Keeping Up To Date In Small Animal Surgery

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Course overview

Tutored by surgical specialists, this course will help general practitioners better understand the surgical implications of forelimb and soft tissue conditions seen regularly in New Zealand.  These include diseases of the ear, male reproductive tract and abdominal masses.

Who should do this course?

This course is suited to companion animal clinicians wanting to update their knowledge of small animal surgery.

Benefits

For you: Gain confidence in handling cases of fractured forelimbs, abdominal masses, diseases of the ear and male reproductive tract in dogs and cats.

For your practice: Your increased skills and knowledge will enable you to offer the best surgical service for a variety of common orthopaedic and soft tissue conditions.  Your practice will have improved patient outcomes and client satisfaction.

Tutors

Richard Jerram - BVSc Diplomate ACVS Registered Specialist Small Animal Surgery

Alex Walker - BVSc (Dist) MACVSc Registered Specialist Small Animal Surgery

Alastair Coomer - BVSc MS Diplomate ACVS Registered Specialist Small Animal Surgery

Modules

Module 1: Fractures of the forelimb

• Topic 1: Humerus fractures
• Topic 2: Radius and ulna fractures
• Topic 3: Carpal and metacarpal fractures

Module 2: A soft tissue surgical smorgasboard

• Topic 1: Surgical treatment of ear diseases
• Topic 2: An approach to lumps and bumps of the abdomen
• Topic 3: Surgical treatment of diseases of the lower urinary and reproductive tracts in the male dog and cat

These topics are covered in more detail in our downloadable flyer.

When

Module 1: 2 April - 13 May

Module 2: 28 May - 8 July

CPD points

This course qualifies as continuing veterinary education (CVE).  One hour = 1 point under the VCNZ framework.  Participants should gain 6 - 12 points.

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