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
  

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

Answering the curly questions from your clients like "Why isn't this treatment working?" or "How did my cat catch this?" can be very challenging for the veterinary nurse. This course thoroughly explores the conditions we work hard to prevent. It covers the basis of disease, viral and parasitic conditions, how they are spread and the effects they have on pets as well as people. It looks at basic nutrition and the diets we can recommend to our clients.

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 | 3 AVA VetEd

Develop a deeper understanding of intravenous access techniques: catheter placement, maintenance and specialised catheter techniques including: central lines, arterial vascular access, intraosseous catheters and the basics of parenteral nutrition. Covers dogs, cats and pocket pets.

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 | 3 AVA VetEd

Starting with gestation, Dystocia is the medical term used to diagnose a difficult birthing experience. It can be caused by a number of things, including abnormalities attributable to the mother, to the puppies or to both. This course covers causes, signs and treatment.

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

Learn more about fleas, the signs and symptoms pets display and how to help clients to manage flea problems on their pets.

Course Type:

• Skill Builder. Designed to provide short and sharp training on specific skill sets. Perfect for inclusion in induction programs or for those who need a quick revision.

Features:

• You have access to the course for 365 days

CPD Points:

• 0.25 AVNAT