Tails From The Pancreas
Excel CPD - Vet Nurse CPD
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Date: Monday 1st December, 2025 - Friday 26th December, 2025
Start time: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Duration: 10 hour(s)
Cost: £205
Week 1 - The Exocrine Pancreas
Pancreatic anatomy and physiology
Enzymes (and hormones) of the pancreas
Brief synopsis of exocrine diseases which affect the pancreas
Learning objectives
Describe the normal physiology of the exocrine pancreas and surrounding organs
Describe common exocrine disease processes which affect the pancreas
Common investigations of exocrine pancreatic disease
Treatment options available
Week 2 - Feline Diabetes Mellitus
Pathophysiology of DM in the cat
Clinical pathology relevant to the diabetic cat
The clinical signs associated with feline DM
Advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques
Treatment options available both as an inpatient and an outpatient
Learning objectives
Discuss the disease process of feline DM
Understand how to assist with the clinical investigations of feline DM
Explore the use of novel feline diabetic treatments (SGLT2-inhibitors)
Understand how nurses can support patients/owners through a DM diagnosis
Discuss the long term management of DM at home
Week 3 - Canine Diabetes Mellitus
Aetiology and pathophysiology of DM in the dog
Pathophysiology of diabetes insipidus
The clinical signs associated with canine DM
Treatment options available both as an inpatient and an outpatient
Learning objectives
Understand predisposing diseases to canine DM
Discuss the use of interstitial glucose monitoring devices
Understand insulin therapy and maximising efficacy within individual cases
Confidently discuss ongoing treatment with owners
Week 4 - Pancreatic Neoplasia
The pathophysiology of insulinoma
The clinical signs associated with insulinomas
Learning objectives
Note the clinical investigations associated with an insulinoma, including clinical pathology and advanced imaging
Discuss treatment options available for insulinoma patients – medical and surgical
Be aware of the complications of insulinomas and their treatment
The course will be fully tutored by Beth Thomas and will consist of 10 hours of CPD and will be provided in various formats, including tutorials, tasks, case scenarios, forum discussions and quizzes. This course is tutored for 4 weeks, followed by a two week extension of untutored ‘catch up’ time, before the course officially ends.
Tutor: Beth Thomas
Date: 1st Dec - 26th Dec 2025
Cost: £205 +vat
Length: 4 weeks
CPD: 10 hours
Level: Intermediate
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Who is it for?
Veterinary Nurses
The Speakers
Beth Thomas RVN VTS (SAIM)
Number of CPD hours this event can be recorded as
10 hours
Registration and Booking
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