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FOCUS <strong>20</strong><br />

PROGRAMMES<br />

Leading to a Foundation Certificate from ISVPS<br />

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:<br />

Accredited, condensed, modular training<br />

programmes for Veterinary Surgeons<br />

and Veterinary Nurses<br />

Face to face, online and blended learning


<strong>Focus</strong> <strong>20</strong> Programmes are a selection of shorter,<br />

accredited, relevant and accessible modular<br />

veterinary CPD courses, designed to help you in<br />

everyday clinical practice and support the whole<br />

veterinary team.<br />

CONTENT<br />

Improve Veterinary Education<br />

4<br />

Qualifications<br />

5<br />

My Veterinary Career<br />

6<br />

<strong>Focus</strong> <strong>20</strong> Programmes<br />

8<br />

<strong>Focus</strong> <strong>20</strong> Programmes for Veterinary Surgeons<br />

9<br />

<strong>Focus</strong> <strong>20</strong> Programmes for Veterinary Nurses<br />

22<br />

Contact Information<br />

24<br />

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IMPROVE VETERINARY<br />

EDUCATION<br />

Training designed by and for veterinary professionals<br />

Improve Veterinary Education, part of the Improve International Group, is a world leader<br />

in veterinary continuing professional development (CPD) and training.<br />

Since our formation, we have already enabled over 40,000 fellow professionals<br />

worldwide to gain new skills, progress their careers and enhance standards of animal<br />

care.<br />

Last year was one of evolution and success; we expanded our online training offer for<br />

veterinary professionals, started new courses for vets and nurses and gave our brand<br />

a modern refresh.<br />

But why should you choose us to promote<br />

your professional growth?<br />

( High quality and flexible CPD in a range of<br />

clinical areas<br />

( Fully equipped training facilities in Swindon<br />

and Sheffield<br />

( Internationally recognised speakers<br />

( Accredited by the International School of<br />

Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS)<br />

( Global, anytime access to world-class<br />

online Learning Management Platform<br />

Enhance your career<br />

Which qualification is right for you?<br />

ISVPS QUALIFICATIONS<br />

ISVPS General Practitioner Advanced Certificate (GPAdvCert)<br />

Programmes suited for more experienced veterinarians. With an advanced qualification, you<br />

will acquire more knowledge and experience, progress in your training and gain the highest<br />

recognition in your field.<br />

ISVPS General Practitioner Certificate (GPCert)<br />

A qualification designed for first opinion veterinary surgeons who wish to develop their<br />

knowledge. You will gain new valuable skills and approach cases much more confidently. Many of<br />

the GPCert qualifications also count towards the RCVS Advanced Practitioner’ status award.<br />

ISVPS Foundation Certificate (FCert)<br />

The FCert is aimed at veterinary surgeons and nurses at every stage of their career, including<br />

those who may have previously completed a General Practitioner Certificate, Postgraduate<br />

Certificate or Nurse Certificate, delivering a more detailed insight into the subject areas. It is also<br />

relevant to those vets and nurses looking for a stand-alone update in a chosen area of interest.<br />

HARPER ADAMS UN<strong>IVE</strong>RSITY QUALIFICATIONS<br />

Postgraduate Certificate (PgC)<br />

To gain this qualification, you will need to complete additional assessments and/or modules<br />

with Harper Adams University to gain the university recognised PgC and 60 transferable academic<br />

credits.<br />

Postgraduate Diploma (PgD)<br />

If you already hold a PgC in the relevant discipline, complete two additional assessments<br />

and two further modules with Harper Adams University to gain a PgD in Advanced Veterinary<br />

Practice Sciences.<br />

Please contact us to discuss course eligibility for the PgD route.<br />

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MY VETERINARY CAREER<br />

Choose your path: achieve your destination<br />

My Veterinary Career is a points-based, personalised pathway to help<br />

veterinarians structure their training and qualifications.<br />

ENJOY THE PATH, NOT JUST THE REWARD<br />

How does My Veterinary Career work?<br />

See the example routes below for more information on how you can progress your<br />

career with this points-based pathway.<br />

Vets Route – Small Animal Medicine*​<br />

Example Route<br />

When you achieve an ISVPS qualification, such as an ISVPS General Practitioner Certificate<br />

(GPCert) or a Nurse Certificate (NCert), and complete any of our <strong>Focus</strong> <strong>20</strong> programmes, you<br />

accumulate points.<br />

ISVPS General Practitioner<br />

Certificate (GPCert) and Harper<br />

Adams University PgC<br />

(60 ISVPS CP points)<br />

ISVPS Advanced<br />

Certificate<br />

(GPAdvCert)<br />

(Small Animal Medicine<br />

or Feline Medicine)<br />

(40 ISVPS CP points)<br />

Critical Evaluation<br />

of Evidence ​<br />

<strong>Focus</strong> <strong>20</strong> Programme​<br />

(<strong>20</strong> ISVPS CP points)<br />

The ultimate goal? Gain enough points to achieve one of the highest ISVPS qualifications for vets<br />

and nurses in clinical practice:<br />

• ISVPS Master General Practitioner for vets<br />

• ISVPS Lead Veterinary Nurse Practitioner for nurses<br />

Set and achieve your career goals with My Veterinary Career:<br />

Choice of discipline<br />

specific modules​<br />

(<strong>20</strong>-30 ISVPS CP points)<br />

Choice of discipline<br />

specific or generic<br />

modules​<br />

(40 ISVPS CP points)<br />

ISVPS Master<br />

General Practitioner<br />

in Small Animal<br />

Medicine<br />

(180 ISVPS CP Points<br />

in total)<br />

*1<strong>20</strong> of the 180 points must be<br />

attained from discipline-specific<br />

modules to attain a designated<br />

Master General Practitioner ​<br />

( Discover a clear pathway that gives you the flexibility to develop your own bespoke<br />

learning journey.<br />

( Unlock your full potential and use what you learn to grow within<br />

this rewarding industry.<br />

( Reach your career milestones and gain<br />

higher job satisfaction.<br />

( Ultimately improve animal welfare.<br />

Nurses Route – Anaesthesia*<br />

Example Route<br />

ISVPS Nurse<br />

Certificate (NCert)<br />

Anaesthesia<br />

(<strong>20</strong> ISVPS CP points)​<br />

ISVPS Nurse<br />

Advanced Certificate<br />

(NAdvCert)<br />

Anaesthesia<br />

(<strong>20</strong> ISVPS CP points)​<br />

*40 of the 60 points must be attained from discipline-specific<br />

modules to attain a designated Lead Veterinary Nurse Practitioner ​<br />

Choice of discipline<br />

specific or generic<br />

modules​<br />

(<strong>20</strong> ISVPS CP points)​<br />

ISVPS Lead<br />

Veterinary<br />

Nurse<br />

Practitioner<br />

(60 ISVPS CP<br />

Points in total)<br />

Contact us to book a My Veterinary Career<br />

appointment to discuss where you currently<br />

are on your pathway.<br />

Compulsory<br />

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FOCUS <strong>20</strong> PROGRAMMES<br />

Our broad range of courses will help you develop your skills in your chosen subject<br />

and tackle different cases with greater confidence, as well as adapt your learning around your<br />

busy schedules.<br />

<strong>Focus</strong> <strong>20</strong> allows you to build a tailored CPD programme to suit your needs, with flexibility<br />

and range to allow you to succeed.<br />

CHOOSE YOUR VETERINARY<br />

SURGEON FOCUS <strong>20</strong> PROGRAMME<br />

Why choose a <strong>Focus</strong> <strong>20</strong> programme?<br />

We have built this suite of <strong>Focus</strong> <strong>20</strong> programmes to allow modular<br />

CPD training for veterinarians in a customisable way, plus other<br />

benefits which include:<br />

ISVPS Foundation Certificate (FCert)<br />

The FCert is aimed at veterinary surgeons and nurses at every stage of their career,<br />

including those who may have previously completed a General Practitioner Certificate,<br />

Postgraduate Certificate or Nurse Certificate, delivering a more detailed insight into<br />

the subject areas. It is also relevant to those vets and nurses looking for a standalone<br />

update in a chosen area of interest.<br />

<strong>20</strong> ISVPS points<br />

Gain <strong>20</strong> ISVPS points per modular programme. You can build these points to progress<br />

through My Veterinary Career to achieve the NEW ISVPS Master General Practitioner or<br />

the ISVPS Lead Veterinary Nurse Practitioner awards.<br />

40 hours of CPD<br />

Programmes which are delivered either online using our world-leading platform with<br />

a variety of learning media or face to face held in high-quality training facilities and<br />

blended which is a combination of online and face to face tuition.<br />

CPD developed by leading experts<br />

We have selected the very best experts to help develop the content and structure of<br />

the <strong>Focus</strong> <strong>20</strong> programmes.<br />

Arthroscopy Techniques in Small Animal Practice<br />

Clinical Communication Skills<br />

Clinical Nutrition in Dogs and Cats<br />

Cytology for Small Animal Practice<br />

Endocrinology in Dogs and Cats<br />

Geriatric Medicine in Dogs and Cats<br />

One Health<br />

Parasitology in Small Animal Practice<br />

Pet Bereavement<br />

Small Animal Nephrology<br />

Small Animal Practice Foundation<br />

Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia<br />

RCVS Knowledge access<br />

RCVS Knowledge library includes access to a wealth of electronic resources including<br />

the latest journal articles, literature searches and journal clubs.<br />

Improve Veterinary Practice Membership<br />

One year’s free access to the Improve Veterinary Practice Membership – an online<br />

knowledge and information hub for veterinary professionals across all specialities.<br />

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ARTHROSCOPY TECHNIQUES IN SMALL ANIMAL<br />

PRACTICE<br />

CLINICAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS<br />

ISVPS Foundation Certificate (FCert)<br />

ISVPS Foundation Certificate (FCert)<br />

This <strong>Focus</strong> <strong>20</strong> programme in Arthroscopy will appeal<br />

to those small animal vets interested in developing<br />

their endoscopic skills to diagnose and treat joint<br />

diseases.<br />

You will cover instrumentation for arthroscopy in<br />

small animal practice, identify normal arthroscopic<br />

anatomy, and diseases that can be diagnosed and<br />

managed with arthroscopy of the forelimb and<br />

hindlimb. This arthroscopy programme will also help<br />

you to improve patient assessment together with<br />

any anaesthesia and analgesia considerations.<br />

The programme will be delivered in our brandnew<br />

state-of-the-art training facilities in Frankfurt,<br />

Germany, as a highly practical course based<br />

primarily in the wet lab with supporting lectures and<br />

group discussions.<br />

Before attending the programme, you will receive<br />

an online module comprising an introduction to<br />

arthroscopy. Then you’ll be able to use the latest<br />

equipment in the wet-lab facility to test your skills<br />

so you can feel confident in your clinical work.<br />

Additional learning resources:<br />

• A copy of the book written by the Course Director Tim<br />

McCarthy DVM PhD DACVS - ‘Veterinary Endoscopy for<br />

the Small Animal Practitioner’ - a valuable reference<br />

tool post course<br />

• RCVS Knowledge Library Access<br />

• Improve Veterinary Practice Membership for one year<br />

This <strong>Focus</strong> <strong>20</strong> programme will help you to develop<br />

your clinical communication skills, promote better<br />

patient health and increase profitability as a result<br />

of the positive application of clinical communication<br />

skills. You will develop the skills required to explore<br />

and discover what a client is thinking and provide<br />

the tools to address particularly challenging<br />

situations.<br />

In addition, you will hear from a simulated client<br />

their viewpoint on the consultation process. There<br />

will also be a practical face to face element where<br />

you will get to practise the communication skills<br />

you’ve been learning and an online experiential<br />

learning session where you’ll be able to work in<br />

small groups on selected scenarios or challenging<br />

situations.<br />

Understanding your client can be as tricky as<br />

making sure they understand you. Good clinical<br />

communication skills are the key to unlocking that<br />

rapport and relationship to ensure the best care<br />

for the patient. This programme explores the skills<br />

involved in achieving those outcomes using taught<br />

resources and practical applications with the client<br />

experience at the heart of your learning.<br />

Additional learning resources:<br />

• RCVS Knowledge Library Access<br />

• Improve Veterinary Practice Membership for one year<br />

Special launch price starts at - £2,999 + VAT<br />

Special launch price starts at - £1,999 + VAT<br />

PROGRAMME DETAILS:<br />

PROGRAMME DETAILS:<br />

DATES:<br />

1 September - 14 September <strong>20</strong>23<br />

11 - 14 September <strong>20</strong>23 practical training in<br />

Frankfurt, Germany<br />

CPD HOURS:<br />

40<br />

LOCATION:<br />

Online and Frankfurt, Germany<br />

MODULES:<br />

5 plus a webinar<br />

MY VETERINARY CAREER POINTS:<br />

FCert: <strong>20</strong><br />

COURSE DIRECTOR:<br />

Tim McCarthy DVM PhD DACV<br />

DATES:<br />

1 July - 27 November <strong>20</strong>23<br />

(Dates may be subject to change)<br />

CPD HOURS:<br />

40<br />

LOCATION:<br />

Online and Swindon<br />

MODULES:<br />

4 online and 1 face to face in Swindon plus<br />

live webinars<br />

MY VETERINARY CAREER POINTS<br />

FCert: <strong>20</strong><br />

COURSE DIRECTOR:<br />

Geoff Little MVB MRVCS, Clinical Communications Skills<br />

Consultant, In-Communication<br />

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CLINICAL NUTRITION IN DOGS AND CATS<br />

ISVPS Foundation Certificate (FCert)<br />

CYTOLOGY FOR SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE<br />

ISVPS Foundation Certificate (FCert)<br />

In this <strong>Focus</strong> <strong>20</strong> online programme, you will learn<br />

the necessary knowledge and skills to optimise the<br />

nutrition of your patients. The programme will cover<br />

key areas of nutritional therapy for ill dogs and cats,<br />

including therapeutic diets and enteral/parenteral<br />

feeding techniques. Nutrition for healthy animals,<br />

including life-stage nutrition and unconventional<br />

diets including raw diets, grain-free diets and<br />

vegetarian/vegan diets, will also be addressed.<br />

( Perform nutritional assessment of patients<br />

( Use evidence-based medicine to determine the<br />

best nutrition options<br />

( Appreciate the pros and cons of various enteral<br />

and parenteral feeding techniques<br />

( Discuss the controversies surrounding<br />

unconventional diets<br />

In this <strong>Focus</strong> <strong>20</strong> online programme, you will expand<br />

your cytology knowledge and skills and improve<br />

your confidence to self-review in-house cytology<br />

samples, interpret results and make appropriate<br />

decisions.<br />

Learning objectives:<br />

( Normal cytologic appearance of cells/tissues<br />

Additional learning resources:<br />

• Access to RCVS Knowledge Library<br />

• Improve Veterinary Practice Membership for one year<br />

Learning objectives:<br />

( Understand the role of nutrients in healthy<br />

animals and in the pathophysiology<br />

of disease<br />

( Describe the nutritional management<br />

of various medical disorders<br />

Additional learning resources:<br />

• Access to RCVS Knowledge Library<br />

• Improve Veterinary Practice Membership for one year<br />

( The cytologic appearance of most common<br />

pathologic processes of cells/tissues<br />

( Pertinent auxiliary diagnostic procedures that<br />

complement cytology<br />

( The do’s and don’ts of cytology<br />

Special launch price starts at - £1,999 + VAT<br />

Special launch price starts at - £1,999 + VAT<br />

PROGRAMME DETAILS:<br />

PROGRAMME DETAILS:<br />

DATES:<br />

1 July <strong>20</strong>23 - 1 May <strong>20</strong>24<br />

MODULES:<br />

6 plus a webinar<br />

DATES:<br />

1 July - 30 November <strong>20</strong>23<br />

MODULES:<br />

5 plus a webinar<br />

CPD HOURS:<br />

40<br />

MY VETERINARY CAREER POINTS:<br />

FCert: <strong>20</strong><br />

CPD HOURS:<br />

40<br />

MY VETERINARY CAREER POINTS:<br />

FCert: <strong>20</strong><br />

LOCATION:<br />

Online<br />

COURSE DIRECTOR:<br />

Isuru Gajanayake BVSc CertSAM DipACVIM<br />

DipECVIM-CA DipACVN MRCVS<br />

LOCATION:<br />

Online<br />

COURSE DIRECTOR:<br />

Robert Lukacs DVM (Hons) PhD DACVP (Clin Path)<br />

MRCVS<br />

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ENDOCRINOLOGY IN DOGS AND CATS<br />

ISVPS Foundation Certificate (FCert)<br />

GERIATRIC MEDICINE IN DOGS AND CATS<br />

ISVPS Foundation Certificate (FCert)<br />

Veterinary surgeons deal with endocrine conditions<br />

every day in clinical practice. Understanding and<br />

diagnosing each endocrine condition, communicating<br />

with owners and colleagues and applying the best<br />

treatment for each patient can be challenging. With<br />

this <strong>Focus</strong> <strong>20</strong> Endocrinology programme, you will<br />

understand the pathophysiology of these conditions<br />

and confidently deal with each case, selecting<br />

the appropriate diagnostic test, treatment and<br />

management plan.<br />

Receive the tools to deal with difficult or nonresponsive<br />

cases with more confidence, increasing<br />

the life expectancy and quality of life for your<br />

patients.<br />

Learning objectives:<br />

( The thyroid and adrenal glands<br />

( The endocrine pancreas and glucose<br />

metabolism<br />

( The parathyroid glands and calcium metabolism<br />

( The pituitary gland and water metabolism<br />

Additional learning resources:<br />

• Access to RCVS Knowledge Library<br />

• Improve Veterinary Practice Membership for one year<br />

As all veterinary professionals know, cats and dogs<br />

are living longer, hence the rise in age-related<br />

illnesses and chronic conditions. Good care allows<br />

them to live happy, healthy, and active lives in their<br />

senior years. This <strong>Focus</strong> <strong>20</strong> online programme will<br />

teach you the required practical and holistic skills<br />

needed to fully understand geriatric care. Support<br />

and guidance from a Module Tutor will guarantee<br />

your progress to confidently make a difference in<br />

the life of canine and feline patients visiting your<br />

consulting room.<br />

Learning objectives:<br />

( Senior cat and dog healthcare improvement in<br />

primary care practice<br />

( Renal, neurological, musculoskeletal, and<br />

gastrointestinal pathologies<br />

( Behavioural issues seen in older cats and dogs<br />

and quality of life improvement<br />

( Changing physiology of ageing and nutritional<br />

requirements<br />

Additional learning resources:<br />

In each module, a different endocrine system will<br />

be covered in detail with all the relevant endocrine<br />

conditions that affect dogs and cats being included.<br />

• Access to RCVS Knowledge Library<br />

• Improve Veterinary Practice Membership for one year<br />

Special launch price starts at - £1,999 + VAT<br />

Special launch price starts at - £1,999 + VAT<br />

PROGRAMME DETAILS:<br />

PROGRAMME DETAILS:<br />

DATES:<br />

1 September <strong>20</strong>23 - 29 February <strong>20</strong>24<br />

MODULES:<br />

5 plus a webinar<br />

DATES:<br />

1 July - 30 November <strong>20</strong>23<br />

MODULES:<br />

5 plus a webinar<br />

CPD HOURS:<br />

40<br />

MY VETERINARY CAREER POINTS:<br />

FCert: <strong>20</strong><br />

CPD HOURS:<br />

40<br />

MY VETERINARY CAREER POINTS:<br />

FCert: <strong>20</strong><br />

LOCATION:<br />

Online<br />

COURSE DIRECTOR:<br />

Fergus Allerton BSc BVSc CertSAM DipECVIM-CA<br />

MRCVS<br />

LOCATION:<br />

Online<br />

COURSE DIRECTOR:<br />

Sam Taylor BVetMed (Hons) CertSAM DipECVIM-CA<br />

MANZCVS FRCVS<br />

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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:<br />

ACCREDITED BY:<br />

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:<br />

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ONE HEALTH<br />

ISVPS Foundation Certificate (FCert)<br />

The recent global events we have all<br />

experienced have also created a new interest in<br />

the One Health approach – the intersection of<br />

animal, human, plant and environmental health.<br />

In this <strong>Focus</strong> <strong>20</strong> online programme, you will be<br />

given industry-relevant topics and career-ready<br />

skills concerning the One Health concept whilst<br />

focussing on small-animal companion animals in the<br />

discussions. With guidance from your Module Tutor,<br />

you will learn to highlight the role of small-animal<br />

veterinary practitioners in protecting and improving<br />

human and animal health while preserving and<br />

enabling environmental sustainability.<br />

Learning objectives:<br />

( The veterinarian role from a “One Health”<br />

perspective<br />

( The emerging zoonotic diseases<br />

( The rational use of antimicrobials in practice<br />

( The role of animals as models for human<br />

disease<br />

Additional learning resources:<br />

• Access to RCVS Knowledge Library<br />

• Improve Veterinary Practice Membership for one year<br />

PARASITOLOGY IN SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE<br />

ISVPS Foundation Certificate (FCert)<br />

In this <strong>Focus</strong> <strong>20</strong> online programme, you will learn<br />

about our regional canine and feline endemic<br />

parasites, the diseases they can cause, and possible<br />

exotic parasite encounters due to international<br />

travel. We will be taking a risk-based approach to<br />

parasite control, environmental contamination and<br />

drug resistance associated with parasiticides to help<br />

you build a strong foundation of knowledge.<br />

Learning objectives:<br />

( Consolidate your knowledge of parasite<br />

epidemiology and the diseases that parasites<br />

cause in dogs and cats<br />

( Confidently select appropriate diagnostic tests<br />

( Devise appropriate evidence-based treatment<br />

protocols for parasites in line with the patient’s<br />

needs, including relevant scientific review<br />

( Reflect on a treatment plan, discuss the<br />

outcome with peers and create an appropriate<br />

programme for self-improvement that could be<br />

applied in the future<br />

( Critique personal effectiveness in accurately<br />

communicating to peers and clients the factors<br />

involved in managing parasite control in dogs<br />

and cats<br />

Additional learning resources:<br />

• Access to RCVS Knowledge Library<br />

• Improve Veterinary Practice Membership for one year<br />

Special launch price starts at - £1,999 + VAT<br />

Special launch price starts at - £1,999 + VAT<br />

PROGRAMME DETAILS:<br />

PROGRAMME DETAILS:<br />

DATES:<br />

1 July - 30 November <strong>20</strong>23<br />

MODULES:<br />

5 plus a webinar<br />

DATES:<br />

1 July - 30 November <strong>20</strong>23<br />

MODULES:<br />

5 plus a webinar<br />

CPD HOURS:<br />

40<br />

MY VETERINARY CAREER POINTS:<br />

FCert: <strong>20</strong><br />

CPD HOURS:<br />

40<br />

MY VETERINARY CAREER POINTS:<br />

FCert: <strong>20</strong><br />

LOCATION:<br />

Online<br />

COURSE DIRECTOR:<br />

José Coucelo MSc DVM<br />

LOCATION:<br />

Online<br />

COURSE DIRECTOR:<br />

Ian Wright BVMS MSc MRCVS<br />

FIND OUT MORE<br />

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ACCREDITED BY:<br />

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:<br />

ACCREDITED BY:<br />

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:<br />

*Prices may vary please check the website for the latest pricing.<br />

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PET BEREAVEMENT<br />

ISVPS Foundation Certificate (FCert)<br />

In this <strong>Focus</strong> <strong>20</strong> online programme, you will be given<br />

the tools to master the fundamental principles<br />

of pet bereavement and the physical, emotional<br />

and psychological effects on all practice staff and<br />

clients.<br />

With guidance from a Module Tutor, you will learn<br />

which practical steps and techniques to use to<br />

support those around you and the owners of a pet<br />

during this difficult time.<br />

Learning objectives:<br />

( To understand the appropriate need for<br />

euthanasia<br />

( To communicate effectively with empathy and<br />

sympathy while maintaining a professional<br />

approach to these difficult circumstances<br />

( To gain a greater depth of knowledge in pet<br />

bereavement<br />

We would like to acknowledge the contribution<br />

made by Carrie Kearns VCA, ACC Dip PBC, Cert Pet<br />

Bereavement BC MACCPH ADV Dip BCT, MCMA, NLP<br />

Practitioner and Master NLP Practitioner as the<br />

author of our Behavioural Euthanasia module.<br />

Additional learning resources:<br />

• Access to RCVS Knowledge Library<br />

• Improve Veterinary Practice Membership for one year<br />

SMALL ANIMAL NEPHROLOGY<br />

ISVPS Foundation Certificate (FCert)<br />

The <strong>Focus</strong> <strong>20</strong> online programme in small animal<br />

nephrology was designed to provide veterinary<br />

surgeons from all backgrounds with the latest<br />

clinical updates and cutting-edge research involving<br />

the kidney. You will cover a wide range of topics,<br />

including the approach to acute kidney injury,<br />

management of chronic kidney disease including<br />

phosphorous binders and the latest nutritional<br />

strategies, rational approach to antimicrobial use<br />

for pyelonephritis, an update on neoplasia of the<br />

kidneys, indications for renal replacement therapies<br />

including haemodialysis, and more. The programme<br />

will also deliver updates on cutting-edge nephrology<br />

topics, including mineral and bone disorders,<br />

idiopathic renal haematuria, CRGV (cutaneous and<br />

renal glomerular vasculopathy) and the potential<br />

links between morbillivirus and chronic kidney<br />

disease in cats.<br />

and chronic kidney disease, building upon a<br />

solid understanding of renal physiology and<br />

pathophysiology and incorporating a strong<br />

emphasis on current scientific evidence to guide<br />

rational clinical decision-making.<br />

( Manage canine and feline renal cases in your<br />

daily practice, while also gaining a deeper<br />

understanding of when referral to a specialist<br />

might be indicated for some patients.<br />

( To develop a critical appraisal for evaluating the<br />

veterinary literature. To accomplish this, weekly<br />

reading topics will include timely publications<br />

on the subjects being discussed and each<br />

module will conclude with an interactive journal<br />

club session critically evaluating a few recently<br />

published papers.<br />

Special launch price starts at - £1,499 + VAT (ISVPS exam fees included)<br />

or £1,299 + VAT (Excludes ISVPS exam fees)<br />

PROGRAMME DETAILS:<br />

Learning objectives:<br />

( To develop a logical problem-oriented<br />

approach to the causes of acute kidney injury<br />

Additional learning resources:<br />

• Access to RCVS Knowledge Library<br />

• Improve Veterinary Practice Membership for one year<br />

DATES:<br />

1 July <strong>20</strong>23 - 31 May <strong>20</strong>24<br />

MODULES:<br />

6<br />

Special launch price starts at - £1,999 + VAT<br />

CPD HOURS:<br />

40<br />

LOCATION:<br />

Online<br />

MY VETERINARY CAREER POINTS:<br />

FCert: <strong>20</strong><br />

COURSE DIRECTOR:<br />

Lisa Howe RVN A1 Cert. Pet Bereavement (BC)<br />

PROGRAMME DETAILS:<br />

DATES:<br />

1 July - 30 November <strong>20</strong>23<br />

CPD HOURS:<br />

40<br />

MODULES:<br />

5 plus a webinar<br />

MY VETERINARY CAREER POINTS:<br />

FCert: <strong>20</strong><br />

FIND OUT MORE<br />

LOCATION:<br />

Online<br />

COURSE DIRECTOR:<br />

Sarah Stewart DVM DACVIM (SAIM) MRCVS<br />

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SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE FOUNDATION<br />

ISVPS Foundation Certificate (FCert)<br />

The Small Animal Practice Foundation <strong>Focus</strong> <strong>20</strong><br />

programme is a brand-new course covering the<br />

fundamental areas of veterinary medicine and<br />

surgery. If you are relatively new to practice, have<br />

had a career break or are transitioning from other<br />

fields of veterinary practice into life as a small<br />

animal vet, this is the course for you!<br />

This unique and comprehensive programme will<br />

provide a blended learning approach from hands-on<br />

practical sessions within a small group environment,<br />

to face to face theory sessions and additional online<br />

lessons covering key topics will be available. This<br />

programme is aimed at enabling you to develop your<br />

consulting and practical skills confidently and safely<br />

with the support of leading experts in their field.<br />

Cover some of the more challenging areas of small<br />

animal practice and hone your surgical, ultrasound<br />

and cytology skills in a wet-lab environment.<br />

Special launch price starts at - £3,499 + VAT<br />

The programme will also focus on the longer-term<br />

management of common chronic conditions and<br />

the decision-making needed for individual cases in<br />

time-pressured settings.<br />

Additional learning resources:<br />

• RCVS Knowledge Library Access<br />

• Improve Veterinary Practice Membership<br />

for one year<br />

VETERINARY ANAESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA<br />

ISVPS Foundation Certificate (FCert)<br />

Whichever pathway you choose to follow in your<br />

veterinary career, whether it be diagnostic imaging,<br />

surgery or internal medicine, anaesthesia will be<br />

an integral part of your day-to-day work. In this<br />

<strong>Focus</strong> <strong>20</strong> programme, the core subjects of pain and<br />

analgesia, anaesthesia equipment and monitoring,<br />

anaesthetic drugs and fluid therapy, plus managing<br />

anaesthetic complications and emergencies will be<br />

covered.<br />

As you progress in your own area of interest<br />

and your caseload becomes more diverse and<br />

complicated, the special considerations modules will<br />

cover more in-depth subjects, such as anaesthesia<br />

for patients with endocrine, cardiac or neurological<br />

diseases.<br />

Learning objectives:<br />

( Assess acute and chronic pain in dogs and cats<br />

and produce appropriate analgesic plans for<br />

various conditions and procedures.<br />

( Understand the range of different anaesthetic<br />

drugs that are available for use in dogs and cats<br />

and formulate appropriate anaesthetic plans for<br />

a variety of canine and feline patients.<br />

( Learn about the function of a variety of<br />

anaesthetic equipment and monitors and<br />

identify situations where their use would be<br />

appropriate.<br />

( Get to grips with fluid therapy and transfusion<br />

plans for patients and be able to perform<br />

relevant calculations.<br />

( Be aware of the key components that contribute<br />

to anaesthetic safety and perform basic and<br />

advanced cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.<br />

Additional learning resources:<br />

• RCVS Knowledge Library Access<br />

• Improve Veterinary Practice Membership for one year<br />

PROGRAMME DETAILS:<br />

Special launch price starts at - £1,999 + VAT<br />

DATES:<br />

1 August - 30 September <strong>20</strong>23 online<br />

16 - 23 August <strong>20</strong>23 face to face training at<br />

Alexandra House, Swindon<br />

CPD HOURS:<br />

51<br />

LOCATION:<br />

Online and Swindon<br />

MODULES:<br />

8<br />

MY VETERINARY CAREER POINTS:<br />

FCert: <strong>20</strong><br />

COURSE DIRECTOR:<br />

Aidan McAlinden MVB MSc CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS<br />

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PROGRAMME DETAILS:<br />

DATES:<br />

1 September <strong>20</strong>23 - 28 February <strong>20</strong>24<br />

CPD HOURS:<br />

40<br />

LOCATION:<br />

Online<br />

MODULES:<br />

5 plus a webinar and an optional practical day covering<br />

local anaesthesia<br />

MY VETERINARY CAREER POINTS:<br />

FCert: <strong>20</strong><br />

COURSE DIRECTOR:<br />

Nikki Grint BVSc PhD Cert VA DVA DipECVAA MRCVS<br />

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FOCUS <strong>20</strong> PROGRAMMES<br />

CHOOSE YOUR VETERINARY<br />

NURSE FOCUS <strong>20</strong> PROGRAMME<br />

Clinical Communication Skills<br />

Pet Bereavement<br />

CLINICAL COMMUNICATION<br />

SKILLS<br />

ISVPS Foundation Certificate (FCert)<br />

This <strong>Focus</strong> <strong>20</strong> programme will develop your clinical<br />

communication skills, promote better patient health<br />

and increase profitability as a result of the positive<br />

application of clinical communication skills. You will<br />

develop the skills required to explore and discover<br />

what a client is thinking and provide the tools to<br />

address particularly challenging situations. In addition,<br />

you will hear from a simulated client their viewpoint<br />

on the consultation process. There is a practical face<br />

to face element where you will get to practise the<br />

communication skills you’ve been learning and an<br />

online experiential learning session where you’ll also<br />

get to work in small groups on scenarios or situations.<br />

Additional learning resources:<br />

• RCVS Knowledge Library access<br />

• Improve Veterinary Practice<br />

Membership for one year<br />

Special launch price<br />

starts at - £1,999 + VAT<br />

PET BEREAVEMENT<br />

ISVPS Foundation Certificate (FCert)<br />

In this <strong>Focus</strong> <strong>20</strong> online programme, you will be given<br />

the tools to master the fundamental principles of<br />

pet bereavement and the physical, emotional and<br />

psychological effects on all practice staff and clients.<br />

With guidance from a Module Tutor, you will learn which<br />

practical steps and techniques to use to support those<br />

around you and the owners of a pet during this difficult<br />

time.<br />

Additional learning resources:<br />

• RCVS Knowledge Library access<br />

• Improve Veterinary Practice<br />

Membership for one year<br />

Special launch price starts at<br />

-£1,499 + VAT (ISVPS exam<br />

fees included) or £1,299 + VAT<br />

(Excludes ISVPS exam fees)<br />

PROGRAMME DETAILS:<br />

PROGRAMME DETAILS:<br />

DATES:<br />

1 July - 27 November<br />

<strong>20</strong>23 online<br />

16 - 23 August <strong>20</strong>23<br />

at Alexandra House,<br />

Swindon (Dates may<br />

be subject to change)<br />

MODULES:<br />

5 modules plus 4 webinars<br />

DATES:<br />

1 July <strong>20</strong>23 - 31 May<br />

<strong>20</strong>24 online<br />

CPD HOURS:<br />

40<br />

MODULES:<br />

6<br />

MY VETERINARY NURSE<br />

CAREER POINTS:<br />

FCert: <strong>20</strong><br />

CPD HOURS:<br />

40<br />

MY VETERINARY NURSE<br />

CAREER POINTS:<br />

FCert: <strong>20</strong><br />

LOCATION:<br />

Online<br />

COURSE DIRECTOR:<br />

Lisa Howe RVN A1 Cert. Pet<br />

Bereavement (BC)<br />

LOCATION:<br />

Online and Swindon<br />

COURSE DIRECTOR:<br />

Geoff Little MVB MRVCS, Clinical<br />

Communications Skills Consultant,<br />

In-Communication<br />

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