Improve International Nordics 2022

2022 

In partnership with: 

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR 

VETERINARY PROFESSIONALS 

Modular Postgraduate Certificate Programmes 

Face to Face and Online Learning 

Improveinternational.com/nordics

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Why study with us 

( Operating in more than 20 countries worldwide 

( Originators of modular CE for veterinary professionals 

( 40,000+ veterinarians have already benefited from our training 

( World-class speakers delivering the latest content 

( State-of-the-art wet-lab training facilities 

( Professionally accredited and validated programmes 

( Globally recognised qualifications from ISVPS 


Why choose Improve International 

Our Partner: ISVPS 

Face to Face programmes for vets 

Small Animal Medicine 

Small Animal Surgery 

Endoscopy & Endosurgery 

Small Animal Ultrasound 

Online Learning programmes for vets 

Small Animal Medicine 

Small Animal Surgery 

Feline Practice 

Cardiology 

Exotic Animal Practice 

Small Animal Ophthalmology 

Emergency Medicine and Surgery 

Small Animal Dermatology 

Practical Surgery and Ultrasound short courses for vets 

Face to Face interprofessional courses for vets and nurses 

Online Learning programmes for nurses 

Nursing Anaesthesia 

Surgical Nursing 

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WHY CHOOSE 

IMPROVE 

INTERNATIONAL 

OUR LOCATION AND 

PRACTICAL TRAINING 

CENTRE 

Established 

Since 1998 we have been leading 

the way with veterinary CE 

Worldwide 

Now operating in over twenty 

countries worldwide 

Experienced 

Our Programme Coordinators 

provide learning support throughout 

your chosen programme 

World-leading 

We have world-leading speakers 

delivering the academic syllabus whilst 

ensuring content is relevant to practice 

Originators 

We are, and have always been, a 

company run by vets for vets 

Accredited 

By the International School of 

Veterinary Postgraduate Studies 

(ISVPS) and validated by 

Harper Adams University (HAU) 

Our state-of-theart 

wet lab facility 

is equipped to 

enable you to 

get the most 

out of your 

practical sessions, 

including: 

( Brand new instrumentation for a 

We recognise that veterinary 

professionals want to train in 

surroundings with the latest equipment 

and teaching aids which allows 

them to rapidly develop the key skills 

necessary to make the greatest impact 

in practice. 

Our veterinary lecture and practical 

training facility enables us to provide 

you with exceptional spaces for 

theoretical and practical sessions, 

allowing you to interact with the 

speaker and fellow delegates to 

maximise your learning experience. 

range of orthopaedic and soft tissue 

State-of-the-art 

Practical training centres which 

enable you to get hands-on with a 

variety of procedures 

procedures 

( Fully adjustable electric surgical 

tables, accompanied with operating 

lights and Salli chairs 

Globally recognised qualifications that transform your practice life 


( Flat screens, operating lamps and 

integrated cameras 

Address 

Korskildeeng 4 

Greve 

Denmark DK-2670 



OUR PARTNER 

Working with us to ensure the highest academic standards 

ISVPS QUALIFICATIONS 

Which qualification is right for you and your career path? 

ISVPS General Practitioner Certificate (GPCert) 

Suitable for: 

( Qualified veterinary surgeons looking to further their knowledge and expertise in a specific discipline 

ISVPS is dedicated to providing the entire veterinary team with high quality, 

achievable qualifications that are recognised worldwide 

Progress your career after the GPCert: 

( Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) 

Enrol for the PgC alongside the GPCert and complete additional assessments/modules with Harper 

Adams University to gain a university-recognised Postgraduate Certificate 

( GPAdvCert 

Build on the knowledge gained in the GPCert 

The International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS) was established in 2003 to provide veterinary 

professionals with the skills and confidence to deliver compassionate animal care. Its qualifications are designed 

to meet the needs of busy veterinarians, veterinary nurses, technicians and paraprofessionals, who wish to gain 

postgraduate qualifications whilst working in practice. More than 6,700 veterinary professionals around the world 

have gained a qualification from ISVPS. 

Alongside its International Examining Board comprising of more than 70 veterinary Specialists and Diplomates 

around the world, ISVPS ensures the academic rigour of its postgraduate awards through its Academic Board, 

made up of 10 highly respected specialists from different disciplines. 

The standard of the ISVPS qualifications is consistent across all countries and therefore anyone gaining an ISVPS 

qualification, regardless of which country they have taken the exam in, will have achieved a set standard. 

ISVPS General Practitioner Advanced Certificate (GPAdvCert) 

Suitable for: 

( Veterinary surgeons with a GPCert (or equivalent qualification) looking to build on existing knowledge 

and develop an enhanced awareness and more in-depth approach in the subject 

Progress your career after the ISVPS GPAdvCert: 

( PgD with Harper Adams University 

If you hold a PgC in the relevant discipline, enrol for the PgD alongside the GPAdvCert and complete 

additional assessments and modules with Harper Adams University to gain a Postgraduate Diploma in 

Advanced Veterinary Practice Sciences 

Your ISVPS examination coordinator will be able to answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding the 

assessments and examination and can be emailed at nordics@isvps.org 

( Improve International and ISVPS work 

together to ensure the highest-quality and 

effective CE for veterinary professionals. 

( Improve International develops the CE 

training programmes and delivers these 

while ISVPS accredits the courses and 

manages the assessment process. 

ISVPS Nurse/Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Paraprofessional 

Certificate (NCert/VTCert/VPPCert) 

Suitable for: 

( Certified veterinary nurses or technicians or veterinary paraprofessionals looking to further their 

knowledge and expertise in a specific area 

For more information on ISVPS, visit www.isvps.org 



ABOUT OUR 

VETERINARY MODULAR 

PROGRAMMES 

Our modular postgraduate programmes allow you to fully immerse yourself in your 

chosen area of interest, to challenge yourself and to gain that extra knowledge 

which will put you at the forefront of your field. 

Our GPCert and PgC programmes consist of: 

Taught sessions 

With accompanying notes 

Practical sessions 

Where relevant to 

the subject 

Pre and 

post module 

online self 

assessment 

Preparation 

for end-ofprogramme 

assessments 

Independent 

programme 

of study 

Including online 

components 

Reflective learning 

and support 

throughout your 

journey 

Access to HAU’s 

online learning 

resources if 

progressing to 

a PgC 

Online learning 

platform, forum 

access and 

programme notes 

Flexible 

attendance options 

To help achieve a 

work-life balance 



SMALL ANIMAL 

MEDICINE 

General Practitioner Certificate 

(GPCert) & Postgraduate Certificate 

(PgC) Modular Programme 

Face to Face Programme 

Online Learning Programme available: see page 19 for 

more information 

The most comprehensive modular medicine programme 

covering all of the major body systems with practical 

elements supporting several modules. 

( Inclusive learning support throughout your programme 

( 20 module programme delivered using a combination 

of face to face and online learning 

( Develop a strong understanding of small animal 

medicine with a variety of modules 

MODULE SUMMARY 

= Practical Session 

( Digital access to our world-leading learning 

management platform, including access to a notes 

library, discussion forum and other study resources 

PRICES START AT DKR. 91.699 + VAT 

I chose Improve International 

as they are an established 

company, they’ve got a good 

reputation and I have done a 

number of courses with them 

previously and had access to 

highly qualified speakers. 

01. Clinical pathology & laboratory medicine 

02. Cytology 

03. Diagnostic imaging theory 

04. Diagnostic imaging practical 

05. Respiratory disease - online module 

11. Emergency medicine & critical care 

12. Endocrinology I 

13. Endocrinology II 

14. Oncology - online module 

15. Dermatology 

06. Cardiovascular medicine I 

16. Medical neurology 

PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE: 

07. Cardiovascular medicine II 

08. Gastroenterology I 

17. Urology I 

18. Urology II 

 

 

START: 

October 2022 

LOCATION: 

Greve, Denmark 

 

DURATION: 

2 years 

MODULES: 

20 modules 

ACCESS 

REQUIREMENTS: 

Qualified veterinary surgeons 

who have been in practice 

for a minimum of one year 

09. Gastroenterology II 

10. Immunology - online module 

19. Infectious disease - online module 

20. Ophthalmology 

SPONSORED BY VSP 

PRICE: 

DKr. 91.699 + VAT 

ATTENDANCE: 

See website for details 

FIND OUT MORE ONLINE 

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST 

*Pay as you learn options available 

‡ See website for full pricing information. 

This denotes the session contains either: Surgical wet-lab, Film-reading, Scanning, Microscopy or Dry-lab. Find out more information on our website. 



SMALL ANIMAL 

SURGERY 





SPONSORED BY: 

Online and practical programme available see page 20 for 

information 

The most in-depth and hands-on modular surgery 

programme, which divides into a soft tissue component in 

year one and an orthopaedic/spinal component in year two. 

Our Small Animal Surgery Programme is also available as a 

five month Consolidated Learning option based in the UK. 

( Inclusive learning support throughout your programme 

( 14 lecture modules, eight practical modules including a 

spinal surgery demonstration 

( Covers key soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures 

guided by a world-class surgeon 

( Practical modules in a state-of-the-art wet-lab training 

facility 


While all aspects of Improve’s 

programme are excellent, I’ve 

been particularly impressed 

with the company’s practical 

facilities, as well as the quality 

of the teaching. The level of 

support given to delegates is also 

exceptional – every detail, from 

the content of the lecture notes to 

the accessibility of the lecturers 

and the Programme Coordinator, 

has been thought through and the 

result is that I feel supported every 

step of the way. 


01. Surgical basics: asepsis, instrumentation, 

operative techniques & wound healing 

02. Upper gastrointestinal surgery 

03. Lower gastrointestinal surgery, 

liver, spleen and pancreas 

04. Urinary and reproductive tract surgery 

05. Reconstructive skin surgery practical session 

06. Gastrointestinal and urinary tract surgery 

07. Oral, pharyngeal and aural surgery 

08. Surgery of the upper airways, larynx and trachea 


14. Joint diseases of the hindlimb 

15. Joint diseases of the forelimb 

16. Joint diseases of the hindlimb 

17. Fracture repair I 

18. Fracture repair II 

19. Internal fixation 

20. External fixation & bone grafting 

21. Spinal surgery I 

22. Spinal surgery II 

09. Surgery of the abdominal and thoracic cavities 


10. Surgical oncology 

11. Head & neck surgery 

 

 

START: 

October 2022 

LOCATION: 

Greve, Denmark 

 

 

DURATION: 

2 years 

MODULES: 

22 modules 

ACCESS 

REQUIREMENTS: 

Qualified veterinary surgeons 

who have been in practice 

for a minimum of one year 

12. Thoracic surgery 

13. Joint diseases of the forelimb 

PRICE: 

DKr. 108.399 + VAT 

ATTENDANCE: 

See website for details 


REGISTER YOUR INTEREST 


‡ See website for full pricing information. 

This denotes the session contains either: Surgical wet-lab, Film-reading, Scanning, Microscopy or Dry-lab. Find out more information on our website. 



ENDOSCOPY & 

ENDOSURGERY 

SPONSORED BY: 





Endoscopy as an aid to diagnosis coupled with 

endosurgery as an alternative to more conventional 

surgical treatments are rapidly growing areas of veterinary 

practice. This programme will provide you with a 

thorough grounding in both theory and hands-on skills 

needed to start introducing endoscopy into practice. 

( This is a highly practical programme with every module 

enabling you to gain hands-on experience 



( Karl Storz will attend all practical modules with its stateof-the-art 

equipment and assist with any questions 

( The programme will cover basic techniques, lower and 

upper gastrointestinal tract, rhinoscopy and laparoscopy 

 


The robust, well-structured 

and in-depth didactic 

and practical sessions 

Improve International offers 

at their Postgraduate 

Centre have catapulted 

my veterinary knowledge 

and skills immensely. 

01. Introduction to endoscopy and 

endosurgery: instrumentation* 

02. Flexible endoscopy: basic techniques 

and lower gastrointestinal tract 

03. Flexible endoscopy: upper gastrointestinal tract 

04. Flexible endoscopy: respiratory tract 

and therapeutic techniques 

05. Rigid endoscopy: basic principles of 

rhinoscopy and other ‘oscopies’ 

09. Arthroscopy I 

10. Arthroscopy II 

11. Rigid endoscopy: thoracoscopy 

12. An introduction to laser endosurgery 

06. Rigid endoscopy: otoendoscopy, 

urethrocystoscopy and vaginoscopy 


 

 

START: 

April 2022 

DURATION: 

1 year 

PRICE: 

DKr. 75.000 + VAT 

 

 

 

LOCATION: 

International Veterinary 

Academy, Denmark 

MODULES: 

12 modules 

SPONSOR: 

KARL STORZ 

ACCESS 

REQUIREMENTS: 

Qualified veterinary 

surgeons registered in the 

country of origin 

ATTENDANCE: 

Practical training days: 

Day one: 9.30am to 5.00pm 

Day two: 9.30am to 4.30pm 

07. Rigid endoscopy: laparoscopy 

08. Rigid endoscopy: ovariectomy 

and ovariohysterectomy 

* Blended learning. Half day session live streamed + half day practical session before module 5 


BOOK YOUR PLACE 

*All ISVPS examinations are taken via online invigilation (No travel is required to a venue). 



SMALL ANIMAL 

ULTRASOUND 

SPONSORED BY: 





This practical programme will bring together 

abdominal ultrasonography and echocardiography 

in a series of interactive modules. 

( Practical sessions enabling you to develop a full 

understanding of fundamental principles of all the 

imaging modalities 

( Live dogs will be used for all practical sessions with 

support from leading speakers 

( Use the latest ultrasound equipment to receive handson 

experience 

( Integrate ultrasound findings with the overall clinical 

picture for each patient to make therapeutic decisions 



01. Abdominal ultrasound 1 – part I 

02. Abdominal ultrasound 1 – part II 





07. Echocardiography 1 – part I 

08. Echocardiography 1 – part II 









 

 

START: 

March 2022 

DURATION: 

1 year 

PRICE: 

DKr. 83.399 + VAT 

 

 

LOCATION: 

International Veterinary 

Academy, Denmark 

MODULES: 

14 modules 

ACCESS 

REQUIREMENTS: 

Qualified veterinary 

surgeons registered in the 

country of origin 

ATTENDANCE: 

Practical training days: 

Day one: 9.30am to 5.00pm 

Day two: 9.30am to 4.30pm 

Learn with your best friend 

In order to get the most from our programmes, please bring a dog with you on the scanning modules. 

Please let us know in advance if you’ll be bringing your dog. 



*All ISVPS examinations are taken via online invigilation (No travel is required to a venue). 



ONLINE LEARNING 

Learn Wherever You Are, At Your Own Pace 

Our postgraduate modular programmes 

provide veterinary surgeons with access 

to our world-class learning materials. 

By following a structured learning 

path, studying part-time, at your own 

pace, these programmes allow you to 

effectively manage your work-life balance 

while taking essential knowledge and 

skills back to practice immediately. 

SMALL ANIMAL 

MEDICINE 

General Practitioner Certificate (GPCert) & 

Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) Modular Programme 

Online Programme 

Our Modular Programme in Small Animal Medicine is the most comprehensive 

medicine programme covering all of the major body systems, enabling 

veterinary surgeons access to our world-class teaching materials. 


 

START: 

April 2022 

June 2022 

September 2022 

 

PRICE: 

From DKr. 73.426 + VAT* 

MODULES: 

20 modules 

WHY ONLINE LEARNING? 

DURATION: 

2 years 


 

Access globally, study whenever 

and wherever you are 24/7 

Progress your learning and work 

towards a GPCert and/or a PgC* 

 

 

 

Follow a structured learning path 

at your own pace with interactive 

and engaging modules 

World-class learning management 

platform, with courses designed by 

online learning experts 

A discussion forum to network with 

your peers and module tutors 

 

Support and guidance from a module 

tutor who is a diploma holder 

Innovative and engaging content; 

access wherever you are 

MODULE SUMMARY (MODULE ORDER MAY CHANGE) 

01. Clinical pathology and 

laboratory medicine 

02. Immunology 

03. Cytology 

04. Diagnostic imaging 

05. Emergency medicine and 

critical care 

06. Gastroenterology I 

07. Gastroenterology II 

08. Respiratory disease 

09. Endocrinology I 

10. Endocrinology II 

11. Medical neurology 

12. Medical oncology 

13. Cardiovascular medicine I 

14. Cardiovascular medicine II 

15. Canine infectious diseases 

16. Feline infectious diseases 

17. Urology I 

18. Urology II 

19. Dermatology 

20. Ophthalmology 

*General Practitioner Certificate (GPCert) and/or a Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) 





SMALL ANIMAL 

SURGERY 




This programme combines the flexibility of online learning whilst also giving you 

the opportunity to practise and learn with sessions at a state-of-the-art wet-lab 

training facility.** 


FELINE 

PRACTICE 




This outstanding Feline Practice Online Learning Programme overseen by 

leading veterinary experts offers an in-depth look at the common and also more 

challenging feline issues through taught, interactive and case-based sessions. 


 

START: 

February 2022 

PRICE: 


 

START: 

May 2022 

PRICE: 


 

DURATION: 

2 years 

 

MODULES: 

24 modules (14 online, 

10 practical) 

 

DURATION: 

2 years 

MODULES: 

16 modules 

*Pay as you learn options available. 

**If you would like to pursue this programme as theory only with no practical attendance, then 

please contact us to discuss further. 




01. Surgical basics: asepsis, 

instrumentation, operative 

techniques and wound 

healing 

02. Urinary and reproductive tract 

surgery 

03. Upper gastrointestinal surgery 

04. Lower gastrointestinal 

surgery, liver, spleen and 

pancreas 

05. Oral, pharyngeal and aural 

surgery 

06. Surgery of the upper airways, 

larynx and trachea 

07. Surgery of the abdominal and 

thoracic cavities 

08. Surgical oncology 

09. Reconstructive skin surgery 

10. Gastrointestinal surgery 

11. Urological surgery 

12. Head and neck surgery 

13. Thoracic surgery 

14. Joint diseases of the forelimb 

15. Joint diseases of the hindlimb 

16. Fracture repair I 

17. Fracture repair II 

18. Spinal surgery I 

19. Spinal surgery II 

20. Internal fixation I 

21. Internal fixation II 

22. Joint diseases of 

the forelimb 

23. Joint diseases of 

the hindlimb 

24. External fixation and 

bone grafting 


01. Feline musculoskeletal disease 

02. Feline behaviour 

03. Feline ophthalmology 

04. Feline anaesthesia and surgical principles 

05. Feline dermatology 

06. Feline oncology 

07. Feline clinical pathology and laboratory diagnosis 

08. Feline critical care and emergency case 

management 

09. Feline urinary tract 

10. Feline neurology 

11. Feline liver, pancreas and gastrointestinal tract 

12. Feline respiratory medicine 

13. Feline cardiology 

14. Feline endocrinology 

15. Feline infectious diseases I 

16. Feline infectious diseases II 







CARDIOLOGY 




This programme addresses common presentations and fundamental principles 

underlying cardiac disease alongside reviewing current diagnostic and therapeutic 

techniques. You will learn about commonly utilised diagnostic procedures via practical 

electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation, film reading and hands-on echocardiography. 


 

START: 

May 2022 

DURATION: 

2 years 


PRICE: 


MODULES: 

14 modules plus 3 practical 

optional face to face modules 

EXOTIC ANIMAL 

PRACTICE 




Exotic pets often fill veterinary surgeons with dread as they come through 

the door. This programme will consolidate your knowledge of exotic medicine 

and help develop an informed clinical approach to exotic patients. 


 

START: 

July 2022 

DURATION: 

2 years 


PRICE: 


MODULES: 




FULL PROGRAMME: 

01. Anatomy and physiology 

02. The cardiac patient 

03. Thoracic radiography 

04. ECG and arrhythmias 

05. Echocardiography I 

06. Pathophysiology of heart failure 

07. Diagnosis and management of heart failure 

08. Endocardial disease 

09. Myocardial disease in dogs 

10. Feline cardiomyopathy 

11. Congenital heart disease 

12. Echocardiography II 

13. Cardiac neoplasia and pericardial disease 

14. The fainting patient and cardiovascular 

manifestations of systemic disease 



01. Clinical pathology 

02. Therapeutics and 

immunisation 

03. Principles of anaesthesia, 

analgesia and emergency and 

critical care 

04. Diagnostic imaging 

05. Current concepts in surgery 

06. Avian medicine and surgery 

07. Biology, nutrition, husbandry 

and common diseases of 

mice, rats, hamsters, guinea 

pigs, chinchillas, degus and 

gerbils 


and common diseases of 

rabbits 


and diseases of ferrets and 

fish 


and diseases of other pets 

and invertebrates 

11. Reptile medicine and surgery 

12. Wildlife medicine 

13. Primate biology and medicine 

14. Zoo animal management 

OPTIONAL FULL PROGRAMME + 3 FACE TO FACE MODULES** 

01. ECG and thoracic radiography 02. Echocardiography I 03. Echocardiography II 

** If numbers allow, practical modules will be held in Greve, Denmark or alternatively in the UK. 


01. Small mammal surgery 02. Avian surgery 03. Endoscopy 

** Practical modules to be held in the UK. 







SMALL ANIMAL 

OPHTHALMOLOGY 




Uncover the secrets behind your patient's eyes and deliver the best ophthalmic care 

to your patients. This programme will enable you to perform thorough examinations and 

interpret your findings by providing comprehensive knowledge authored by specialists. 


 

START: 

September 2022 

DURATION: 

2 years 


PRICE: 


MODULES: 



EMERGENCY MEDICINE 

AND SURGERY 

General Practitioner Certificate (GPCert) 

& Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) Modular Programme 


This exciting modular programme is dedicated to providing high quality, 

relevant, clinically useful information for the small animal practitioner. 


 

 

START: 

November 2022 

DURATION: 

2 years 


PRICE: 


MODULES: 

14 modules plus 3 optional 

practical attendance modules 



01. Examination of the eye 

02. Anatomy and physiology, basic embryology 

03. Ocular therapeutics and pharmacology 

04. The orbit and globe, eyelids and nictitans 

membranes 

05. The conjunctiva and naso-lacrimal system 

06. The cornea, sclera and episclera 

07. The uveal tract and lens 

08. Glaucoma and neuro-ophthalmology 

09. The retina, vitreous and optic nerve 

10. Ocular neoplasia and ocular manifestations of 

systemic disease 

11. Ophthalmic surgery I 

12. Ophthalmic surgery II 

13. The histology and pathology of the eye, inherited 

ocular diseases and a problem-solving approach 

to ocular disease 

14. Comparative ophthalmology 


01. Ocular examination and preparing for surgery 

02. Practical ophthalmic surgery I 

03. Practical ophthalmic surgery II 

**If numbers allow, practical modules will be held in Greve, 

Denmark or alternatively in the UK. 



01. The initial approach to the 

emergency patient 

02. Supporting the emergency 

patient, monitoring and 

pharmacology 

03. Laboratory diagnosis, clinical 

pathology and transfusion 

medicine 

04. Anaesthesia, analgesia, 

sedation and therapeutics 

05. Neurological emergencies 

06. Toxicological emergencies 

07. Urological, reproductive and 

paediatric emergencies 

08. Cardiovascular emergencies 

and CPCR 

09. Endocrine and metabolic 

emergencies 

10. Respiratory tract emergencies 

11. Principles of surgery and 

approach to trauma and 

wound management 

12. Emergencies in rabbits, 

rodents and cage birds 

13. Ophthalmological 

emergencies 


14. Gastrointestinal emergencies 

and nutrition in the critically ill 

patient 

01. Practical day I 02. Practical day II 03. Practical day III 

**If numbers allow, practical modules will be held in Greve, Denmark or alternatively in the UK. 







SMALL ANIMAL 

DERMATOLOGY 




COMING SOON 

ONLINE LEARNING PROGRAMMES 

VETS 

Skin disorders are fairly common clinical presentations in small animal practices but 

that doesn’t mean their diagnosis and treatment are always eaasy to figure out. Through 

online lectures and different case discussions, learn how to confidently approach your 

patient presenting manifestations of skin disease in a logical and scientific manner. 


 

START: 

February 2022 

PRICE: 


Oncology 

Start: April 2022 

Computed Tomography 

Start: June/July 2022 

 

DURATION: 

1 year 

MODULES: 

14 modules 



Diagnostic Imaging 

Start: September 2022 

Small Animal Practice 

Start: October 2022 

01. Anatomy and physiology of the skin and 

cutaneous pathological processes 

02. Clinical history, examination and essential 

diagnostic techniques 

03. Laboratory diagnosis and clinical pathology 

04. Alopecia, keratinisation and pigmentary disorders 

05. Endocrine and metabolic diseases 

06. Neoplasia 

07. Eyelids and ears 

08. Allergic skin disorders 

09. Immune-mediated disorders 

10. Infectious diseases 

11. Exotic animal dermatology 

12. Nutritional, genetic, congenital and hereditary 

13. Wound management and surgery 

14. Feet, nails and anal sacs 

Neurology 

Start: November 2022 





PRACTICAL SURGERY AND 

ULTRASOUND SHORT COURSES 

VETS 

Take your skills to the next level by completing one of our short courses. Each one covers 

a wide range of areas to enable you to gain the knowledge and experience you need to 

enhance your veterinary career. 

COMING SOON 

FACE TO FACE 

INTERPROFESSIONAL COURSES 

VETS AND NURSES 

EYELID AND CORNEAL SURGERY 

Greve, Denmark 21-22 April 2022 

Ben Blacklock 

DVM, DipECVS, MRCVS 

DKr. 9.900 + VAT 

SPONSORED BY 

ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND LEVEL 1 

Greve, Denmark 17-18 March 2022 

Amy Ferreira 

BVSc DipECVDI MRCVS 

DKr. 9.900 + VAT 

BASIC CARDIOLOGY 

Gain a thorough understanding of cardiac 

canine and feline patients and their care 

requirements. Become familiar with cardiac and 

lung auscultation, blood pressure mornitoring 

(uses and techniques) and obtaining and 

interpreting ECGs and radiographs. 

WOUND MANAGEMENT 

Gain comprehensive training in wound 

management, from the fundamentals of wound 

physiology to the latest information on dressing 

and technology to assist healing. 

EVERYDAY SURGERY WITHOUT 

THE STRESS 

Greve, Denmark 5-6 May 2022 

Damian Strudwick 

BVetMed GPCert(SAS) 

DKr. 9.900 + VAT 

ESSENTIAL EMERGENCY SURGERY 

ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY LEVEL 1 

Greve, Denmark 9-10 May 2022 

Brigite Pedro 

DVM MSc DipECVIM-CA (Cardiology) MRCVS 

DKr. 9.900 + VAT 

SAVE A LIFE TODAY CPR IN 

ASSOCIATION WITH RECOVER 

In this course, work as a team to strengthen 

your skills in a resuscitation situation, from 

effective leadership to advance life support. 

Get a 10% discount if a vet and nurse 

attend together from the same practice. 

CHRONIC PAIN AND 

REHABILITATION 

Delve into the mechanisms of nociception and 

pain modulation. Look at pain classification, 

assessment techniques and the various 

methods available to manage chronic pain in 

your patients. 

Greve, Denmark 2-3 June 2022 

Anna Croning 

DVM GPCertSAS AFHEA MRCV 

DKr. 9.900 + VAT 

FELINE ORTHOPAEDICS 

Greve, Denmark 7-8 June 2022 

Nicolas Barthelemy 

DVM, DipECVS, MRCVS 

DKr. 9.900 + VAT 

IN ASSOCIATION WITH: 

EMERGENCY TECHNIQUES FOR 

THE VETERINARY NURSE 

LOCAL ANAESTHESIA 

Understand the benefits of incorporating a local 

anaesthetic technique, how local anaesthetic 

works, how to place different anaesthetic blocks 

and more. 



CONTINUING 

EDUCATION FOR 

NURSES 

High-Quality Online Learning Veterinary 

Nurse/Technician/Paraprofessional Certification 

Our Online Learning NCert/VTCert/VPPCert Training Programmes offer you structured, accessible learning 

to fit around your busy practice life. Gain new knowledge and essential skills to take back to practice or you 

can work towards an achievable qualification. You will be required to indicate at the time of booking which 

certificate you think you are eligible for. 

LEARN WHEREVER YOU ARE, 

AT YOUR OWN PACE 

 

Access globally, study whenever 

and wherever you are 24/7 

Progress your learning and work 

towards an NCert/VTCert/VPPCert 

qualification from ISVPS 

 

Follow a structured learning path 

at your own pace with interactive 

and engaging modules 

Support and guidance from a Module 

Tutor who is highly experienced in 

their field 

 

Worldclass Learning Management 

System 

 

Learn at your own pace with 

interactive and engaging modules 

 

A discussion forum to network with 

your peers and Module Tutors 

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NURSING 

ANAESTHESIA 

Nurse, Technician, Paraprofessional Certificate 


This Certificate Programme in Nursing Anaesthesia aims to increase 

confidence in this important area of veterinary nursing. 

This programme is available via online learning, to fit around your busy practice life. 

SURGICAL 

NURSING 

Nurse, Technician, Paraprofessional Certificate 


The success of a surgical procedure depends primarily on good planning 

and the awareness of the potential patient risk factors and hence a 

surgical nurse/technician is an integral part of the surgical team. 



 

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DURATION: 

12-18 months 

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DURATION: 

12-18 months 

MODULES: 

8 modules 




01. The anaesthetic machine and monitoring 

equipment 

02. Pre-anaesthetic assessment and pre-medication. 

Intravenous and inhalant anaesthetics 

03. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, accidents and 

emergencies 

04. Anaesthesia of equine and exotics species 

05. Fluid therapy in the perioperative period. Nutrition 

in critical care 

06. Analgesia and pain assessment 

07. Anaesthetic considerations for specific 

conditions I 

08. Anaesthetic considerations for specific 

conditions II 


01. Principles – the clinic 

02. Principles – the patient 

03. Anaesthesia 

04. Analgesia 

05. Imaging 

06. Soft tissue surgery 

07. Orthopaedic surgery, equipment and 

rehabilitation 

08. Surgical complications and wound management 






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Medical Nursing 


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Nursing Emergency 

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Start: September 2022 


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