Excel in Small Animal Orthopaedics
Orthopaedic cases require skill and confidence. CPD Compass offers small animal orthopaedics CPD courses to build surgical ability, from an Introduction to Orthopaedics to advanced TPLO, fracture, and spinal surgery training, led by experienced vets.
Level 1: Refresher / Limited Experience
I am just getting started with orthopaedic surgery and, like many of my colleagues, feel more comfortable with basic soft tissue procedures. I want to build a solid skill base and get comfortable with tissue handling and fixation methods.
The Hands-On Practical Small Animal Orthopaedics CPD Course For You Is
Introduction To Orthopaedics
Conquering your orthopaedic fears starts here!
Seminars and interactive sessions are combined with hands-on surgery sessions during which you are guided by experienced but approachable tutors. Our hands-on approach will help you develop the practical skills to handle orthopaedic equipment with ease. By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid foundation in orthopaedic surgery and be ready to tackle a variety of cases with confidence.
Introduction To Orthopaedics
“A really great course, fab teaching- both lectures and practicals were very engaging. It has been a great course to attend, and has improved my knowledge and practical skills.”
“Would highly recommend, thoroughly enjoyed and learnt a lot, course exceeded my expectations. High course quality in a comfortable environment”
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This small animal orthopaedics CPD course would be great for you too!
Level 2: Intermediate Small Animal Orthopaedics CPD Courses
This group of clinicians ranges from those who have completed a basic or introductory course, to those who have been performing some orthopaedic procedures and would like to refine their skills and get better at techniques they struggle with.
The Hands-On Practical Courses For You Are
Practical Fracture Fixation, Joint Surgery and Introduction To Arthroscopy
These 2 day practical courses are excellent to follow on from the Introduction to Orthopaedics Course and equally suitable as a stand-alone course for vets with basic or intermediate orthopaedic experience.
Practical Fracture Fixation
“Really enjoyed. Good focus on practical. Lectures really interesting with lots of cover! Gain masses of confidence. Speaker very approachable”
“Very good and very informative. Learnt an awful lot and feel a lot more confident with handling fracture’s going forward. Great learning, very relevant to everyday job. Has made massive difference to my confidence.”
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Joint Surgery
“Very enjoyable, interesting and easy to follow content. A good number of participants to lecturer”
“Very good course, I feel like it is instantly applicable in a day to day first opinion veterinary setting. Excellent and very practical course.”
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Introduction to Arthroscopy
“Excellent course, good pace, good blend of theory and practical content”
“Excellent, approachable and knowledgeable experts, perfect balance of practical skills and knowledge. Excellent facilities in an easy accessible location.”
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Level 3: Intermediate / Advanced Small Animal Orthopaedics CPD Courses
These courses are for experienced orthopaedic surgeons who are comfortable working with power tools and using a broad range of fixation techniques.
TPLO
“Enjoyed the hands-on experience of planning with x-ray, doing surgery on plastic and wet lab, and assessing post-op x-rays of our surgeries.”
“Excellent course with a good mix of practical and theory/evidence-based advice. Jonathan’s experience in TPLO is invaluable.”
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Pelvic Fractures
“Very enjoyable, interesting and easy to follow content. A good number of participants to lecturer”
“Very good course, I feel like it is instantly applicable in a day to day first opinion veterinary setting. Excellent and very practical course.”
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About CPD Compass
Plan your career and clinical skills development
Don’t let your career stagnate. Take charge of your future with our CPD Compass. These specifically-designed pages help you create a tailored clinical CPD plan that aligns with your aspirations. Stay ahead of industry trends, expand your knowledge, and achieve professional fulfillment.
There’s no doubt that a stand-alone practical training course can be a life-changing experience, especially when you get one of those eureka moments. Suddenly something that you found so difficult becomes something you look forward to doing because you picked up that top tip. Building on your experience and CPD in a planned, step by step fashion can leverage the time you spend into sustained and compounded growth in your clinical skills.
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Small Animal Orthopaedic Course FAQs
What will I learn on a small animal orthopaedic CPD course?
You’ll develop practical skills in diagnosing and treating common small animal orthopaedic conditions. Training includes step-by-step surgical techniques with plenty of hands-on practice. Use the CPD compass to match the course to your level of experience so you pick the exact course that will help you move on in your orthopaedic surgery.
Do I need previous surgical experience to attend?
That depends on the course but if you choose the ‘”Introduction to Orthopaedics” course then no prior experience is required. The course is designed for general practitioners who want to build confidence in orthopaedic procedures. There are a range of other small animal orthopaedics courses offerred by CPD Solutiuons, ranging from this introductory course to more advanced courses such as Pelvic Fracture, Spinal Surgery and the TPLO course. If you use the CPD compass you can see which course is most suitable for helping you move on in your career.
