Veterinarian

Courses tagged with "Veterinarian"

Feline Renal Disease

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


Kategori: Clinical Skills

Post Anaesthesia Standards of Care

Post-anaesthesia standards of care are essential to ensure the safe recovery of animals from anaesthesia. Proper post-anaesthesia care can prevent complications and promote a successful outcome. This includes monitoring the animal’s vital signs, maintaining a stable body temperature, managing pain, and providing appropriate support and nutrition. It is important for veterinary practices to establish and adhere to strict post-anaesthesia standards of care to ensure the highest level of safety and comfort for animals under their care. By providing proper post-anaesthesia care, veterinary practices can also improve client satisfaction and trust in their services.

In this course, we will explore the goals of recovery, what as a minimum should be monitored, how to reduce complications, post-anaesthesia abnormalities and how to set your team up for success moving forward with consistency and a high standard of care.

Learning outcomes:

  • Goals of recovery
  • Monitoring parameters
  • Reducing post-anaesthesia complications
  • Patient recovery

Course Content:

  • Interactive video with quiz questions
  • Certificate of Completion

CPD Points:

  • 1 AVNAT CPD


Kategori: Clinical Skills

Anaesthesia with Co-morbidities and Increased Risk

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 
CPD Points: 
  • 2 AVNAT NIAG

Kategori: Clinical Skills

Dental Charting: Fundamentals

Understand the foundations skills of dental charting, dental anatomy and the dentition in the mouth. Conscious and unconscious oral examinations, dental charting techniques and symbols used and lastly home care advice for clients.

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
Kategori: Clinical Skills

Understanding Blood Electrolyte Levels

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

Kategori: Clinical Skills

Understanding Haematology Tests

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

Kategori: Clinical Skills

How to Build Confidence in Your Professionalism

When clients visit a clinic they likely have a preconceived idea of how the people within the practice will look, how they will sound and how they will behave. As vets, nurses and customer care team members we need to ensure that the way we present ourselves reflects a professional image at all times.

In this course, you will explore how you can present a professional image in your role as a health care provider.

Learning outcomes: 

  • Positive first impressions
  • Professional appearance considerations
  • Professional language considerations
  • Professional body language considerations
  • Confidence in delivering information to clients

AVNAT Points:   0.25


Client Communication: The Demanding Client

Understand why clients get angry, tips for communicating with an angry client, and how to prevent complaints.

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

Client Communication: The Detailed Client

Understand communication styles and how to adapt your style to communicate with the detailed client. Learn how to handle communication clashes.

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

Client Communication: The Introverted, Shy Client

Understand communication styles and how to adapt your style to communicate with the introverted and shy client. Learn how to handle communication clashes.

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

Communicating Value in the Consult Room

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

Communication Techniques

Using Assertive Language, Diffusing Anger and Working with Client Disappointment

Understand why clients can become difficult and explore awareness and communication tools to support yourself and your team in preparing for and dealing with difficult client situations.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Why clients become difficult
  • Managing aggressive behaviour
  • The impact of emotions in conflict
  • Communication tools to support difficult situations
  • Tips for de-escalating conflict situations

Course Content:

  • Interactive video with quiz questions 
  • Allow up to 1 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:

  • 1 AVNAT CPD Point

Compliance in the Consulting Room

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

Converting a Price Shopper

What are we selling? Why do clients ask about price? How do we stand out from the crowd? Find the answers in this informative course.

Course Type:
Interactive lessons that should take up to 1 hour to complete

Features:
You have access to the course for 365 days
Includes downloadable resources
Complete interactive lessons to attain your certificate of achievement

CPD Points:
1 AVNAT

Developing Customer Service Standards

Great customer service can help a practice to build client trust, gain customer loyalty, drive compliance to recommendations, and attract new customers through referrals. In this course, you will learn about the importance of a consistent approach to customer service, how to design and implement telephone standards and applying the design and implementation process to pre and post consultation standards.

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:
1 AVNAT | 3 AVA VetEd | 3 NZVNA AVNP

Effective Communication Skills

Discover tips for improved communication in the workplace, understand different communication styles and how to overcome communication barriers.

Course Type:
Interactive lessons that should take up to 1 hour to complete

Features:
You have access to the course for 365 days
Includes downloadable resources
Complete interactive lessons to attain your certificate of achievement

CPD Points:
1 AVNAT

First Impressions in the Consult Room

Trust is built on first impressions and you only get one chance to get it right. Learn how preparation, appearance and body language can affect your clients opinions and actions.

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

Managing The Complaining Or Emotional Client

Understand the complaining or emotional client, tips for communicating with these clients and how to deal with complaints effectively to keep your clients coming back.

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

Mastering First and Last Impressions

Understanding the importance of impression management is highly valuable today. Learn reasons for and methods to manage client perceptions and expectations, and some excellent tips for a positive client experience.

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

Maximising Your Reception Area

Understand the power of practice image, the importance of your reception team, and value of client education.

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