Emergency Medicine in Action: Practical Techniques for Veterinary Nurses
This practical course offers veterinary nurses the opportunity to enhance their skills in managing prevalent medical emergencies encountered in small animal practice. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice, participants will learn essential techniques such as central line placement, nasal oxygen catheter placement, and other critical procedures. Clinical case examples will be used to improve decision-making skills, and delegates will have the chance to practice these techniques in a supportive learning environment.
The course is suitable for RVNs in both first opinion and referral practices, and it is also beneficial for those working towards a Nurse Certificate in Emergency and Critical Care. Course notes, refreshments, and lunch will be provided as well as access to pre-recorded webinar material to enhance the practical sessions. Delegate numbers will be capped at 12 to ensure an immersive experience.
Key takeaways include:
- Enhance decision-making skills through the analysis of clinical case examples related to prevalent medical emergencies in small animal practice.
- Enhance decision-making skills through the analysis of clinical case examples related to prevalent medical emergencies in small animal practice.
- Acquire proficiency in vital emergency procedures including central line placement, nasal oxygen catheter placement, management of urinary catheters, faecal catheter placement, and placement of Freestyle Libre devices.
- Develop competence in practical techniques such as suturing, wound management, and the assessment of wounds, including the selection of appropriate suture materials and techniques.
This cadaveric practical day will provide you with 14 hours of CPD (including 5 hours of pre-programme webinar content released prior to the practical day session).
(Discounts available for group bookings. Please contact us directly: info@vtx-cpd.com)
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loginProgramme schedule23:56 - 23:56
Registration
08:15-08:45
Introduction
08:45-09:00
Lecture – Disastrous Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
09:00-10:00
Scott Kilpatrick
Break
10:00-10:15
Practical - Placement of central lines, Freestyle Libre devices and nasal oxygen catheter placement
10:15-12:00
Scott Kilpatrick & Ashley Wemple
Lunch
12:00-13:00
Lecture – Ghastly Guts
13:00-14:00
Scott Kilpatrick
Practical - Placement of feeding tubes in emergency practice
14:00-15:30
Scott Kilpatrick & Ashley Wemple
Break
15:30-16:00
Practical - Wonderful Wounds
16:00-17:30
Scott Kilpatrick
Q&A Session to end the day
17:30-18:00
Scott Kilpatrick & Ashley Wemple
Additional webinar lessons (watch from 08/07/2024)23:56 - 23:56
Advanced surgical skills for RVN’s
Matteo Rossanese
Tubes, drains & catheters… Understanding the what, how and why?
Laura Jones
Wound management (Part 1)
Jon Hall
Wound management (Part 2)
Jon Hall
The Anorexic patient
Scott Kilpatrick
speaker biographies
Scott Kilpatrick
Director, Internal Medicine Specialist
Ashley Wemple
RVN CertVNECC