Nurse Brochure 2022-23

PROGRESS YOUR
NURSING CAREER
Veterinary Nurse and Paraprofessional Certificate
Training Programmes & Practical Short Courses
In partnership with:
2022-2023
Improveinternational.com

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Why study with us
§ Operating in more than 20 countries worldwide
§ Originators of modular CPD for veterinary professionals
§ 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 facilities and locations
Our partner ISVPS
Choose how you want to learn
Nursing Anaesthesia
Advanced Certificate in Anaesthesia Nursing
Animal Behaviour
Dentistry
Emergency and Critical Care Nursing
Feline Nursing
Medical Nursing
Small Animal Nutrition
Pet Bereavement
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Surgical Nursing
Transfusion Medicine
Practical Surgery & Ultrasound short courses
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WHY CHOOSE
IMPROVE
INTERNATIONAL
OUR LOCATIONS AND
PRACTICAL TRAINING
CENTRES
Established
Since 1998 we have been leading
the way with veterinary CPD
Worldwide
Now operating in over 20 countries
worldwide
World-leading
We have world-leading speakers
delivering the academic syllabus while
ensuring content is relevant to practice
Originators
We are, and have always been, a
company run by vet professionals
for vet professionals
Our state-of-the-art
wet-lab facilities
are equipped to
enable you to
get the most out
of your practical
sessions, including:
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 facilities enable us to provide
Experienced
Our Programme Coordinators
provide learning support throughout
your chosen programme
Accredited
By the International School of
Veterinary Postgraduate Studies
(ISVPS)
§ Brand new instrumentation for a range of
orthopaedic and soft tissue procedures
§ Fully adjustable electric surgical
you with exceptional spaces for
theoretical and practical sessions,
allowing you to interact with the
speaker and fellow delegates to
maximise your learning experience.
tables, accompanied with operating
State-of-the-art
Practical training centres which
enable you to get hands-on with a
variety of procedures
lights and Salli chairs
§ Flat screens, operating lamps and
integrated cameras in our Sheffield facility
Address
Swindon address: Alexandra House,
Whittingham Drive
Wroughton, Swindon SN4 0QJ
Globally recognised qualifications that transform your practice life
In partnership with:
Sheffield address: 8 Smithywood Drive,
Chapeltown,
Sheffield S35 1QN
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OUR PARTNER
Working with us to ensure the highest academic standards
ISVPS QUALIFICATIONS
Which qualification is right for you and your career path?
ISVPS Nurse Certificate (NCert)
Suitable for:
§ Qualified veterinary nurses who hold the relevant NCert in a specific discipline
What you can expect to gain from the NCert:
ISVPS is dedicated to providing the entire veterinary team with high quality, clinically
relevant qualifications that are recognised worldwide
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 and paraprofessionals, who wish to gain postgraduate
qualifications while 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 Diplomats around
the world, ISVPS ensures the academic rigour of its postgraduate qualifications through its Academic Board, made
up of 10 highly respected specialists from different disciplines.
The standard of 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.
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 english@isvps.org.
§ Improve International and ISVPS work
together to ensure the highest quality and
effective CPD for veterinary professionals.
§ Improve International develops the CPD
training programmes and delivers these
while ISVPS accredits the courses and
manages the assessment process.
Find out more at isvps.org
§ A systematic understanding of relevant knowledge in your area of interest
and an ability to apply this to meet individual patient’s nursing care needs
§ Knowledge of and competence in standard operating procedures and
maintenance for your chosen field’s equipment and protocols
§ A critical and sophisticated awareness of professional nursing practice,
using self reflection to inform and improve patient care
§ A good foundation of scientific writing skills using evidence-based knowledge
§ Recognition of your dedication to furthering your knowledge in your area of interest
§ Your patients and their owners can be confident they are receiving
the best possible care from committed veterinary professionals
§ Qualified veterinary nurses are eligible to achieve a Nurse Certificate (NCert)
§ Veterinary staff who meet the required criteria are eligible to achieve
a Veterinary Paraprofessional Certificate (VPPCert)
ISVPS Nurse Advanced Certificate (NAdvCert)*
Suitable for:
§ Certified veterinary nurses looking to further their knowledge and expertise in a specific area
What you can expect to gain from the NAdvCert:
§ A greater knowledge and understanding of all key advanced nursing aspects in your area of interest
§ The ability to prepare and undertake the nursing considerations for each individual
patient’s nursing care needs for a wide range of complex, critical and uncommon cases
§ The ability to consider complex issues and make sound judgements
and clearly communicate these to your colleagues
§ An analytical approach to patient care and nursing considerations for
more advanced procedures, popular modern breeds and secondary conditions
§ Recognition of your dedication to furthering your knowledge in your area of interest
§ Your patients and their owners can be confident they are receiving the
best possible care from committed veterinary professionals
*For select
programmes only
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THE BENEFITS OF OUR
NURSE CERTIFICATE
PROGRAMMES
CHOOSE HOW YOU
WANT TO LEARN
FACE TO FACE PROGRAMMES
Our Nurse Certificate training programmes hold many benefits for you, your practice and
ultimately your clients’ satisfaction. All our training programmes are carefully developed
with leading veterinary experts who explore the latest content and updates.
Our popular face to face delivery method
combines theory and practical sessions based
at our state-of-the-art training centres
in Swindon or Sheffield.
§ Support and guidance from a
Programme Coordinator
§ Practical wet-labs to enable handson
experience where applicable
FOR YOU:
§ Progress your career and achieve
academic recognition
§ Develop a logical approach to
cases and problem solving
§ Increase your skills, knowledge and confidence
in dealing with more complex cases
§ A membership to the RCVS Knowledge
Library for the duration of the course. This
will provide access to the latest veterinary
journals and research for reference during
the programme and for assessments
FOR YOUR PRACTICE:
§ Increase practice revenues
§ Improve productivity
§ Reduce external referrals and
increase practice capabilities
§ Transfer knowledge and skills within practice
§ Enhance practice standards
ONLINE LEARNING PROGRAMMES
§ Opportunity to meet and network
with like-minded peers
§ Chance to meet, ask questions and
learn from expert speakers
§ Choice of well-located venues with
state-of-the-art facilities to enhance
your learning experience
§ Access to additional study resources
via our online learning platform
FOR YOUR CLIENTS:
§ Improve animal care and wellbeing
§ Increase treatment options
§ Greater confidence in your value
Our world-leading online learning training
programmes are delivered on our unique learning
platform where study
skills materials are
provided to supplement
your learning, including
reflection, revision
techniques and
academic writing.
§ Learn wherever you are, improve
your work-life balance
§ Support and guidance from a
Module Tutor who is a specialist
in the area of study
§ Multiple learning processes:
Presentations, written notes, interactive
quizzes and more to test your knowledge
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NURSING
ANAESTHESIA
ISVPS Nurse Certificate (NCert) and ISVPS
Paraprofessional Certificate (VPPCert)
Face to Face Programme
Online Learning Programme
This programme will review the latest anaesthetic and monitoring equipment,
the selection of key anaesthetic and analgesic agents, techniques for safe
anaesthesia and effective analgesia in dogs, cats, equines and exotics.
FACE TO FACE
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE:
ONLINE LEARNING
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE:
CALENDAR
START:
September 2022
CALENDAR
START:
June 2022
DURATION:
12—18 months (depending
on assessment dates)
DURATION:
12-18 months
PRICE:
From £2,699 + VAT**
PRICE:
From £2,599+VAT**
LOCATION
LOCATION:
Alexandra House, Swindon
Benchmark House, Sheffield
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8 modules
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MODULES:
8 modules
MODULE SUMMARY (MODULE ORDER MAY CHANGE)
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ATTENDANCE:
9.30am to 5.00pm
01. The Anaesthetic Machine And Monitoring
Equipment
05. Fluid Therapy In The Perioperative Period.
Nutrition In Critical Care
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ACCESS
REQUIREMENTS:
Dependent on the
qualification you are eligible
to attain the NCert or the
VPPCert
HOSPITAL
CPD HOURS:
100, including 48 taught and
learning hours
*Pay as you learn options available
02. Pre-Anaesthetic Assessment And Pre-
Medication. Intravenous And Inhalant
Anaesthetics
03. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Accidents And
Emergencies
04. Anaesthesia Of Equine And Exotics Species
06. Analgesia And Pain Assessment
07. Anaesthetic Considerations For Specific
Conditions I
08. Anaesthetic Considerations For Specific
Conditions II
**Price includes ISVPS Examination and access
to a 12 month RCVS Knowledge Library
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NEW PROGRAMME FOR 2022
ADVANCED
CERTIFICATE IN
ANAESTHESIA
NURSING
ISVPS Nurse Advanced Certificate (NAdvCert)
Online Learning Programme
This new programme is designed to follow on from the Nurse Certificate
in Nursing Anaesthesia. It will cover more advanced topics and create
connections with the veterinary anaesthesia community via monthly
mentoring sessions.
Course Director
During this programme, you will:
§ Gain access to the RCVS Knowledge Library for the length of the programme
§ Supplement your learning with a wealth of online resources
§ Be supported by a Module Tutor during each module and a Programme Coordinator
who will provide pastoral support during the length of your programme
§ Four interactive online modules and four live stream webinars every other month
ONLINE LEARNING PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE:
CALENDAR
START:
July 2022
Nicola Grint
BVSc, PhD, CertVA, DVA,
DiplECVAA, MRCVS
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HOSPITAL
PRICE:
From £1,999+VAT**
DURATION OF TAUGHT MODULES:
8 months
MODULES:
8 modules
*Pay as you learn options available
**Price includes ISVPS Examination and access to
a 12 month RCVS Knowledge Library
ACCESS REQUIREMENTS:
NCert in the last 5 years. Delegates who achieved the NCert or VTCert more
than five years ago are required to pass the NCert multiple-choice question
(MCQ) examination again to demonstrate that their knowledge is current
before becoming eligible to sit assessments for the NAdvCert
CPD TAUGHT HOURS:
CPD Hours 100, including 30 taught and learning hours
MODULE SUMMARY
01. Emergent Populations And Current Guidelines
02. Calculation Practice Session (Live Stream)
03. Patient Safety And Problem Solving
04. Journal Club 1 (Live Stream)
05. Further Reaching Consequences Of Our
Anaesthetic Choices
06. Journal Club 2 (Live Stream)
07. Advanced Respiratory Anaesthesia
08. Interpretation Of Abnormal ECG's (Live Stream)
Please note: This programme must be taken in sequence to gain maximum benefit.
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ANIMAL
BEHAVIOUR
ISVPS Nurse Certificate (NCert) and ISVPS
Paraprofessional Certificate (VPPCert)
Face to Face Programme
This Nurse Certificate training programme in Animal
Behaviour is designed to teach nurses and veterinary
paraprofessionals to deal competently and safely with
canine and feline emotional health issues within the
context of the veterinary practice.
FACE TO FACE
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE:
CALENDAR
START:
November 2022
LOCATION
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DURATION:
12–18 months (depending on assessment dates)
PRICE:
£2,699 + VAT
LOCATION:
Alexandra House, Swindon
MODULES:
8 modules
*Pay as you learn options available
**Price includes ISVPS Examination and access to
a 12 month RCVS Knowledge Library
The course has allowed me to help clients with their problem animals
and spread my new knowledge to others in my practice.
MODULE SUMMARY
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ATTENDANCE:
9.30am to 5.00pm
01. | 02.
An Introduction To Animal Behaviour And
Clinical Causes Of Behaviour Problems
05. | 06.
Fear- And Anxiety-Related Behavioural
Responses In Companion Animals I And II
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ACCESS REQUIREMENTS:
Dependent on the qualification you are eligible to
attain the NCert or the VPPCert
03. | 04.
Repulsion Behavioural Responses In
Companion Animals I And II
07. | 08.
Tools Available In Behavioural Medicine
Work And Behavioural Medicine In General
Veterinary Practice
HOSPITAL
CPD HOURS:
100, including 48 taught hours
Please note: This programme must be taken in sequence to gain maximum benefit.
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SPONSORED BY MIDMARK
DENTISTRY
ISVPS Nurse Certificate (NCert) and ISVPS
Paraprofessional Certificate (VPPCert)
Face to Face Programme
This Nurse Certificate in Dentistry has been designed
to provide you with the opportunity to access relevant
and up-to-date knowledge of small animal dentistry
and to use this knowledge to improve the treatment
given to small animal patients in practice.
FACE TO FACE
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE:
START:
February 2023
LOCATION
DURATION:
12-18 months (depending on assessment dates)
PRICE:
£2,799 + VAT**
LOCATION:
Alexandra House, Swindon
Really enjoying this programme, can’t wait to get back to work
so I can start putting things into practice!
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MODULES:
8 modules
ATTENDANCE:
9.30am to 5.00pm
MODULE SUMMARY
= Practical Session
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ACCESS REQUIREMENTS:
Dependent on the qualification you are eligible to
attain the NCert or the VPPCert
01. Canine And Feline Dental Anatomy And Function
02. Dental Examination And Diagnostic Tests
05. Anaesthesia
06. Analgesia
HOSPITAL
CPD HOURS:
100, including 48 taught hours
03. Canine Dental Conditions
04. Exotic Dentistry
07. Feline Dental Conditions
08. The Canine And Feline Dental Procedure
*Pay as you learn options available
**Price includes ISVPS Examination and access
to a 12 month RCVS Knowledge Library
Please note: This programme must be taken in sequence to gain maximum benefit.
All practical modules will be in our state-of-the-art Wet-Labs
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NEW ONLINE PROGRAMME FOR 2022
SPONSORED BY
IMV & RECOVER
EMERGENCY
AND CRITICAL
CARE NURSING
Course Director
For the Online Learning Programme
ISVPS Nurse Certificate (NCert) and ISVPS
Paraprofessional Certificate (VPPCert)
Face to Face Programme
Online Learning Programme
Emergency patients can be some of the most challenging and rewarding
to nurse in practice, hence knowing how to effectively triage and care for
these patients is an essential part of the patient outcome.
Ludivine Boiron
DVM, MSc, MRCVS,
DACVECC
FACE TO FACE
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE:
START:
December 2022
DURATION:
12–18 months (depending
on assessment dates)
PRICE:
£3,039**
ONLINE LEARNING
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE:
START:
September 2022
DURATION:
2 years
PRICE:
£2,599**
This training programme is delivered in collaboration with the Reassessment Campaign on
Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER). We will be running optional practical RECOVER
courses if you with to gain a BLS/ALS Rescuer certification at an additional charge.
RECOVER Rescuer Certification
To obtain RECOVER Rescuer Certification, you will need to complete the
RECOVER certification practical day. Please get in touch for further details.
LOCATION
LOCATION:
Alexandra House, Swindon*
*Optional practical dates available based at our
Sheffield venue May 2024.
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9 modules
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MODULES:
9 modules
MODULE SUMMARY
01. Triage, Monitoring And Stabilisation
06. Analgesia And Anaesthesia
= Practical Session
= Online Session
= Learn with your
best friend
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ATTENDANCE:
9.30am to 5.00pm
02. Fluid Therapy In The Emergency Patient
03. Diagnostic Imaging And The Trauma Patient*
07. Emergency And Critical Care In Exotic Patients
08. Nursing The Critical Patient
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ACCESS REQUIREMENTS:
Dependent on the qualification
you are eligible to attain the
NCert or the VPPCert
HOSPITAL
TAUGHT CPD HOURS:
CPD Hours 100, including 54
taught hours
*Pay as you learn options available
04. Medical Emergencies*
09. CPR And Practical Skills** / ***
05. Surgical Emergency Procedures
*Practical Dry Lab module **Practical Wet Lab module ***This practical session is available for the Online Learning training programme
**Price includes ISVPS Examination, access to
a 12 month RCVS Knowledge Library access &
RECOVER online theory BLS & ALS modules.
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NEW PROGRAMME FOR 2022
FELINE
NURSING
ISVPS Nurses Certificate (NCert) and ISVPS
Paraprofessional Certificate (VPPCert)
Online Learning Programme
This training programme is designed to expand your
feline nursing knowledge and skills and improve
your confidence when approaching your patients
in both general practice and referral cases.
Course Director
Stephanie Sorrell
BVetMed(Hons), MANZCVSc,
DipECVIM-CA, MRCVS;
RCVS Specialist in Feline
Medicine
ONLINE LEARNING
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE:
START:
March 2023
DURATION:
12-18 months
PRICE:
£2399 +VAT (full programme)**
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HOSPITAL
MODULES:
8 modules
ACCESS REQUIREMENTS:
Dependent on the qualification you
are eligible to attain the NCert or
the VPPCert
CPD HOURS:
100, including 48 taught hours
MODULE SUMMARY
*Pay as you learn options available
**Price includes ISVPS Examination and access to
a 12 month RCVS Knowledge Library
01. Feline Friendly Practice
02. Principles Of Feline Nursing
03. Feline Anaesthesia And Analgesia
04. Principles Of Emergency And Critical Care In
Feline Patients
05. Feline Body Systems 1
06. Feline Body Systems 2
07. Feline Oncology
08. Feline Surgical Principles
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SPONSORED BY IMV
MEDICAL
NURSING
Course Director
For the Online Learning Programme
ISVPS Nurse Certificate (NCert) and ISVPS
Paraprofessional Certificate (VPPCert)
Face to Face Programme
Online Learning Programme
This training programme has been designed to provide nurses and veterinary
paraprofessionals with the opportunity to access relevant and up-to-date
knowledge of small animal nursing of medical cases and to use this knowledge
to improve the treatment given to canine and feline patients in practice.
Simon Tappin
MA, VetMB, CertSAM,
DipECVIM-CA, FRCVS
FACE TO FACE
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE:
LOCATION
START:
January 2023 (Sheffield)
February 2023 (Swindon)
DURATION:
12–18 months (depending
on assessment dates
PRICE:
£2,799 + VAT**
LOCATION:
Alexandra House, Swindon
Benchmark House, Sheffield
ONLINE LEARNING
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE:
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START:
July 2022
DURATION:
12–18 months
PRICE:
£2,599 + VAT**
MODULES:
8 modules
MODULE SUMMARY
01. Anaesthesia
02. Analgesia
Improve International has gone above and beyond my expectations.
Each module has been easy to follow and interactive, ​and the speakers have been exceptional.
The subject matter and content can be adapted to a broad spectrum of veterinary
nursing roles and this certificate can be applied to each position.
03. Principles – The Clinic
04. Principles – The Patient
05. Oncology
06. Imaging
07. Body Systems
08. Medical Pharmacology
= Practical Session
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8 modules
Register for a short course in addition to the modules
at a discounted price. Get in touch to find out more.
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ATTENDANCE:
9.30am to 5.00pm
Practical dry lab sessions only for face to face programme
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ACCESS
REQUIREMENTS:
Dependent on the
qualification you are eligible
to attain the NCert or the
VPPCert
HOSPITAL
CPD HOURS:
100, including 48 taught hours
*Pay as you learn options available
Learn with your best friend
In order to get the most from our programmes, please bring your dog, if possible.
Please contact Improve International or our Programme Coordinators for further information.
Your help is much appreciated.
**Price includes ISVPS Examination and access to
a 12 month RCVS Knowledge Library
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SMALL ANIMAL
NUTRITION
ISVPS Nurse Certificate (NCert) and ISVPS
Paraprofessional Certificate (VPPCert)
Face to Face Programme
The science of small animal nutrition has advanced
significantly during recent years. It is now well recognised,
both by veterinary staff and pet owners, that optimal
feeding plays a vital role in helping to reduce the risk of
common health problems at different life stages, as well
as helping in both convalescence and the nutritional
management of a wide range of clinical conditions.
FACE TO FACE
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE:
LOCATION
START:
October 2022
DURATION:
12–18 months (depending on assessment dates)
PRICE:
£2,699 + VAT**
LOCATION:
Alexandra House, Swindon
I was looking for a reputable accredited course which could aid my career and
personal development. Every part of the course has been informative and enjoyable
with excellent teaching staff, clearly passionate about their subject.
I looked forward to attending every module and feel I have learnt so much.
MODULE SUMMARY
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MODULES:
8 modules
ATTENDANCE:
9.30am to 5.00pm
ACCESS REQUIREMENTS:
Dependent on the qualification you are eligible
to attain the NCert or the VPPCert
01. Anatomy, Nutrition And Immunity
02. Basic Nutrition And Life-Stage Feeding
Of Cats And Dogs
03. Small Mammal Nutrition
04. Balanced Nutrition For Birds And Reptiles
05. Fashionable Diets And Impact Of Behaviour
06. Labelling And Nutritional Clinics
07. Gastrointestinal And Endocrine Disorders
08. Nutritional Support For Organ Failure, The Lower
Urinary Tract And Orthopaedic Disorders
HOSPITAL
CPD HOURS:
100, including 48 taught hours
Please note: This programme must be taken in sequence to gain maximum benefit.
*Pay as you learn options available
**Price includes ISVPS Examination and access
to a 12 month RCVS Knowledge Library
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NEW PROGRAMME FOR 2022
Course Director
PET
BEREAVEMENT
Online Learning Programme
An online training programme to perfect your skills in pet
loss support, you will gain the tools to support clients and
colleagues through this experience, from advising the right to
consider euthanasia to offering compassionate support during
this emotional time.
Lisa Jayne Howe
RVN, A1, Cert. Pet
Bereavement (BC)
ONLINE LEARNING
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE:
START:
TBC
DURATION:
15 months
PRICE:
£1,399 + VAT**
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HOSPITAL
MODULES:
8 modules
CPD HOURS:
50 CPD hours***
MODULE SUMMARY
*Pay as you learn options available
**Price includes ISVPS Examination and access to
a 12 month RCVS Knowledge Library
***Only CPD hours, no NCert qualification
01. Introduction To Pet Bereavement
02. How Staff Personal Experiences With Pet Loss
Can Influence How Their Loss Of A Patient Is
Handled
03. Behavioural Euthanasia. Why Mental
Suffering Is Just As Valid A Reason For
Euthanasia As Physical Suffering
04. Compassion Fatigue
05. Dealing With Difficult And Unusual Euthanasias
To Include Covid-19
06. The Grieving Client And How Best To Provide
Help
07. Euthanasia Best Practice
08. Best Practice When Offering Pet
Cremation Services
Please note: This programme must be taken in sequence to gain maximum benefit.
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PHYSIOTHERAPY
AND
REHABILITATION
ISVPS Nurse Certificate (NCert) and ISVPS
Paraprofessional Certificate (VPPCert)
Face to Face Programme
SPONSORED BY
RESPOND
RECOGNISED BY
IAAT
Physical rehabilitation is an invaluable addition to a veterinary
practice, improving surgical outcome and the quality of life
of our veterinary patients with orthopaedic and neurological
conditions. This programme will give an insight into the
principles of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
FACE TO FACE
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE:
START:
January 2023
MODULE SUMMARY
= Practical Session
LOCATION
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DURATION:
12–18 months (depending on assessment dates)
PRICE:
£2,999 + VAT**
LOCATION:
Alexandra House, Swindon
MODULES:
8 modules
ATTENDANCE:
9.30am to 5.00pm
ACCESS REQUIREMENTS:
Dependent on the qualification you are eligible to attain
the NCert or the VPPCert
01. Introduction To Physiotherapy.
Functional Anatomy
02. Applied Physiology. Physiology Of Healing.
Physiology Of Sport
03. Physiology Of Pain. Classification Of Pain,
Trigger Points And Tender Bands. Neurological
And Muscle-Skeletal Assessment – Part I
04. Neurological And Muscle-Skeletal Assessment
– Part II
Please note: This programme must be taken in sequence for full benefit.
05. Physical Rehabilitation Techniques (Part 1)
06. Physical Rehabilitation Techniques (Part 2)
07. Physical Rehabilitation Techniques (Part 3)
08. Frequent Medical Conditions. Post-Surgical
Approach. Management Of Osteoarthritis,
Neurological And Oncological Patients
Programme delivered by veterinary professionals with a qualification in veterinary physiotherapy and
members of IRVAP and ACPAT
HOSPITAL
CPD HOURS:
100, including 48 taught hours
*Pay as you learn options available
**Price includes ISVPS Examination and access
to a 12 month RCVS Knowledge Library
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SPONSORED BY IMV
SURGICAL NURSING
ISVPS Nurse Certificate (NCert) and ISVPS
Paraprofessional Certificate (VPPCert)
Face to Face Programme
Online Learning Programme
Course Director
For the Online Learning Programme
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 is an integral part of the surgical team.
FACE TO FACE
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE:
ONLINE LEARNING
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE:
START:
February 2023
DURATION:
12–18 months (depending
on assessment dates)
START:
June 2022/February 2023
DURATION:
12–18 months (depending
on assessment dates)
Darren Barnes
MA, VetMB, CertSAS,
DipECVS, MRCVS
PRICE:
From £2,799 + VAT
PRICE:
From £2,599 + VAT
MODULE SUMMARY (MODULE ORDER MAY CHANGE)
LOCATION
TABLE-LI
⏳
USER-DOC
LOCATION:
Benchmark House, Sheffield
MODULES:
8 modules
ATTENDANCE:
9.30am to 5.00pm
ACCESS REQUIREMENTS:
Dependent on the qualification
you are eligible to attain the
NCert or the VPPCert
TABLE-LI
HOSPITAL
MODULES:
8 modules
CPD HOURS:
100, including 48 taught
hours
01. Principles – The Clinic
02. Principles – The Patient
03. Anaesthesia
04. Analgesia*
05. Imaging
*Dry Lab module
06. Soft Tissue Surgery*
07. Orthopaedic Surgery, Equipment
And Rehabilitation
08. Surgical Complications And Wound Management
Register for our Schedule 3 Nursing short course
to get the most out of your learning. Get in touch
to find out more.
*Pay as you learn options available
**Price includes ISVPS Examination and access to a
12 month RCVS Knowledge Library
Learn with your best friend
In order to get the most from our programmes, please bring your dog, if possible.
Please contact Improve International or our Programme Coordinators for further information.
Your help is much appreciated.
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NEW PROGRAMME FOR 2022
TRANSFUSION
MEDICINE
ISVPS Nurse Certificate (NCert) and ISVPS
Paraprofessional Certificate (VPPCert)
Online Learning Programme
The best online guidance to safe blood transfusion
and management. Improve your knowledge in all
aspects of transfusion medicine, from understanding
when it is required to different techniques for
safe blood collection and administration.
Course Director
ONLINE LEARNING
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE:
START:
July 2022
TABLE-LI
USER-DOC
HOSPITAL
DURATION:
12-18 months (depending on assessment dates)
PRICE:
£2,399 + VAT**
MODULES:
8 modules
ACCESS REQUIREMENTS:
Dependent on the qualification
you are eligible to attain the
NCert or the VPPCert
CPD HOURS:
100, including 32taught hours
*Pay as you learn options available
**Price includes ISVPS Examination and access to
a 12 month RCVS Knowledge Library
MODULE SUMMARY
01. Blood Banking And Component Therapy
02. Blood Products And Product Management And
Whole Blood Collection
03. Erythrocyte Antigens And The Immune System
04. Anaemia
05. Haemostasis And Common Coagulation
Abnormalities
Helen Rooney
06. Transfusion Considerations & Blood Product
Administration
07. Adverse Transfusion Reactions
BSc (Hons) CVN, Cert Ed,
Dip AVN (Medical), Cert
VNECC, RVN
08. Autotransfusions, Cell Salvage, Xenotransfusions
And Transfusion In Other Species
In Partnership with
Please note: This programme must be taken in sequence to gain maximum benefit.
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PRACTICAL
SHORT
COURSES
Our practical short courses are the best way
to upskill your knowledge with world-leading
speakers and high quality practical experience.
INTERPROFESSIONAL COURSES:
WOUND MANAGEMENT
CALENDAR Starts 22 June 2022
LOCATION Swindon
Georgia Hollis
6 CPD hours
£429+VAT
CHEMOTHERAPY IN GENERAL
PRACTICE
CALENDAR
LOCATION
Starts 25 July 2022
Swindon
Owen Davies
6 CPD hours
£429+VAT
NURSE COURSES:
SPONSORED BY SWANN-MORTON, VYGON AND BBRAUN
SCHEDULE 3 SURGERY
CALENDAR
LOCATION
Starts 15 August, 21 November
and 9 December 2022
Swindon or Sheffield
Thomas Towey
6 CPD hours
£469+VAT
Some of our short courses are interprofessional,
allowing you to bring a veterinary surgeon from
your practice along with you. You will both
be able to enjoy a discounted price if you
book the short course together.
Delegates should be RCVS registered.
NURSING THE EMERGENCY
AND CRITICAL WILDLIFE
PATIENT
CALENDAR
LOCATION
Starts 18 July 2022
Sheffield
Stacey Vickery
6 CPD hours
£429+VAT
CYTOLOGY AND HAEMATOLOGY
CALENDAR Starts 25 July, November and
December 2022
LOCATION Sheffield
Kostas Papasouliotis
6 CPD hours
£429+VAT
NURSING THE NEONATAL AND
PAEDIATRIC PATIENT
CALENDAR
LOCATION
Starts 6 October 2022
Sheffield
Thomas Towey
6 CPD hours
£429+VAT
CANINE REPRODUCTION
CALENDAR From 15-16 September 2022
LOCATION Bishop’s Tachbrook
Gary England
12 CPD hours
£1,329+VAT
NURSING MANAGEMENT OF
CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT
AND REHABILITATION
CALENDAR
LOCATION
Starts 18 July 2022
Swindon
Sanne Melis
12 CPD hours
£699+VAT
TECHNIQUES IN LOCAL
ANAESTHESIA
CALENDAR
LOCATION
Starts 15 September 2022
Swindon
Nicola Grint
6 CPD hours
£499+VAT
ULTRASOUND TRIAGE FOR THE
EMERGENCY PATIENT
CALENDAR
LOCATION
Starts 28 November 2022
Sheffield
David MacKenzie
6 CPD hours
£599+VAT
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