Date 3rd November 2008
Venue CPD Solutions Training Centre, Studley, Warwickshire
Tutor
Kostas Papasouliotis DVM PhD DipRCPath DipECVCP MRCVS
Bristol University
Course Outline
Effective and targeted laboratory work-up is a vital part of diagnosis, case management and monitoring in all branches of small animal medicine and surgery. During this course we will concentrate on the accurate interpretation of haematology and clinical chemistry data. We will use clinical cases to highlight common interpretation pitfalls that you are likely to encounter in practice, in this highly interactive day.
Specific areas to be covered will include:
• Biochemical evaluation of liver disease.
• Anaemia, leucoytocis and leucopenia.
• Clotting disorders.
• Getting the best out of the in-practice diagnostic lab.
Course fee
£290.00 + VAT (£340.75)
Includes tuition, course notes, refreshments and lunch.
Date 15th December 2008
VenueCPD Solutions Training Centre, Studley, Warwickshire
Format
One day workshop with practical microscopy sessions
Tutor
Kostas Papasouliotis DVM PhD DipRCPath DipECVCP MRCVS
Bristol University
Course outline
Diagnostic cytology is extremely useful for the investigation of numerous clinical problems; for example; skin masses and lymphadenopathy, masses within body cavities, joint disease,
respiratory disease, and body cavity effusions. This practical workshop will show you how cytology can be carried out in your practice. It will highlight the common pitfalls and show which
diagnoses can be made in your practice lab, and which samples are best sent off for an expert opinion.
Specific areas to be covered include:
• Sampling techniques- good technique is vital for reliable interpretation!
• Cytology of inflammation and neoplasia
• Evaluation of body cavity effusions, synovial fluid and CSF
• Practical microscopy workshop session
• Case-orientated lectures
Course fee
£350.00 + VAT (£411.25)
Includes tuition, course notes, refreshments and lunch.
Date 27th January 2009
Venue CPD Solutions Training Centre, Studley, Warwickshire
Tutor
Jon Wray BVSc DSAM MRCVS RCVS
University of Bristol
Course Outline
Respiratory tract diseases in dogs and cats can be as rewarding as they are daunting. It is essential that you carry out a thorough physical examination with each patient and that you are confident in interpreting your findings. The importance of obtaining diagnostic thoracic radiographs and the significance of abnormal appearances will be emphasised and illustrated with case examples. Newer techniques such as bronchoscopy and more advanced imaging will be discussed though the emphasis will be firmly on common conditions and how you can realistically manage these patients in practice.
Specific areas to be covered will include:
• Clinical examination of the respiratory patient / Approach to the patient in respiratory distress
• Diagnostic imaging options for practice
• Differentiating respiratory tract from cardiogenic causes of dyspnoea
• Feline asthma syndrome
Course fee
£290.00 + VAT (£340.75)
Includes tuition, course notes, refreshments and lunch.
Date 24th February 2009
Venue CPD Solutions Training Centre, Studley, Warwickshire
Tutor
Ian Battersby BVSc DSAM DECVIM-CA MRCVS,
Davies Veterinary Specialists, Herts
Rebecca Littler MA VetMB PhD CertSAM MRCVS,
Davies Veterinary Specialists, Herts
Course Outline
Are you distressed by diarrhoeic dogs or vexed by vomiting cats? Confounded by the many treatment options for dietary management of gastrointestinal disease? Are you left unsure as to whether it’s SIBO, IBD, IBS, EPI or an FB that’s causing the problem or a simple case of ‘garbage-gastritis’? If so then this day is for you. The focus will be on how you can improve diagnosis and management of common chronic gastrointestinal problems in the dog and cat.
Specific areas to be covered will include:
• Hidden points in the history
• Diagnostics- Which test to use and when / How to interpret the results
• Current concepts of disease management including dietary management
Course fee
£290.00 + VAT (£340.75)
Includes tuition, course notes, refreshments and lunch.
Date 24th March 2009
Venue CPD Solutions Training Centre, Studley, Warwickshire
Tutor
Rob Foale BSc, BVetMed, DSAM, DipECVIM-CA, MRCVS
Dick White Referrals, Suffolk
Course Outline
During this session we will look at all the major diseases that affect the liver and pancreas in cats and dogs, discuss the diagnostic approach to these patients and review the current recommended therapeutic protocols. In all cases the therapeutic discussions will be strongly evidence based and case examples will be widely used.
Specific areas to be covered will include:
• Comparison of hepatobiliary disease in the dog and cat
• How to diagnose acute pancreatitis in the dog
• Nutritional management of patients with pancreatic pathology
• Current opinions on toxin-induced and breed-related hepatopathies
• Clinical pathology of hepatobiliary and pancreatic disease patients
• Diagnostic imaging techniques appropriate for hepatobiliary and pancreatic disease cases
Course fee
£290.00 + VAT (£340.75)
Includes tuition, course notes, refreshments and lunch.
Date 28th April 2009
Venue CPD Solutions Training Centre, Studley, Warwickshire
Tutor
Paul Smith BVetMed DVC MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology
Dick White Referrals, Suffolk
Course outline
This course, and Cardiology Part 2, will enable you to develop a logical and effective approach to your cardiac patients in small animal practice. Module 6 will introduce you to the diagnosis and treatment of the cardiac disorders that you are likely to encounter in dogs and cats, and make sure that you are up to date in these areas. You will learn by applying theory to clinical case presentations in interactive sessions.
Specific areas to be covered will include:
• Approach to the cardiac patient
• Diagnosis and treatment of common cardiac conditions in the dog
• Diagnosis and treatment of common cardiac conditions in the cat
• Principles of electrocardiography, radiography and echocardiography
Course fee
£290.00 + VAT (£340.75)
Includes tuition, course notes, refreshments and lunch.
Date 18th May 2009
Venue CPD Solutions Training Centre, Studley, Warwickshire
Tutor
Paul Smith BVetMed DVC MRCVS
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology
Dick White Referrals, Suffolk
Course Outline
This course is designed to build on the principles learned in Cardiology Part 1. This session will be clinically orientated to help you to relate what you have learned to the patients that you are likely to encounter in your consulting room. A practical session will allow you to interpret and discuss ECG recordings, thoracic radiographs and echocardiography studies.
On completion of both Part 1 and Part 2 you will have the knowledge and skills to deal with the following:
• Diagnosis and treatment of common arrhythmias that you will encounter in small animal practice
• Pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of common congenital heart diseases in the dog and cat
• Pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of common acquired heart diseases in the dog and cat
• Cardiac therapeutics; especially in the optimum management of your congestive heart failure patients
Course fee
£290.00 + VAT (£340.75))
Includes tuition, course notes, refreshments and lunch.
Date 30th June 2009
Venue CPD Solutions Training Centre, Studley, Warwickshire
Tutors
Ian Battersby BVSc DSAM DECVIM-CA MRCVS,
Davies Veterinary Specialists, Herts
Rebecca Littler DSAM VetMB MA PhD MRCVS,
Rutland House Referrals, Merseyside
Course Outline
Medicine is a logical discipline; this session will help you to develop a sound problem orientated approach to your small animal patients. The day will be based around medical case examples likely to be encountered in practice, initially demonstrated and discussed by the tutors. You will then work through progressively more challenging cases in small groups with help from the tutors.
This is a practical and fun way to progress your medical skills and will leave you enthused to face your next medical challenge!
Course fee
£290.00 + VAT (£340.75)
Includes tuition, course notes, refreshments and lunch.