blood transfusions for dogs and cats covering donor selection, collection, cross-matching, administration, and monitoring. This course includes downloadable course notes.

Learning Outcomes:

• Anaemia; Regenerative/Non-Regenerative
• Types of Blood Products, Use and Storage
• Blood Collection; Donor Selection Criteria
• Blood Types, Cross Matching, Typing, Xeno-transfusions
• Product Preparation, Administration, Rate Calculations
• Monitoring, Transfusion Reactions

Course Type:

• Interactive video lessons that should take up to 2 hours to complete

Features:

• You will have access as part of an active ProSkills Course Subscription
• You have access to the course for 365 days with individual course purchase
• Complete quiz activities to attain your certificate of achievement

CPD Points:

• 2 AVNAT CPD Points

Maintaining and caring for hand instruments is an important facet in veterinary dentistry. Their proper care & maintenance will ensure their longevity, your safety and your patient’s comfort.

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

Learn the steps to produce veterinary dental radiographs quickly and efficiently. Topics covered include: basics of dental radiography; techniques for patient positioning; techniques for film positioning (including bisecting angle and parallel techniques); and correct orientation of film for optimal viewing and interpretation.

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 Point
  

This topic gives you up to date information following global guidelines in best practice to engage clients to play an active role in the oral hygiene of their pets. Learn about the actions of home care products, tailored home care plans and the tools to educate clients.

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