Forthcoming CPD Courses at Leeds (May 2012)

May is a really busy time at our Leeds Centre! We’re working hard to make sure there’s something for everyone – book on now!

Bite Size CPD: Care of the Spinal Patient, 3 May 2012, 7-9pm
Join Lisa Thompson DipAVN (Surgical) as she takes us along nursing a spinal surgery case from admission to discharge. This course is recommended for qualified veterinary nurses. For more information, or to book, click here. £28 (£15 for CAW Training Practice Staff and CAW Students)

Dynamic Dentistry for Veterinary Nurses, 8 May 2012, 9.30am-4pm
Oral diseases are the one of the most frequent problems seen in our pets today. Join well-known dental expert Alex Smithson MRCVS as he teaches initial checks and diagnostics, anaesthetic monitoring, recovery, and homecare in the companion animal dental case. For more information, or to book, click here. £165 (lncluding lunch!)

Bite Size CPD: The Head Trauma Patient, 10 May 2012, 7-9pm
Head injury is a common emergency presentation occurring secondary to road traffic collisions, falls from height or other blunt trauma. Understanding head trauma is the key to monitoring and treating these patients successfully. Join well-known ECC Nurse Louise O’Dwyer as we explore the right and wrong things to do with a head injury! For more info or to book, click here. £28 (£15 for CAW Training Practice Staff and CAW Students)

Bite Size CPD: Elbow Dysplasia – What’s New? 16 May 2012, 7-9pm
Elbow dysplasia is a term that covers several developmental disorders of the elbow. Several forms exist, depending on how the cartilage has formed (or malformed!) and the level of damage in the actual joint. Join leading orthopedic surgeon Andy Torrington as he explains how effective veterinary nursing is key to successfully managing these cases. For more information, or to book, click here. £28 (£15 for CAW Training Practice Staff and CAW Students)

Bite Size CPD: Emergency and Critical Care Part 1, 24 May 2012, 7-9pm
Veterinary nurses are getting into Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) at an ever increasing rate. It’s easy to see why, when you consider that any out-of-hours (OOH) attendance is by definition an emergency! An incoming emergency is no reason to panic. Join well-known ECC Nurse Louise O’Dwyer in this three-part series as we explore the nurse’s role in dealing with common small animal emergencies. For more information, or to book, click here.  £28 (£15 for CAW Training Practice Staff and CAW Students)

Surgical Nursing Schedule III Procedures, 29 May 2012, 9.30am-4pm
Join well-known ECC Nurse Louise O’Dwyer in this heavily practical hands-on day course! You will learn useful surgical skills you can legally use under Schedule III. A suturing workshop will take place and attendees will perform a surgical operation (note: no live animals present) as part of the day’s activities. For more information, or to book, click here. £185 (Lunch included!)

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