This course provides a comprehensive introduction to capnography, detailing its role in monitoring carbon dioxide levels. The course delves into the intricacies of the respiratory system, the importance of capnography, especially during anaesthesia, and the interpretation of capnograms.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the fundamentals of ventilation and the respiratory system.
• Grasp how the respiratory system removes carbon dioxide from the body.
• Recognise the significance of capnography in monitoring patients, particularly under anaesthesia.
• Identify and differentiate the types of graphs used in capnography.
• Interpret the phases and distinct parts of the capnogram waveform.

Course Type:

• Interactive video lessons that should take up to 60 min 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

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

Course outline

Understand how to monitor anaesthesia, what to monitor pre-, peri- and post-operatively and the importance of recording trends throughout anaesthesia. 

Learning Outcomes

• Preparation for anaesthesia, patient evaluation and risk classification 
• What and how to monitor anaesthesia
• Anaesthetic complications

Course detail:

• Self paced lessons that should take up to 6 hours to complete 
• Features: 
• If access is via a subscription then you have access fro the duration of the subscription
• If individually purchased, 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 NIAG 

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

Blood Pressure Monitoring is one of the best and easiest ways to assess the peripheral perfusion of your patient! But where the skill comes into this is being able to best utilise the wonderful technology available to get consistent, reliable measurements in a varied patient setting.

Course Overview:

• What is Blood Pressure?
• What is normal?
• Oscillometric vs Doppler
• How to get accuracy in your readings through Cuff Selection and placement
• Setting up for Success now and in the future
• Caring for your Blood Pressure Machine
  

Course Type:

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

• 1 AVNAT CPD Point

Having a good understanding of the cardiovascular system and potential diseases and defects that can occur is essential for all veterinary professionals. The role the cardiovascular system has an effect in all functions of the body and is often a common problem seen in practice.

Learning Outcomes

• Anatomy and function of the heart
• Heart disease and abnormalities
• Performing a cardiovascular assessment
• Treatment and nursing care

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