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WORLD-LEADING 

VETERINARY EDUCATION 

E-LEARNING, ENHANCED CLINICAL CONFIDENCE 

ISVPS General Practitioner Certificate (GPCert) 

ISVPS Veterinary Technician Certificate (VTCert) 

ISVPS Veterinary Paraprofessional Certificate (VPPCert) 

Follow a structured program | Study at your own pace| Dedicated module tutors 

Interactive & engaging learning| Latest insights & knowledge | Network with peers

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THE BEST 

CONTENTS 

Introduction 

Qualifications 

About E-learning 

About the E-learning Platform 

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ISVPS General Practitioner Certificates (GPCert) 

Ophthalmology 

Emergency Medicine Surgery 

Small Animal Medicine 

Small Animal Surgery 

Feline Practice 

Oncology 

Cardiology 

Dermatology 

Exotic Animal Practice 

Computed Tomography 

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ISVPS Foundation Certificate (FCert) 

Accelerated Emergency & Critical Care 

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ISVPS Veterinary Technician Certificates (VTCert) 

Feline Nursing 

Surgical Nursing 

Nursing Anesthesia 

Advanced Nursing Anesthesia 

Medical Nursing 

Transfusion Medicine 

Nursing Emergency and Critical Care 

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ABOUT THE E-LEARNING 

PLATFORM 

GENERAL PRACTITIONER 

CERTIFICATES (GPCERT) 

FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE 

(FCERT) 

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN 

CERTIFICATES (VTCERT) 

2 INTRODUCTION ABOUT E-LEARNING THE BENEFITS OF E-LEARNING 

CONTACT AND REGISTER 3

WHY CHOOSE 

IMPROVE? 

 

Established: Since 1998 we have been leading the way with veterinary CE 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Progress your knowledge and skills and work towards a recognized qualification: 

Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

World-leading: We have renowned speakers, delivering the academic 

syllabus whilst ensuring content is relevant to practice 

Worldwide: Now operating in over 20 countries worldwide 

Originators: We are the originators of modular CE for vets, and we are still a company run by vets for vets 

Experienced: Our Program Coordinators provide learning support throughout your chosen program 

State-of-the-art: Practical training centers which enable you to get hands-on with a variety of procedures 

Approved: Postgraduate programs are RACE approved 

Complete additional assessments and/or modules with Harper Adams University to gain a universityrecognised 

Postgraduate Certificate and 60 transferable academic credits. 


By attending the full online structured program, hands-on sessions where relevant and following successful 

assessment including an exam you can gain the ISVPS GPCert awarded by the International School of 

Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS). 

ISVPS Foundation Certificate (FCert) 

Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) Programs that help you to transform your practice life 

Working in partnership with: 

International School of Veterinary 

Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS) 

Harper Adams University (HAU) 

By obtaining a Foundation Certificate, you will be recognized internationally for achieving a standardized 

level of knowledge while building the foundation skills you need in clinical practice. Veterinary professionals 

can complete more than one certificate and use the Foundation Certificate as standalone qualifications, 

or to complement their already existing qualifications. The Foundation Certificate is a great stepping stone 

towards a higher middle-tier qualification such as the ISVPS GPCert or the ISVPS GPAdvCert. 

ISVPS is dedicated to providing the entire veterinary team with 

high quality, clinically relevant qualifications that are recognized 

worldwide. The International School of Veterinary Postgraduate 

Studies (ISVPS) was established with the principal objective 

to provide challenging, but attainable, globally recognized 

qualifications. 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 are now registered certificate 

holders. Alongside an international examining board of over 70 

examiners, ISVPS ensures the highest integrity of its 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 

A rigorous validation process and the ongoing involvement of 

HAU in our Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) Programs ensures 

teaching elements and examination processes meet the highest 

academic standards. Founded in 1901, Harper Adams has a long, 

proud tradition of the highest educational standards, and is widely 

recognized for the quality of its education. Named University 

College of the Year six years in a row, HAU was placed within the 

UK’s top 10 higher education institutions, gaining full university 

status in 2012. 

For more information on HAU visit www.harper-adams.ac.uk 


The ISVPS Veterinary Technician Certificate (VTCert) is a qualification awarded by ISVPS to certfied 

Veterinary Technicians. By achieving this certificate, you will become part of a larger community of 

professionals with a set of standard skills and knowledge. 

ISVPS Veterinary Paraprofessionals Certificate (VPPCert) 

Improve International also offers Veterinary Paraprofessions (eg uncertified veterinary technicians) the 

opportunity to achieve a qualification: Veterinary Paraprofessional Certificate (VPPCert) accredited by ISVPS. 


PLATFORM 




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LEARN WHEREVER 

YOU ARE, AT YOUR 

OWN PACE 

THE BENEFITS 

OF E-LEARNING 

Our E-learning Postgraduate CE programs hold many benefits for you, your practice 

and ultimately your clients’ satisfaction. The online nature of the programs gives you the 

obvious freedom to study at your own pace, wherever you are in the world, whilst also 

following an innovative and engaging learning path. 

Our postgraduate modular CE programs provide 

all veterinary professionals with access to our 

world-class learning materials. By following a 

structured learning path, studying part-time, at your 

own pace, these programs allow you to effectively 

manage your work-life balance while taking essential 

knowledge and skills back to practice immediately. 

FOR YOU: 

Progress your career and achieve 

academic recognition 

FOR YOUR PRACTICE: 

Increase practice revenues 

Improve productivity 

Develop a logical approach to 

cases and problem solving 

Reduce external referrals and 

increase practice capabilities 

WHY E-LEARNING? 

Grow your small animal caseload 

and revenue stream 

Increase your skills, knowledge and confidence 

Transfer knowledge and skills within practice 

Enhance practice standards 

 

Access globally, study whenever 

and wherever you are 24/7 

Progress your learning and 

work towards a GPCert* 

in dealing with more complex cases 

Earn RACE-approved CE credits 

 

Follow a structured learning path 

at your own pace with 

interactive and engaging modules 

Support and guidance from a module 

tutor who is a diploma holder 

 

World-class Learning Management Platform 

 

Innovative and engaging content; access 

via a desktop, laptop or tablet device 

FOR YOUR CLIENTS: 

Accelerate diagnosis 

 

A discussion forum to network with 

your peers and module tutors 

Improve animal care 

Increase treatment options 

Greater confidence in your value 

*General Practitioner Certificate (GPCert) 


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(FCERT) 





ABOUT OUR WORLD-LEADING 

E-LEARNING PLATFORM 

Using the latest software, we have developed an engaging and innovative Learning 

Management Platform, providing you with the latest learning methods to ensure you 

experience an even greater depth of learning than other e-learning courses. We are also 

the only global organization to offer many courses in a range of different languages. 

STUDY YOUR WAY 

You can access the 

e-learning platform on 

a desktop, laptop or 

mobile device. Learn 

wherever you are. 

Progress through step by step modules at your own 

pace with a clearly structured and sign-posted path. 

Interactive quizzes test your knowledge along the way. 

Learn with ease, using detailed case 

studies and high quality videos. 

If you need help you can chat with your 

peers and your dedicated module tutor. 

PROGRAM 

PROCESS 

1 

Sign up to your 

preferred program. 

2 

You will be set up with 

a login and password to 

start your program. 

Modules will be progressively 

released and include varied 

interactive content. 

Some programs have handson 

sessions on particular 

dates. Attendance dates 

can be discussed via your 

dedicated module tutor. 

3 4 5 

You can easily track your 

progress through the program, 

with badges awarded for 

different completion stages. 


PLATFORM 




(FCERT) 





OPHTHALMOLOGY 


This comprehensive and stimulating course is designed to be 

practically relevant for the small animal practitioner. The course 

will provide veterinarian surgeons with a thorough understanding 

of the anatomy, development and physiology of the eye and will 

cover the full spectrum of ocular diseases seen in the domestic 

species. The principles of inherited ocular disease, ocular 

pharmacology and therapeutics, ocular pathology and ocular 

surgery will be discussed. 

 

 

 

 

14 varied modules covering embryology, anatomy and 

physiology of the eye, ocular pharmacology and therapeutics 

Interactive and engaging modules 

Support and guidance from a Module Tutor who is 

recognized in their subject field 

Optional practical modules are available* 

PROGRAM DIRECTOR: 

Pedro Malho 

DipECVO CES OphtVet DVM MRCVS 

European and RCVS Recognized 

Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology 

PRICES START AT $8,599 

CODE *2 : US.Web.Vet.2023 

Option to upgrade 

to Postgraduate 

Certificate (PgC) 

awarded by Harper 

Adams University. 

MODULE SUMMARY (MODULE ORDER MAY CHANGE) 

01. Examination of the Eye 

09. The Retina, Vitreous and Optic Nerve 

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE: 

START: 

September 2022 – Registration still open 

September 2023 

CE CREDITS: 

140 (Approved by RACE) 

PRICE: 

From $8,599 

QUALIFICATION: 

ISVPS GPCert 

MODULES: 

12 modules 

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 

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 

*1 Installment payment plan available *2 Campaign valid between December 1 – December 31 2022, upon payment until January 31 2023. $250 

discount in annual courses for vets and $125 in programs for veterinary technicians. This promotion is applicable only on the courses marked with the 

discount code in this catalog and cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts or promotional campaigns. *3 If you would like to pursue this 

program as theory only with no practical attendance, then please contact us to discuss further. 

*Practical modules may be delivered in USA, dependent on numbers. Alternatively available in UK. 


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EMERGENCY 

MEDICINE 

SURGERY 

General Practitioner Certificate (GPCert) 

Emergencies are stressful situations that often fill veterinary 

surgeons with dread. This feeling results from the fear of the 

unknown and the realization that one decision can make hat one 

major decision can change the outcome of a surgery. 

This CE program has been transformed to provide you with 

the knowledge and confidence you need to deal with these 

situations and think like an emergency vet. Access to online 

RECOVER Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support 

courses are included, providing an additional 8.5 hours CE. 

 

 

14 interactive online modules/forum for engagement 

with specialist and peers 





START: 

November 2022 – Registration still open 

November 2023 

PRICE: 

From $8,699 


GPCert 

A great asset for 

professionals looking 

to deepen their 

knowledge in cardiac 

disease and is led by 

excellent professionals. 







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. Anesthesia, 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 

15. Emergency medicine & surgery 

CE CREDITS: 


MODULES: 

14 E-Learning & 3 optional practical modules 


discount in annual courses for vets and $125 in programs for veterinary technicians. This promotion is applicable only on the courses marked with 

the discount code in this catalog and cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts or promotional campaigns. *3 If you would like to pursue 

this program as theory only with no practical attendance, then please contact us to discuss further. 



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(FCERT) 





SMALL ANIMAL 

MEDICINE 


Our ISVPS General Practitioner Certificate (GPCert) in 

Small Animal Medicine is the most comprehensive internal 

medicine program covering all of the major body systems, 

enabling veterinary surgeons access to our world-class 

teaching materials. 

 

20 varied modules covering key clinical subjects 

 

 

 

 

 

Delivered over 2 years 

100% online 


Dedicated program coordinator and module tutors 

Discussion board 

Fantastic tutors in a very 

practical accessible 

format & learning new 

skills with great support 

INTRO VIDEO 








Watch the introduction video to Small Animal 

Medicine by clicking the thumbnail to the right. 


01. Clinical Pathology 

11. Medical Neurology 

02. Immunology 

12. Medical Oncology 


03. Cytology 

04. Diagnostic Imaging 

13. Cardiovascular I 

14. Cardiovascular II 

START: 

1 January 2023 

1 June 2023 

1 September 2023 

PRICE: 

From $10,799 


ISVPS GPCert 

05. Emergency Medicine and Critical Care 

06. Gastroenterology I 

07. Gastroenterology II 

08. Respiratory Disease 

09. Endocrinology I 

15. Canine Infectious Diseases 

16. Feline Infectious Diseases 

17. Urology I 

18. Urology II 

19. Dermatology 

CE CREDITS: 


MODULES: 

20 modules 

10. Endocrinology II 

20. Ophthalmology 






PLATFORM 




(FCERT) 





SPONSORED BY VOI 

SMALL ANIMAL 

SURGERY 


Surgery is one of the most requested services in veterinary 

clinics and hospitals. As a field, it is also continuously evolving. 

Small Animal Surgery is a postgraduate CE program that 

is designed to increase veterinarians’ confidence in the 

approach and resolution of clinical cases that need surgical 

procedures. This is accomplished by learning and mastering 

new surgical techniques that are relevant to clinical practice. 

 

24 modules covering soft-tissue and orthopedic/spinal 

JON HALL 

VIDEO 

OVERVIEW 

VIDEO 

 

 

 

 

 

procedures (practical taught modules delivered at the 

University of California, Irvine Health) 


E-Learning and practical modules 

Multiple learning processes 


High-quality surgical videos 

I have learnt a lot of new 

techniques, increased 

my knowledge and 

skills and been able 

to pass these on to 

others in my practice. 

Click the thumbnail 

to the right to watch. 


Click the thumbnail 

to the right to watch. 

- Practical module 









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, 

Thyroid, Larynx and Trachea 

12. Gastrointestinal Surgery 

13. Urological 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 

START: 

February 2023 


ISVPS GPCert *3 

07. Surgery of the Abdominal and Thoracic Cavities 

08. Surgical Oncology 

09. Reconstructive Surgery 

20. Internal Fixation I 

21. Internal Fixation II 

22. External Fixation and Bone Grafting 

CE CREDITS: 


PRICE: 

From $15,999 

MODULES: 

24 modules 

(14 E-Learning, 10 practical) 

10. Head and Neck Surgery 

11. Thoracic Surgery 

23. Joint Diseases of the Forelimb 

24. Joint Diseases of the Hindlimb 






PLATFORM 




(FCERT) 





FELINE 

PRACTICE 


By covering all aspects of feline practice you will gain 

the skills to handle those challenging medical cases and 

confidently approach your surgical patients too. From 

providing the most effective analgesia to refining your 

emergency care, this CE program will provide the basis 

for renewed clinical enthusiasm and satisfaction. 

 

16 varied modules covering key subjects 

 

 

 

 

 


100% online 




The lecturers were 

engaging and 

enthusiastic and this 

ensured plenty of 

group discussion to aid 

the learning process 

during the modules. 


Dr Samantha Taylor 

BVetMed(Hons) CertSAM 

DipECVIM-CA MANZCVS FRCVS 



START: 

February 2023 



CE CREDITS: 


PRICE: 

From $8,599 


ISVPS GPCert 

MODULES: 

16 modules 







01. Feline Clinical Pathology And 

Laboratory Diagnosis 

02. Feline Critical Care And Emergency 

Case Management 

03. Feline Dermatology 

04. Feline Urinary Tract 

05. Feline Cardiology 

06. Feline Respiratory Medicine 

07. Feline Liver, Pancreas And Gastrointestinal Tract 

08. Feline Endocrinology 

09. Feline Infectious Diseases I 

10. Feline Infectious Diseases II 

11. Feline Musculoskeletal Disease 

12. Feline Behaviour 

13. Feline Ophthalmology 

14. Feline Anesthesia And Surgical Principles 

15. Feline Neurology 

16. Feline Oncology, Lymphatic And 

Haematopoietic Disease 






PLATFORM 




(FCERT) 





ONCOLOGY 


Oncology has become one of the fastest-growing fields in 

small animal practice. As a result of the increase in oncology 

patients and available treatments, veterinary professionals 

are becoming more open-minded when treating pets with 

cancer. Our Oncology E-Learning training program aims to 

guide you through the latest knowledge with state-of-theart, 

compassionate cancer care for animals by helping you 

provide safe and comprehensive diagnostics and treatments. 

 

 

 

12 engaging online modules 

100% online 

The latest in evidence based oncology medicine 




01. Cancer biology, understanding the evidence 

08. Urogenital tumours and mammary tumours 


START: 

April 2023 

CE CREDITS: 


PRICE: 

From $8,199 


ISVPS GPCert 

MODULES: 

12 modules 

02. Diagnostic imaging of the oncology patient 

03. Cytology and laboratory diagnosis 

of the oncology patient 

04. Treatment of cancer: surgery, 

radiation therapy, chemotherapy 

05. Lymphoma, leukaemia, myeloma 

06. Mast cell tumours 

07. Other skin tumours and soft tissue sarcomas 

09. Skeletal and respiratory tumours 

10. Oral and gastrointestinal tumours 

11. Splenic tumours, haemangiosarcoma, 

histiocytic sarcoma 

12. Endocrine, neurological and ocular tumours 






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CARDIOLOGY 


This clinically based CE program will address the fundamental 

principles underlying cardiac disease, discuss common 

presentations of cardiac disease and thoroughly review 

current diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. You will 

have the opportunity to become fully informed about 

commonly utilised diagnostic procedures via practical ECG 

interpretation, film reading and hands-on echocardiography. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14 varied modules covering key cardiology subjects 


100% online 











INTRO VIDEO 


Dr Kieran Borgeat 

BSc BVSc MVetMed CertVC 

DipACVIM DipECVIM-CA MRCVS 

Watch the introduction video to Cardiology 

from Dr Kieran Borgeat by clicking the 

thumbnail to the right. 









01. Anatomy and Physiology 

09. Myocardial Disease in Dogs 


02. The Cardiac Patient 

10. Feline Cardiomyopathy 

START: 

May 2023 


ISVPS GPCert 

03. The Cardiac Patient 

04. ECG and Arrhythmias 

05. Echocardiography I 

11. Congenital Heart Disease 

12. Echocardiography II 

13. Cardiac Neoplasia and Pericardial Disease 

CE CREDITS: 


MODULES: 

14 modules & 3 optional practical modules 

06. Pathophysiology of Heart Failure 

07. Diagnosis and Management of Heart Failure 

14. The Fainting Patient and Cardiovascular 

Manifestations of Systemic Disease 

PRICE: 

From $8,599 

08. Endocardial Disease 







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DERMATOLOGY 


The diagnosis and management of skin disease represents 

a major component of small animal practice. This 

updated modular CE program will provide a thorough, 

informed case based approach to dermatology. 

Through lectures, case discussions and practical sessions 

you will learn how to approach the dog, cat and exotic 

patient presenting with the various manifestations of 

skin disease in a logical and scientific manner. 

 

 

 

 

 

14 varied modules covering key clinical subjects in 

dermatology 

100% online 





Peri Lau Gillard 

DVM Cert VD DipECVD MRCVS EBVS 

European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology 

and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology. 




START: 


CE CREDITS: 



ISVPS GPCert 

MODULES: 

14 modules 






MODULE SUMMARY 

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. General Conditions commonly found in 

Dermatology: Alopecia, Keratinisation 

and Pigmentary Disorders 

05. Dermatological Manifestations of 

Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases 

07. Diseases of the Eyelids, Ears and Pinnae 

08. Allergic Skin Disorders 

09. Auto Immune and Immune 

Mediated Skin Diseases 

10. Infectious Diseases and Preventative Healthcare 

11. Exotic Animal Dermatology 

12. Nutritional, Genetic, Congenital, Hereditary, 

Environmental and Miscellaneous Skin Diseases 

13. Wound Management & Surgery 

PRICE: 

From $8,599 

06. Neoplasia 

14. Diseases of the Feet, Nails and Anal Sacs 






PLATFORM 




(FCERT) 





EXOTIC ANIMAL 

PRACTICE 


Exotic pets often fill veterinarians with dread as they 

come through the surgery door. This course will leave you 

fully equipped to understand and treat the more varied 

cases and species. The course includes taught sessions 

on all key areas and promises to bring you fully up to 

date with all of the current and emerging issues. 

 


 

100% online 

 

 

 

 





I had a really good 

experience with the online 

platform. The speaker 

has been excellent, 

and the sessions were 

very interactive. 


Professor Simon Girling 

BVMS (Hons) DZooMed 

DipECZM(ZHM) EurProBiol 

CBiol FRSB FRCVS 




START: 

July 2023 

CE CREDITS: 


PRICE: 

From $8,599 


ISVPS GPCert 






MODULES: 

14 modules & 3 optional practical modules 


01. Clinical Pathology 

02. Therapeutics and Immunisation 

03. Principles of Anesthesia, 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 

08. Biology, Nutrition, Husbandry and 

Common Diseases of Rabbits 


Diseases of Ferrets and Fish 


Diseases of Ferrets and Fish 

11. Reptile Medicine and Surgery 

12. Wildlife Medicine 

13. Primate Biology and Medicine 

14. Zoo Animal Management 







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COMPUTED 

TOMOGRAPHY 


Each module of the Computed Tomography E-learning CE 

program has been designed to progress your knowledge with 

abundant film reading sessions and case discussion so that at the 

end of the program, you will feel comfortable reading CT studies. 

The program will also cover the different regions of the body: 

head and neck, thorax, abdomen and musculoskeletal system. 

 

 

 

 

 

12 varied modules covering key areas in 

Computed Tomography 

100% online 







START: 

October 2023 

CE CREDITS: 


PRICE: 

From $8,499 


ISVPS GPCert 

MODULES: 

12 modules 








01. Introduction to Computed Tomography 

02. Computed Tomography – head and neck 

03. Computed Tomography of the 

neural system: brain and spine 


head, neck and neural system 

05. Computed Tomography thorax I 

06. Computed Tomography thorax II 

07. Computed Tomography abdomen 

I: vascular anomalies, liver, spleen, 

peritoneum and lymphatic system 

08. Computed Tomography thorax 

I & II and abdomen I 

09. Computed Tomography abdomen II: 

gastrointestinal system, pancreas, 

genito-urinary system 


musculoskeletal system 

11. Computed Tomography abdomen 

II and musculoskeletal system 

12. Case presentations 






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(FCERT) 





ACCELERATED 

EMERGENCY & 

CRITICAL CARE 

ISVPS Foundation Certificate (FCert) Program 

The Accelerated Emergency Program is the solution for 

veterinarians who want to be confident in their management 

of emergency patients, enhance their current knowledge, 

or rapidly transition into emergency practice. 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Live sessions every 3 months with ECC specialists 

on essential and foundation topics 

100% online 


Accredited training 

No fixed start date – set your own calendar by 

enrolling at the most suitable time for you 

PRICES START AT $3,000 + VAT 


START: 

Join anytime 

CE CREDITS: 


PRICE: 

From $3,000 


ISVPS FCert 

MODULES: 

15 modules 

Highly recommend for 

those in the emergency 

and GP field. Very glad I 

have been exposed to this 

course. As someone who 

does not work for Animal 

Emergency Service (AES) it 

is fantastic exposure to how 

they approach emergency 

cases on a daily basis. 

INTRO VIDEO 


Gerardo Poli 

BVSc (Hons) MVS MANZCVS 

(Emergency and Critical Care) 

Click the thumbnail to the right to watch. 


01. Acid Base and Blood Gas Analysis 

02. Shock and Intravenous Fluids 

03. Electrolytes 

04. Clinical Pathology and Focused Ultrasound 

05. Anesthesia and Analgesia 

06. Triage and Cardiopulmonary 

Resuscitation (CPR) 

07. Hematological and Coagulopathy Emergencies 

08. Cardiovascular Emergencies 

09. Respiratory Emergencies 

10. Urogenital Emergencies 

11. Ophthalmological Emergencies 

12. Neurological Emergencies 

13. Acute Abdominal Emergencies 

14. Endocrine Emergencies 

15. Intoxications 






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ADVANCED TRAINING 

FOR VETERINARIANS 

Take your training to the next level 

with our advanced programs! 


PROGRAMS* 

These advanced programs are currently 

available at Improve International and 

delivered in European venues 

Programs currently available: 

Our postgraduate advanced programs 

are designed for experienced veterinary 

professionals who wish to advance their 

knowledge and practical skills, progress their 

academic qualifications and gain recognition in 

their field. 

Our advanced programs cover a variety 

of different topics ranging from different 

diagnostic techniques to important clinical 

topics and surgical procedures. 

 

 

 

Soft Tissue Surgery 

Feline Medicine 

Ultrasound 

COMING IN 2023 

We have some exciting new E-Learning 

programs coming for 2023. 

If you’re interested in knowing more contact 

our team at info.us@improveinternational.com 

Neurology 

GPCert 

RACE accreditation pending 

Veterinary Surgeon 



Small Animal 

Orthopedic 

Surgery 

Small Animal 

Medicine 



Small Animal 

Cardiology 





* Both certified and uncertified veterinary technicians may join these programs. Eligibility criteria apply. 


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FELINE 

NURSING 

SURGICAL 

NURSING 







This training program 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. 

START: 

March 2023 

CE CREDITS: 


PRICE: 

From $3,199 

The success of a surgical procedure depends primarily 

on good planning and the awareness of the potential patient 

risk factors. The Surgical Nursing E-Learning CE program has 

been developed to provide Veterinary Technicians a deeper 

understanding of topics such as surgical procedures, pain 

management and rehabilitation. 

START: 

June 2023 

CE CREDITS: 


PRICE: 

From $3,199 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8 varied modules 

Support and guidance from a Module Tutor who 

is a specialist within their field 


Discussion forum 

100% online 

Dedicated Program coordinator 



ISVPS VTCert 

MODULES: 

8 modules 

* Installment payment plan available *2 

Campaign valid between December 1 – 

December 31 2022, upon payment until 

January 31 2023. $250 discount in annual 

courses for vets and $125 in programs for 

veterinary technicians. This promotion is 

applicable only on the courses marked with 

the discount code in this catalog and cannot 

be used in conjunction with other discounts 

or promotional campaigns. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 






100% online 




ISVPS VTCert 

MODULES: 

8 modules 













CODE *2 : US.Web.VT.2023 




01. Feline Friendly Practice 

02. Principles of Feline Nursing 

03. Feline Anesthesia 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 

01. Principles – The Clinic 

02. Principles – The Patient 

03. Anesthesia 

04. Analgesia* 

05. Imaging 

06. Soft Tissue Surgery* 

07. Orthopedic Surgery, Equipmet 

And Rehabilitation 

08. Surgical Complications And 

Wound Management 


PLATFORM 




(FCERT) 





FOR CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIANS 

NURSING 

ANESTHESIA 




ADVANCED 

NURSING 

ANESTHESIA 


Veterinary anesthesia and analgesia have advanced significantly 

during recent years. This program will review the latest anesthetic 

and monitoring equipment, the selection of key anesthetic and 

analgesic agents, techniques for safe anesthesia and effective 

analgesia in dogs, cats, equines and exotics. The program 

will help increase confidence in this vital area of nursing. 

START: 


CE CREDITS: 


PRICE: 

From $3,199 



This new program is designed to follow on from the training 

in Nursing Anesthesia. It will cover more advanced topics 

and create connections with the veterinary anesthesia 

community via monthly mentoring sessions. 

START: 


CE CREDITS: 


PRICE: 

From $2,799 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Support and guidance from a Module Tutor who is 

a specialist within the surgical field. 



100% online 

Dedicated program coordinator 



ISVPS VTCert 

MODULES: 

8 modules 











 

 

 

 

 

 

 






100% online 




ISVPS VTCert 

MODULES: 

8 modules 

















01. The Anesthetic Machine and 

Monitoring Equipment 

02. Pre-anesthetic Assessment and Pre-medication. 

Intravenous and Inhalant Anaesthetics 

03. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, 

Accidents and Emergencies 

04. Fluid Therapy in the Perioperative 

Period. Nutrition in Critical Care 

05. Anesthesia of Equine and Exotics Species 

06. Analgesia and Pain Assessment 

07. Anesthetic Considerations for 

Specific Conditions I 

08. Anesthetic Considerations for 

Specific Conditions II 

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 Anesthetic Choices 

06. Journal Club 2 (Live Stream) 

07. Advanced Respiratory Anesthesia 

08. Interpretation of Abnormal ECG’s (Live Stream) 

Please note: This program must be taken in 

sequence to gain maximum benefit. 


PLATFORM 




(FCERT) 





MEDICAL 

NURSING 

TRANSFUSION 

MEDICINE 







This training program 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. This CE program allows you to use this knowledge 

to improve the treatment given to canine and feline patients in 

practice. 

START: 


CE CREDITS: 


PRICE: 

From $3,199 

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. 

START: 


CE CREDITS: 


PRICE: 

From $3,199 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 






100% online 




ISVPS VTCert 

MODULES: 

8 modules 











 

 

 

 

 

 

 






100% online 




ISVPS VTCert 

MODULES: 

8 modules 

















01. Anesthesia 

02. Analgesia 

03. Principles – The Clinic 

04. Principles – The Patient 

05. Oncology 

06. Imaging 

07. Body Systems 

08. Medical Pharmacology 

01. Blood Banking And Component Therapy 

02. Blood Products And Product Management 

And Whole Blood Collection 

03. Erythrocyte Antigens And The Immune System 

04. Anemia 

05. Hemostasis And Common Coagulation 

Abnormalities 

06. Transfusion Considerations & 

Blood Product Administration 

07. Adverse Transfusion Reactions 

08. Autotransfusions, Cell Salvage, 

Xenotransfusions And Transfusion 

In Other Species 

Please note: This program must be taken in 

sequence to gain maximum benefit. 


PLATFORM 




(FCERT) 





NURSING 

EMERGENCY & 

CRITICAL CARE 



Emergency patients can be some of the most challenging 

and rewarding to vet techs in practice. This CE program 

is designed to expand the emergency and critical care 

knowledge and skills, improving your confidence in this area. 


START: 


CE CREDITS: 


PRICE: 

From $3,199 

COMING IN 2023 

Practical Short Courses for Veterinary 

Surgeons and Veterinary Technicians 

Do you want to develop your knowledge and skills but don’t have the time to commit to a full program? 

Our short practical courses are the best way to upskill your knowledge and relevant 

to everyday practice. These courses are focused on specific topics within veterinary 

medicine and their duration varies between one and two days. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 






100% online 




ISVPS VTCert 

MODULES: 

8 E-learning & 1 optional 

practical module 











Introduction to 

Small Animal 

Ultrasound 



Next Steps in 

Abdominal 

Ultrasound 



Advanced 

Abdominal 

Ultrasound 



Next Steps in 

Echocardiography 





Advanced 

Echocardiography 

Ultrasound Triage 

of the Emergency 

Patient 

Ultrasound of the 

Emergency Patient 

Emergency 

Surgery in the Dog 




Veterinary Technicians 






01. Triage, Monitoring And Stabilization 

02. Fluid Therapy In The Emergency Patient 

03. Diagnostic Imaging And The Trauma Patient* 

04. Medical Emergencies* 

05. Surgical Emergency Procedures 

08. Nursing The Critical Patient 

09. CPR And Practical Skills**/*** 

*Practical Dry Lab module **Practical Wet Lab module 

***This practical session is available for the E-learning 

training program ****Optional attendance of certified 

RECOVER training day. This is currently held in the UK. 

RECOVER Basic & 

Advanced Life Support 


Veterinary Technicians 

Keep an eye 

on our website 

for updates of 

speakers, dates 

and venues. 

06. Analgesia And Anesthesia 

07. Emergency And Critical Care In Exotic Patients 


PLATFORM 




(FCERT) 





IMPROVE INTERNATIONAL 

ACADEMY SERIES 

E-Learning CE Experience 

In association with the 

Department of Veterinary Medicine, 

University of Cambridge 

Key features of this 

Academy Series: 

Five subjects. Five semesters. 

All are one month long 

Series of engaging video 

style recorded lectures 

Access to latest, cutting-edge 

evidence-based research 

Each semester RACE approved 

for 12 credits to help 

you reach your target 

Lessons from globally recognized 

veterinary specialists 

Interactive forums, peer 

discussions and a journal club 

Live webinars 

Open to Vets and Vet Technicians 

Brachycephalic 

Obstructive Airway 

Syndrome (BOAS) 

March 2023 

12 CE Hours 

From $485 

Canine and Feline 

Oncology 

April 2023 

12 CE Hours 

From $485 


Cardiology 


12 CE Hours 

From $485 


Neurology 


12 CE Hours 

From $485 

Equine Oncology 


12 CE Hours 

From $485 

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TO TAKE 

THE NEXT 

STEP? 

Get in touch with us 

Special payment conditions 

Choose the option that suits you best. Benefit 

from early bird subscription discounts. 

Special corporate and group prices available. 

Registration terms & conditions 

 

CALL US 

Speak directly with our team who 

can register you over the phone 

+1 786 231 1301 

VISIT US ONLINE 

Visit our website, click on your chosen 

course and then the ‘Register Interest’ 

button to fill in the short online form 

WWW.IMPROVEINTERNATIONAL.COM 

 

EMAIL US 

Email us stating your interest in your 

chosen courses, be sure to leave your 

contact details and we will get back to you 

INFO.US@IMPROVEINTERNATIONAL.COM 

All programs are RACE approved. For verification please consult the link of each course on our webpage. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The number of places 

is limited. We advise you to register as soon as possible. We have different payment methods and reduced prices on bookings made up to 2 months before the start of the program. We have 

special conditions for multiple registrations or business customers. 

All the information contained in this prospectus is valid, with the exception of typographical errors. You can check our terms and conditions at www.improveinternational.com or request them by 

email through info.us@improveinternational.com. When all available places are full, applicants will be offered first refusal for the next available date. Confirmation and enrolment details will be sent 

to confirm your booking. 


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