IVE_UK Nurse Brochure Mai2023

UNITED KINGDOM 2023 

Special offer 

Up to £200 off. 

Promo codes inside* 

TRAINING FOR 

VETERINARY 

NURSES AND 

PARAPROFESSIONALS 

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: 

Postgraduate modular programmes and short courses 

Face to face and online learning 

*Offer valid from: 1 May 2023 until 31 May 2023

LEARN 

FROM 

THE BEST 

CONTENTS 

Improve Veterinary Education 

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Our Facilities 

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Our Academic Partner & Qualifications 

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My Veterinary Nurse Career 

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Advanced Programmes 

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Postgraduate Programmes 

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Focus 20 Programmes 

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Short Courses 

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Academy Series 

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Contact Information 

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ADVANCED PROGRAMMES POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES FOCUS 20 SHORT COURSES CONTACTS 

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IMPROVE VETERINARY EDUCATION 

Training designed by and for veterinary professionals 

OUR FACILITIES 

High Tech Equipment, High Quality Teaching 

Improve Veterinary Education, part of the Improve International Group, is a world leader in 

veterinary continuing professional development (CPD) and training. 

Since our foundation, we have already enabled over 40,000 fellow professionals 

worldwide to gain new skills, progress their careers and help animals thrive. 

Last year was one of evolution and success: we expanded our online training offer for 

veterinary professionals, started new courses for vets and nurses and gave our image a 

modern refresh. 

Our training facilities in Swindon and Sheffield are equipped with the 

best learning materials so you can practise a variety of techniques and 

procedures under the guidance of our expert speakers. 

In these wet-lab facilities, you will be provided with full PPE 

during your practical sessions, have a wide choice of surgical 

and diagnostic equipment and, where appropriate, video 

demonstrations using wide screen monitors 

and camera systems. 

But why should you choose us to promote your professional 

growth? 

( High quality and flexible CPD in a range 

of clinical areas 

( Fully equipped training facilities in 

Swindon and Sheffield 

( Accredited by the International School of 

Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS) 

( Global, anytime access to world-class 

online Learning Management Platform 

( Internationally recognised speakers 

Swindon 

Alexandra House, Whittingham Drive, Wroughton, 

Swindon, SN4 0QJ 

Sheffield 

Benchmark house, Smithy Wood Drive, 

Sheffield, S35 1QN 

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OUR ACADEMIC PARTNER 

Ensuring the highest academic quality 

Enhance Your Career 

Which qualification is right for you? 

The International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS) is an organisation 

dedicated to providing the veterinary industry with high quality, achievable qualifications 

that are recognised worldwide, regardless of the country in which the examination is 

completed. 

ISVPS offers a range of certificates that are suitable for different professionals at different 

stages of their careers. Having doubts about the best qualification for you? See the options 

available and discover which matches your professional profile. 

Here are some interesting facts about ISVPS: 

• 20 years of experience in accrediting veterinary courses 

• An Examination Committee composed of more than 80 graduates from American and 

European colleges 

• Over 7,400 certificate holders worldwide 

• An Academic Board comprising of 10 international veterinary specialists who are each 

highly recognised in their specialist area of interest 

• A team of 16 experienced country representatives qualified to support local 

professionals during their certification process 

For two decades, ISVPS has maintained a cooperative relationship with Improve Veterinary 

Education by accrediting its CPD courses and helping veterinary professionals increase 

their confidence and boost their careers. The ISVPS Nurse and Paraprofessional Certificates 

were designed to meet the needs of busy veterinary nurses and paraprofessionals wanting 

to gain a postgraduate qualification without having to take excessive time out of their busy 

working lives to improve their skills and knowledge. 

ISVPS QUALIFICATIONS 

ISVPS Nurse Advanced Certificate (NAdvCert) 

A award suited for more experienced veterinary nurses. With an advanced qualification, you will 

acquire practical experience, progress in your training and gain the highest recognition in your field. 

ISVPS Nurse Certificate (NCert) 

A qualification designed for veterinary nurses who wish to develop their knowledge. You will gain new 

valuable skills and approach cases confidently. 

ISVPS Veterinary Paraprofessional Certificate (VPPCert) 

Appropriate for veterinary staff who meet the required criteria and want to progress towards a ISVPS 

Veterinary Paraprofessional Certificate. 

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MY 

VETERINARY NURSE 

CAREER 

ENJOY THE PATH, 

NOT JUST THE REWARD 

How does My Veterinary Nurse Career work? 

Choose your path: achieve your destination 

See the example route below for more information on how you can progress your career 

with this points-based pathway. 

My Veterinary Nurse Career is a points-based, personalised pathway to help 

veterinary nurses structure their training and qualifications. 

When you achieve an ISVPS qualification, such as an ISVPS Nurse Certificate (NCert), and 

complete one of our Focus 20 programmes, you accumulate points. 

Anaesthesia * 

ISVPS NAdvCert 

(AnaesthNsg) 

The ultimate goal? Gain 60 points to achieve the highest ISVPS qualification for vet nurses 

in general practice: the ISVPS Lead Veterinary Nurse Practitioner. 

Set and achieve your career goals with My Veterinary Nurse Career: 

( Discover a clear pathway that gives you the flexibility to develop your own bespoke 

learning journey. 

Choice of generic 

options or disciplinespecific 

options 

(20 ISVPS points) 

ISVPS Lead 

Veterinary Nurse 

Practitioner 

(60 ISVPS points in 

total) 


ISVPS NCert 

(AnaesthNsg) 


( Unlock your full potential and use what you learn to grow within this rewarding industry. 

( Reach your career milestones and gain higher job satisfaction. 

( Ultimately improve animal welfare. 

Compulsory 

Contact us to book a My Veterinary Nurse Career 

appointment to discuss where you currently are 

on your pathway 

*40 of the 60 points must be attained from 

discipline specific modules to attain a designated 

ISVPS Lead Veterinary Nurse Practitioner. 

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ADVANCED 

PROGRAMMES 

Our advanced postgraduate programmes are designed for 

veterinary nurses who wish to increase their knowledge and 

practical skills, progress their academic qualifications and 

move to more complex clinical cases and procedures. Those 

attending one of these programmes can achieve an ISVPS 

Nurse Advanced Certificate (NAdvCert) and obtain greater 

academic and peer recognition. 

AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES: 

Advanced Anaesthesia Nursing 

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Code *2 : WEB-NURSE-2023 

Online 

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE 

IN ANAESTHESIA NURSING 

ISVPS Advanced Nurse Certificate (NAdvCert) 

Following on from the postgraduate (NCert) Nursing Anaesthesia programme, gain a deeper 

understanding of anaesthesia theory, manage more complicated clinical cases and improve your 

practice’s anaesthesia standards. 

Designed for both referral and general practice nurses, we recommend joining if you have achieved 

an ISVPS NCert (or equivalent) and or have more than one year’s experience as a referral anaesthesia 

nurse in a team headed by a diplomate anaesthesiologist*. 

Prices start at: £2,309 + VAT * 

APPROVED BY: 

PROGRAMME DETAILS: 

START DATE: 

July 2023 

CPD HOURS: 

36 taught hours and 108 self study hours 

LOCATION: 

Online 

MODULES: 

8 (4 online + 4 live stream) 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

ISVPS NAdvCert(AnaesthNsg) 

COURSE DIRECTOR: 

Nicki Grint BVSc, PhD, CertVA, DVA, 

DipECVAA, MRCVS 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: 

RCVS knowledge library access *3 

Study Skills online lessons 

MY VETERINARY NURSE CAREER: 

ISVPS NAdvCert: 20 points 

MODULES 

01. Emergent Populations and Current Guidelines 

02. Calculation Practice Session 

03. Patient Safety and Problem Solving 

04. Journal Club 1 

Live stream session. 

Programme must be taken in sequence to gain maximum benefit 

05. Farther Reaching Consequences of our 

Anaesthetic Choices 

06. Journal Club 2 

07. Advanced Respiratory Anaesthesia 

08. Interpretation of Abnormal ECG’s 

(N.b. Delegates wishing to pursue the lead nurse practitioner status will need to have obtained the ISVPS NCert award in Nursing Anaesthesia 

prior to obtaining the ISVPS Advance Anaesthesia award.) 

Delegates will be required to obtain a mentor. 

* 3 12 month subscription 

FIND OUT MORE 

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ACCREDITED BY: 

APPROVED CPD BY: 

*Payment plan available. Prices may vary please check the website for the latest pricing. * 2 This offer is valid from 1 May 2023 to 31 May 2023, with 

payment due until 15 June 2023. Conditions include £200 off on annual courses and 10% off on short course registrations, valid only for courses with 

the codes highlighted in this catalogue. Cannot be combined with other discounts or promotional campaigns 

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POSTGRADUATE 

PROGRAMMES 

Our postgraduate programmes for veterinary nurses and 

paraprofessionals provide you with a fantastic learning 

experience. Take the opportunity to increase your 

knowledge, progress within each specialty and make a 

difference to improving animal welfare. At the end of 

your chosen training programme and upon successful 

completion of the necessary ISVPS assessments and 

examinations, you will be able to obtain a globally 

recognised qualification: the ISVPS NCert or VPPCert. 

AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES: 

Feline Nursing 

Nursing Anaesthesia 

Surgical Nursing 

Medical Nursing 

Our online learning programmes give you the 

freedom to study at your own pace. These 

courses will grant you access to our worldclass 

online Learning Management Platform 

where you can network with peers, chat 

with your Module Tutor and engage with 

innovative lessons. 

Check out our new blended learning option 

which expertly combines what you learn 

online with the valuable experience of 

practising techniques and procedures in 

our high tech training facilities. With this 

method of learning, you’ll get the best of 

both worlds! 

Transfusion Medicine 

Emergency and Critical Care Nursing 

Small Animal Nutrition 

Equine Anaesthesia 

Animal Behaviour 

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation 

Dentistry 

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Online 

FELINE NURSING 

ISVPS Nurse Certificate (NCert) / ISVPS Paraprofessional Certificate (VPPCert) 

Improve your feline patient care with our online learning programme for referral and general practice 

nurses. Master the fundamentals principles of feline nursing and learn to confidently apply your 

knowledge, promote best practice and positively advocate for the highest quality care for feline 

patients. 



START DATE: 

March 2023 

CPD HOURS: 

100 (48 hours taught and minimum of 52 

self-directed study) 

LOCATION: 

Online 

MODULES: 

8 


Registration closes 1 June 2023 


ISVPS NCert/VPPCert(FelNsg) 


Stephanie Sorrell BVetMed(Hons), 

MANZCVSc, Di[ECVIM-CA, MRCVS, RCVS 

Specialist in Feline Medicine 





ISVPS NCert/VPPCert: 20 points 

MODULES 

01. Feline Friendly Practice 

02. Principles of Feline Nursing 

03. Feline Anaethesia and Analgesia 

04. Principles of Emergency and Critical Care in 

Feline Patients 

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05. Feline Body Systems I 

06. Feline Body Systems II 

07. Feline Oncology 

08. Feline Surgical Principles 

Includes additional 4 webinars for modules 2, 4, 6 and 8 where you can ask real time questions with the tutors 

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NURSING ANAESTHESIA 



Review the latest anaesthetic and monitoring equipment, key anaesthetic and analgesic agents, 

techniques for safe anaesthesia and effective analgesia in dogs, cats, equine and exotic species. 

Online 

( Includes a practical session to master 

( Support from a Module Tutor who is a specialist 

( A dedicated Programme Coordinator will support 

( Access to the RCVS Knowledge Library to 

you throughout the programme 

supplement your learning experience with 

additional resources *2 


supplement your learning *2 ( Opportunity to meet and network with likeminded 

peers 

in veterinary anaesthesia 

important techniques under the guidance of 

( Leading online learning experience; presentations, 

our expert speakers 

interactive quizzes and exercises to test your 

knowledge 

( A dedicated Programme Coordinator will 

support you throughout the programme to 

( Discussion forum; for sharing cases with your 

ensure a rewarding and successful learning 

peers 

journey 

Prices start at: £2,729 + VAT * Prices start at: £2,839 + VAT * 

START DATE: 

June 2023 

START DATE: 

4 September 2023 

MODULES 

01. The Anaesthetic Machine and Monitoring 

Equipment 

02. Pre-anaesthetic Assessment and Premedication. 

Intravenous and Inhalant 

Anaesthetics 

03. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Accidents and 

Emergencies 

APPROVED BY: 

05. 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 

LOCATION: 

Online 

LOCATION: 

Swindon 

04. Fluid Therapy in the Perioperative Period. 

Nutrition in Critical Care 

MODULES: 

8 

MODULES: 

8 (1 practical) 

Delegates will also have the option to attend a one day optional practical day. 

CPD HOURS: 

100 




ONLINE LEARNING 

FIND OUT MORE 

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ISVPS NCert/VPPCert(AnaesthNsg) 



FACE TO FACE 

FIND OUT MORE 

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Online 

SURGICAL NURSING 


The success of a surgical procedure depends primarily on good planning and the awareness of the 

potential patient risk factors. Our programme will ensure the understanding of how to manage 

potential patient risk factors and surgical planning from anaesthesia to surgery complications, 

increase your skills and confidence with flexible learning and world-class teaching materials. 

( Support from a Module Tutor who is a specialist in veterinary anaesthesia 

( Leading online learning experience; presentations, interactive quizzes and exercises to test your knowledge 

( Discussion forum; for sharing cases with your peers 

( A dedicated Programme Coordinator will support you throughout the programme 

MODULES 


01. Principles – The Clinic 

06. Soft Tissue Surgery 


02. Principles – The Patient 

03. Anaesthesia 

04. Analgesia 

07. Orthopaedic Surgery, Equipment and 

Rehabilitation 

08. Surgical Complications and Wound 

Management 

START DATE: 

June 2023 


ISVPS NCert/VPPCert(SurgNsg) 

05. Imaging 

CPD HOURS: 




Darren Barnes MA,VetMB, CERTSAS, DipECVS, 

MRCVS 

Delegates will also have the option to attend a two-day optional practical day and also bolt on the schedule 3 nursing day. 

LOCATION: 

Online 




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MODULES: 

8 








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Online 

MEDICAL NURSING 


Designed specifically for veterinary nurses and paraprofessionals, get the most up to date knowledge 

on small animal nursing and use what you learn to improve the treatment given to your canine and 

feline patients. 






MODULES 


05. Imaging 


02. Analgesia 

06. Oncology 

START DATE: 

July 2023 


ISVPS NCert/VPPCert(MedNsg) 

03. Principles- The Clinic 

04. Principles - The Patient 

07. Body Systems 

08. Medical Pharmacology 

CPD HOURS: 




Simon Tappin MA, VetMB, CertSAM, DipECVIM- 

CA, FRCVS 

Delegates will also have the option to attend a one day optional practical day 

LOCATION: 

Online 




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MODULES: 

8 








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Online 

TRANSFUSION MEDICINE 


This exciting training programme is run in collaboration with Pet Blood Bank UK so you can improve 

your knowledge in all aspects of transfusion medicine, from understanding when this procedure is 

required to different techniques for safe blood collection and administration. 





IN COLLABORATION WITH: 



MODULES 

START DATE: 

July 2023 

CPD HOURS: 


hours self-directed) 


ISVPS NCert/VPPCert(TMedNsg) 


Helen Rooney BSc(Hons) CVN, Cert Ed, 

DipAVN (medical), CertVNECC, RVN 

01. Blood Banking and Component Therapy 

02. Blood Products, Product Management and 

Whole Blood Collection 

03. Erythrocyte Antigens and the Immune System 

04. Anaemia 

06. Transfusion Considerations and Blood Product 

Administration 

07. Adverse Transfusion Reactions 

08. Autotransfusions, Cell Salvage, 

Xenotransfusions and Transfusion in Other 

Species 

LOCATION: 

Online 




05. Haemostasis and Common Coagulation 

Abnormalities 

MODULES: 

8 



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EMERGENCY 

AND CRITICAL CARE NURSING 


Emergency patients can be some of the most challenging and rewarding to nurse in practice. 

Knowing how to effectively triage and care for these patients is an essential part of the patient 

outcome. Optimise your emergency patient care and welfare, learn how to act swifty for a positive 

clinical outcome and understand how to effectively triage these critical patients. 

Online 


( Includes a practical session to master 

( Support from a Module Tutor who is a specialist 

( A dedicated Programme Coordinator will support 


you throughout the programme 

supplement your learning experience with 

additional resources *2 


supplement your learning *3 ( Opportunity to meet and network with likeminded 

peers 

in veterinary anaesthesia 

important techniques under the guidance of 

( Leading online learning experience; presentations, 

our expert speakers 

interactive quizzes and exercises to test your 

knowledge 

( A dedicated Programme Coordinator will 

support you throughout the programme to 

( Discussion forum; for sharing cases with your 

ensure a rewarding and successful learning 

peers 

journey 

MODULES 

01. Triage, Monitoring and Stabilisation 

02. Fluid Therapy in the Emergency Patient 

03. Surgical Emergency Procedures 

04. Analgesia and Anaesthesia 

05. Emergency and Critical Care in Exotic Patients 

Some modules may include live and recorded webinars. 

SPONSORED BY: 

06. Diagnostic Imaging and the Trauma Patient 

07. Medical Emergencies 

*This programme is delivered in collaboration 

with RECOVER and online RECOVER materials 

are included. There will be the option to attend 

practical BLS/ALS certification courses at additional 

cost. 

08. Nursing the Critical Patient 

09. CPR and Key Practical Skills 

Prices start at: £3,149 + VAT * Prices start at: £3,299 + VAT * 

ONLINE LEARNING 

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START DATE: 

September 2023 

START DATE: 

14 December 2023 

FACE TO FACE 

FIND OUT MORE 

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LOCATION: 

Online 

LOCATION: 

Swindon 

MODULES: 

9 + 1 optional practical module 


Ludivine Boiron DVM, MSc, MRCVS, DACVECC 

MODULES: 

9 (2 practicals, 1 theoretical-practical, 1 live 

stream) 

OPTIONAL MODULES 

At the end of the Emergency online learning programme, you can choose to book one optional 

practical module. 

CPD HOURS: 

106 


ISVPS NCert/VPPCert(E&CC) 

01. Nurses ECC Online-Optional Practical Day 




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SMALL ANIMAL NUTRITION 


In this exciting training programme, gain comprehensive knowledge of small animal nutrition and how 

you can communicate this to owners to reduce the risk of common health problems and manage a 

wide range of clinical conditions. 

Our speakers will also take you through basic nutrition and life-stage feeding, nutritional 

calculations, interpreting commercial labels and much more. 

( Includes a practical session to master important techniques under the guidance of our expert speakers 

( A dedicated Programme Coordinator will support you throughout the programme to ensure a rewarding and 

successful learning journey 

( Opportunity to meet and network with like-minded peers 



MODULES 

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. Nutritional Support for Gastrointestinal and 

Endocrine Disorders 

08. Nutritional Support of Organ Failure, the 

Lower Urinary Tract and Orthopaedic 

Disorders 

START DATE: 

9 October 2023 


ISVPS NCert/VPPCert(SAN) 

This programme must be taken in sequence to gain maximum benefit. 

CPD HOURS: 






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LOCATION: 

Swindon 



MODULES: 

8 (also include recorded webinars) 






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EQUINE ANAESTHESIA 


IN COLLABORATION WITH: 

Introducing our new training programme, both referral and general equine practice nurses can gain a 

well-rounded understanding of equine anaesthesia. 

Improve your knowledge on basic equipment, drugs involved in anaesthesia and how to use and 

adapt protocols to suit the situation at hand. 






MODULES 

01. The Anaesthetic Machine and Monitoring 

Equipment 

02. Pre-anaesthetic Assessment and 

Premedication. Intravenous and Inhalant 

Anaesthesia 

03. Monitoring the Anaesthesia 

04. Analgesia and Pain Assessment 

07. Anaesthetic For Specific Types of Surgery. 

Field Anaesthesia. Real Life Experiences and 

case Discussions 

08. The Geriatric Horse. The Compromised Horse 

- Cardiac, Renal and Liver Failure 

09. Practical Session 

10. Practical Session 


START DATE: 

16 October 2023 

CPD HOURS: 



LOCATION: 

Online and Ireland 

MODULES: 

10 (8 live stream, 2 practicals) 

PRACTICAL SESSIONS: 

2 


ISVPS NCert/VPPCert(EqAnaesth) 






05. Fluid Therapy and Nutritional Support 

06. Local Anaesthetic drugs. Anaesthetic 

Emergencies 

This programme must be taken in sequence to gain maximum benefit. Each module is split into three two hour live stream delivered over three 

consecutive days. Live stream sessions start at 6pm and finish at 8pm. 

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ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR 


Learn how to strike a balance between emotional and physical health in canine and feline patients to 

address important health issues. 

Our training will give you the key to understanding emotional motivations systems and how to 

manage unwanted behaviours, as well as how to best work with owners with any other concerns. 

( Includes a practical session to master important techniques under the guidance of our expert speakers 

( A dedicated Programme Coordinator will support you throughout the programme to ensure a rewarding and 

successful learning journey 

( Opportunity to meet and network with like-minded peers 


MODULES 


START DATE: 

1 November 2023 


ISVPS NCert/VPPCert(AnBeh) 

01. An Introduction to Animal Behaviour 

02. Clinical Causes of Behaviour Problems 

03. Repulsion Behavioural Responses in 

Companion Animals - Day I 

04. Repulsion Behavioural Responses in 

Companion Animals - Day II 

05. Fear-Anxiety Related Behavioural Responses in 

Companion Animals - Day I 

06. Fear-Anxiety Related Behavioural Responses in 

Companion Animals - Day II 

07. Tools Available in Behavioural Medicine Work 

08. Behavioural Medicine in General Veterinary 

CPD HOURS: 






This programme must be taken in sequence to gain maximum benefit. Some modules may include live and recorded webinars. 

LOCATION: 

Swindon 



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MODULES: 

8 






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PHYSIOTHERAPY 

AND REHABILITATION 

Physical rehabilitation is an invaluable addition to veterinary practice, improving surgical outcomes 

and quality of life for patients with orthopaedic and neurological conditions. This unique programme 

is delivered by a veterinary surgeon and veterinary nurse who have further qualifications in the field. 

It provides comprehensive knowledge and hands-on training in physiotherapy and rehabilitation 

techniques which can be applied directly back in practice. 

From the physiology of healing to key areas of assessment, gain a holistic understanding of this 

important subject to improve your patients’ quality of life. 

MODULES 



START DATE: 

30 January 2024 

PRACTICAL SESSIONS: 

7 

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 

05. Physical Rehabilitation Techniques I 

06. Physical Rehabilitation Techniques II. 

Hydrotherapy 

07. Physical Rehabilitation Techniques III 

08. Frequent Medical Conditions. Post-Surgical 

Approach. Management of Osteoarthritis, 

Neurological and Oncological Patients 

CPD HOURS: 




ISVPS NCert/VPPCert(Physio) 

LOCATION: 

Swindon 




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MODULES: 

8 








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DENTISTRY 


Understand a variety of important small animal dental topics, from assessing oral health and 

understanding the dental examination chart to acquiring dental radiographs and completing 

appropriate prophylactic treatment of dental patients. 


MODULES 


START DATE: 

19 February 2024 

THEORETICAL PRACTICAL SESSIONS: 

4 

01. Canine and Feline Dental Anatomy and 

Function 

02. Dental Examination and Diagnostic Tests 

03. Canine Dental Conditions 

04. Exotic Dentistry 


06. Analgesia 

07. Feline Dental Conditions 

08. The Canine and Feline Dental Procedure 

CPD HOURS: 



LOCATION: 

Swindon 

MODULES: 

8 


ISVPS NCert/VPPCert(Dent) 






This programme must be taken in sequence to gain maximum benefit. All practical modules will take place in our wet-lab and involve cadavers 

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Code *2 : WEB-F20-2023 

Code *2 : WEB-SC-2023 

FOCUS 20 PROGRAMMES 

Accredited, relevant and accessible CPD 

SHORT COURSES 

A time-friendly way to boost your CPD 

Take your learning further with the new Focus 20 programmes which are designed to help you 

in everyday clinical practice and to support the whole veterinary team. These intermediate 

length courses (ranging from 6 to 8 modules) will empower you to develop your skills in your 

chosen subject and tackle different clinical cases with greater confidence. 

Start building the learning you need to succeed! 

Topics Available: 

⚫ 

⚫ 

Pet Bereavement 

Clinical Communication Skills 

More to come... 

Why choose a Focus 20 programme? 

• Gain 20 ISVPS points per programme. Build up enough points to progress 

through the My Veterinary Nurse Career pathway. 

• Earn 40 CPD hours. Learn over approximately five months to work towards your 

annual CPD target. 

• Online, face to face and blended programmes. Using a mixture of different 

learning styles to enhance your knowledge and practise in our training facilities. 

• CPD developed by leading experts. Our programmes have been crafted by the 

best experts. 

• RCVS Knowledge Library access. Get access to the RCVS Knowledge Library 

and a wealth of resources, journals and clinical research. 

• Improve Veterinary Practice Membership. Get one year’s membership to access 

an impressive online knowledge and information hub across all specialties. 

GET STARTED TODAY 

Our short courses deliver highly practical CPD in a way that maximises your 

learning while minimising time away from practice. Ideal for expanding your 

knowledge in specific areas without compromising your budget, these short 

courses take place across either one or two days so you can maintain your 

busy work schedule. 

No matter your level of skill or experience, you can find a short course that’s 

right for you. 

Topics Available: 

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Canine Reproduction 

Nursing the Emergency and Critical 

Wildlife Patient 

Schedule 3 Surgery 

Wound Management 

Techniques in Local Anaesthesia 

Cytology and Haematology – Purely 

Practical 

Chemotherapy in General Practice 

Why invest in a short course? 

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Ultrasound Triage for the Emergency 

Patient 

Save a Life Today: CPR in association 

with RECOVER 

Basic Cardiology 

Advanced Cardiology 

Equine Anaesthesia 

• State-of-the-art training facilities in Swindon and Sheffield 

• High practical lessons with several clinical case analysis 

• A range of dates and locations available 

• World renowned speakers and limited groups per class 

• A wide variety of topics to choose from 

• Networking with like-minded peers 

Practical Nursing Skills for Emergency 

and Critical Care Patients 




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Code *2 : WEB-SC-2023 

BECOME THE VET NURSE YOU’VE 

ALWAYS WANTED TO BE! 

Veterinary Academy Series 

In association with Department of Veterinary Medicine 

Need more information? 

Contact us 

Join our Academy Series which consists of multiple online short courses across five 

fascinating subjects. 

Each online semester is one month long and is broken down into four lessons taught by 

pioneering veterinary specialists. Learn via a series of engaging recorded lectures and get 

access to the university’s cutting-edge evidence-based research. 

01793 759159 EMAIL WEBSITE 

For a price of £399 + VAT, each semester will award you 12 CE hours upon successful 

completion of all lessons. 

Choose your semester: 

Brachycephalic Obstructive 

Airway Syndrome (BOAS) 

JOIN NOW! 

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Canine and Feline Oncology 

JOIN NOW! 

Canine and Feline Cardiology MAY 2023 

@improveveteducationuk 

ImproveVetEducationUK @ImproveVetEduUK improveveteducationuk 

Canine and Feline Neurology 

JUNE 2023 

Equine Oncology JUNE 2023 

*Payment plan available. Prices may vary please check the website for the latest pricing. *2 This offer is valid from 1 April 2023 

to 30 April 2023, with payment due until 15 May 2023. Conditions include a £400 discount on annual courses and a 10% discount 

on Focus 20 programmes, Academy Series and short course registration, valid only for courses with the codes highlighted in this 

catalogue. This promotion cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts or promotional campaigns 

Registration terms & conditions 

Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Where 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 booking. 

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