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ISSUE 2/2016
CE ProgramsPROGRESS THROUGH LEARNING
CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Progress through learning.We are dedicated to developing careers, improving practice performance and driving veterinary education forward.
Pre-moduleAccess to explanatory material through an
e-learning platform; 5 MCQs and self-evaluation
Post-moduleRecommended further reading
5 MCQs and knowledge assessment
ModuleTheoretical sessions and/or practical sessions
Webinars
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Attendance Certificate
• All practical sessions have a reduced number of delegates, thus providing each individual plenty of “hands-on” time and opportunities to practice the taught techniques.
• During the theoretical session the speakers present the lectures and by the end of the day provide an interactive discussion of a clinical case.
• Webinars are online sessions with the duration of one hour.
• course notes• clinic cases• bibliography
• scientific articles• videos/ webinars• forum
On the e-learning platform you will find the following items:
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For your practice:
For your client:
For you:• Prepare for the MANZCVS exam
in a structured and guided way
• Transform your professional life and approach to clinical cases
• Access a like-minded peer network
• Increase your skills, knowledge and confidence in dealing with complex cases
• Fit learning around the workings of a busy practice
• Increase practice revenue
• Improve productivity
• Reduce external referrals and increase practice capabilities
• Transfer knowledge and skills within practice
• Demonstrate your commitment to enhancing practice standards
• Improve animal care
• Accelerate diagnosis
• Increase treatment options
• Reassurance that their pet is in safe hands
Postgraduate programs that help you to transform your practice life.
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Small Animal Medicine
SPEAKERS: Bruce William Parry BVSc, PhD; Caroline Mansfield BSc BVMS MVM PhD MANZCVS DECVIM; Erin Bell BVSc (Hons) BSc(Vet) (Hons) MANZCVS (Small Animal Medicine); Julien Dandrieux DrMedVet DACVIM; Linda Abraham BSc BVetMed PhD (Lond) MRCVS MACVSc FACVSc (Canine medicine); Niek Beijerink DVM, PhD, Diplomate ECVIM-CA (Cardiology); Peter Bennett BVSc, FACVSc (Canine Medicine), Dip. ACVIM (Small Animal Medicine, Oncology); Robert Hilton BVSc(Hons) MACVSc(Canine Medicine) CertVD MRCVS; Sam Nicholas Long BVSc, MVM, PhD, DipECVN, MRCVS; Scott Edwards BSc BVMS PhD MACVSc; Steven Holloway BVSc MVS PhD MACVSc DipACVIM; Thurid Johnstone DVM PhD DECVIM-CA; Trudi McAlees BSc BVSc MACVSc FACVSc.
INTRODUCTION:
IMPORTANT: Whether you want to attend individual or paired modules or the full program, we have various pricing and payment options to help make this possible.
The two year modular program in small animal medicine comprises 20 sessions covering clinical pathology, cytology and endocrinology as well as the main body systems. This program will enable you to develop new enthusiasm and confidence in handling your medicine cases providing an enhanced service to your clients and patients.
20 modules
140H2 YEARS
MELBOURNE
MAX 25 DELEGATES
PRICE2016
YEAR 1
12 X MONTHLY INSTALMENTS: 12 X A$ 540.83
PAYMENT IN FULL: A$ 5900.00
Prices include GST @ 10.00%. An additional fee of A$ 200 (excl. GST) is applicable on all bookings made within the last 30 days before the program starts.
YEAR 2
12 X MONTHLY INSTALMENTS: 12 X A$ 540.83
PAYMENT IN FULL: A$ 5900.00
COMPLETE COURSE
24 X MONTHLY INSTALMENTS: 24 X A$ 513.70
PAYMENT IN FULL: A$ 11210.00
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PART 1
PART 2
01. Endocrinology I 30-04-2016
02. Endocrinology II 01-05-2016
03. Dermatology 16-07-2016
04. Emergency medicine and critical care 17-07-2016
05. Gastroenterology I 10-09-2016
06. Gastroenterology II 11-09-2016
07. Medical Neurology 22-10-2016
08. Clinical pharmacology 23-10-2016
09. Cardiovascular medicine I 19-11-2016
10. Cardiovascular medicine II 20-11-2016
11. Immunology date to be announced - 2017
12. Infectious Diseases date to be announced - 2017
13. Oncology date to be announced - 2017
14. Respiratory disease date to be announced - 2017
15. Urology I date to be announced - 2017
16. Urology II date to be announced - 2017
17. Clinical pathology and laboratory medicine date to be announced - 2017
18. Cytology date to be announced - 2017
19. Clinical nutrition date to be announced - 2017
20. Case-based discussions incorporating course review date to be announced - 2017
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Small Animal Surgery
INTRODUCTION::
SPEAKERS:
The two year modular program is delivered over 22 sessions. Year one modules cover soft tissue surgery and include four full day practical sessions. Year two modules focus on orthopaedics and spinal surgery and also include four full day practical sessions. The program has been designed to: • enable you to develop new enthusiasm and confidence in your surgical capabilities• provide an enhanced service to your clients and patients• generate increased revenue in your practice• meet like-minded colleagues and develop lifelong friendships• meet and learn from world-class teachers
Charles Kuntz DCM, MS, MACVSc, DipACVS; James Simcock BVSc (hons), MACVSc (Internal Med), DipACVS; Katja Voss Dr Med Vet, DipECVS; Maurine Thomson Dr, BVSc, FANZCVS; Wendy Archipow BVSc, MS, DipACVS.
22 modules 8 practical modules
154H2 YEARS
BRISBANE
PRICE2016
SOFT TISSUE SURGERY
12 X MONTHLY INSTALMENTS:12 X A$ 824.08
PAYMENT IN FULL: A$ 8990.00
Prices include GST @ 10.00%. An additional fee of A$ 200 (excl. GST) is applicable on all bookings made within the last 30 days before the program starts.
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
12 X MONTHLY INSTALMENTS: 12 X A$ 704.92
PAYMENT IN FULL: A$ 7690.00
COMPLETE COURSE
24 X MONTHLY INSTALMENTS: 24 X A$ 726.28
PAYMENT IN FULL: A$ 15846.00
MAX 24 DELEGATES
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01. Surgical asepsis and basic operative techniques for wounds and wound healing 19-03-2016
02. Urinary and reproductive tract surgery 20-03-2016
03. Gastrointestinal surgery I 14-05-2016
04. Gastrointestinal surgery II. Liver, spleen and pancreas surgery 15-05-2016
05. Reconstructive surgery 04-06-2016
06. Gastrointestinal and urinary tract surgery 05-06-2016
07. Oral, pharyngeal and ear surgery 23-07-2016
08. Surgical oncology 24-07-2016
09. Surgery of the upper airways. Laryngeal and tracheal surgery 03-09-2016
10. Thoracic surgery 04-09-2016
11. Head and neck surgery 26-11-2016
12. Thoracic surgery 27-11-2016
13. Orthopaedics I - The forelimb date to be announced - 2017
14. Orthopaedics II - the hindlimb date to be announced - 2017
15. Orthopaedics III - Decision making in fraction repair date to be announced - 2017
16. Orthopaedics IV - Complications of fraction repair date to be announced - 2017
17. Joint fracture repair in the forelimb date to be announced - 2017
18. Joint fracture repair in the hindlimb date to be announced - 2017
19. Spinal Surgery I date to be announced - 2017
20. Spinal Surgery II date to be announced - 2017
21. Bone grafting and external skeletal fixation date to be announced - 2017
22. Spinal Surgery date to be announced - 2017
PART 1
PART 2
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SPEAKERS:Dr Chris Small BVMS, MACVSc Dr John M. Angles BVSc, BSc(Vet), MVS, PhD, MANZCVS, DECVIM-CA. Dr Shona L. Reese BSc, BVMS, MS, Diplomate ACVR.Dr Sue Ramoo BVSc (hons), MANZCVS (internal medicine).
INTRODUCTION:
MODULES:
This exciting program teaches practical ultrasonography in a comprehensive way, designed for those in small animal practice wishing to advance their knowledge and skills. The course provides a good level of knowledge in the principles and practice of ultrasonography. Each module is highly practical and includes hands on scanning and instruction on improving scanning techniques in a practice situation.
10 modules
90H1 YEAR
Prices include GST @ 10.00%. An additional fee of A$ 200 (excl. GST) is applicable on all bookings made within the last 30 days before the program starts.
FULL PROGRAM
12 X MONTHLY INSTALMENTS: 12 X A$ 714.08
PAYMENT IN FULL: A$ 7790.00
PRICE2016
10 practical modules
Small Animal Ultrasonography
BRISBANE
01. Basic principles of ultrasound 19-03-2016
02. Abdominal ultrasound I 20-03-2016
03. Abdominal ultrasound II 14-05-2016
04. Abdominal ultrasound III 15-05-2016
05. Thoracic Ultrasound 16-07-2016
06. Echocardiography 17-07-2016
07. Next steps in Ultrasonography I 10-09-2016
08. Next steps in Ultrasonography II 11-09-2016
09. Ocular and orthopaedic ultrasound 12-11-2016
10. Ultrasound of the head and neck 13-11-2016
MAX 16 DELEGATES
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This fantastic new course has been designed specifically to cover all learning objectives for sitting the ANZCVS membership examination as per the Blue Book. Our speakers are all specialists with the majority being E&CC Diplomats or Fellows. If you are planning to sit the MANZCVS exam there is no better course available to prepare you, although delegates are not under any obligation to sit an exam and you can simply enjoy the learning experience.
SPEAKERS:Dr Trudi McAlees BSc BVSc MACVSc FACVSc. Leah Bradbury BVSc(hons) CertVA, MANZCVS, DipECVAA.Dr Linda Abraham BSc BVetMed PhD (Lond) MRCVS MACVSc FACVSc. Thurid Johnstone DVM PhD DECVIM-CA. Dr Rob Webster BVSc (Hons) MANZCVS. Dr Sam Nicholas Long BVSc, MVM, PhD, DipECVN, MRCVS. Vicki Liddle BVSc (Hons) MANZCVS.
INTRODUCTION:
MODULES:
72H1 YEAR
Prices include GST @ 10.00%. An additional fee of A$ 200 (excl. GST) is applicable on all bookings made within the last 30 days before the program starts.
FULL PROGRAM
12 X MONTHLY INSTALMENTS: 12 X A$ 449.17
PAYMENT IN FULL: A$ 4900.00
PRICE2016
Anaesthesia, Emergency and Critical Care
BRISBANE
01. The initial approach to the emergency patient: triage, emergency database bloods and clinical pathology. Nutrition
10-07-2016
02. Fluid therapy and transfusion medicine 11-07-2016
03. Anaesthesia, analgesia and sedation and therapeutics 08-2016
04. Endocrine, metabolic and oncologic emergencies 09-2016
05. The principles of surgery and the approach to trauma and wound management; antibiotic use and infection control
10-2016
06. Toxicology and toxicological emergencies 11-2016
07. Cardiovascular emergencies and CPCR 12-2016 / 01-2017
08. Respiratory tract emergencies 02-2017
09. Renal, urinary and reproductive tract emergencies 03-2017
10. Neurological and ophthalmological emergencies 04-2017
11. Gastrointestinal emergencies 06-05-2017
12. Global problems + Exam prep session 07-05-2017
8 online modules12 modules
MAX 16 DELEGATES
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SPEAKERS:Dr Jayne Weller BVSc, BSc, BALeah Bradbury BVSc(hons), CertVA, MANZCVS, DipECVAA.Dr Narelle Walter BVSc, MRCVS
MODULES:
1. Biology, nutrition, husbandry and common diseases of rabbits 19-03-2016
2. Biology, nutrition, husbandry and diseases of guinea pigs 20-03-2016
3. Therapeutics and immunisation 04-2016
4. Principles of anaesthesia, emergency and critical care medicine 05-2016
5. Diagnostic Imaging 06-2016
6. Current concepts in surgery 07-2016
7. Biology, nutrition, husbandry and common diseases of mice, rats, hamsters and ferrets
06-08-2016
8. Reptile medicine and surgery 07-08-2016
9. Avian medicine and surgery 09-2016
10. Wildlife medicine and surgery 10-2016
Exotic Animals
6 online modules
INTRODUCTION::Exotic pets often fill veterinary surgeons with dread as they come through the surgery door.This program will leave you fully equipped to understand and treat the more varied cases and species. The program includes taught sessions on all key areas and promises to bring you fully up to date with all of the current and emerging issues.
10 modules
60H1 YEAR
SYDNEY
MAX 25 DELEGATES
PRICE2016
Prices include GST @ 10.00%. An additional fee of A$ 200 (excl. GST) is applicable on all bookings made within the last 30 days before the program starts.
FULL PROGRAM
12 X MONTHLY INSTALMENTS: 12 X A$ 357.50
PAYMENT IN FULL: A$ 3900.00
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Fees & payment plans:
• Course fees include all lectures, course notes, refreshments and meals.
• Improve International is able to offer a direct debit plan for all modular programs so delegates can spread the cost of the course over a longer period.
• Delegates can elect to pay for 2-year programs in full or year by year. Delegates wishing to pay in full at the time of booking will receive a discount of 5%. A non-refundable deposit equivalent to a monthly instalment is due upon registration.
• An additional fee of A$ 220 (incl. GST) is applicable on all bookings made within the last 30 days before the respective program starts.
ABN: 90 159 973 636 PO Box 1247, Noosaville BC, QLD, 4566AUSTRALIA
tel. +61 2 8417 2008 fax. +61 2 9475 [email protected]
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