Course In Veterinary Behavioural Medicine

5 March – end November 2010 Presented by the: Companion Animal Clinical Studies Department The Faculty of Veterinary Science Onderstepoort Campus, South Africa The aim of the course is to empower general veterinary practitioners with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively consult clients whose pets have behavioural problems. There is an emphasis on practical aspects of behavioural consulting through interactive lectures, practical workshops and web-based learning. COURSE CONTENT

• Clinical approach to behaviour cases
• Causes and characteristics of common behaviour problems in dogs and cats
• General and specific management programmes for various behaviour problems including behavioural modification techniques and drug therapy
• Practical skills such basic dog training, interviewing, patient observation, history taking

LEARNING OUTCOMES The student will be able to accurately assess a veterinary behaviour problem by integrating theoretical knowledge and practical skills to propose and implement effective strategies to deal with common behaviour problems presented in veterinary patients. WHO SHOULD ATTEND General practitioner veterinarians with an interest in animal behaviour. COURSE STRUCTURE This course will consist of contact sessions, practical sessions and web-based learning. ACCREDITATION The course will be presented at a recommended NQF Level 7. CERTIFICATION This course will be accredited by the SAVC for CPD points, and each delegate will receive a successfully completed certificate at the end of the course depending on whether they submitted and passed all the assignments and examination. COURSE FEE R6 000 per delegate. REGISTRATION & ENQUIRIES Maryke Groenewald Tel: +27 12 420 5433 Fax: +27 866 353 725 E mail: [email protected]

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