Dr Ludivine Boiron
Emergency Medicine And Surgery Online Learning Postgraduate Certificate Programme Launched By Improve International
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Free ‘Open Session’ on point-of-care ultrasound takes place on Wednesday 22 September
Global veterinary CPD provider Improve International has launched an online Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) Programme on Emergency Medicine and Surgery (EMS) to give vets the knowledge and confidence they need to deal with emergency situations. It is also offering a free taster ‘Open Session’ on point-of-care ultrasound on Wednesday 22 September.
Launched in partnership with the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS) and Harper Adams University, the 18-month modular EMS programme includes key emergency medical and surgical procedures based around the major organ systems. It is led by Course Director Dr Ludivine Boiron MSC DVM DACVECC DiplACVECC MRCVS, an American Specialist in Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, and consists of 14 online modules, each containing nine interactive lessons and two case studies. Three optional practical face-to-face modules, covering emergency ultrasound, surgical techniques and emergency procedures, are also available to delegates.
As with Improve International’s other online learning programmes, modules are delivered using a range of high-quality learning techniques, including interactive online lessons, supported by notes and videos, quizzes and a forum tutored by specialists, all hosted on a world-leading online learning management platform. This in-depth modular Certificate programme offers an ideal follow-on or vets who have undertaken Improve International’s ‘Accelerated Emergency and Critical Care Programme’. The teaching will develop the core skills taught during the Accelerated Programme and will enable vets to become competent and confident providers of emergency care to their patients.
Dr Ludivine Boiron explained: “Dealing with emergencies can fill veterinary surgeons with dread as they are often dealing with the unknown, while also facing the fact that their ‘in the moment’ decisions may mean the difference between life and death for their patient. We have designed this programme, working with experts in the field, to give delegates the confidence and skills they need to adopt an ‘emergency vet’ mindset and tackle these urgent cases with confidence.”
Dr Charlotte French, Head of Curriculum and Quality and UK Country Manager for Improve International, added: “The structure of this programme offers a new level of accessibility and convenience to our delegates while giving them unique features, such as the opportunity to share their learning with colleagues from around the world. The materials are highly interactive and engaging and provide a great way to gain knowledge in emergency procedures which can be applied directly to practice.”
To introduce the programme, Improve International is hosting a free CPD taster session during which Dr Boiron will discuss point-of-care ultrasound which can revolutionise the care of emergency patients. The Open Session will also showcase the learning experience offered by Improve International, which has been created by experts in digital education. Register for the session here: https://bit.ly/EMSOpenSession
The full EMS programme, which has been submitted to RACE for approval, can also be undertaken as an attendance course. It offers a route to achieve academic qualifications - the General Practitioner Certificate (GPCert) awarded by ISVPS and the Postgraduate Certificate (PgC), awarded by Harper Adams University. Gaining a PgC enables delegates to apply to the RCVS for Advanced Practitioner Status in the subject.
In addition to EMS, Improve International offers the following online PgC programmes:
· Cardiology
· Exotic Animal Practice
· Feline Practice
· Ophthalmology
· Small Animal Medicine
· Small Animal Surgery
For further information on the Emergency Medicine and Surgery programme, visit https://www.improveinternational.com/uk/course/small-animal-emergency-medicine-and-surgery-online-learning/
About Improve International
One of the world’s leading veterinary training companies, Improve International was founded in 1998 by a group of like-minded vets and has since provided continuing education to more than 20,000 veterinary surgeons and nurses across 20 countries, including the UK, Germany, Spain, the USA, Australia and China.
The organisation pioneered modular CPD in the UK for veterinary professionals, combining review lectures, case-based discussion and hands-on practical sessions in their specialist wet-labs. Today, delegates can also choose from online and blended courses, covering a wide range of species and subjects.
Responsible for the delivery of the taught programmes, Improve International works closely with its awarding partner, the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS) and with Harper Adams University, which provides the higher education body validation and quality assurance.
Improve International was the first organisation to be awarded a contract from Defra in 2014, for the training and assurance of Official Veterinarians in the UK.
For more information and to explore the range of Improve International CPD courses, visit www.improveinternational.com
About ISVPS
The International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS) was established in 2003 to provide challenging, but attainable, globally recognised qualifications. Its General Practitioner (GPCert), General Practitioner Advanced (GPAdvCerts) and Nurse (NCert) Certificates are designed to meet the needs of busy veterinary practitioners and nurses, who wish to gain postgraduate qualifications whilst working in practice. More than 5,700 veterinarians and veterinary nurses around the world have gained a qualification from ISVPS.
Alongside its International Examining Board comprising more than 70 worldwide veterinary Specialists and Diplomates, ISVPS ensures the highest integrity of its postgraduate awards through its Academic Board, made up of 10 highly respected Specialists from different disciplines.
For more information on ISVPS, visit www.isvps.org
7 September 2021
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Rebecca George, George PR
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