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
Day 208:30 Registration09:00 Course starts16:30 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.
Learning objectivesBy the end of this course you should have an
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
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Pricing£1,169 + VAT
Course Length2 day course
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.
Learning objectivesBy the end of this course you should have an
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)
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Pricing£1,390 + VAT
Course Length2 day course
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.
Learning objectivesBy the end of this course you should have an
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
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Pricing£639 + VAT
Course Length1 day course
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
Learning objectivesBy the end of this course you should have an
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
Course Length1 day course
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
Learning objectivesBy the end of this course you should have an
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
Course Length1 day course
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.
Learning objectivesBy the end of this course you should have an
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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Pricing£1,169 + VAT
Course Length2 day course
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.
Learning objectivesBy the end of this course you should have an
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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Pricing£1,169 + VAT
Course Length2 day course
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.
Learning objectivesBy the end of this course you should have an
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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Pricing£1,169 + VAT
Course Length2 day course
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.
Learning objectivesBy the end of this course you should have an
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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Pricing£1,169 + VAT
Course Length2 day course
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.
Learning objectivesBy the end of this course you should have an
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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Pricing£1,199 + VAT
Course Length2 day course
Venue & DatesAlexandra House, Swindon 22 & 23 November 2018
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.
Learning objectivesBy the end of this course you should have an
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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Pricing£1,390 + VAT
Course Length2 day course
Venue & DatesAlexandra House, Swindon 27 & 28 November 2018
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*
Course Length2 day course
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.
Learning objectivesBy the end of this course you should have an
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
Course Length1 day course
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.
Learning objectivesBy the end of this course you should have an
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
Course Length1 day course
Venue & DatesAlexandra House, Swindon 26 October 2018
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.
Learning objectivesBy the end of this course you should have an
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
Course Length1 day course
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
Day 109:00 Registration09:30 Course starts17:00 Course finishes
Day 208:30 Registration09:00 Course starts16:30 Course finishes
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.
Learning objectivesBy the end of this course you should have an
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
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BRINGA DOG
Pricing£1,089 + VAT
Course Length2 day course
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.
Learning objectivesBy the end of this course you should have an
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
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Pricing£1,089 + VAT
Course Length2 day course
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.
Learning objectivesBy the end of this course you should have an
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
Course Length1 day course
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.
Learning objectivesBy the end of this course you should have an
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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Pricing£1,089 + VAT
Course Length2 day course
Venue & DatesAlexandra House, Swindon 8 & 9 October 2018
Benchmark House, Sheffield 23 & 24 April 2018
SpeakerKieran Borgeat Heidi Ferasin
Supported byBCF
CPD hours 12
£
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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.
Learning objectivesBy the end of this course you should have an
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
Course Length1 day course
Venue & DatesAlexandra House, Swindon 31 October 2018
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
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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
15
8 & 9 Introduction to Orthopaedic Surgery SheffieldNeil BurtonBVSc DSAS(Orth) CertSAS PGCert(TLHE) FHEA MRCVS
5
20 Canine Cruciate Disease & Patellar Luxation Sheffield Scott Rutherford BVMS CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS
10
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
Kelly BlacklockBVM&S DipECVS 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
28 & 29 Big Practical Weekend Swindon
Paul AldridgeBVSc CertSAS MRCVS
Kelly BlacklockBVM&S DipECVS MRCVS
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
Kelly BlacklockBVM&S DipECVS 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
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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
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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
24 & 25 Big Practical Weekend Swindon
Paul AldridgeBVSc CertSAS MRCVS
Kelly BlacklockBVM&S DipECVS MRCVS
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
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