Veterinary nurses play an integral role in the diagnosis and management of patients with FLUTD. This session covers all aspects of supporting diagnosis, management, nursing and home care. Veterinary nurses completing this course will be able to confidently support and care for these patients. This course uses case examples and discussion to understand implementation of nursing principles.

Learning Outcomes: 

• FLUTD classification and common causes
• Diagnostic tests and patient assessment
• Treatment planning and unblocking the blocked cat
• Managing the post-procedure FLUTD patient
• Diet and home care

Course Type: 

• Videocast lessons that should take up to 3 hours to complete 
  

 Features: 

• You have access to the course for 365 days or month-to-month as part of a subscription
  
• Complete a quiz to attain your certificate of achievement 
  

 CPD Points: 

• 3 AVNAT CPD Points
  

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
  

Accurate haematological tests performed in-house are a valuable tool in diagnosis and monitoring many conditions. Although quantitative tests are commonly performed using machines, to get good qualitative information about the sample is preferable done manually. This course takes you from basic to advanced knowledge of blood collection and analysis techniques. Each topic is discussed in-depth by the presenter and supported by demonstration videos.

Learning Outcomes

• Sample collections and storage
  
• Performing and analysing blood smears
• Performing and analysing the PCV 
• Understanding the implications and conditions associated with abnormal readings

Course Content:

• 9 x interactive videos with quiz questions 
• Allow up to 3 hour to complete
  
• Certificate of Achievement

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:

• 3 AVNAT CPD Points
  

Anaesthetic monitoring is one of the most important roles of a veterinary nurses and sometimes the equipment we use to monitor our patients can be confusing This course aims to help you understand what the equipment does, how it works, what it is measuring and how to assess your patient when things go wrong with your monitoring equipment (hopefully not with your patient!). 

Learning outcomes:

• How anaesthetic monitoring equipment works and what it is monitoring
  
• How to operate the equipment
  
• Normal ranges/results
  
• How to interpret results from monitoring equipment
  
• How to troubleshoot monitoring equipment

Course Type:

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

Features:

• You have access to the course with an active ProSkills Short 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
  

In this course, you will delve into critical aspects of the role, such as client communication, appointment management, booking routine procedures, supporting grieving clients, and basic stock control. You will gain a thorough understanding of the vital role a veterinary receptionist plays in maintaining smooth clinic operations, client relations, and patient care.

Learning outcomes:

• Scheduling appointments
• Telephone triage
• Booking and arrival of routine procedure admissions 
• Client advice and first aid
• Supporting the grieving client
• Basic stock control

This session uncovers some simple steps to ensuring that your clients see value in what you do and the products and services you recommend.

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

We often label it 'owner compliance' but whose responsibility is it to ensure your patients receive the care you want them to? Learn how makings effective recommendations and adjusting your communication style can make a difference.

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