Nursing the Geriatric Orthopedic Patient

Date: Tuesday 28th February, 2012 - Tuesday 28th February, 2012
Start time: 9:30 AM
Duration: 5 hour(s)
Cost: £145

Provider: The College of Animal Welfare

Orthopaedic surgery is become increasing common in general practice. This course is definitely for you if you have ever seen a patient marked “some assembly required”! Orthopaedic techniques are becoming part of everyday modern veterinary practice and the nursing of these patients is a vital part of their recovery.
As patients age, their nursing requirements do change - so this course will have a focus on the geriatric patient.

From pin size to pain relief, this day course will discuss the latest in orthopaedic technique. Client relations are also covered, to help you get the best possible compliance from your owners!

Who is it for?

This course is warmly recommended for qualified veterinary nurses - whether you’re looking to get a Diploma or just looking to better understand the principles of orthopaedics.

The Speakers

Andy Torrington BVMS CertSAO MRCVS

Andy graduated from Glasgow Vet School in 1988. After a brief spell in Small Animal Practice where he gained his CertSAO he joined the RVC as Orthopaedic Resident in 1991. As such he is eligible to sit the Dip SAS(Orth) which he is currently undertaking. In 1999 he founded Torrington Orthopaedics, a referral Orthopaedic Veterinary Hospital in Brighouse West Yorkshire. His main interests are Joint replacement surgery and geometry modifying techniques.

The Venue

The College of Animal Welfare - mypetstop Pet Resort & Care Centre
Topcliffe Close, Capitol Park, Tingley, Leeds WF3 1BU

Number of CPD hours this event can be recorded as

5 hours

Registration and Booking

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