Animal Emergency Service and Improve International Australia are proud to announce the launch of an incredible new veterinary emergency training program on 3rd October 2019!
Would you like to up-skill and become confident in dealing with the emergencies you see in everyday practice? Or are you looking to make that transition from GP to an Emergency Practitioner?
Developed by a leading Australian emergency vet group, and delivered by an internationally acclaimed education provider, the AES Accelerated Emergency Program is the solution for veterinarians who want to gain confidence in their approach to any emergency patient, upskill their knowledge in this field, or rapidly transition into emergency practice.
Program
Our 15-week, online program has been developed by experienced AES staff veterinarians, including Members and Fellows of ANZCVS in Emergency and Critical Care.
You can study at your own pace and engage weekly to ask questions, assess your knowledge and become part of the veterinary emergency community.
Goal
The AES Accelerated Emergency Program was designed to fast track the transition of general practitioners and recent graduates into emergency practice. The goal is to have you thinking like an emergency vet with the knowledge to confidently approach any emergency patient.
All AES veterinarians complete this program before stepping into the consultation room at an AES hospital, and for the first time ever it is now being offered to veterinarians across Australia – thanks to the collaboration with Improve International.
Each week you will receive online learning modules, on relevant critical care topics – covering pathophysiology, diagnosis, management and current treatments.
Each module includes learning platform access, notes, questions and live weekly interactive webinar tutorials with working emergency clinicians.
Testimonials
Dr Danielle Huston
BVSc (Hons) MVS (Small Animal Practice)
MANZCVS (Emergency and Critical Care)
Dr Danielle McGowan
BVSc
Tutors
Dr Geoffrey Dodds
BVSc (Hons) BSc (Hons)
MANZCVS (Emergency and Critical Care)
More info
Dr Danielle Huston
BVSc (Hons) MVS (Small Animal Practice)
MANZCVS (Emergency and Critical Care)
More info
Dr Lachlan Kesteven
BVSc
Senior Veterinarian
More info
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the program start? Monday 30th September 2019 all registered participants in the program will be able to login into AES Accelerated Emergency Program, via the Improve International homepage www.improveinternational.com.au where you will receive program orientation details. Module 1 will be released October 3rd 2019 onto the learning platform.
When will the other modules be released? The modules will be released Thursday of each week the program is running, with the follow up live tutorial and Q & A for that module running one week later, on consecutive Thursdays. Please see the ‘modules’ tab for details.
What time is the follow up tutorial for each module? The live tutorial is held one week after the Module notes are released. The time for the tutorial is Thursday 12:30-2:30pm EST/QLD time. The exception to this is Module 12 Neurology, which will be released December 19th 2019 and have the followup tutorial after Christmas (see below)
Is there a break over Christmas/New Year? Yes – the program will have a 2 week break over the New Year period, with the Module 12 released on December 19th and its live tutorial 9th January 2020. Module 13 will be released on that day also and the follow up tutorial continuing the consecutive week
What is the weekly live tutorial about? At the end of each Module’s content there are a series of questions – these 10 questions will be of short answer format and case-based around the Module material. The two hour tutorial on ZOOM is a live virtual class room where the answers will be reviewed and discussed. Additional material may be presented.
What if I can’t attend the tutorial at that time? All the ZOOM tutorials will be recorded and put up on the learning platform soon after the tutorials for your viewing. We do strongly recommend attending the tutorials with AES Module tutor.
What is ZOOM? ZOOM is a cloud based meeting room. You will be sent a weekly meeting link to cut and paste into your browser to join a meeting.
Do I need a ZOOM app for this? There is an app you can download for ease of use, but you can also access the tutorial by going to https://zoom.us/, click on ‘Join a meeting’ and cut and paste the provided ZOOM meeting link into meeting ID.
Are there any special internet or computer requirements to be able to run ZOOM? Please see the attached link for the requirements https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux?mobile_site=true
There is an optional exam for AES Accelerated Emergency Program. Do I get a Certificate for completing the program or do I need to sit the exam? Every delegate in the program will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the program and 75 CPD units. The optional examination is held 2 months after the program end (to allow for revision and review) and is to assess your knowledge under exam conditions, and get individual written feedback on your progress. Your will receive a Certificate of Competency on passing this examination and gain an additional 2 CPD units.
What format is the final exam? It will be in similar format to the questions at the end of each module – both short answer and case based questions will be in the examination. The exam will be submitted and marked by a Senior AES facilitator and individual feedback given to the participants.
What date is the examination to be held? The date is yet to be set but will likely run with online invigilation in the Thursday 12:30-2:30pm EST/QLD time-slot. Invitations and further details will be sent out once the examination date is known.
AES ACCELERATED EMERGENCY PROGRAM 2019 MODULES
1. Shock and Intravenous Fluids
3 October 2019
- Understand the different types of shock
- Understand the types of fluids and indications for use
- Understand the difference between perfusion and hydration deficits
- Develop a fluid plan to correct perfusion, hydration and electrolyte deficiencies
- Understand the complications and potential risks of fluid therapy
2. Blood Gas Analysis
10 October 2019
- Be able to interpret an acid base and pH balance
- Be able to identify what are the primary and secondary disorders
- Know the common causes of respiratory and metabolic derangements
- Understand the difference between oxygenation and ventilation
- Be able to determine a patient’s oxygenation ability
3. Electrolytes
17 October 2019
- Know the common causes and management options of frequently seen electrolyte changes
4. Clinical Pathology and Focused Ultrasound
24 October 2019
- Bloods:
- Be able to interpret basic CBC and biochemistry findings
- Be able to interpret basic electrolyte findings
- Imaging:
- Be able to perform global FAST and Vet-BLUE ultrasound exams at the bedside
5. Anaesthesia and Analgesia
31 October 2019
- Understand and be able to draw the pain pathway
- Understand the concept and benefits of multimodal analgesia
- Design anaesthetic protocols for common emergency presentations and surgeries
6. Triage and CPR
7 November 2019
- Identify the important components of triage including assessment, point of care tests and interventions
- Understand perfusion of the heart and brain
- Have a comprehensive knowledge of basic life support and the different types of compressions
- Understand the indications and dosage regimes for common medications administered during CPR
- Identify shockable and nonshockable rhythms
- Understand what monitoring devices are useful and how to interpret results
7. Haematological and Coagulopathy Emergencies
14 November 2019
- Understanding the pathophysiology and clinical significance of:
- Disorders of primary haemostasis
- Disorder of secondary haemostasis
- Anaemias- causes and relevant treatments
8. Cardiovascular Emergencies
21 November 2019
- Understand the physiology, assessment, diagnostic and treatment of:
- Congestive heart failure</li
- Blood pressure regulation and volume regulation including RAAS
- Grading of hypertension and what classifies as a hypertensive crisis
9. Respiratory Emergencies
28 November 2019
- To review the pathophysiology and management of the common respiratory emergencies
10. Urogenital Emergencies
5 December 2019
- Know the emergency management of hyperkalemia
- Know how to correctly diagnose an uroabdomen
- Understand the technique for urethral catheterisation in a “blocked” male cat
- Understand the physiology and treatment options for Acute Kidney Injury
- Define troubleshoot and manage oliguria and anuria
11. Ophthalmology
12 December 2019
- Be able to perform an ophthalmic examination
- To be able to diagnose and treat: corneal ulcer/laceration, descemetocele, uveitis, glaucoma, and Horner’s syndrome
12. Neurology
19 December 2019
- Understand the pathophysiology and treatment of head trauma and seizures
- Be able to localise brain and spinal cord lesions
13. Abdominal Emergencies
9 January 2020
Understand causes of an acute abdomen and differentiate those that require surgical vs. medical management
Able to describe the general diagnostic approach and initial treatment to an acute abdomen
Understand pathophysiology, diagnostics and treatment for several common abdominal emergencies including, but not limited to, pancreatitis, gastroenteritis, GDV, and hemoabdomen
14. Endocrine
16 January 2020
- Understand the physiology and treatment principles of
- Diabetic ketoacidosis</li
- Hypoadrenocorticism
- Hypoglycaemia/ Insulinoma
15. Intoxications
23 January 2020
- To understand the management of some of the common intoxications encountered in emergency medicine
Payment options:
- Full Payment Upfront – Total payable A$3,450
- A$1,000 Deposit with Balance of A$2,450 within 30 days – Total payable A$3,450
- A$1,000 Deposit + 2 Monthly Payments of A$1,311.25 – Total payable A$3,622.50 (includes 5% multi-payment fee)