Approved for 9 CVE points from the VCI

Are you looking to improve your surgical techniques and skills? Then, this is the course for you! This one-day course will combine a mixture of theory and practical learning covering a range of topics such as:

• Surgical Asepsis and Surgical site infections
• Assitant preparation and surgical scrub techniques 
• Prep of the patient. 
• Wound treatments, debridement and management 
• Placement of drains and debridement of wounds
• Suturing skin post op and wound closures

The skills learnt throughout this course will ensure you succeed in healing all types of wounds that may come into your practice. Wounds can vary from tramutic and open to clean surgical, our speakers will discuss types in between. 

Speakers: Mairead Deasy Dip AVN Dip HE CVN RVN & Mark Mc Corry McCorry RVN, DipVN, BSc (Hons) AAB

This is our second addition to our Emergency medicine series with Ciara Mc Grath and aims to bring practitioners one step further in their emergency medicine skills and knowledge. 

Delivered onsite with hands-on practical learning and teaching in our purpose built wet lab facility this will be a comprehensive course for the first opinion and mixed practice vets wishing to develop their small animal emergency toolkit. 

Speaker: Ciara Mc Grath MVB (HONS) MSc MRCVS DipECVECC

** This course can be booked as part of the Emergency Medicine Bundle when you book the GIT Emergency medicine course also and delegates will receive a discount for booking both courses ** 

1. Urinary Tract Obstruction
2. Splenectomy
3. Gastrointestinal Surgery

Speaker: Laura Cuddy MVB MS DACVS-SA DECVS DACVSMR DECVSMR MRCVS

What previous delegates have said about this course: 

"One of the best hands-on professional development courses I've ever attended. Laura is really good at explaining how to do the surgeries and really supportive during the practical part!" 

Think like an emergency vet and achieve better outcomes for your patients

Emergencies are stressful situations that often fill veterinary practitioners with dread. This feeling results from the fear of the unknown and the realisation that one decision can make a difference between life and death. Improve International’s NEW Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) Programme in Emergency Medicine and Surgery has been transformed to provide you with the knowledge and confidence you need to deal with these situations and think like an emergency vet!  

The most up to date content in emergency practice  

This online learning CPD programme is brought to you by worldwide specialists, all Diplomates from European or American colleges. Content includes key emergency medical and surgical procedures around the major organ systems which have been peer-reviewed and expanded to include new topics and to provide you with more time to study. The course is built around 14 online modules, each containing an introductory video from the tutor, 9 interactive lessons for you to work through, 2 case studies, notes and pre and post-module questions.  

At the end of the programme, you can also choose to attend three optional practical attendance modules which will cover emergency ultrasound, surgical techniques, and several emergency procedures. For those completing the full Emergency Medicine and Surgery Programme, you can purchase these modules at an exclusive price. 

Learn and practise with the best professionals in the field  

Our new programme offers you the perfect mix of online and practical learning. The world-leading online platform will allow you to immerse yourself in each subject, through interactive materials and high-quality videos featuring different procedures. Advance your learning at your own pace, with 24/7 access whenever and wherever you are, and gain the confidence to deal with any emergency situation.   

Set yourself for success with the support of the leading CPD provider – learn how to maintain an excellent quality of life for each pet you treat and achieve a recognised qualification the General Practitioner Certificate awarded by the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS).

Start Date: November 2024

Emergency cases can be some of the most challenging and rewarding patients to deal with in practice.

This programme will increase your knowledge and confidence enabling you to act swiftly and calmly resulting in a positive impact on the clinical outcome of your emergency patients. The final module will enable you to practise some of the techniques in the safe environment of our excellently equipped practical facilities.

Set yourself for success with the support of the leading CPD provider – learn how to maintain an excellent quality of life for each pet you treat and achieve a recognised qualification awarded by the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS).

Start Date: September 2024

Pricing

Early Bird booking prices available until August 2024

Starts at: €3989

Payment options available upon request