COURSE OVERVIEW

Veterinary Nurses are rare finds, in high demand and truly magical people.

They are indeed the UNICORNS of the veterinary industry!


This 4-module CPD course is based on the topics South African veterinary nurses identified as most valuable in a 2023 survey. Since its launch at the end of 2023, over 120 nurses have successfully completed the course! Due to its overwhelming success and demand, we’re thrilled to make this course available indefinitely, ensuring even more of our colleagues can benefit from its practical and impactful content.

COURSE OUTLINE


Module 1:

Neonates

  • Presented by Dr Kate May
  • When to worry
  • How to assess an animal in dystochia
  • How to assess the neonate
  • Neonate care and nursing

Anaesthesia

  • Presented by Prof Gareth Zeiler
  • Tracheal intubation tips
  • Safer anaesthetics for brachycephalic patients
  • My patient’s still in pain – what now?
  • Fluid therapy – do’s & don’ts

Critical Care

  • Presented by Dr Marinell Breytenbach and Dr Anthea Michaletos
  • Triage
  • Patients in respiratory stress
  • Common mistakes in ICU
  • Nutrition for the ICU patient

Physical Rehabilitation

  • Presented by Alma du Preez
  • Where to start in general practice
  • Techniques and equipment
  • In-hospital patients
  • Post-op care

COURSE DETAILS

  • Only available to SAVC registered Veterinary Nurses
  • 4 modules presented on the Khula Classroom
  • Each module consists of:
    • 60 – 90 minute recorded webinar
    • Downloadable notes
    • Quiz
    • Certificate of completion
  • Work through the course in your own time, at your own pace, over a 4 month period
  • 4 CPD points awarded on completion of the modules
  • Points will be loaded directly on to the SAVC CPD portal

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