Improve International Launches New ISVPS Accredited Online Learning Programme In Medical Nursing
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To support veterinary nurses and technicians in keeping up with clinical advances, global veterinary education specialist Improve International has launched an online version of its face-to-face Medical Nursing programme.
The course will enhance the clinical skills and increase the confidence of learners and offers the opportunity to achieve a Nurse Certificate (NCert), Veterinary Technician (VTCert) or Veterinary Paraprofessional Certificate (VPPCert) from the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS).
The online programme will commence in July 2022 and comprises eight modules covering key topics in medical nursing, including anaesthesia, analgesia, imaging, oncology and medical pharmacology, which are delivered every other month, spread over a 12–18-month period. Each module consists of four sessions delivered over one month. Sessions comprise separate lessons for learners to work through at a pace to suit them. The fourth week of the month provides reflective sessions and, during the months, when the module is not running, training in revision and study skills will be provided.
Programme tutors include globally recognised experts: Laura Jones, who holds the RCVS Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing, a BSc (Hons) in Advanced Nursing and is a Member of the Academy of Internal Medicine Veterinary Technicians; Abby Caine, European and RCVS-Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging; and Owen Davies, an RCVS and American recognised Specialist in veterinary oncology.
Commenting on the launch of the online version of this programme, Georgina Weston DipRVN NCert (Anaesth), ISVPS Examination Coordinator and NCert Lead said: “The role of the Veterinary Nurse/Technician within the veterinary practice is diverse; the skill set and knowledge required can be different to care for each patient. ISVPS’ ever-expanding range of certificates for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians enables our candidates to gain an internationally recognised certificate which will acknowledge their ability to provide the highest standard of patient specific nursing care and support to the veterinary team.”
Operational Head for Improve International in the UK, Dr Charlotte French, added: “As veterinary medicine advances, so does veterinary nursing. This programme will enable veterinary nurses and technicians to continue provide the very highest standards of care to their patients and to remain abreast of the latest thinking and best practice. By offering an online, as well as face-to-face version, we hope to make it easier for veterinary nurses and technicians, wherever they are in practice, to learn from our expert speakers and develop the skills that will make their career even more rewarding.”
As with all of Improve International’s online learning programmes, the modules are available 24/7 and are hosted on a world-leading online learning management platform, which also includes quizzes and a discussion forum. A dedicated Programme Coordinator provides support and assistance to delegates.
Further details on the course are available at: https://www.improveinternational.com/uk/course/medical-nursing-online-learning/
Notes to editors:
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 40,000 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 with the principal objective to provide challenging, but attainable, globally recognised qualifications. The Nurse (NCert), Foundation (FCert), General Practitioner (GPCert) and General Practitioner Advanced (GPAdvCert) Certificates are designed to meet the needs of busy veterinary practitioners and nurses who wish to gain postgraduate qualifications whilst working in practice. Over 6,700 veterinarians and veterinary nurses around the world are now registered certificate holders.
Alongside an international examining board of over 70 examiners, ISVPS ensures the highest integrity of their postgraduate awards through the academic board, made up of ten highly respected veterinary specialists from different disciplines.
For more information on ISVPS, visit www.isvps.org
For further information:
Rebecca George, George PR
Tel: 01449 737281/07974 161108
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