Principles of Clinical Nutrition in Small Animal Practice

Date: Tuesday 13th November, 2012
Start time: 10:00 AM
Duration: 7 hour(s)
Cost: £185

Provider: Excel CPD Ltd

Through a combination of theory and patient based discussion, this course will review and update delegates on the topic of clinical nutrition of dogs and cats. An emphasis will be placed on the importance of the nurse's role in providing supportive care in this key area of clinical work. The course is targeted at qualified veterinary nurses who would like to develop their knowledge of clinical nutrition and nutrition-related disease. Specific areas to be covered The relationship between diet and disease, in particular the role of nutrition in modifying, treating and managing disease Identification of patients in need of nutritional support Formulating and applying a nutritional plan for hospitalised patients Calculating nutritional needs Assisted feeding techniques Advising clients on how to institute correct feeding programmes USE CODE 'VetClick' FOR 10 DISCOUNT

Who is it for?

Veterinary Nurses

The Speakers

Rachel Lumbis BSc(Hons) PgCert(MedEd) CertSAN RVN Assistant Lecturer in Veterinary Nursing, Royal Veterinary College

The Venue

Best Western Orton Hall Hotel, Peterborough

Number of CPD hours this event can be recorded as

7 hours

Registration and Booking

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