
COURSE OVERVIEW
Welcome to the registration page! We are so excited to have you join us. Khula aims to refine and focus that vast amount of knowledge and practical experience you have acquired. Our goal is for you to learn how to master DAY 1 competencies so you can walk into private practice feeling calm, confident and ready to excel in this unique profession of ours.
A huge thank you to our valued industry partners for joining us on this journey!

COURSE OUTLINE
Module 1:
Mastering your Consults & Admin
- History taking & perfecting your clinical exam
- The diagnostic plan & optimising workflow
- Patient histories & referral letters
- Pharmacy & dispensing rules
- Euthanasia
Module 2:
Challenging Pet Owners and Financial Discussions
- Difficult clients
- Pet owner profiles
- How to win them over & when to draw the line
- Financial discussions
- Confident conversations
- Empowering pet owners
Module 3:
Anaesthetics
- The pre-anaesthetic exam & machine refresher
- Protocols – routine vs compromised patients
- Take the stress out of anaesthetics – monitoring simplified
- Anaesthetic emergencies
Module 4:
Fundamentals of Ultrasound
- How to use your machine effectively
- Patient factors and managing expectations
- Ultrasound image interpretation and recognition of the ‘basic’ organs
- Beginner ultrasound-guided procedures
Module 5:
Anaesthetics
- Introduction to Anaesthetics
- The Anaesthetic Machine
- Anaesthetic Drugs
- Anaesthetic Monitoring
- Recovery
- Anaesthetic Complications and Emergencies
Module 6:
Emergencies
- PART 1 – Fundamentals of emergency & critical care
- PART 2 – Respiratory emergencies
- PART 3 – Common emergencies
Module 7:
Cardiorespiratory
- Is it heart or lungs? Navigating the dyspnoeic patient
- Cardiorespiratory diagnostic imaging
- Practical airway sampling
- Common conditions
Module 8:
Dermatology
- Mastering dermatology consultations
- Pattern recognition – primary & secondary lesions
- Common conditions – diagnostic & treatment roadmaps
- Client communication – improving understanding & compliance
Module 9:
Cytology
- Blood smears
- FNA tips, when to biopsy & common neoplasia
- Skin & ears
- Urine sediment
Module 10:
Urogenital System
- PART 1
- A practical approach to presenting abnormalities
- Urine analysis & important diagnostics
- Common urogenital diseases
- PART 2 – Feline urethral obstruction – the emergency consultation
Module 11:
Musculoskeletal System
- A stepwise approach to the lameness exam
- Common musculoskeletal conditions
- Osteoarthritis – the multimodal approach
- When to refer
Module 12:
Neurology
- Mastering the neuros exam
- What’s my next step?
- Client discussions
- Common neurological conditions
Module 13:
Endocrine
- Diabetes mellitus
- Cushing’s
- Addison’s
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
Module 14:
Applied Clinical Pathology
- Multisystemic – pyrexia, anaemia, abdominal effusions, FIP
- AHDS, pancreatitis, triaditis, liver disease
- Urethral obstruction, CKD
- Endocrine
Module 15:
The Anaemic Patient
- A systematic approach
- Common conditions
- Practical tips for blood transfusions
Module 16:
Ophthalmology
- Ocular emergencies
- Common conditions & NB drugs
- Diagnostic tests for the GP vet
- When to refer
COURSE DETAILS
- 16 comprehensive modules
- 8 months access to the online Khula Classroom
- Course runs from 1 October 2024 – 1 June 2025
- Work through course material at your own pace
- Over 25 hours of learning material
- Downloadable course material, bonus content and practice resources
- Fully CPD accredited for 20 CPD points
- Complementary training material provided by MSD Animal Health, Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Medipet
COST:
Cost: R5150 (incl VAT)
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