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PROGRESS YOUR<br />

NURSING CAREER<br />

<strong>Veterinary</strong> <strong>Nurse</strong>, <strong>Technician</strong>, <strong>Paraprofessional</strong><br />

Certificate <strong>Programmes</strong> & Practical <strong>Short</strong> <strong>Courses</strong><br />

In partnership with:<br />

2021-2022<br />

Improveinternational.com


LEARN FROM<br />

THE BEST<br />

CONTENTS<br />

Why study with us<br />

( Operating in more than 20 countries worldwide<br />

( Originators of modular <strong>CPD</strong> in the UK for veterinary professionals<br />

( 20,000+ veterinarians <strong>and</strong> almost 1,000 nurses <strong>and</strong><br />

technicians have already benefited from our training<br />

( World-class speakers delivering the latest content<br />

( State-of-the-art wet-lab training facilities<br />

( Professionally accredited <strong>and</strong> validated programmes<br />

( Learn face to face, online or a combination of the two “blended”<br />

Introduction<br />

Book With Confidence<br />

Choose How You Want To Learn<br />

Qualifications<br />

Our Partner<br />

<strong>Nurse</strong>, <strong>Technician</strong>, <strong>Paraprofessional</strong> Certificates<br />

Nursing Anaesthesia<br />

Animal Behaviour<br />

Dentistry<br />

Emergency And Critical Care Nursing<br />

Medical Nursing<br />

Small Animal Nutrition<br />

Surgical Nursing<br />

Physiotherapy And Rehabilitation<br />

<strong>Short</strong> Practical <strong>Courses</strong><br />

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NURSE, TECHNICIAN,<br />

PARAPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES<br />

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BOOK WITH<br />

CONFIDENCE<br />

WHY CHOOSE IMPROVE INTERNATIONAL?<br />

•<br />

• We’ve been at the forefront of<br />

veterinary <strong>CPD</strong> since 1998<br />

We are the originators of<br />

modular <strong>CPD</strong> for vets in the UK,<br />

<strong>and</strong> we are still a company which is<br />

run by vets <strong>and</strong> vet nurses<br />

for vet nurses<br />

To ensure you can learn safely during the coronavirus p<strong>and</strong>emic we follow<br />

strict government guidelines <strong>and</strong> have rigorously risk-assessed all of our<br />

training venues so that you can feel confident <strong>and</strong> protected as you continue<br />

with your programme or course.<br />

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• We have world-leading speakers,<br />

• delivering the academic syllabus<br />

• whilst ensuring content is<br />

• relevant to practice<br />

•<br />

• State-of-the-art practical training<br />

centres enable you to get h<strong>and</strong>son<br />

with a variety of procedures<br />

HOW WE HAVE INNOVATED DURING<br />

COVID-19 TO KEEP YOU LEARNING<br />

We are a global presence in<br />

the <strong>CPD</strong> field, operating in over<br />

20 countries worldwide<br />

Our alumni include thous<strong>and</strong>s<br />

of vet nurses who have<br />

benefited from participating in<br />

our modular programmes<br />

( Ensured you could book with confidence<br />

Through adapting our terms <strong>and</strong><br />

conditions to be more flexible.<br />

( Invested in the online experience<br />

Including quizzes, interactive lessons <strong>and</strong><br />

case studies, forum discussions, reflective<br />

sessions <strong>and</strong> team problem solving.<br />

( Kept you learning during lockdown<br />

If we haven’t been able to run face-toface<br />

sessions, our expert speakers have<br />

live-streamed direct to your location!<br />

( Adapted courses to suit<br />

different learning styles<br />

With three main ways to learn: online, face to<br />

face or “blended” – a mixture of the two.<br />

( Supported our expert<br />

speakers <strong>and</strong> our colleagues<br />

Helping them adapt to delivering engaging<br />

learning programmes online.<br />

( Always followed local government guidelines<br />

Ensuring the highest st<strong>and</strong>ard of COVID-19<br />

procedures for practical sessions.<br />

OUR LOCATIONS<br />

AND PRACTICAL<br />

TRAINING CENTRES<br />

We recognise that you want to train in<br />

surroundings with the latest equipment <strong>and</strong><br />

teaching aids which enable you to rapidly develop<br />

the key skills necessary to make the greatest<br />

impact in practice.<br />

Sheffield Facility<br />

( Launched new online programmes<br />

Small Animal Surgery, Small Animal Medicine,<br />

Feline Practice, Exotic Animal Practice,<br />

Ophthalmology, <strong>and</strong> Emergency Medicine<br />

<strong>and</strong> Surgery have been launched for vets.<br />

We also launched Surgical Nursing <strong>and</strong><br />

Nursing Anaesthesia for veterinary nurses,<br />

technicians <strong>and</strong> paraprofessionals.<br />

( Made improvements based on your feedback<br />

Examples include a mixture of prerecorded<br />

sessions with live-streaming <strong>and</strong><br />

encouraging discussion <strong>and</strong> collaboration.<br />

Our practical training facilities enable us to provide<br />

you with exceptional spaces for theoretical <strong>and</strong><br />

practical sessions allowing you to interact with<br />

the speaker <strong>and</strong> fellow delegates, maximising your<br />

learning experience.<br />

FIND OUT MORE<br />

NURSE, TECHNICIAN,<br />

PARAPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES<br />

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CHOOSE HOW YOU<br />

WANT TO LEARN<br />

Face-to-face | Online<br />

ONLINE PROGRAMMES<br />

Online learning programmes are delivered<br />

via our engaging learning platform. This gives<br />

you access to all the learning materials 24/7,<br />

allowing you to learn at your own pace.<br />

FACE-TO-FACE<br />

PROGRAMMES<br />

During COVID-19 all theory-based modules<br />

have been delivered via live-streaming if we<br />

were unable to fulfil face-to-face delivery.<br />

I really enjoy the formatting of<br />

the course <strong>and</strong> the input from other people<br />

on the course. The course tutor also<br />

helps on all the forum questions.<br />

WHY FACE-TO-FACE?<br />

WHY ONLINE?<br />

( Support <strong>and</strong> guidance from a Programme Tutor<br />

( 100% online, allowing you to learn from<br />

wherever you are, improving your<br />

work-life balance<br />

( Practical skill labs to enable h<strong>and</strong>s-on<br />

experience where applicable<br />

( Support <strong>and</strong> guidance from a Module Tutor<br />

who is a specialist in the area of study<br />

( Opportunity to meet <strong>and</strong> network with<br />

like-minded peers<br />

( Chance to meet, ask questions <strong>and</strong> learn from<br />

expert speakers<br />

( Multiple learning processes: Presentations,<br />

written notes, interactive quizzes, multiple<br />

choice questions <strong>and</strong> exercises which test<br />

your knowledge as you work<br />

( Discussion forum to network with your module<br />

tutor <strong>and</strong> peers worldwide<br />

( Choice of well-located venues with state-of-theart<br />

facilities to enhance your learning experience<br />

NURSE, TECHNICIAN,<br />

PARAPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES<br />

6 INTRODUCTION BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE CHOOSE HOW YOU WANT TO LEARN QUALIFICATIONS OUR PARTNER<br />

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ACHIEVE A QUALIFICATION<br />

TO PROGRESS YOUR<br />

NURSING CAREER<br />

ABOUT OUR MODULAR CERTIFICATE<br />

PROGRAMMES<br />

Modular <strong>Nurse</strong> <strong>CPD</strong><br />

IMPROVE INTERNATIONAL<br />

Attend all learning modules<br />

• Full module attendance (You can take up to three years to attend modules)<br />

• Complete pre- <strong>and</strong> post-evaluation reflective assessments<br />

Our Modular <strong>Nurse</strong> <strong>CPD</strong> <strong>Programmes</strong> allow you to progress your knowledge <strong>and</strong> skills in your chosen area. With face to face<br />

options providing a practical, h<strong>and</strong>s-on learning environment, while the online learning options allow you to work your <strong>CPD</strong> training<br />

around your busy practice life. The NCert/VTCert <strong>and</strong> VPPCert qualifications are accredited by the International School of <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />

Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS). A paired module allows you to take two modules paired together, rather than signing up to the full<br />

programme. Not all courses have paired modules available to them. If applicable, paired modules are only opened up if there is<br />

availability on a course which has started.*<br />

* By attending the programme via the paired module route you will not have access to the online learning platform <strong>and</strong> examination fees are not<br />

included in the full course price. Delegates enrolled on the full course will also have access to a dedicated programme tutor team, online learning<br />

platform <strong>and</strong> additional study skill lessons. Availability on paired modules may also be subject to availability at the time.<br />

ISVPS<br />

Small Animal Nutrition, Anaesthesia, Dentistry,<br />

Medical Nursing, Surgical Nursing, Animal Behaviour*,<br />

Emergency <strong>and</strong> Critical Care Nursing, Physiotherapy <strong>and</strong> Rehabilitation<br />

• Written assignment<br />

• 25 multiple choice question online exam<br />

• Online Applied Knowledge Examination (OAKE) (1 hour)<br />

ISVPS<br />

Available awards<br />

• <strong>Nurse</strong> Certificate (NCert)<br />

• <strong>Veterinary</strong> <strong>Technician</strong> Certificate (VTCert)<br />

• <strong>Veterinary</strong> <strong>Paraprofessional</strong> Certificate (VPPCert)<br />

ISVPS QUALIFICATIONS<br />

Eligibility criteria are applied with respect to each qualification<br />

<strong>Nurse</strong> Certificate<br />

(NCert)<br />

By attending all the modules, whether face to<br />

face or via our online programmes, <strong>and</strong> practical<br />

sessions where relevant, following successful<br />

assessment, including an exam, you can gain<br />

a <strong>Nurse</strong> Certificate (NCert) awarded by the<br />

International School of <strong>Veterinary</strong> Postgraduate<br />

Studies (ISVPS).<br />

<strong>Veterinary</strong> <strong>Technician</strong><br />

(VTCert) <strong>and</strong> <strong>Veterinary</strong><br />

<strong>Paraprofessional</strong> (VPPCert)<br />

Certificate<br />

By attending all our modules, following<br />

assessment, including an exam, you can gain a<br />

<strong>Veterinary</strong> <strong>Technician</strong> or <strong>Veterinary</strong> <strong>Paraprofessional</strong><br />

Certificate. You will have to apply showing you are<br />

eligible for the programme, with eligibility being<br />

reviewed.<br />

Notes: All written assessments involve scientific writing <strong>and</strong> Harvard referencing. Supportive advice is available on this within<br />

the <strong>Nurse</strong> Study Skills Area.<br />

*By attending the programme via the paired module route you will not have access to the online learning platform <strong>and</strong><br />

examination fees are not included in the full course price.<br />

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ISVPS<br />

NURSE, TECHNICIAN,<br />

PARAPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES<br />

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OUR PARTNER<br />

Working with us to ensure the highest academic st<strong>and</strong>ards<br />

ISVPS is an organisation dedicated to<br />

providing the entire veterinary team with<br />

high quality, achievable qualifications<br />

that are recognised worldwide<br />

The International School of <strong>Veterinary</strong> Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS) was established in 2003 to provide<br />

challenging, but attainable, globally recognised qualifications. Its <strong>Nurse</strong> (NCert), <strong>Veterinary</strong> <strong>Technician</strong> (VTCert)<br />

<strong>and</strong> <strong>Veterinary</strong> <strong>Paraprofessional</strong> (VPPCert) Certificates are designed to meet the needs of busy veterinary nurses,<br />

technicians <strong>and</strong> paraprofessionals, who wish to gain postgraduate qualifications whilst working in practice. More<br />

than 5,700 veterinarians <strong>and</strong> veterinary nurses around the world have gained a qualification from ISVPS.<br />

Alongside its International Examining Board comprising more than 70 worldwide veterinary Specialists <strong>and</strong><br />

Diplomates, ISVPS ensures the highest integrity of its postgraduate awards through its Academic Board, made<br />

up of ten highly respected Specialists from different disciplines.<br />

The st<strong>and</strong>ard of the ISVPS certificates is consistent across all countries <strong>and</strong> therefore anyone gaining an ISVPS<br />

certificate, regardless of which country they have taken the exam in, will have achieved a set st<strong>and</strong>ard which is<br />

recognised across many European countries.<br />

Your ISVPS examination coordinator will be be able to answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding<br />

the assessments. Questions <strong>and</strong> examination can be<br />

emailed at english@isvps.org.<br />

( Improve International <strong>and</strong> ISVPS<br />

work together to ensure the highestquality<br />

<strong>and</strong> effective <strong>CPD</strong> for<br />

veterinary surgeons <strong>and</strong> nurses.<br />

( Improve International delivers the<br />

training courses whilst ISVPS creates<br />

the syllabus, learning objectives,<br />

assesses the courses <strong>and</strong> provides<br />

the examinations <strong>and</strong> awards.<br />

For more information on ISVPS, visit www.isvps.org<br />

NURSE, TECHNICIAN,<br />

PARAPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES<br />

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NURSING<br />

ANAESTHESIA<br />

<strong>Nurse</strong>, <strong>Technician</strong>,<br />

<strong>Paraprofessional</strong> Certificate<br />

Face-to-Face Programme<br />

Online Programme<br />

This Certificate Programme in Nursing Anaesthesia aims<br />

to increase confidence in such an important area of<br />

veterinary nursing.<br />

During the year’s programme, lecture-based sessions<br />

will cover:<br />

( The latest anaesthetic <strong>and</strong> monitoring equipment<br />

( The selection of key anaesthetic <strong>and</strong> analgesic agents<br />

( Techniques for safe anaesthesia<br />

( Effective analgesia in dogs, cats, equines <strong>and</strong> exotics<br />

The course was fantastic, the speakers were great, full of knowledge <strong>and</strong> used a variety of teaching<br />

<strong>and</strong> learning aids. I have developed new skills, techniques <strong>and</strong> become more confident in taking<br />

these back to use in practice straight away, thus helping with patient anaesthesia <strong>and</strong> pain relief.<br />

PRICES START AT £2,295 + VAT<br />

MODULE SUMMARY<br />

= Practical Session<br />

01. The anaesthetic machine <strong>and</strong> monitoring<br />

equipment<br />

05. Fluid therapy in the perioperative period.<br />

Nutrition in critical care*<br />

PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE:<br />

<br />

START:<br />

September 2021<br />

November 2021 (online<br />

learning)<br />

PRICE:<br />

From £2,495 + VAT<br />

From £2,295 + VAT (online<br />

learning)<br />

ATTENDANCE:<br />

9.30am to 5.00pm<br />

02. Preanaesthetic assessment <strong>and</strong> premedication,<br />

intravenous <strong>and</strong> inhalant anaesthetics<br />

03. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, accidents <strong>and</strong><br />

emergencies<br />

04. Anaesthesia of equine <strong>and</strong> exotic species<br />

* Online learning version has no practical session. Dry Lab module<br />

06. Analgesia <strong>and</strong> pain assessment<br />

07. Anaesthetic considerations for specific<br />

conditions I<br />

08. Anaesthetic considerations for specific<br />

conditions II<br />

DURATION:<br />

12—18 months<br />

(depending on<br />

assessment dates)<br />

<br />

LOCATION:<br />

Alex<strong>and</strong>ra House, Swindon<br />

Benchmark House, Sheffield<br />

<br />

ACCESS REQUIREMENTS:<br />

Dependent on the qualification<br />

you are eligible to attain (NCert,<br />

VTCert, VPPCert)<br />

FIND OUT MORE ONLINE BOOK YOUR PLACE <br />

<br />

MODULES:<br />

8 modules<br />

NURSE, TECHNICIAN,<br />

PARAPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES<br />

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ANIMAL<br />

BEHAVIOUR<br />

<strong>Nurse</strong>, <strong>Technician</strong>,<br />

<strong>Paraprofessional</strong> Certificate<br />

Face-to-Face Programme<br />

This Certificate Programme in Animal Behaviour<br />

is designed to teach nurses <strong>and</strong> veterinary<br />

paraprofessionals to deal competently <strong>and</strong> safely with<br />

canine <strong>and</strong> feline emotional health issues within the<br />

context of the veterinary practice.<br />

During this programme, lectures, discussion groups <strong>and</strong><br />

case histories will cover:<br />

( Knowledge of the emotional motivational systems of<br />

dogs <strong>and</strong> cats<br />

( How the emotional motivational systems influence<br />

behavioural responses<br />

( The interplay between physical <strong>and</strong> emotional health<br />

The course has allowed me to help clients with their problem animals<br />

<strong>and</strong> spread my new knowledge to others in my practice.<br />

PRICES START AT £2,495 + VAT<br />

MODULE SUMMARY<br />

01. | 02.<br />

An introduction to animal behaviour <strong>and</strong><br />

clinical causes of behaviour problems<br />

05. | 06.<br />

Fear- <strong>and</strong> anxiety-related behavioural<br />

responses in companion animals I <strong>and</strong> II<br />

PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE:<br />

<br />

<br />

START:<br />

November 2021<br />

DURATION:<br />

12–18 months (depending<br />

on assessment dates)<br />

<br />

<br />

LOCATION:<br />

Alex<strong>and</strong>ra House, Swindon<br />

MODULES:<br />

8 modules<br />

<br />

ACCESS REQUIREMENTS:<br />

Dependent on the qualification<br />

you are eligible to attain (NCert,<br />

VTCert, VPPCert)<br />

03. | 04.<br />

Repulsion behavioural responses in<br />

companion animals I <strong>and</strong> II<br />

06. | 08.<br />

Please note: This programme must be taken in sequence to gain maximum benefit.<br />

Tools available in behavioural medicine<br />

work <strong>and</strong> behavioural medicine in general<br />

veterinary practice<br />

PRICE:<br />

£2,495 + VAT<br />

ATTENDANCE:<br />

9.30am to 5.00pm<br />

FIND OUT MORE ONLINE BOOK YOUR PLACE <br />

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PARAPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES<br />

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NEW UPDATED PROGRAMME FOR 2022<br />

DENTISTRY<br />

<strong>Nurse</strong>, <strong>Technician</strong>,<br />

<strong>Paraprofessional</strong> Certificate<br />

Face-to-Face Programme<br />

The Dentistry Certificate Programme has been designed<br />

to provide nurses <strong>and</strong> veterinary paraprofessionals with the<br />

opportunity to access relevant <strong>and</strong> up-to-date knowledge of<br />

small animal dentistry <strong>and</strong> to use this knowledge to improve<br />

the treatment given to small animal patients in practice.<br />

At the end of this programme you should be able to:<br />

( Assess small animal patients’ oral health <strong>and</strong> demonstrate<br />

skills in recording their findings<br />

( Demonstrate good working knowledge of the safe<br />

anaesthesia of the patients requiring dental treatment<br />

( Undertake practical techniques relevant to a patient<br />

requiring dentistry including completing a dental<br />

examination chart, acquiring diagnostic dental radiographs<br />

<strong>and</strong> completing appropriate prophylactic treatment of<br />

dental patients (Under Schedule 3)<br />

Really enjoying this programme, can’t wait to get back to work<br />

so I can start putting things into practice!<br />

SPONSORED BY MIDMARK ANIMAL HEALTH AND FREELANCE SURGICAL<br />

PRICES START AT £2,599 + VAT<br />

MODULE SUMMARY<br />

= Practical Session<br />

01. Canine <strong>and</strong> feline dental anatomy <strong>and</strong> function<br />

02. Dental examination <strong>and</strong> diagnostic tests<br />

05. Anaesthesia<br />

06. Analgesia<br />

PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE:<br />

<br />

<br />

START:<br />

February 2022<br />

DURATION:<br />

12–18 months (depending<br />

on assessment dates)<br />

<br />

<br />

LOCATION:<br />

Alex<strong>and</strong>ra House, Swindon<br />

MODULES:<br />

8 modules<br />

<br />

ACCESS REQUIREMENTS:<br />

Dependent on the qualification<br />

you are eligible to attain (NCert,<br />

VTCert, VPPCert)<br />

03. Canine dental conditions<br />

07. Feline dental conditions<br />

04. Exotic dentistry<br />

08. The canine <strong>and</strong> feline dental procedure<br />

Please note: This programme must be taken in sequence to gain maximum benefit.<br />

All practical modules are Wet Lab<br />

PRICE:<br />

£2,599 + VAT<br />

ATTENDANCE:<br />

9.30am to 5.00pm<br />

FIND OUT MORE ONLINE BOOK YOUR PLACE <br />

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PARAPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES<br />

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NEW UPDATED PROGRAMME FOR 2022<br />

EMERGENCY<br />

AND CRITICAL<br />

CARE NURSING<br />

<strong>Nurse</strong>, <strong>Technician</strong>, <strong>Paraprofessional</strong> Certificate<br />

Face-to-Face Programme<br />

Emergency patients can be some of the most challenging <strong>and</strong><br />

rewarding to nurse in practice, hence knowing how to effectively triage<br />

<strong>and</strong> care for these patients is an essential part of the patient outcome.<br />

This programme will:<br />

( Teach you to assess <strong>and</strong> diagnose small animal patients in an<br />

emergency setting<br />

( Give you the confidence to act swiftly <strong>and</strong><br />

calmly in emergency situations<br />

( Cover key emergency <strong>and</strong> critical care areas such as triage,<br />

monitoring <strong>and</strong> stabilisation, surgical emergency procedures,<br />

fluid therapy in the emergency patient <strong>and</strong> more<br />

I thoroughly enjoyed the course <strong>and</strong> the practical skills of the day. The course<br />

was very helpful with my job <strong>and</strong> found it to be the best so far. The practical<br />

side of this course was brilliant <strong>and</strong> I found this really helped my skills.<br />

MODULE SUMMARY<br />

01. Triage, monitoring <strong>and</strong> stabilisation<br />

06. Analgesia <strong>and</strong> anaesthesia<br />

= Practical Session<br />

= Online Session<br />

SPONSORED BY IMV<br />

COMING SOON ONLINE DELIVERY JULY 2022<br />

02. Fluid therapy in the emergency patient<br />

07. Emergency <strong>and</strong> critical care in exotic patients<br />

03. Diagnostic imaging <strong>and</strong> the trauma patient*<br />

08. Nursing the critical patient<br />

PRICES START AT £2,799 + VAT<br />

04. Medical emergencies*<br />

05. Surgical emergency procedures<br />

09. CPR <strong>and</strong> practical skills**<br />

*Dry Lab module **Wet Lab module<br />

PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE:<br />

<br />

<br />

START:<br />

December 2021<br />

DURATION:<br />

12–18 months (depending<br />

on assessment dates)<br />

<br />

<br />

LOCATION:<br />

Alex<strong>and</strong>ra House, Swindon<br />

MODULES:<br />

9 modules<br />

<br />

ACCESS REQUIREMENTS:<br />

Dependent on the qualification<br />

you are eligible to attain (NCert,<br />

VTCert, VPPCert)<br />

Learn with your best friend<br />

In order to get the most from our programmes, please bring your dog, if possible.<br />

Please contact Improve International or our Programme Tutors for further information.<br />

Your help is much appreciated.<br />

PRICE:<br />

£2,799 + VAT<br />

ATTENDANCE:<br />

9.30am to 5.00pm<br />

FIND OUT MORE ONLINE BOOK YOUR PLACE <br />

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MEDICAL<br />

NURSING<br />

<strong>Nurse</strong>, <strong>Technician</strong>,<br />

<strong>Paraprofessional</strong> Certificate<br />

Face-to-Face Programme<br />

This programme has been designed to provide nurses <strong>and</strong><br />

veterinary paraprofessionals with the opportunity to access<br />

relevant <strong>and</strong> up-to-date knowledge of small animal nursing<br />

of medical cases <strong>and</strong> to use this knowledge to improve the<br />

treatment given to canine <strong>and</strong> feline patients in practice.<br />

The programme will:<br />

( Improve your knowledge in key principles of both the clinic<br />

<strong>and</strong> patient<br />

( Provide you with a good underst<strong>and</strong>ing of anaesthesia <strong>and</strong><br />

analgesia in medical nursing cases<br />

( Cover key medical nursing areas such as oncology, imaging,<br />

body systems, medical pharmacology <strong>and</strong> more<br />

Improve has gone above <strong>and</strong> beyond my expectations.<br />

Each module has been easy to follow <strong>and</strong> interactive, ​<strong>and</strong> the speakers have been exceptional.<br />

The subject matter <strong>and</strong> content can be adapted to a broad spectrum of veterinary nursing roles.<br />

I cover a whole range of veterinary nursing roles <strong>and</strong> this medicine<br />

certificate can be applied to each position.<br />

MODULE SUMMARY<br />

= Practical Session<br />

SPONSORED BY IMV<br />

COMING SOON ONLINE DELIVERY JULY 2022<br />

01. Anaesthesia<br />

05. Oncology<br />

02. Analgesia<br />

06. Imaging<br />

PRICES START AT £2,599 + VAT<br />

03. Principles – the clinic<br />

04. Principles – the patient<br />

07. Body systems<br />

08. Medical pharmacology<br />

All practical modules are Dry Lab<br />

PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE:<br />

<br />

<br />

START:<br />

January 2022 (Swindon)<br />

February 2022 (Sheffield)<br />

DURATION:<br />

12–18 months (depending<br />

on assessment dates)<br />

<br />

<br />

LOCATION:<br />

Alex<strong>and</strong>ra House, Swindon<br />

Benchmark House, Sheffield<br />

MODULES:<br />

8 modules<br />

<br />

ACCESS REQUIREMENTS:<br />

Dependent on the qualification<br />

you are eligible to attain (NCert,<br />

VTCert, VPPCert)<br />

Learn with your best friend<br />

In order to get the most from our programmes, please bring your dog, if possible.<br />

Please contact Improve International or our Programme Tutors for further information.<br />

Your help is much appreciated.<br />

PRICE:<br />

£2,599 + VAT<br />

ATTENDANCE:<br />

9.30am to 5.00pm<br />

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NEW UPDATED PROGRAMME FOR 2022<br />

SMALL ANIMAL<br />

NUTRITION<br />

<strong>Nurse</strong>, <strong>Technician</strong>,<br />

<strong>Paraprofessional</strong> Certificate<br />

Face-to-Face Programme<br />

The science of small animal nutrition has advanced<br />

significantly during recent years. It is now well recognised,<br />

both by veterinary staff <strong>and</strong> pet owners, that optimal<br />

feeding plays a vital role in helping to reduce the risk of<br />

common health problems at different life stages, as well<br />

as helping in both convalescence <strong>and</strong> the nutritional<br />

management of a wide range of clinical conditions.<br />

This revised programme has been developed to give you:<br />

( The latest insights into small animal nutrition<br />

( The opportunity to utilise recent advances to enhance the<br />

veterinary nurse, technician or paraprofessional's role<br />

( The ability to improve the nutritional status of both healthy<br />

pets <strong>and</strong> clinical cases<br />

PRICES START AT £2,495 + VAT<br />

I was looking for a reputable accredited course which could aid my career <strong>and</strong><br />

personal development. Every part of the course has been informative <strong>and</strong> enjoyable<br />

with excellent teaching staff, clearly passionate about their subject.<br />

I looked forward to attending every module <strong>and</strong> feel I have learnt so much.<br />

MODULE SUMMARY<br />

01. Anatomy, nutrition <strong>and</strong> immunity<br />

05. Fashionable diets <strong>and</strong> impact of behaviour<br />

PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE:<br />

<br />

<br />

START:<br />

October 2021<br />

DURATION:<br />

12–18 months (depending<br />

on assessment dates)<br />

<br />

<br />

LOCATION:<br />

Alex<strong>and</strong>ra House, Swindon<br />

MODULES:<br />

8 modules<br />

<br />

ACCESS REQUIREMENTS:<br />

Dependent on the qualification<br />

you are eligible to attain (NCert,<br />

VTCert, VPPCert)<br />

02. Basic nutrition <strong>and</strong> life-stage feeding of cats <strong>and</strong><br />

dogs<br />

03. Small mammal nutrition<br />

04. Balanced nutrition for birds <strong>and</strong> reptiles<br />

06. Labelling <strong>and</strong> nutritional clinics<br />

07. Gastrointestinal <strong>and</strong> endocrine disorders<br />

08. Nutritional support for organ failure, the lower<br />

urinary tract <strong>and</strong> orthopaedic disorders<br />

Please note: This programme must be taken in sequence to gain maximum benefit.<br />

PRICE:<br />

£2,495 + VAT<br />

ATTENDANCE:<br />

9.30am to 5.00pm<br />

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SURGICAL<br />

NURSING<br />

<strong>Nurse</strong>, <strong>Technician</strong>,<br />

<strong>Paraprofessional</strong> Certificate<br />

Face-to-Face Programme<br />

Online Programme<br />

The success of a surgical procedure depends primarily on<br />

good planning <strong>and</strong> the awareness of the potential patient<br />

risk factors <strong>and</strong> hence a surgical nurse/technician is an<br />

integral part of the surgical team.<br />

This programme will provide you with:<br />

( Access to relevant <strong>and</strong> up-to-date knowledge of small<br />

animal surgical nursing to enhance your surgical skills<br />

( The knowledge to improve the level of care <strong>and</strong> welfare<br />

of small animal patients requiring surgery<br />

( Information about key areas of surgical nursing while giving<br />

you practical experience<br />

SPONSORED BY IMV<br />

01. Principles – the clinic*<br />

02. Principles – the patient<br />

Well done on still being able to provide lectures with the current situation. I was very<br />

happy with the lecture <strong>and</strong> platform provided to ensure lectures could go ahead.<br />

MODULE SUMMARY<br />

05. Imaging*<br />

06. Soft tissue surgery*<br />

= Practical Session<br />

PRICES START AT £2,295 + VAT<br />

03. Anaesthesia<br />

04. Analgesia*<br />

* Online learning version has no practical session<br />

All practical modules are Dry Lab<br />

07. Orthopaedic surgery, equipment <strong>and</strong><br />

rehabilitation<br />

08. Surgical complications <strong>and</strong> wound management<br />

PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE:<br />

<br />

START:<br />

January 2022 (Swindon)<br />

February 2022 (Sheffield)<br />

October 2021 (online learning)<br />

<br />

LOCATION:<br />

Alex<strong>and</strong>ra House, Swindon<br />

Benchmark House, Sheffield<br />

<br />

ACCESS REQUIREMENTS:<br />

Dependent on the qualification<br />

you are eligible to attain (NCert,<br />

VTCert, VPPCert)<br />

Learn with your best friend<br />

In order to get the most from our programmes, please bring your dog, if possible.<br />

Please contact Improve International or our Programme Tutors for further information.<br />

Your help is much appreciated.<br />

<br />

DURATION:<br />

12–18 months (depending on<br />

assessment dates)<br />

PRICE:<br />

From £2,599 + VAT<br />

From £2,295 + VAT (online<br />

learning)<br />

<br />

MODULES:<br />

8 modules<br />

ATTENDANCE:<br />

9.30am to 5.00pm<br />

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BRAND NEW PROGRAMME FOR 2022<br />

PHYSIOTHERAPY<br />

AND<br />

REHABILITATION<br />

<strong>Nurse</strong>, <strong>Technician</strong>, <strong>Paraprofessional</strong> Certificate<br />

Face-to-Face Programme<br />

Physical rehabilitation is an invaluable addition to a veterinary<br />

practice, improving surgical outcome <strong>and</strong> the quality of life<br />

of our veterinary patients with orthopaedic <strong>and</strong> neurological<br />

conditions. This programme will give an insight into the<br />

principles of physiotherapy <strong>and</strong> rehabilitation.<br />

This programme will cover:<br />

( A general skeletal, myology, sindesmology, arthrology <strong>and</strong><br />

topographic review<br />

( Physiology of healing which will enable you to implement the<br />

correct rehabilitation modality into a patient's recovery plan<br />

( Key areas of assessment <strong>and</strong> rehabilitation techniques, while<br />

giving you practical h<strong>and</strong>s-on experience<br />

MODULE SUMMARY<br />

01. Introduction to physiotherapy.<br />

Functional anatomy<br />

02. Applied physiology. Physiology of healing.<br />

Physiology of sport<br />

03. Physiology of pain. Classification of pain, trigger<br />

points, <strong>and</strong> tender b<strong>and</strong>s. Neurological <strong>and</strong><br />

muscle-skeletal assessment – part I<br />

04. Neurological <strong>and</strong> muscle-skeletal assessment –<br />

part II<br />

= Practical Session<br />

05. Physical rehabilitation techniques (part 1)<br />

06. Physical rehabilitation techniques (part 2)<br />

07. Physical rehabilitation techniques (part 3)<br />

08. Frequent medical conditions. Post-surgical<br />

approach. Management of osteoarthritis,<br />

neurological <strong>and</strong> oncological patients<br />

PRICES START AT £2,599 + VAT<br />

Programme delivered by <strong>Veterinary</strong> professionals with a qualification in <strong>Veterinary</strong> physiotherapy <strong>and</strong><br />

members of IRVAP <strong>and</strong> ACPAT<br />

Please note: This programme must be taken in sequence for full benefit.<br />

PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE:<br />

<br />

<br />

START:<br />

January 2022<br />

DURATION:<br />

12–18 months (depending<br />

on assessment dates)<br />

<br />

<br />

LOCATION:<br />

Alex<strong>and</strong>ra House, Swindon<br />

MODULES:<br />

8 modules<br />

<br />

ACCESS REQUIREMENTS:<br />

Dependent on the qualification<br />

you are eligible to attain (NCert,<br />

VTCert, VPPCert)<br />

Learn with your best friend<br />

In order to get the most from our programmes, please bring your dog, if possible.<br />

Please contact Improve International or our Programme Tutors for further information.<br />

Your help is much appreciated.<br />

PRICE:<br />

£2,599 + VAT<br />

ATTENDANCE:<br />

9.30am to 5.00pm<br />

FIND OUT MORE ONLINE BOOK YOUR PLACE <br />

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SHORT AND<br />

PRACTICAL<br />

COURSES<br />

NURSE COURSES:<br />

SPONSORED BY SWANN-MORTON, VYGON AND BBRAUN<br />

INTERPROFESSIONAL COURSES:<br />

Our short practical courses are the best way<br />

to upskill your knowledge with world-leading<br />

speakers <strong>and</strong> high quality practical experience.<br />

Some of our short courses are interprofessional,<br />

allowing you to bring a veterinary surgeon from<br />

your practice along with you. You will both be<br />

able to enjoy a discounted price if you book the<br />

short course together.<br />

SCHEDULE 3 SURGERY<br />

Swindon 11 th Jan 2022, 12 th Apr<br />

2022, 26 th Sep 2022, 9 th Dec 2022<br />

Sheffield 4 th Feb 2022, 6 th Apr 2022,<br />

19 th Jul 2022, 21 st Nov 2022<br />

Thomas Towey BVMS<br />

CertAVP(ECC) MRCVS<br />

£439.00 + VAT<br />

NURSING THE NEONATAL AND<br />

PAEDIATRIC PATIENT<br />

Sheffield 6 th Oct 2022<br />

Thomas Towey BVMS CertAVP(ECC)<br />

MRCVS<br />

£ 429.00 + VAT<br />

RECOVER CPR<br />

in association with<br />

RECOVER<br />

Swindon 21 st <strong>and</strong> 22 nd Feb 2022<br />

Sheffield 1 st <strong>and</strong> 2 nd Mar 2022<br />

Emily Thomas BA VetMB DACVECC<br />

DECVECC MRCVS<br />

Kathryn Latimer Jones DipAVN DipHE<br />

CVN CertEd CertVN(ECC) RVN<br />

£899 + VAT(nurses) £1,059 + VAT(vets)<br />

£1,762 + VAT(if vet <strong>and</strong> nurse attend<br />

together from same practice)<br />

Delegates should be RCVS registered.<br />

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SEE ALL COURSES<br />

SPONSORED BY IMV<br />

SPONSORED BY IMV<br />

EMERGENCY TECHNIQUES FOR<br />

THE VETERINARY NURSE<br />

ULTRASOUND TRIAGE FOR THE<br />

EMERGENCY PATIENT<br />

BASIC CARDIOLOGY<br />

Sheffield 29 th <strong>and</strong> 30 th Nov 2022<br />

David McKenzie BSc(Hons) MA<br />

VetMB PhD CertVC CertAVP(SAM) CertAVP(ECC)<br />

PgCert(VPrS) MRCVS<br />

£699.00 + VAT<br />

Swindon Check website<br />

Sheffield Check website<br />

David MacKenzie BSc(Hons) MA<br />

VetMB PhD CertVC CertAVP(SAM) CertAVP(ECC)<br />

PgCert(VPrS) MRCVS<br />

£529.00 + VAT<br />

Swindon 7 th <strong>and</strong> 8 th Mar 2022<br />

Charlotte Pace BA (Hons), RVN,<br />

VTS (Cardiology)<br />

Heidi Ferrasin BVSc CertVC MRCVS<br />

£699.00 + VAT<br />

= Practical Session<br />

= Learn with your best friend<br />

Nursing course only<br />

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This course is capped at 9 delegates<br />

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INTERPROFESSIONAL COURSES:<br />

SPONSORED BY VYGON<br />

WOUND<br />

MANAGEMENT<br />

In association with<br />

the Wound library<br />

NURSING THE EMERGENCY AND<br />

CRITICAL WILDLIFE PATIENT<br />

NURSING MANAGEMENT<br />

OF CHRONIC PAIN AND<br />

REHABILITATION<br />

CHEMOTHERAPY IN GENERAL<br />

PRACTICE<br />

Swindon 22 nd Jun 2022<br />

Sheffield 21 st Feb 2022<br />

Georgie Hollis BSc<br />

£429.00 + VAT<br />

Sheffield 18 th Jul 2022<br />

Stacey Vickery RVN CGVNES<br />

£429.00 + VAT<br />

Swindon 18 th <strong>and</strong> 19 th July 2022<br />

Senne Mellis MVM DipECVAA MRCVS<br />

£699.00 + VAT<br />

Swindon 25 th Jul 2022<br />

Owen Davies MA VetMB MVetMed<br />

MANZCVS(SAM) DACVIM(Oncology) MRCVS<br />

RCVS & American Specialist in <strong>Veterinary</strong> Oncology<br />

£429.00 + VAT<br />

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SPONSORED BY IMV<br />

TECHNIQUES IN LOCAL<br />

ANAESTHESIA<br />

ADVANCED CARDIOLOGY<br />

PURELY PRACTICAL CYTOLOGY<br />

AND HAEMATOLOGY<br />

= Practical Session<br />

Swindon 15 th Sep 2022<br />

Sheffield 9 th Mar 2022<br />

Nicki Grint BVSc PhD CertVA DVA<br />

DiplECVAA MRCVS<br />

£469.00 + VAT<br />

LEARN MORE<br />

Swindon 20 th <strong>and</strong> 21 st Oct 2022<br />

Charlotte Pace BA (Hons), RVN,<br />

VTS (Cardiology)<br />

Heidi Ferrasin BVSc CertVC MRCVS<br />

£699.00 + VAT<br />

LEARN MORE<br />

Swindon Check website<br />

Sheffield Check website<br />

Kostas Papasouliotis DVM PhD<br />

DipRCPath (Vet.Clin.Path.) DipECVCP MRCVS<br />

£429.00 + VAT<br />

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Interprofessional courses are suitable for:<br />

· <strong>Veterinary</strong> nurses<br />

· <strong>Veterinary</strong> surgeons – new graduates <strong>and</strong><br />

vets wanting to refresh their skills (ideal for<br />

nurses <strong>and</strong> vets to attend together from the<br />

same practice)<br />

Prices are the same for individual vets <strong>and</strong><br />

nurses with an overall discounted price if a vet<br />

<strong>and</strong> nurse book to attend together from the<br />

same practice. Please enquire on booking.<br />

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