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Medical Terminology: Knowing your TPR from WNL

Medical Terminology: Knowing your TPR from WNL

The veterinary industry loves using acronyms or long winded terminology! Being able to understand and use them will make your life a lot easier. In this course you will learn about medical terminology construction, common acronyms and the meanings of these.

Course Overview:

  • Medical Terminology construction
  • Common Acronyms
    • Administration Routes
    • Vital Signs
    • Treatment
    • Descriptive
    • Directional

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:

  • 0.25 AVNAT CPD Point

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Category: Clinical Skills

New Thoughts on Patient Preparation

New Thoughts on Patient Preparation

Learn about hand scrubbing and preparing yourself for surgery, reducing the instance of surgical site infections and different techniques in patient preparation.

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 | 0.5 NZVNA AVNP

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Category: Clinical Skills

Nurse Consultation for the Feline Diabetic Patient

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

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Category: Clinical Skills

Nursing Care of the Diabetic Cat

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

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Category: Clinical Skills

Nursing The Pancreatic Patient

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

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Category: Clinical Skills

Nutrition For Hospitalised Patients

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

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Category: Clinical Skills

Oxygen Therapy

Oxygen Therapy

Gain knowledge on relevant anatomy and physiology of respiratory system, how to undertake a respiratory assessment and deliver oxygen therapy and learn about upper and lower respiratory tract disorders.

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

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Category: Clinical Skills

Pain Identification And Management

Pain Identification And Management

Learn how to identify pain types and signs of pain, understand commonly used drugs and patient considerations when managing pain.

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

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Category: Clinical Skills

Patient & Theatre Preparation

Self enrolment

Patient & Theatre Preparation

Discover a variety of techniques for patient and theatre preparation including the positioning, clipping and skin preparation of your patients and how to maintain asepsis.

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:

  • 3 AVNAT 

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Category: Clinical Skills

Patient Observation: Post Surgery

Patient Observation: Post Surgery

Understand the patient considerations for smooth recovery post-surgery, including the what, when and why of patient monitoring.

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

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Category: Clinical Skills

Placing ECG Leads

Placing ECG Leads

Recognise and understand the equipment in your practice. Learn how to place ECG leads, dots and crocodile clips and practical tips and tricks on taking the trace.

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

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Category: Clinical Skills

Placing Nasal Catheters

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

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Category: Clinical Skills

Prepare for Radiography

Prepare for Radiography

The course gives a comprehensive understanding of the preparation for radiography. It covers parts and functions of the radiographic machine, preparation of the room, equipment and the patient. It uses 60 minutes of interactive lessons.

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

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Category: Clinical Skills

Preparing The Patient To Go Home

Preparing The Patient To Go Home

Learn the basics of preparing a patient for returning home. How and when to undertake catheter removal, cleaning/grooming the patient, and what to get ready before discharge.

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

Click to enter this course

Category: Clinical Skills

Radiographic Positioning

Radiographic Positioning

Understand the importance of radiation safety and personal protective equipment, different positions/anatomical direction when taking x-rays, and correct centering and collimation for radiographic positioning.

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

Click to enter this course

Category: Clinical Skills

Radiographic Reading

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

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Category: Clinical Skills

Radiography: X-ray Machine Settings

Radiography: X-ray Machine Settings

This course covers factors that contribute to good quality exposures; KiloVolts, milliAmperage, time and Field Focal Distance and how each will affect the final image; Applying appropriate collimation.

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

Click to enter this course

Category: Clinical Skills

Shock: Recognition and Management

Shock: Recognition and Management

Shock is a consequence of trauma and diseases, such as heart failure, inflammatory conditions (e.g., pancreatitis), or sepsis. It is commonly seen in veterinary practice and the veterinary nurse must be able to recognise the possibility that an animal is experiencing shock and take quick and decisive action.

Learning Outcomes

  • Causes and types of shock
  • Effects of shock on the animal
  • First aid actions
  • Treatment and nursing 
  • Ongoing monitoring

Course Content:

  • 10 x videos with quiz questions
  • Certificate of Completion

Allow up to 3 hours to complete

Features:

  • You have access to the course for 
    • 365 days if course bought individually, or
    • for the duration your subscription is active
  • Complete quiz activities to attain your certificate of achievement

CPD Points:

  • 3 AVNAT CPD point

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Category: Clinical Skills

Surgical Preparation for Non-Routine Procedures

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

Click to enter this course

Category: Clinical Skills

Surgical Preparation in the Emergency Setting

Surgical Preparation in the Emergency Setting

Getting the phone call and realising that you are going to have to perform emergency surgery on a patient can be stressful. As a veterinary nurse it is your role to ensure that all of the equipment is ready for initial diagnosis, stabilisation and subsequent surgery as well as supporting for and caring for the patient during this time. This course will cover how to recognise and assess emergency patients, prepare for their arrival and ensure you have all equipment ready to take them to theatre. By the end of this course you will be confident the next time you get that call!

Learning Outcomes: 

  • How to recognise an emergency surgical patient
  • How to stabilise patients prior to emergency surgery
  • How to prepare for emergency surgery

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

Click to enter this course

Category: Clinical Skills
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