COURSE OVERVIEW
Endocrine disorders are common yet complex, and their subtle presentations can make diagnosis and long-term management challenging. A confident, well-grounded understanding of these conditions is essential to ensure accurate interpretation of diagnostic tests, appropriate treatment plans, and effective monitoring over time.
This comprehensive course revisits the foundational principles of endocrinology while equipping you with practical tools to manage real-world cases in general practice. Across six focused modules—you’ll reinforce your understanding of pathophysiology, explore diagnostic pathways, and review current treatment protocols and monitoring strategies.
Whether you’re managing lifelong conditions like diabetes or navigating the nuances of an Addisonian crisis, this course will help sharpen your clinical judgment and support your ability to provide proactive, informed care for your endocrine patients.
COURSE OUTLINE
Module 1:
Diabetes Mellitus
- Pathogenesis and classification
- Clinical signs and diagnosis
- Insulin choices and new developments
- Monitoring and curves and troubleshooting
- Remission in cats
- Complications and Prognosis
Module 2:
Hyperadrenocorticism
- Anatomy and classification
- Screening and tests
- Treatment options: medical and surgical
- Monitoring: ACTH stim vs pre-Trilostane cortisol
- Comorbidities
Module 3:
Hypoadrenocorticism
- Anatomy and Pathophysiology recap
- Adrenal Axis Testing
- Acute treatment and crisis care
- Long term management
Module 4:
Feline Hyperthyroidism
- Overview and Pathogenesis
- Diagnosis: TT4, Free T4, TSH and Scintigraphy
- Treatment options: Medical, surgical and radioactive iodine
- Monitoring: side effects, dose tweaks, when to switch.
- Comorbidities
Module 4:
Canine Hypothyroidism
- Pathogenesis and Hormone function
- Diagnosis
- Non-thyroidal illness and thyroid hormone influencers
- Treatments and monitoring
Module 4:
Hyperparathyroidism
- Anatomy, Pathophysiology and Calcium function recap
- Diagnostic Algorithm
- Treatment options: acute medical stabilisation and definitive options
- Peri-operative management
- Monitoring and prognosis
SPEAKER
Dr Ryan Friedlein
MMedVet (Med) BVSc
Dr. Ryan Friedlein is a dedicated small animal veterinary medicine specialist with a strong focus on oncology, radiation therapy, diagnostic imaging, and comprehensive diagnostic workups. After graduating from Onderstepoort in 2009, he spent two years in small animal private practice before pursuing further specialization. He completed his small animal medicine residency and obtained his honours, followed by MMedVet (medicine) specialization in 2017.
Ryan has worked at specialist referral hospitals in both Johannesburg and Pretoria since 2010, and currently practices out of Valley Farm Animal Hospital in Pretoria. In 2021, he started VMI, a mobile veterinary medicine and imaging consultancy, to provide specialized services and ultrasound imaging to veterinary practices. Passionate about teamwork and collaboration, Ryan believes in working closely with colleagues in the different veterinary disciplines to ensure the best outcomes for his patients and the veterinary field.
COURSE DETAILS
- 4 months‘ access to the online Khula Classroom
- Work through course material at your own pace
- 6 comprehensive modules
- Over 6 hours of content
- Downloadable course material
- CPD accreditation in pregress for 6 CPD points
- This course is for qualified, SAVC registered vets and vet nurses
COST: R 750
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