COURSE OVERVIEW

Since 2022 Khula has hosted five provincial workshops around South Africa with great success! The full day provincial workshop consists of theoretical training and practical demonstrations by a team of Khula vets and vet nurses. Hospital assistants from multiple practices come together to share in a dynamic, collaborative workshop. Group sizes are small to ensure a premium educational experience. Each hospital assistant receives a branded shirt, a set of Khula notes as well as a certificate of completion.

Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, Hill’s and Elanco, over 250 hospital assistants have already benefited from subsidised course fees, making this opportunity accessible and impactful. We hope this initiative encourages more practices to invest in the growth and development of their support staff.

Each year, we strive to bring our workshops to various regions across the country. While the dates and locations for our 2025 workshops are yet to be finalised, we’d love to keep you updated. Simply fill in your details below, and we’ll stay in touch with the latest information. Your input will also help us identify areas with the greatest demand!

COURSE OUTLINE

Understanding and Celebrating Cultural Differences in South Africa

  • Presented by guest speaker Desire Rees
  • How cultural differences influence teamwork
  • Fostering mutual respect and understanding
  • Celebrating diversity

Stress-Free Patient Handling and Restraint Techniques

  • Cats vs dogs – metabolism of stress
  • Signs of canine aggression
  • Canine restraint techniques – small vs large breeds
  • Reducing stress for cats in hospital
  • Feline stress free handling techniques
  • Group discussion – what works best in practice

Diagnostic Imaging

  • How does an X-ray machine work
  • The importance of radiology safety – protective
  • gear and correct technique
  • What is MAs & KV
  • The importance of correct positioning and collimation
  • Positioning for thorax, abdomen, front limb,hindlimb, spine and head

Prepping For Surgery and Working in Theatre

  • Setting up theatre
  • Setting up the anaesthetic machine
  • Setting up the induction area
  • Shaving and clipper care
  • Prepping the surgical site
  • Sterile practice
  • Assisting with anaesthetic monitoring and recovery

Patient Care and Biosecurity

  • Optimizing our patient care
  • Zoonotic diseases with a focus on Rabies
  • Parvovirus – patient care and biosecurity
  • Feeding hospital patients
  • Hospital cleaning and disinfecting
  • When to alert the vet or vet nurse
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