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Canine and Feline Modules C-SAM.2 and C-SAM.5

RCVS Cert AVP Course
Small Animal Medicine

5th January 2009

Who Should Enrol?

The syllabus will closely follow the module content for the new RCVS Cert AVP in Small Animal Medicine - Canine Module 2 C-SAM.2 and Feline Module 5 C-SAM.5. It will be of interest to any vet wanting to develop their depth of knowledge and understanding of canine and feline medicine.

How Will I be Taught?
All of the course material will be delivered online. A group of vets will participate in the course together and a strong emphasis will be put on encouraging the group to share their expertise and experience and work together with problem solving. Our online facilitator and expert clinicians will be involved in some of the online discussions. We expect the course to take around 3-4 hours per week. New material, tasks and material for discussion will be added each week, with links to further reading and our library resources. Most of the interaction will be asynchronous, so you can study exactly when it suits you best but still benefit from the support of your fellow vets with a common interest. If for any reason you are not available on a particular week, the material will still be available and discussion boards accessible to allow you to catch up.

What Will I Learn?

1. Gastrointestinal Disorders
   • Clinical evaluation of the gastrointestinal system, including oral, liver and pancreatic disorders
   • Principles and applications of diagnostic aids (laboratory tests, radiology, endoscopy, ultrasonography)
   • Basic cytology and history report interpretation
   • Diagnosis and management of the common disorders
2. Urogenital Disorders
   • Clinical evaluation of the urinary and genital system
   • Principles and applications of diagnostic aids (laboratory testing, radiology, ultrasonography)
   • Diagnosis and management of the common disorders
3. Clinical Nutrition
   • Basic principles involved in delivering a balanced diet, life stage and life style nutrition
   • The role of diet in disease
   • Principles and applications of dietary management including enteral nutrition techniques
4. Infectious diseases
   • Diagnostic and management of the common infectious diseases affecting primarily the gastrointestinal and urinary tracts
5. Critical Care
   • Principles and techniques applicable in practice, including fluid therapy and respiratory support
   • Diagnosis and management of the common poisonings seen in cats

This course will take you to a new depth of understanding in canine and feline medicine which will improve your job satisfaction and give you the confidence to charge well for the high standard of care you will deliver to your clients.