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Continuing EducationCourse Prospectus

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Improve your professional life through education!

We are delighted to bring you the 2018 Improve International Australia brochure.

Improve International (Interactive Modules for Progressive Veterinary Education) has a 19-year track record, helping thousands of vets from around the world learn new skills in their area of interest. If you are a vet working in general practice, these innovative and structured courses will enable you to raise your professional standards and provide an enhanced service to your clients and their much-loved companions.

Structured, one and two-year modular training programs allow you to develop confidence in your clinical abilities as you learn from veterinary experts and like-minded colleagues.

Improve International is the only education provider in Australia with European School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ESVPS) accreditation, allowing veterinarians a pathway to achieve a Graduate Practitioner Certificate qualification with the ESVPS.

Veterinarians who complete our two-year modular program in Surgery or Medicine can continue a structured route to achieve the post nominals GPCert(SAS) or GPCert(SAM).

We very much look forward to welcoming you on an Improve International journey with us.

It may literally change your professional life!

Yours sincerely,

David Babington BVetMed MRCVS

Managing Director Improve International Brooke Sheehan BVSc (Hons)

Managing Director Improve International Australia

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MODULAR PROGRAMS

Small Animal Medicine 10

Small Animal Surgery 12

Veterinary Behaviour 14

Small Animal Ultrasonography 16

Emergency & Critical Care 18

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Our programs

Progress through learningWe are dedicated to developing careers, improving practice performance and driving veterinary education forward.Improve works with veterinary professionals seeking leading-edge training through a lifelong training partnership. Through the application of learnt techniques you will become more productive in practice taking on more complex cases with confidence. This prospectus outlines our modular programs leading to higher qualifications, as well as our short courses.

FAST TRACK COURSES

Introduction to Ultrasound 21

Next Steps in Abdominal Ultrasound 22

Echocardiography & Thoracic 23 Ultrasound

Dentistry 24

TTA Rapid 25

Introduction to Orthopaedic Surgery 26

Next Steps in Orthopaedic Surgery 27

Practical Laparoscopic Surgery 28

Medicine & Practical Endoscopy 29

Locking Plate for Internal Fixation 30

Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy 31

Recent Graduates or Returning 32 Vets Weekend


For you:• Transform your professional life and approach to clinical practice

• First hand access to specialist and like-minded colleagues

• Increase your practical skills, knowledge and confidence in dealing with complex cases

• Prepare for postgraduate qualifications such as Memberships of the ANZCVS or Graduate Practitioner Certification, in a structured format

• Fit your learning around the busy practice

For your practice:• Increase practice revenue

• Improve satisfaction and productivity

• Reduce external referrals and increase practice capabilities

• Share knowledge and skills within practice

• Demonstrate your commitment to enhancing practice standards

For your client:• Improve patient care

• Aid diagnosis and treatment options

• Increase confidence, knowing that the most modern techniques and therapies are used for their pets

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Access to explanatory material through ane-learning platform; 5 MCQs and self-evaluation

Post-moduleRecommended further reading

5 MCQs and knowledge assessment

ModuleTheoretical sessions and/or practical

sessions & webinars

Attendance Certificate

• All practical sessions have a capped number of delegates, 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 case discussion.

• Webinars are one hour online sessions.

• Clinical Cases• Course Notes• Bibliography

• Scientific Articles• Videos/Webinars• Forum

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Our Fast Track courses are one or two day weekend courses, held in well equipped wet-lab training facilities. These courses cover topics such as orthopaedic surgery, dentistry, and echocardiography. These are a great introduction to these topic areas and are relevant and accessible for your own clinical practice.

Our programs are run by experts in their fields and you can choose from a number of Modular Programs, Fast Track courses or, if you have a specific interest that you want to explore, you can participate in individual modules of some of our year long courses.

The Modular Programs are run over one to two years and include theoretical, online and practical modules for surgery. We complement our face-to-face sessions with online content, to fit around your busy schedule.

After registration and prior to the program start you will have access to our Learning-Management-System (LMS), where you can read the lecture notes before each module, complemented with journal articles, images and recorded webinars.

We test your knowledge before and after each session and ask you to reflect on your skills and set goals, to guarantee the best possible outcome for each individual. The pre-modular surveys help our speakers gauge the level of the group and adapt their teaching content to match delegate’s needs.

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Modular Programs

Fast Track Courses

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Our new online Bitesize CPD is designed for veterinary professionals wanting to gain the latest skills in key clinical subjects.

• Key clinical areas relevant to everyday practice

• Flexible and interactive learning at a time that works for you

• New content delivered every month

• Accredited by the European School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ESVPS)

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Keeping veterinary professionals up to date, online, anytime

What will you learn? Key clinical areas required for everyday practice.• Dermatology• Soft Tissue Surgery• Anaesthesia/Critical Care• Diagnostic Imaging• Feline Medicine• Small Animal Medicine• Orthopaedic Surgery• Cardiology• OphthalmologyTo find out more:

*12 months free access for all 1 year modular course participants and 3 months free access for all Fast Track course registrations.8

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Modular Programs



SPEAKERS:

A full list of speakers is to be confirmed as we collaborate with a wide range of specialists.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Join us during Science Week, July 2018, as we launch our most comprehensive modular medicine program. This exciting new program is delivered online and fits into the busy lives of veterinarians.

During Science Week the first module is offered face-to-face, however, attendance is not compulsory. The remainder of the course will be offered online and delivered in various formats, to enhance learning. Delegates will benefit from high quality material, consisting of video lectures, quizzes, articles and demonstrations of clinical techniques.

The only medicine program in Australia with ESVPS accreditation, allowing veterinarians a pathway to achieve a GPCert(SAM).

The updated program will be delivered over 20 sessions with the choice of attending some face-to-face lectures.

• Increase your skills, knowledge and confidence in dealing with more complex cases

• Accelerate your diagnosis and treatment

• Reduce the need for external referrals and increase your practice’s capabilities and income

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or 1 or 2 year programs.

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2018 PROGRAM

PRICE TBC

Small Animal Medicine

20 modulesNew program launching in Science Week, July 2018.

120H2 YEARS

BRISBANE/ONLINE

MAX 25 DELEGATES


MODULES

01. Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Jul 2018

02. Cytology Dates TBC

03. Diagnostic Imaging I Dates TBC

04. Diagnostic Imaging II Dates TBC

05. Respiratory Disease Dates TBC

06. Cardiovascular Medicine I Dates TBC

07. Cardiovascular Medicine II Dates TBC

08. Gastroenterology I - Vomiting and Diarrhoea Dates TBC

09. Gastroenterology II - Diagnosis / Mgt of Liver & Pancreatic Disease Dates TBC

10. Immunology Dates TBC

11. Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Dates TBC

12. Endocrinology I Dates TBC

13. Endocrinology II Dates TBC

14. Medical Oncology Dates TBC

15. Dermatology Dates TBC

16. Medical Neurology Dates TBC

17. Urology I Dates TBC

18. Urology II Dates TBC

19. Infectious Diseases Dates TBC

20. Ophthalmology Dates TBC

The most comprehensive modular medicine program covering all of the major body systems. Provides an accredited pathway through the ESVPS, to achieve a General Practitioner Certificate in Small Animal Medicine GPCert(SAM).


Small Animal Surgery

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The most in-depth and practical modular surgery program providing you with highly relevant surgical skills. This program is accredited with the European School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ESVPS) and provides the pathway to achieve a general practitioner certificate qualification in small animal surgery, GPCert(SAS).

Choose to enrol in one or two years of study, with a different focus on alternate years:

• 2018 modules – soft tissue surgery focus with 4 full day practical sessions

• 2019 modules – orthopaedic and spinal surgery focus with 4 full day practical sessions

This program has been designed to:

• Enable you to develop skills and confidence in your surgical capabilities• Learn and engage with world-class teachers, who can become ongoing mentors• Increase practice revenue and provide additional advanced services to your clients and patients

SPEAKERS:

Dr Wendy Archipow BVSc, MS, DipACVS; Dr Alastair Franklin MA, VetMB, CSAS,

FANZVC; Dr Kieri Jermyn BVSc, CSAM, DipACVS, DipECVS; Dr Maurine Thomson

BVSc, FANZCVS.

SPONSOR: Provet VI

22 modules 8 practical modules

156H2 YEARS

BRISBANE

MAX 24 DELEGATES

SOFT TISSUE SURGERY

12 X MONTHLY INSTALMENTS: 12 X A$ 786.50

PAYMENT IN FULL: A$ 8,990.00

Prices include GST @ 10.00%. An additional fee of A$ 150.00 (incl. GST) is applicable on all bookings made within the last 30 days before the program starts.

COMPLETE COURSE



ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY



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01. Surgical Asepsis and Basic Operative Techniques for Wounds and Wound Healing

3 Mar 2018

02. Urinary and Reproductive Tract Surgery 4 Mar 2018

03. Gastrointestinal Surgery I 5 May 2018

04. Gastrointestinal Surgery II - Liver, Spleen and Pancreas Surgery 6 May 2018

05. Reconstructive Surgery 30 Jun 2018

06. Gastrointestinal and Urinary Tract Surgery 1 Jul 2018

07. Oral, Pharyngeal and Ear Surgery 8 Sep 2018

08. Surgical Oncology 9 Sep 2018

09. Surgery of the Upper Airways - Laryngeal and Tracheal Surgery 20 Oct 2018

10. Thoracic Surgery 21 Oct 2018

11. Head and Neck Surgery 1 Dec 2018

12. Thoracic Surgery 2 Dec 2018

2018 - SOFT TISSUE SURGERY PROGRAM

13. Orthopaedics I - The Forelimb Dates TBC 2019

14. Orthopaedics II - The Hindlimb Dates TBC 2019

15. Orthopaedics III - Decision Making in Fraction Repair Dates TBC 2019

16. Orthopaedics IV - Complications of Fraction Repair Dates TBC 2019

17. Joint fracture repair in the Forelimb Dates TBC 2019

18. Joint fracture repair in the Hindlimb Dates TBC 2019

19. Spinal Surgery I Dates TBC 2019

20. Spinal Surgery II Dates TBC 2019

21. Bone Grafting and External Skeletal Fixation Dates TBC 2019

22. Spinal Surgery Dates TBC 2019

2019 - ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY PROGRAM


Veterinary Behaviour

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Join us during Science Week, July 2018, as we launch an exciting new veterinary behaviour modular program. This new small animal distance education program will be mainly delivered online with some practical components.

Veterinary behaviour is a service in high demand that improves the welfare of animals, increases practice income and establishes a strong relationship between clinic and client.

This 1 year comprehensive course is in development in conjunction with Veterinary Behaviour Fellows of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS) and will aim to broadly cover the learning objectives for Membership examination in veterinary behaviour.

During Science Week the first module is offered face-to-face, however, attendance is not compulsory. The remainder of the course will be offered mainly online with some face-to-face practical components.

SPEAKERS:

A full list of speakers is to be confirmed, as we collaborate with veterinary behaviour specialists.


90H1 YEAR

BRISBANE/ONLINE

MAX 24 DELEGATES

New program launching in Science Week, July 2018.

PRICE2018

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2018 PROGRAM

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Register your interest now on our website and join us in July 2018 to:

• Increase your skills, knowledge and confidence in dealing with behaviour cases

• Offer an additional service for the clients who trust you with their pets

• Increase the welfare of animals in your care by providing thorough, scientifically researched behaviour treatment plans

• Reduce the need for external referrals and increase your practice’s capabilities and income

• Progress your career with a structured approach towards membership examination


Small Animal Ultrasonography

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

With an exciting new structure launching in 2018, this highly practical modular course is designed to give the skills for ultrasound competency and confidence in general practice.

Each of the 8 modules, over 4 weekends, combines a mix of theory and hands-on scanning.

Basic to more advanced techniques will be covered, including general abdominal scanning through to thoracic ultrasound, echocardiography and biopsy techniques.

This highly practical modular program will have immediate clinical applications. The small group size ensures maximum scanning opportunities and access to internal medicine and imaging specialists during each module.

Lecture notes, resources and references accompany each module.


50H1 YEAR

BRISBANE

MAX 16 DELEGATES

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SPEAKERS:

Dr John M. Angles BVSc, BSc(Vet), MVS, PhD, MANZCVS, DECVIM-CA; Dr Alana Rosenblatt BVSc, MANZCVS, DAVR; Dr Sue Ramoo BVSc (hons), MANZCVS (internal

medicine).

SPONSOR: MedicalPlus


01. Principles of Ultrasound and Abdominal Ultrasound 17 Mar 2018

02. Abdominal Ultrasound I 18 Mar 2018

03. Abdominal Ultrasound II 2 Jun 2018

04. Abdominal Ultrasound III 3 Jun 2018

05. Thoracic Ultrasound 21 Jul 2018

06. Echocardiography 22 Jul 2018

07. Head, Neck and Orthopaedic Ultrasound 8 Sep 2018

08. Global Review of the Program 9 Sep 2018

MODULES


Emergency and Critical Care

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Join us during Science Week 2018 to begin a structured pathway towards ECC membership examination.

The 1 year modular course Emergency and Critical Care was developed in 2016, in conjunction with ECC Fellows and Members of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS).

It aims to broadly cover the learning objectives for Membership in Emergency and Critical Care, and provides a structured guide for those looking to proceed to Membership.

This program is also clinically relevant to emergency and general practitioners alike, who are looking to advance their skills and remain current with critical care and emergency medicine.

The format consists of face-to-face lectures, monthly online webinars and interactive online learning forums. Notes, a reading list and practice exam questions with thorough feedback provided by specialists, will accompany most modules.*

SPEAKERS:

Dr Linda Abraham BSc, BVetMed, PhD (Lond), MRCVS, MACVSc, FACVSc; Dr Leah Bradbury BVSc(hons), CertVA, MANZCVS, DipECVAA; Dr Thurid Johnstone DVM,

PhD, DECVIM-CA; Dr Vicki Liddle BVSc (Hons), MANZCVS; Dr Sam Nicholas Long

BVSc, MVM, PhD, DipECVN, MRCVS; Dr Yenny Indrawirawan BAnimSc BVSc FANZCVS

(ECC); Dr Rob Webster BVSc (Hons), MANZCVS.

12 modules 8 online modules

72H1 YEAR

BRISBANE/ONLINE

MAX 16 DELEGATES


FULL PROGRAM



4 face-to-face modules

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01. The Initial Approach to the Emergency Patient 3 Jul 2018

02. Cardiovascular Emergencies and CPCR 4 Jul 2018

03. Fluid Therapy and Transfusion Medicine Aug 2018

04. Anaesthesia, Analgesia & Sedation and Therapeutics Sep 2018

05. Endocrine, Metabolic and Oncologic Emergencies Oct 2018

06. The Principles of Surgery and the Approach to Trauma and Wound Management

Nov 2018

07. Respiratory Tract Emergencies Dec 2018

08. Toxicology and Toxicological Emergencies Feb 2019

09. Renal, Urinary and Reproductive Tract Emergencies Mar 2019

10. Neurological and Ophthalmological Emergencies Apr 2019

11. Gastrointestinal Emergencies May 2019

12. Global Problems & Exam Prep Session May 2019

*Please note – delegates are under no obligation to sit for Membership. For those considering sitting, this course does not replace an individual study plan. Supplemental reading, personal study and clinical training will be required to pass the exams. It is recommended that preparation for ECC membership examination takes place over at least two years and the modular course focusses on the final 12 months, assuming a sound level of knowledge of most of the subject material.

ACCESS REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates should have already completed advanced CE in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care or conducted significant personal study, if they are considering sitting ANZCVS Membership.

MODULES

Fast Track Courses

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2 day course

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Introduction to Ultrasound

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Diagnostic ultrasound is an essential skill for effective safe medical decision making. This is the perfect two-day course for those veterinarians starting out in ultrasound, who want to grow their confidence in scanning.

By the end of this course, delegates will gain competence in practical scanning and an understanding of foundational theory required to optimise the use of an ultrasound machine.

Delegates will also gain knowledge of ultrasound machine setup, how to choose one for their practice, or, how to enhance the use of an existing machine.

Each day includes theory and practical ‘hands-on’ scanning sessions.

Lecture notes, resources and references accompany each module.

SPEAKERS: Dr Sue Ramoo BVSc (hons), MANZCVS; Dr Alana Rosenblatt BVSc, MANZCVS, DACVR


Fast Track Courses

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Next Steps in Abdominal Ultrasound

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This two day course has been designed for those familiar with basic abdominal ultrasonography, who are currently using this modality regularly in practice and would like to perform more challenging examinations. It is the ideal follow on from the Introduction to Ultrasound Fast Track course.

Delegates will be taught various techniques to identify the pancreas, adrenal glands, peritoneal cavity and lymph nodes. Participants will have the opportunity to practice the use of Doppler for examination of larger abdominal blood vessels and performing ultrasound guided biopsies. Case based examples will help you consolidate your knowledge of the topics covered.

Both days include practical ‘hands-on’ scanning, accompanying notes and resources and the opportunity to liaise closely with the internal medicine and imaging specialist involved.

SPEAKERS: Dr Sue Ramoo BVSc (hons), MANZCVS; Dr Alana Rosenblatt BVSc, MANZCVS, DACVR


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Brisbane Melbourne



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Echocardiography & Thoracic Ultrasound

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This two day course aims to provide delegates with the knowledge to achieve standard echocardiographic views in dogs.

Common artefacts that can be confused with cardiac pathology will be covered, as well as an overview of common acquired and congenital cardiac disease in the dog and cat.

The theory of Doppler will be introduced and its application plus normal Doppler findings will be discussed.

Echocardiographic changes associated with hypertension, anaemia, hyperthyroidism and other systemic diseases will be covered.

The course has a high practical content and there is plenty of opportunity to practise the taught techniques.

By the end of this course, delegates should have an understanding of:

• Machine set up and recording of images

• Normal ultrasonographic anatomy of the thorax

• Ultrasonographic diagnosis of diseases of the thoracic wall, pleural cavity and mediastinum

• Spectral and colour flow Doppler echocardiography

• Echocardiographic diagnosis of acquired and congenital heart disease

• Two-dimensional and M-mode echocardiography

Includes practical hands-on scanning.SPEAKER: Dr John M. Angles BVSc, BSc(Vet), MVS, PhD, MANZCVS, DECVIM-CA


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2 day course

Brisbane Melbourne


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Dentistry

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This program is designed to advance and optimise your knowledge and skills in dentistry and patient dental care.

The one day course is a mix of lectures and practical sessions.

Lectures will cover surgical techniques, including periodontal flaps and surgical extractions; surgical complications, current management options for feline resorptive lesions, the use of local anaesthetic blocks and analgesia. Dental radiography including positioning and interpretation of dental xrays will also be covered.

Practical sessions will include hands on surgical extractions, local anaesthetic blocking techniques and dental radiography.

At the end of this course, delegates will be able to:

• Diagnose, treat and manage periodontal diseases• Perform complicated surgical extractions• Take the perfect dental radiographs

SPEAKERS:

Dr Anthony Caiafa BVSc, BDSc, MACVSc; Dr Christine Hawke BSc, BDSc (Vet) (Hons), BVSc (Hons), PhD,

MACVSc (Veterinary Dentistry)

SPONSORS: IM3, BBraun

1 day course

Brisbane Sydney


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Fast Track Courses



TTA Rapid

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This one day course in conjunction with Provet VI, outlines the development of the TTA Rapid procedure. TTA Rapid is fully explained, including the technique, the implants and instrumentation, the aftercare, potential complications and how to avoid them.

A paper exercise demonstrates calculation of cage size for the correct tibial tuberosity advancement. Dry bone and cadaver exercises follow. This course is designed for those already familiar with stifle surgery and the diagnosis of cranial cruciate ligament disease. Meniscal examination will not be a focus. Previous experience of osteotomy techniques is not required, but is an asset.

By the end of the course, delegates should have a thorough understanding of:

• The theory of how and why TTA Rapid works

• The implants and instruments used for TTA Rapid

• How to perform the TTA Rapid technique including choosing the right cage

• How to minimise complications

SPEAKER: Dr Geoff Robins BVSc, PhD, FANZCVSc

SPONSOR: Provet VI

1 day course

Brisbane


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Introduction to Orthopaedic Surgery

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This two day practical course is designed to provide a solid grounding in how do deal with common orthopaedic problems and build confidence in surgical approaches and techniques.

The combination of lectures and practical sessions will revise relevant surgical anatomy to enable delegates to confidently undertake the surgical management of common articular problems.


• Relevant surgical anatomy

• Key surgical approaches to bones and joints

• Fracture planning

• Fracture repair using pins, plates, cerclage and tension band wires

• The correct use of lag, position and plate screws

• Osteochondrosis

• Femoral head and neck arthroplasty

• Cranial cruciate ligament disease and patellar luxation

• Hip and elbow dysplasia

SPEAKERS: Dr Martin Havlicek MVDr MACVSc FACVSc; Dr Kieri Jermyn BVSc, CSAM, DipACVS, DipECVS

SPONSORS: BBraun, Provet VI

2 day course

Brisbane Sydney Melbourne



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Next Steps in Orthopaedic Surgery

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This highly practical two day course will advance your knowledge and clinical skills in the surgical stabilisation of common fractures of the fore and hindlimb. In step-by-step guided hands-on sessions, you will gain confidence in complicated fracture repair using plating, pinning and screws. Fracture repair sessions include pre and post-operative radiography. Arthrodesis and bone grafting will also be performed.


• Biomechanics of fracture healing

• Patient assessment and fracture repair planning

• Indications for internal (pins, plates and screws) versus external fixation (linear frames)

• How to fix common fractures of the forelimbs (humerus, radius/ulna, metacarpus) by internal and external fixation

Delegates will perform carpal arthrodesis, bone grafting, pinning, plating and screwing of fractures.SPEAKER: Dr Charles Kuntz DCM, MS, MACVSc, DipACVS

SPONSORS: MedicalPlus, BBraun, Provet VI

2 day course

Brisbane Melbourne


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Practical Laparoscopic Surgery

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This highly practical 2 day course is for the general practitioner who wants to learn how to perform basic and commonly utilised laparoscopic procedures, before investing in further equipment.

Many clinics own flexible endoscopy units and have the preliminary equipment necessary for rigid endoscopy and laparoscopy. This program provides training and hands on experience with the additional instrumentation required to perform laparoscopy.

It will teach laparoscopic bitch spaying and other clinically relevent techniques.

The capped small group setting allows plenty of opportunities to practise procedures and up-skill while working closely with a specialist surgeon experienced in laparoscopic techniques.

By the end of this course, participants should have an understanding of: • Equipment required for laparoscopy • Instrument handling techniques • Basic principles of laparoscopic surgery, electrosurgery, haemostasis, laparoscopic ovariectomy/OHE • Liver, gall bladder, pancreatic and splenic biopsy techniques

SPEAKER:

Dr Martin Havlicek MVDR, MACVSc, FACVSc

SPONSORS: Karl Storz, BBraun

2 day course

Sydney


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Medicine & Practical Endoscopy

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Endoscopy as an aid to diagnosis coupled with endosurgery as an alternative to more conventional surgical treatments are rapidly growing areas of veterinary practice.

This two day course will provide you with a thorough grounding in both theory and hands-on skills needed to start introducing endoscopy into practice. In addition to learning the practical skills required for endoscopy, relevant topics in small animal medicine will also be discussed.

By the end of this course, delegates will have relevant practical skills in:

• Using flexible endoscopy for the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts • Basic principles of rhinoscopy and other ‘oscopies’ • Using rigid endoscopy for otoendoscopy, urethrocystoscopy and vaginoscopy

SPEAKER:

Dr Philip Brain BVSc, FACVSc (Small Animal Medicine), FAVA

SPONSOR: Karl Storz

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Sydney


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Locking Plate for Internal Fixation

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This one day course, run in conjunction with Provet VI, provides a unique opportunity for veterinarians to advance their knowledge and skill in the use of locking plates for fracture repair.

Dynamic Compression Plates are used for osteosynthesis in the management of fractures, corrective osteotomies, osteoarthritis and oncologic surgery. Locking plates have been developed to address some of the problems associated with the use of Dynamic Compression Plates seen in human orthopaedics.

Problems included loss of fixation in osteoporotic bone, compression induced resorption of bone and loss of fracture reduction when the plates were not contoured to the bone.

Locking plates have now replaced DCPs as they offer significant biomechanical and biological advantages over standard compression plates, and their use has extended to veterinary orthopaedics.

By the end of this course, delegates will have a thorough understanding of the biomechanics, application, advantages and limitations of locking plates in veterinary orthopaedic surgery.

An afternoon of hands-on training will ensure key practical skills are achieved with a thorough radiological assessment post surgery.

Delegates will have the opportunity to liaise closely with surgical specialists and Provet VI on all aspects of Locking Plate use and application.

SPEAKER: Dr Lucas Beierer BVSc GradDipEd MACVS MVetSurg DACVS-SA (Specialist)

SPONSOR: Provet VI

1 day course

Brisbane


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Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Currently in development, this one day course will be held on the following day after the Locking Plate workshop.

This workshop is for veterinarians who would like to develop proficiency in the planning and successful execution of tibial plateau leveling osteotomy using locking TPLO plates for stabilisation.

The practical component of the workshop covers clinical examination of the cruciate deficient stifle, TPLO and radiographic planning concepts, the surgical technique of locking TPLO plating, meniscal injury, as well as the outcome and complications of TPLO.

Delegates will have the opportunity to interact and closely liaise with surgical specialists and Provet VI on all aspects of TPLO, including techniques, cases and challenges.

This course is suitable for veterinarians with some previous experience in small animal orthopaedic surgery who wish to take their skills to a higher level.

SPEAKER: TBC

SPONSOR: Provet VI

1 day course

Brisbane

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Recent Graduates or Returning Vets Weekend

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

General practice can be overwhelming for recent graduates. Additionally, many veterinarians return from a break in practice and feel like their skills are a bit rusty!

Currently in development, this weekend will present the expertise of several specialists to help veterinarians face everyday challenges with confidence. A multi-disciplinary approach will be taken and delegates will come away with advanced practical skills required for general practice. Topics to be covered include small animal medicine, dermatology, surgery and ophthalmology.

A highly practical program will ensure all delegates perform the techniques in a hands-on wet lab environment, and skills learnt will have immediate clinical applications.

Delegates will enjoy meeting colleagues experiencing the same daily challenges, and an interactive program will ensure a supportive environment.

SPEAKER: A full list of speakers is to be confirmed as we collaborate with multiple specialists.

SPONSOR: TBC

2 day course

Brisbane

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European School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ESVPS)

Harper Adams University (HAU)

ESVPS is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2003 with the remit of accrediting veterinary CPD, running examinations and awarding a range of certificates across the veterinary profession on a pan-European basis.

The ESVPS Academic Board controls standards across the certificate syllabus. It ensures course content fulfils accredited course criteria, and monitors examination systems and processes.

A rigorous validation process and the on-going involvement of HAU in the modular PgC programmes in Europe ensures teaching elements and examination processes meet the highest academic standards.

Improve Australia is currently undergoing the validation process for its modular courses - leading to accreditation for the ESVPS postgraduate certification examination. Please see our website or email us for further details.

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COURSE VENUES:

For our modules and courses we have secured central and accessible venues in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

All of our capital city training centres are of a high standard, offering comfortable seminar rooms for the lecture program along with well resourced ‘wet-lab’ facilities. Practical and diagnostic imaging modules are held in spacious modern hospitals and training locations – ensuring maximum opportunities for specialist and colleague interaction.

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I realised after the first module how much knowledge gaps there are despite being a fairly experienced and competent surgeon. It is a great guide towards doing the Membership exams, providing a more modular approach to a very broad subject area. The course is well organised and the lectures are great. Great course, well worth the monies!

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The practical workshops are excellent – focused, thorough and entirely relevant to our everyday work. The lecturers and tutors have been unfailingly enthusiastic, knowledgeable, friendly and approachable. We have developed some amazing relationships with specialist surgeons who are so willing to assist with queries at any time. Improve International has facilitated our enthusiasm and improved our skills in dealing with a wide range of surgical cases. Improve, we can’t thank you enough...

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Our cutting edge training programs are a proven way to change your professional life for the better. They offer the perfect balance of structure and flexibility to make them accessible to even the busiest vets. As well as boosting your skills and confidence, they are also a valuable stepping stone towards higher qualifications.

Once again many thanks for providing such an excellent course! I cannot tell you how much I am enjoying it!

Taleta Hompas (ACT), EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE

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I attended the Introduction to Ultrasound course in Sydney. I found it excellent and think I took away a lot. Sue is definitely an excellent teacher and explains things in great detail, which I appreciated, not to mention being very patient and understanding of the challenges that a beginner faces in ultrasound.

David Fowler (NSW), INTRODUCTION TO ULTRASOUND

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The course gave me ample opportunity to practice and a systematic approach to abdominal ultrasound that I have since been able to implement at work. I have much more confidence and picked up some great tips and tricks to help to orientate myself. I also took away a greater understanding of the different technical aspects of sonography and instead of being a bit scared of all of the buttons and settings I now know how to use them to improve my image quality. I cannot recommend this course highly enough if you are looking to improve your ultrasound skills.

Kellie Thomas (NSW), INTRODUCTION TO ULTRASOUND

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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$ 150.00 (incl. GST) is applicable on all bookings made within the last 30 days before the respective program starts.


The Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS) rewards excellence through the recognised achievement of Membership and Fellowship.

Improve International is dedicated to developing careers and strives to support veterinarians in their preparation for membership examinations, particularly in Emergency and Critical Care and Veterinary Behaviour.

These modular courses commence during Science Week to encourage delegates to begin an association with the college community. Science Week is a valuable week for aspiring members as it provides an opportunity to:

• Meet the specialists who determine the examination learning objectives

• Socialise with veterinarians who have just completed their exams

• Attend the scientific program which presents cutting edge material across a range of disciplines, sure to inspire those veterinarians wishing to advance their career

Join us during Science Week 2018 to commence your higher qualification in Emergency and Critical Care or Veterinary Behaviour and transform your professional life.

July 2018

Science Week

Gold Coast QLD


ABN: 90 159 973 636 PO Box 59, Kenmore QLD 4069AUSTRALIA

tel. +61 490 555 405 [email protected]

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