This one-day session aims to give veterinary nurses the tools and confidence to perform microscopy routinely in practice.The most common uses of microscopes in general companion animal practice will be covered; including (but not limited to): dermatology, FNAs, urine sediment exam, bloods smears, reproductive cytology, faecal and body fluid analysis.
Target audience: This course is aimed at both experienced and newly qualified veterinary nurses who wish to improve their use of the microscope in practice.
Speaker: Emma Corbett Coffey MVB CertAVP (GSAS)
Duration:1 day
Level:Pending Approval by VCI
Learning objectives:
By the end of this course, you will be able to….
1. Have more competency with maintenance and use of the practice microscope
2. Confidently take and prepare samples from skin cases to examine microscopically
3. Assess the diagnostic quality of microscopy and cytology slides from skin, urine, blood, FNAs etc.
4. Report and disseminate your findings succinctly to the veterinary team
