Animal Emergency Service and Improve International Australia are proud to announce the launch of an incredible new veterinary emergency training program!
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 AES, and delivered by Improve International, 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
AES ACCELERATED EMERGENCY PROGRAM 2020 MODULES
1. Shock and Intravenous Fluids
19 March 2020
- 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
26 March 2020
- 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
2 April 2020
- Know the common causes and management options of frequently seen electrolyte changes
4. Clinical Pathology and Focused Ultrasound
9 April 2020
- 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
16 April 2020
- 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
23 April 2020
- 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
30 April 2020
- Understanding the pathophysiology and clinical significance of:
- Disorders of primary haemostasis
- Disorder of secondary haemostasis
- Anaemias- causes and relevant treatments
8. Cardiovascular Emergencies
7 May 2020
- 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
14 May 2020
- To review the pathophysiology and management of the common respiratory emergencies
10. Urogenital Emergencies
21 May 2020
- 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
28 May 2020
- 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
4 June 2020
- Understand the pathophysiology and treatment of head trauma and seizures
- Be able to localise brain and spinal cord lesions
13. Abdominal Emergencies
11 June 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
18 June 2020
- Understand the physiology and treatment principles of
- Diabetic ketoacidosis</li
- Hypoadrenocorticism
- Hypoglycaemia/ Insulinoma
15. Intoxications
25 June 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)
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