COURSE OVERVIEW

Anaesthetics and emergency care are crucial aspects of veterinary practice, and mastering these skills can significantly enhance your confidence and satisfaction at work. Not only will these competencies increase your value as a vital member of the veterinary team, but they also ensure that a high standard of patient care is maintained.

This course will deepen your understanding of key anaesthetic practices, patient triage, and emergency response techniques in a clinical setting.

Join us to enhance your competencies and confidently support your veterinary team in delivering critical care for small animal patients. Our courses are designed to help technicians tailor their expertise and skills to a small animal setting, in alignment with SAVC guidelines.

*Please note that these modules also form part of our 12 Module Premium AHT Mastering Companion Animal Care course 6 module Core AHT Introduction to Companion Animal Care courses. To avoid repetition, this short course is not recommended if you have already completed either of those courses.

COURSE OUTLINE


Module 1:

Anaesthetics in Small Animal Practice

  • Introduction to Anaesthetics
  • The Anaesthetic Machine
  • Anaesthetic Drugs
  • Anaesthetic Monitoring
  • Recovery
  • Anaesthetic Complications and Emergencies

Emergencies in Small Animal Practice

  • The AHT’s role in Emergency Management
  • Triage and Stabilisation
  • Circulatory Shock
  • Cardiac Arrest
  • Allergic Reactions
  • Respiratory Emergencies
  • Gastric Dilattion and Volvulus
  • Feline Urethral Obstruction

COURSE DETAILS

  • 2 months access to the online Khula Classroom
  • Work through course material at your own pace
  • 2 comprehensive modules
  • Over 3 hours of learning material
  • Downloadable course material and practice resources
  • Fully CPD accredited for Animal Health Technicians for 3 CPD points

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