Bite Size CPD: Poisons and Toxicity

Date: Wednesday 7th March, 2012 - Wednesday 7th March, 2012
Start time: 7:00 PM
Duration: 2 hour(s)
Cost: £28

Provider: The College of Animal Welfare

Poisoning and toxicological emergencies are very common within veterinary practice. Early treatment is often vital in gaining a successful outcome for these patients.
This course will look at dealing with these cases from the initial telephone call to the practice to the treatment of the most commonly seen poisonings.

Course Content:

Delegates will consider:
• Telephone advice for suspected poisoning cases - including gaining vital information of the source
• Clinical signs and treatment protocols of common household toxins
• Nursing poisoning cases - to include case studies

Who is it for?

This course is suitable for all veterinary nurses; from student nurses to qualified experienced nurses working in general practice or emergency clinics.

The Speakers

Louise O’Dwyer DMS, BSc(Hons), DipAVN (Medical), Dip AVN (Surgical), NCert(A&CC), RVN
Louise is Head Veterinary Nurse in one of the UK’s largest emergency veterinary clinics. Louise has written a book on wound management and is a regular speaker at veterinary congresses.

The Venue

The College of Animal Welfare
Mypetstop Pet Resort & Care Centre
Topcliffe Close
Capitol Park
Tingley
WF3 1BU

Number of CPD hours this event can be recorded as

2 hours

Registration and Booking

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