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2018

PRACTICAL SURGERY & ULTRASOUND COURSESProgress Through Learning

Enhanced StandardsDemonstrate your

commitment to

enhancing practice

standards

Increased ProductivityIncrease productivity and

therefore increase practice

revenue

Accelerated DiagnosisAccelerate diagnosis and

improve animal care

Reduced ReferralsReduce external referrals and

increase practice capabilities

Transfer KnowledgeTransfer knowledge and skills

within practice

Increased SkillsIncrease your skills,

knowledge and confidence

in dealing with complex

cases

Why take a Practical Coursewith Improve International?

05Introduction to Orthopaedic Surgery

06Next Steps in Orthopaedic Surgery

07Advanced Orthopaedic Surgery

08TTA Rapid

09SOP™ Locking Plate Systems

10Canine Cruciate Disease & Patellar Luxation

11 Emergency Surgery in the Dog

12Soft Tissue Surgery Masterclass

13Dentistry

14Surgery of the Eye, Ear & Mouth

15Eyelid and Corneal Surgery

16Laparoscopic Bitch Spay

17Practical Techniques Big Weekend

18All About the Ear

19Perineal Surgery

20V-Pet Platelet Regenerative Therapy

21Schedule 3 Surgery for Nurses

DVDs / Bring a Dog

23Introduction to Small Animal Ultrasound

24Next Steps in Abdominal Ultrasound

25Advanced Abdominal Ultrasound

26Next Steps in Echocardiography

27Advanced Echocardiography

28Locations and Facilities

29How you can Register

30 & 31Course Calendar

Surgery Ultrasound

Contents

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“This has been anexcellent opportunity topractise surgical techniqueswith the support andguidance of an expert”

1 Day Course Times

09:00 Registration09:30 Course starts17:00 Course finishes

2 Day Course Times

Day 109:00 Registration09:30 Course starts17:00 Course finishes


Our practical surgery courses cover a variety of techniques, delivered by world class

speakers in our state-of-the-art training centres in Swindon and Sheffield.

SURGERY COURSES

Course contentThis two-day practical course is designed to provide

a solid grounding in how to 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 you to confidently

undertake the surgical management of common articular

problems. These will include femoral head and neck

arthroplasty, surgery for osteochondrosis, lateral retinacular

suture placement for the cruciate deficient stifle, and

techniques to correct medial patellar luxation.

Basic fracture planning will be described and the correct

use of wire, screws and plates will be undertaken.

Learning objectivesBy the end of this course you should have an

understanding of:

• Relevant surgical anatomy and the sympathetic

handling of tissues

• Key surgical approaches to bones and joints

• Fracture planning

• Fracture repair using pins, plates, cerclage

and tension band wires

• The correct use of screws as lag, position and

plate screws

• Osteochondrosis

• Cranial cruciate ligament disease and

patellar luxation

• Hip and elbow dysplasia

INTRODUCTION TOORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY

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Pricing£1,169 + VAT

Course Length2 day course

Venue & DatesAlexandra House, Swindon 12 & 13 April 2018 26 & 27 July 2018

Benchmark House, Sheffield 8 & 9 February 2018 27 & 28 November 2018

SpeakerHannes Bergmann Neil J Burton

Sponsored by

Veterinary Instrumentation

CPD hours 12

£

Course contentIn this highly practical two-day course you will improve

your skills in surgical stabilisation of common fractures

of the forelimb and hindlimb.

Step by step guided hands on sessions will help you to

gain confidence in repairing fractures of the scapula,

humerus, radius, metacarpus, pelvis, femur and tibia by

applying pins, plates (DCP and neutralisations plates)

and screws. You will use external fixation (KE system) to

repair fractures of the radius, tibia, humerus and femur.


understanding of:

• Fracture healing

• Patient assessment and fracture planning

• Indications for internal (pins, plates and screws)

versus external fixation (linear frames)

• How to fix common fractures of the forelimbs

(scapula, humerus, radius/ulna, metacarpus)

by internal and external fixation

• How to fix common fractures of the hindlimbs

(pelvis, femur, tibia and tarsus) by internal

and external fixation

• Dealing with common complications of

fracture repair

NEXT STEPS INORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY


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Venue & DatesAlexandra House, Swindon 1 & 2 November 2018

Benchmark House, Sheffield 26 & 27 April 2018

SpeakerHannes Bergmann Neil J Burton

Sponsored by Veterinary Instrumentation

CPD hours 12

£

Course contentThis two-day practical course will help you to deal with

more complex joint surgery. With guided hands on

sessions you will practise arthrodesis of the carpal and

tarsal joints, surgeries for hip, elbow and shoulder luxation

as well as treatment of elbow dysplasia including FCP,

UAP and managing elbow incongruity.


understanding of:

• When and how to perform arthrodesis of the carpal

and tarsal joint using bone plates

• Open reduction and surgical stabilisation of luxations

of the shoulder, elbow, hip and stifle joint

• Surgical options to treat elbow dysplasia (subtotal

coronoid ostectomy, screw fixation of UAP, proximal

dynamic ulna osteotomy to treat elbow incongruity)

ADVANCEDORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY


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Venue & DatesAlexandra House, Swindon 27 & 28 September 2018

SpeakerJames Grierson

Sponsored by Veterinary Instrumentation and Orthomed

CPD hours 12

£

Course contentThe course 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.

The 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.


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

TTA RAPID


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Pricing£639 + VAT


Venue & DatesAlexandra House, Swindon 25 May 2018

Benchmark House, Sheffield 20 October 2018

SpeakerSteve Butterworth Yves Samoy

Sponsored by Veterinary Instrumentation

CPD hours 6

£

“There was plenty of time for questions to ensure understanding, and great one-to-one support in the practical sessions”

Course contentString of Pearls (SOP™) is a locking plate system which

provides exceptionally flexible options to the surgeon,

particularly in complicated situations where contouring on

multiple planes is required. Locking plates are powerful

and versatile implants but the mechanics and methods of

application are significantly different from conventional

plate systems.

Course agenda:

• Fracture repair systems - the flaws and failings

• Locking plate technology

• Features and biomechanics of SOP™

• Where and how to use it

• Half day dry and wet-lab practical session using a

variety of anatomical bones

• Publication reviews


understanding of:

• The limitations of existing implant systems

• The concept of SOP™ and why it differs from

conventional plate systems

• Case selection and clinical application of the SOP™

system

• How to use SOP™ in a range of orthopaedic

applications

SOP™LOCKING PLATE SYSTEM


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Pricing£725 + VAT


Venue & DatesBenchmark House, Sheffield 21 February 2018

SpeakerScott Rutherford

In conjunction with Orthomed

CPD hours 6

£

You can take the dry bones back to practice

Course contentThis course will bring together the latest techniques

enabling you to effectively treat cranial cruciate failures

and patellar luxations.

MMP - The Modified Maquet Procedure (MMP) is an

evolution of the TTA procedure for treatment of lameness

due to cranial cruciate failure.

Course agenda:

• Biomechanics and theoretical foundations of TTAs• An introduction to MMP and OrthoFoam™• How to perform an MMP procedure with confidence• Dry and wet-lab practical session

RidgeStop™ - A novel surgical technique for treatment

of patellar luxation. A simple alternative that can be used

alone, as the sole treatment for patellar luxation, or as an

adjunct to re-alignment operations.

Course agenda:

• Patellar luxation – pathophysiology, diagnosis, classification and current treatment options

• The RidgeStop™ procedure

• Dry bone practical session


understanding of:

• Biomechanics and theoretical foundations of MMP• Case selection for MMP• Ability to perform the MMP procedure• The aims of sulcoplasty• Treatment selection in patellar luxation• Complete confidence to carry out the RidgeStop™

procedure

You can take the dry bones back to practice

CANINE CRUCIATE DISEASE& PATELLAR LUXATION


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Pricing£725 + VAT


Venue & DatesBenchmark House, Sheffield 20 February 2018

SpeakerScott Rutherford

In conjunction with Orthomed

CPD hours 6

£

Course contentThis course is designed to teach you the technical

aspects of a variety of emergency surgery procedures.

Some ‘theory’ will be included in the lectures, but

emphasis will be placed on ‘how to’ perform each

procedure.

Topics have been chosen that represent emergency

surgical conditions frequently seen in veterinary

practice including gastropexy for treatment of GDV,

rapid splenectomy, urethral retropulsion, urethrotomy,

urethrostomy, perineal hernia repair, esophagostomy tube

placement, emergency tracheostomy, laryngeal tie-back,

diaphragmatic hernia repair and chest drain placement.


understanding of:

• Common emergency surgical procedures

• Important anatomic structures associated with each

procedure

• How to quickly and safely perform emergency surgical

procedures in veterinary practice

• How to successfully treat a variety of surgical disorders

associated with urgent care patients and realise that

many emergency surgery procedures can successfully

be performed in veterinary practice

Delegates attending this course will receive a free DVD

of the surgical procedures covered.

EMERGENCY SURGERYIN THE DOG


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Venue & DatesAlexandra House, Swindon 29 & 30 May 2018

Benchmark House, Sheffield 25 & 26 October 2018

SpeakerHoward Seim III Paul Aldridge

Sponsored by DMS

CPD hours 12

£

“The theory integrated with the practical sessions was fantastic, and all the additional hints and tips to make life easier for us and safer for the animals were brilliant!”

Course contentThis course is designed to teach you the technical

aspects of a variety of soft tissue surgery procedures.

Some ‘theory’ will be included in the lectures, but

emphasis will be placed on ‘how to’ perform each

procedure. This will maximise the time you will spend in

the practical room.

Topics have been chosen that represent surgical

conditions commonly seen in veterinary practice and

include salivary gland resection, scrotal urethrostomy, anal

sacculectomy, laryngeal tie-back, lateral ear resection,

total ear canal ablation-lateral bulla osteotomy (TECA-

LBO), 15-minute gastropexy, diaphragmatic hernia repair

and rapid splenectomy.

Emphasis will be placed on the technical aspects used to

perform each procedure. Videos of clinical case material

will be used extensively throughout the lectures to help

illustrate each technique before practising them in the

practical room.


understanding of:

• How to successfully and confidently perform a variety

of practical soft tissue surgery techniques

• Recent developments and new techniques in soft

tissue surgery

• The relevant regional anatomy for each procedure

performed

Delegates attending this course will receive a free DVD

of the surgical procedures covered.

SOFT TISSUESURGERY MASTERCLASS


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Venue & DatesAlexandra House, Swindon 31 May & 1 June 2018

Benchmark House, Sheffield 6 & 7 December 2018

SpeakerHoward Seim III Paul Aldridge

Sponsored by DMS

CPD hours 12

£

Course contentDentistry is the bedrock of all small animal practice. If

you do primary dental work well, you will achieve greater

health benefits for your patients than developing any

other skill.

As dental disease is so common, dentistry should also

account for at least 25% of small animal practice income.

Investing in your dental equipment and training will

represent the most cost effective development of your

practice.

The course will develop your dentistry skills in diagnosis

and treatment. Radiography and positioning will be

demystified, difficult extractions will be less terrifying.

Strategies for client communication and encouraging

compliance will be developed.


understanding of:

• The principles of COHAT – Complete Oral Health

Assessment & Treatment

• A structured approach to routine dentistry

• Dental radiography and its benefits for patients and

practices

• Techniques for dental extractions – abolishing

“brutalectomies” forever

• Improving client communication, to increase

compliance with dental care recommendations

• Improving patient health

DENTISTRY


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Venue & DatesAlexandra House, Swindon 4 & 5 October 2018

Benchmark House, Sheffield 8 & 9 March 2018

SpeakerBob Partridge

Sponsored by IM3

CPD hours 12

£

Course contentThis two-day practical course will give you the opportunity

to perform a variety of aural, ocular and oral surgeries

increasing your skills, knowledge and giving you the

confidence to perform these procedures in your clinic.

Ocular Adnexal Surgery

Day 1 will include simple and more complicated eyelid

mass removals, entropion surgery, cherry eye, scrolled

cartilage correction, enucleation and exenteration.

Aural and Oral Surgery

Day 2 will cover TECA/LBO, VBO, rostral

mandibulectomy and salivary mucocoeles.


understanding of:

• Surgical options for more complicated eyelid masses

• How to assess and treat entropion

• How to treat cherry eye and scrolled third eyelid

cartilage

• Perform enucleations

• Applications of TECA vs VBO

• Basic oncological principles of rostral mandibular

masses

• Diagnosis and treatment of salivary mococoeles

SURGERY OF THEEYE, EAR & MOUTH


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Venue & DatesAlexandra House, Swindon 1 & 2 March 2018

Benchmark House, Sheffield 6 & 7 September 2018

SpeakerBen Blacklock Kelly Blacklock

Sponsored by Veterinary Speciality Products

CPD hours 12

£

Course contentThis two-day practical course will give you the opportunity

to discuss and perform ophthalmic surgery. The anatomy

and physiology of the cornea, eyelids and third eyelid will

be reviewed and consideration given to the conditions

affecting these areas, including those associated with

breed related conformation.

The surgical techniques to correct entropion

and ectropion, resect eyelid neoplasms, perform

keratectomies and place conjunctival grafts will be

discussed in detail.

You will then spend ample time practising these

procedures in a supervised practical session.


understanding of:

• The spectrum of congenital, developmental and

conformation related disorders of the eyelids that

require surgical correction

• The aetiology, diagnosis and management of third

eyelid conditions

• Corneal anatomy, physiology and wound healing

• The types of corneal repair and reconstruction,

including direct suturing, conjunctival grafts and

corneo-conjunctival transposition

• The surgical procedures for use on the cornea, such as

grid keratotomy, superficial keratectomy and removal

of foreign bodies

EYELID ANDCORNEAL SURGERY


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Benchmark House, Sheffield 1 & 2 February 2018

SpeakerBen Blacklock

Sponsored by Veterinary Speciality Products

CPD hours 12

£

Course contentMinimally invasive surgery has transformed the way

surgical procedures have been performed on humans

over the past twenty years and it is becoming increasingly

uncommon for surgeons to have to resort to open

techniques. Veterinary surgery is treading the same route

with many clinics now performing many or all of their

bitch spays laparoscopically. The benefits are self-evident

and the procedure is well received, indeed sought out, by

clients.

Many clinics already own flexible endoscopy equipment

and therefore have much of the basic equipment

necessary for rigid endoscopy and laparoscopy.

However no-one does liver biopsies on a daily basis

and this expense must be justified. Most surgeons

starting laparoscopy would consider the bitch spay as

the core procedure and main reason for investing in the

equipment. As a routine procedure that is done on a

regular basis, it will bring in the revenue to pay for the

equipment.


understanding of:

• Equipment required for laparoscopy

• Instrument handling techniques

• Basic laparoscopic principles

• Principles of electrosurgery and haemostasis

• Laparoscopic ovariectomy

• Laparoscopic ovariohysterectomy

LAPAROSCOPICBITCH SPAY


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Benchmark House, Sheffield 22 & 23 February 2018 31 July & 1 August 2018

SpeakerPhilip Lhermette

Sponsored by Karl Storz

CPD hours 12

£

“Excellent all round and I will definitely recommend this to others”

Course contentDay One – Emergency procedures

Dealing with emergency patients can be very rewarding,

but can also be very stressful! Often procedures that the

clinician may be unfamiliar with (or have only performed

a few times), need to be carried out rapidly and under

pressure if the patient is to be saved. By discussing the

rationale of these techniques, and offering a chance to

practise ‘hands on’ in a wet-lab situation, the course aims

to provide you with the necessary skills to confidently

carry out these procedures back at your own practice.

Day Two – Emergency Surgical Procedures

This day will cover all of the major emergency surgical

abdominal procedures which may be required in

practice. In addition to the timetabled procedures, the

lecturer is happy to cover additional procedures (e.g.

pericardectomy) if desired by more advanced delegates

where appropriate.

Learning objectivesBy the end of day one you should have an understanding of:

• Placing a tracheostomy tube

• Thoracocentesis

• Chest drain placement and appropriate management

• When and how to place feeding tubes

• Placing central lines and their indications

• Intra-osseous needle placement

By the end of day two you should be happy to perform:

• Gastropexy

• Cystotomy and urethrostomy/urethrotomy

• Diaphragmatic hernia

• Splenectomy

PRACTICAL TECHNIQUESBIG WEEKEND


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Pricing£999 + VAT*


Venue & DatesAlexandra House, Swindon 17 & 18 March 2018 28 & 29 July 2018 24 & 25 November 2018

SpeakerPaul Aldridge Kelly Blacklock

Sponsored byVygon

CPD hours 12

*This includes one night’s accommodation and

course dinner on the Saturday evening

£

Course contentEar disease contributes hugely to the case load of small

animal general practice. Otitis externa can be painful

and debilitating; aggressive and prolonged medical

management can resolve a number of cases, but

treatment failure or poor owner compliance can lead to

debilitating and painful conditions. Surgical management

can have a dramatic effect on patient and owner quality

of life.

This course will instruct in the practical approach to these

procedures and the decision making in when to choose

them.


understanding of:

• Current approaches to the successful resolution of an

aural haematoma

• Clinical reasons and surgical technique employed in a

lateral wall resection

• Improve success rate with TECA and lateral bulla

osteotomy

• Indications and technique to perform ventral bulla

osteotomy

ALL ABOUTTHE EAR


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Pricing£639 + VAT


Venue & DatesAlexandra House, Swindon 25 October 2018

Benchmark House, Sheffield 3 May 2018

SpeakerJon Hall

CPD hours 6

£

Course contentPerineal surgery is frequently performed in small animal

practice and surgical procedures can be challenging.

The risk of serious complications such as incontinence

can be minimised with a thorough knowledge of regional

anatomy and excellent surgical technique. Procedures

covered will include anal sacculectomy, anal and perineal

mass resection, perineal urethrostomy and perineal hernia

repair.


understanding of:

• Relevant surgical anatomy

• Current approaches to the successful anal

sacculectomy

• Perineal hernia repair

• Confidence with perineal urethrostomies

• Options for perineal skin reconstruction

PERINEALSURGERY


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Pricing£639 + VAT



Benchmark House, Sheffield 4 May 2018

SpeakerJon Hall

CPD hours 6

£

“The small group size meant that any questions we had or problems we encountered during the practical elements were dealt with by the tutor straight away”

Course contentV-PET is a platelet therapy modality that can be used

in the treatment of osteoarthritis, damaged and poorly

vascularised tissues (e.g. tendons, ligaments and

cartilage) that usually do not heal or only very slowly, and

often with scar tissue formation resulting in chronic pain

and reduced range of motion.


understanding of:

• The use of regenerative therapies for the treatment of

tendon, ligament and joint injuries

• The science behind the use of cell therapy in small

animals

• When to consider using Platelet Rich Plasma therapy

in your patients

• The use of V-PET in practice including blood sampling,

filtration, removal of platelet factor concentrate and

patient administration

• How to administer Platelet Rich Plasma therapy

V-PET PLATELETREGENERATIVE THERAPY


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Pricing£250 + VAT


Venue & DatesAlexandra House, Swindon 13 March 2018

Benchmark House, Sheffield 6 June 2018

SpeakerIan MacQueen Stephen Barabas Ciniza Quarti Russell Chandler Davide Mancusi

Sponsored byVBS Direct Ltd

CPD hours 6

£

Course contentThis course will cover the theoretical and practical

aspects of Schedule 3 nursing including a variety of

surgical management techniques. You will have an

opportunity to practise suture techniques and perform

procedures such as ear tip amputation, biopsy and wound

closure in a wet-lab.

Procedures• Suture minor wounds

• Biopsy lumps via a variety of techniques

• Remove appropriate skin lumps

• Amputate tails

• Amputate ear tips

• Digit amputation

• Carry out surgical management of aural haematomas

SCHEDULE 3SURGERY FOR NURSES


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Pricing£299 + VAT

Venue & DatesAlexandra House, Swindon 8 June 2018 5 December 2018

Benchmark House, Sheffield 23 March 2018 23 August 2018

SpeakerTom Towey Louise O'Dwyer

£

Learn with your best friendIn order to get the most

from our ultrasound

courses, please bring a

dog with you on the day.

‘Thank you’ vouchers

will be available for your

assistance. Your help

is much appreciated.

Practical Techniques on DVDThe demonstration of

surgical approaches by

Howard Seim will help

you build on your existing

skills and give you the

confidence to deal with

more complex surgery -

£75+VAT (each)

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1 Day Course Times

09:00 Registration09:30 Course starts17:00 Course finishes

2 Day Course Times



Our practical ultrasound courses will provide you with all the latest techniques

delivered by world class speakers in various locations in the UK.

ULTRASOUND COURSES

Learn with your best friendIn order to get the most from

our Ultrasound Courses, please

bring a dog with you on the day.

‘Thank you’ vouchers will be

available for your assistance.

Your help is much appreciated.

Course contentBy the end of the course you should be able to achieve

a medium level of proficiency in the practical scanning

of the normal abdominal organs and of the heart. Some

common pathological conditions affecting the small

animal abdomen and heart will be considered. Advice

will be given on how to choose an ultrasound machine

for your practice.


understanding of:

• Physics of ultrasound

• Machine set up

• Ultrasonography of the liver and spleen

• Ultrasonography of the gastrointestinal tract and

reproductive tract

• Ultrasonography of the urinary tract

• The standard echocardiographic views

• The useful ultrasonographic measurements

needed to make a diagnosis

INTRODUCTION TO SMALLANIMAL ULTRASOUND


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BRINGA DOG



Venue & DatesAlexandra House, Swindon 22 & 23 February 2018 6 & 7 August 2018

Cranage Hall, Cheshire 3 & 4 May 2018 13 & 14 September 2018

Benchmark House, Sheffield 5 & 6 November 2018

SpeakerRaquel Salguero Sam Jakovljevic Fintan McEvoy

CPD hours 12

£

Course contentYou will review machine set up and learn how to

recognise common artefacts, how to perform a basic

Doppler examination and consider the ultrasonographic

appearance of various common abnormalities.

Case based examples will help you consolidate your

knowledge and the highly practical nature of the course

will enable you to improve your technique rapidly.

Ultrasound guided biopsy and aspiration techniques

will be taught.


understanding of:

• Machine set up and recording of images

• Commonly seen artefacts

• The normal and abnormal ultrasonographic

appearance of the abdomen including the liver, spleen,

gastrointestinal tract urinary tract and pancreas

• Performing elementary abdominal Doppler examination

• How to perform invasive ultrasound guided procedures

NEXT STEPS INABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND


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Venue & DatesAlexandra House, Swindon 9 & 10 July 2018 12 & 13 December 2018

Cranage Hall, Cheshire 13 & 14 March 2018

Benchmark House, Sheffield 27 & 28 September 2018

SpeakerTim Trevail Abby Caine Fintan McEvoy Sam Jakovljevic

CPD hours 12

£

BRINGA DOG

Course contentYou will be taught various techniques to identify the

pancreas, adrenal glands, peritoneum and medial iliac

lymph nodes. You will have ample opportunity to practise

the use of Doppler for examination of larger blood

vessels. Case based examples will help you consolidate

your knowledge of the topics covered.


understanding of:

• Performing and interpreting ultrasonographic

examination of the right limb and body of the pancreas

• Performing and interpreting ultrasonographic

examination of both adrenal glands and the peritoneal

cavity in general

• How to perform basic techniques for the identification

of portosystemic shunts

• The basic approaches for the identification of large

blood vessel thrombi

ADVANCEDABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND


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Pricing£609 + VAT


Venue & DatesAlexandra House, Swindon 16 April 2018 30 November 2018

Benchmark House, Sheffield 6 July 2018

SpeakerPete Mantis

Supported byBCF

CPD hours 6

£

BRINGA DOG

Course contentAn overview of the changes seen in common acquired

and congenital cardiac diseases in the dog and cat will be

provided with multiple examples. The common artefacts

which may be confused with cardiac pathology will be

discussed. On the second day, the theory of Doppler

will be introduced and its application in acquired and

congenital disease will be discussed and put into practise.

The course has a high practical content with plenty

of time allocated to the practical sessions and case

discussions.


understanding of:

• The complete echocardiographic examination and how

to optimise it

• The useful ultrasonographic measurements needed to

make a diagnosis

• Identifying the typical changes seen in common

acquired cardiac diseases

• Identifying the typical changes seen in common

congenital cardiac diseases

NEXT STEPS INECHOCARDIOGRAPHY


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Venue & DatesAlexandra House, Swindon 8 & 9 October 2018

Benchmark House, Sheffield 23 & 24 April 2018

SpeakerKieran Borgeat Heidi Ferasin

Supported byBCF

CPD hours 12

£

BRINGA DOG

Course contentThe day will focus on more advanced echocardiographic

measurements with an emphasis on when to use them

and interpret them. This highly practical course will revisit

optimising the standard right sided echocardiographic

views and then concentrate on the left sided standard

views and Doppler echocardiography.

The use of interactive case studies and quizzes

will further illuminate the use of echocardiographic

techniques for the diagnosis and prognostication of

cardiac cases. The course has a high practical content.


understanding of:

• All the standard echocardiographic views and how to

optimise them

• The theory and use of Doppler echocardiography

• More advanced echocardiographic measurements

• Extend your echocardiographic knowledge and

practical skills to a higher level

ADVANCEDECHOCARDIOGRAPHY


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Pricing£609 + VAT



SpeakerKieran Borgeat

Supported byBCF

CPD hours 6

£

BRINGA DOG

Progress your learning using the latest technology and equipment

We recognise that veterinary professionals want to

train in surroundings with the latest equipment and

teaching aids which enable them to rapidly develop

the key skills necessary to make the greatest impact

in practice.

Our veterinary practical training facilities in Swindon

and now in Sheffield enables us to provide you with

exceptional spaces for theoretical and practical

sessions which allow you to interact with the speaker

and fellow delegates, maximising the overall learning

experience.

Our Sheffield practical training centre provides fully-

adjustable electric surgical tables, each with their own

powerful operating light and state-of-the-art audio-

visual screen system.

Both facilities are fitted with the highest quality dental

equipment, latest surgical and diagnostic equipment,

ultrasonography and brand new instrumentation for a

range of orthopaedic and soft tissue procedures.

LOCATIONS & PRACTICAL TRAINING CENTRES

OUR WET-LAB FACILITIES


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Training is available at the following locations -

Sheffield - Benchmark House

S35 1QN

Swindon - Alexandra House

SN4 0QJ

Cheshire - Cranage Hall

CW4 8EW

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Date Type Course Location Speaker Page

February

1 & 2 Eyelid & Corneal Surgery Sheffield Ben Blacklock BVSc DipECVO MRCVS

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8 & 9 Introduction to Orthopaedic Surgery SheffieldNeil BurtonBVSc DSAS(Orth) CertSAS PGCert(TLHE) FHEA MRCVS

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20 Canine Cruciate Disease & Patellar Luxation Sheffield Scott Rutherford BVMS CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS

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21 SOP™ Locking Plate System Sheffield Scott Rutherford BVMS CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS

9

22 & 23 Laparoscopic Bitch Spay Sheffield Philip Lhermette BSc (Hons) CBiol FRSB BVet Med FRCVS

16

22 & 23 Introduction to Small Animal Ultrasound Swindon Sam Jakovljevic DMV MSc DVR DipECVDI MRCVS

23

March

1 & 2 Surgery of the Eye, Ear & Mouth Swindon

Ben Blacklock BVSc DipECVO MRCVS

Kelly BlacklockBVM&S DipECVS MRCVS

14

8 & 9 Dentistry Sheffield Bob PartridgeBVM&S Dipl.EVDC MRCVS

13

13 V-Pet Platelet Regenerative Therapy Swindon

Ian MacQueen BVetMed CertSAO MRCVS

Stephen Barabas BSc BVMS MRCVS

Ciniza Quarti Doctor in Biology

Russell Chandler BVSc CertSAO MSc MRCVS

Davide Mancusi University of Turin

20

13 & 14 Next Steps in Abdominal Ultrasound Cranage Fintan McEvoy MVB PHD DVSc DVR DipECVDI

24

17 & 18 Big Practical Weekend Swindon

Paul AldridgeBVSc CertSAS MRCVS


17

23 Schedule 3 for Nurses Sheffield Tom Towey BVMS MRCVS

21

April

12 & 13 Introduction to Orthopaedic Surgery Swindon Hannes Bergmann DrVetMed DipECVS MRCVS

5

16 Advanced Abdominal Ultrasound Swindon Pete Mantis DVM FHEA DipECVDI MRCVS

25

23 & 24 Next Steps in Echocardiography Sheffield Heidi FerasinBVSc CertVC MRCVS

26

26 & 27 Next Steps in Orthopaedic Surgery SheffieldNeil BurtonBVSc DSAS(Orth) CertSAS PGCert(TLHE) FHEA MRCVS

6

May

3 All about the Ear Sheffield Jon Hall VetMB MA CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS

18

3 & 4 Introduction to Small Animal Ultrasound Cranage Fintan McEvoy MVB PHD DVSc DVR DipECVDI

23

4 Perineal Surgery Sheffield Jon Hall VetMB MA CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS

19

25 TTA Rapid SwindonSteve Butterworth MA VetMB CertVR DSAO MRCVS RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics)

8

29 & 30 Emergency Surgery in the Dog Swindon Howard Seim III DVM Diplomate ACVS

11

31 Soft Tissue Surgery Masterclass Swindon Howard Seim III DVM Diplomate ACVS

12

June

1 Soft Tissue Surgery Masterclass Swindon Howard Seim III DVM Diplomate ACVS

12

6 V-Pet Platelet Regenerative Therapy Sheffield

Ian MacQueen BVetMed CertSAO MRCVS

Stephen Barabas BSc BVMS MRCVS

Ciniza Quarti Doctor in Biology

Russell Chandler BVSc CertSAO MSc MRCVS

Davide Mancusi University of Turin

20

8 Schedule 3 for Nurses Swindon Tom Towey BVMS MRCVS

21

Course Calendar 2018


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Date Type Course Location Speaker Page

July

6 Advanced Abdominal Ultrasound Sheffield Pete Mantis DVM FHEA DipECVDI MRCVS

25

9 & 10 Next Steps in Abdominal Ultrasound Swindon Abby Caine VetMB BA CertVDI DipECVDI MRCVS

24

26 & 27 Introduction to Orthopaedic Surgery Swindon Hannes Bergmann DrVetMed DipECVS MRCVS

5




17

31 Laparoscopic Bitch Spay Sheffield Philip LhermetteBSc (Hons) CBiol FRSB BVet Med FRCVS

16

August

1 Laparoscopic Bitch Spay Sheffield Philip LhermetteBSc (Hons) CBiol FRSB BVet Med FRCVS

16

6 & 7 Introduction to Small Animal Ultrasound Swindon Raquel Salguero DVM MA DipECVDI MRCVS

23

23 Schedule 3 for Nurses Sheffield Louise O’Dwyer DipAVN(Surgical) DipAVN(Medical) RVN

21

September

6 & 7 Surgery of the Eye, Ear & Mouth Sheffield

Ben Blacklock BVSc DipECVO MRCVS


14

13 & 14 Introduction to Small Animal Ultrasound Cranage Fintan McEvoy MVB PHD DVSc DVR DipECVDI

23

27 & 28 Advanced Orthopaedic Surgery Swindon James Grierson BVetMed, CertSAS, CertVR, DipECVS, MRCVS

7

27 & 28 Next Steps in Abdominal Ultrasound Sheffield Sam Jakovljevic DMV MSc DVR DipECVDI MRCVS

24

October

4 & 5 Dentistry Swindon Bob PartridgeBVM&S Dipl.EVDC MRCVS

13

8 & 9 Next Steps in Echocardiography SwindonKieran Borgeat BSc BVSc MVetMed CertVC MRCVS DipACVIM DipECVIM-CA MRCVS

26

20 TTA Rapid Sheffield Yves Samoy DVM PhD

8

25 All about the Ear Swindon Jon Hall VetMB MA CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS

18

26 Perineal Surgery Swindon Jon Hall VetMB MA CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS

19

25 & 26 Emergency Surgery in the Dog Sheffield Paul AldridgeBVSc CertSAS MRCVS

11

31 Advanced Echocardiography SwindonKieran Borgeat BSc BVSc MVetMed CertVC MRCVS DipACVIM DipECVIM-CA MRCVS

27

November

1 & 2 Next Steps in Orthopaedic Surgery Swindon Hannes Bergmann DrVetMed DipECVS MRCVS

6

5 & 6 Introduction to Small Animal Ultrasound Sheffield Raquel Salguero DVM MA DipECVDI MRCVS

23

22 & 23 Eyelid & Corneal Surgery Swindon Ben Blacklock BVSc DipECVO MRCVS

15




17

27 & 28 Introduction to Orthopaedic Surgery SheffieldNeil BurtonBVSc DSAS(Orth) CertSAS PGCert(TLHE) FHEA MRCVS

5

27 & 28 Laparoscopic Bitch Spay Swindon Philip LhermetteBSc (Hons) CBiol FRSB BVet Med FRCVS

16

30 Advanced Abdominal Ultrasound Swindon Pete Mantis DVM FHEA DipECVDI MRCVS

25

December

5 Schedule 3 for Nurses Swindon Louise O'Dwyer DipAVN(Surgical) DipAVN(Medical) RVN

21

6 & 7 Soft Tissue Surgery Masterclass Sheffield Paul AldridgeBVSc CertSAS MRCVS

12

12 & 13 Next Steps in Abdominal Ultrasound Swindon Tim Trevail BVetMed CertVDI DipECVDI MRCVS

24

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