C-SAS.1 Small Animal Surgery Core

Date: Monday 16th January, 2012 - Sunday 6th May, 2012
Start time: 12:00 AM
Cost: £800

Provider: University of Liverpool

The aim of this module is to develop in depth understanding of the principles of tissue healing and the physiological
consequences of surgery on all body systems, and an ability to critically appraise current working practices with regard to preparation and management of the surgical patient, the surgical environment, staff and instruments. It is anticipated that the information gained in this module be used to modify working practices and upgrade to ‘best practice’ techniques in
preparation for gaining the surgical or medical skills in other C modules.

At the end of the module, candidates should be able to:

1. demonstrate a systematic understanding of the anatomical, physiological, immunological and pathological processes
involved in surgical disease, including the relationship between surgery and the overall health status of the patient,
and the role of surgical trauma in this relationship;

2. demonstrate a critical awareness of the role of asepsis, the preparation of theatre, personnel and patient for surgery
and the importance of post surgical nursing, nutrition and post-operative rehabilitation applying current evidence
based medicine in order to achieve “best practice” standards;

3. demonstrate a comprehensive familiarity with the clinical presentation of the common surgical conditions affecting
dogs, cats and small mammals;

4. evaluate critically the pharmacology and use of the major drug groups, especially antimicrobials, their applicability to
the various surgical techniques and review and critically reflect on current practices in light of the knowledge gained;

5. demonstrate the ability to utilise a sound clinical reasoning process, incorporating evidence from the diagnostic
database and scientific literature as well the ability to appropriately adapt to client, animal and practice factors;

6. demonstrate the ability to recognise the appropriate case for onward referral.

Who is it for?

This 16 week online module is suitable for any vet considering an RCVS certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice. However it is also suitable as standalone Small Animal CPD. If you pay the full course fee we also provide at least two days of face to face CPD at Leahurst.

The Venue

This module is a fully taught 100% online module enabling delegates to study online, wherever they are in the world.

Number of CPD hours this event can be recorded as

100 hours

Registration and Booking

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