Dermatology for Veterinary Nurses/Technicians

Dermatology For Veterinary Nurses 7- Hour CPD

This course is designed to enable the veterinary nurse or technician to set up their own sucessful dermatology clinics. The skills required for dermatology, including sampling techniques and microscopy are covered in a step-by-step format.

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Did you know that up to 30% of patients coming into a general practice will be suffering from a skin condition?

This is not surprising, since the skin is the largest organ in the body!

There are so many reasons why our patients may not be able to scratch that itch! Whether it’s: 👾 Parasites 🧬 Auto immune 🧪 Fungal infection 🔬Bacterial infection

The list is endless!

If you have an itch to start Dermatology Nurse Clinics? But you don't know where to start, and know that you haven't even scratched the surface of knowledge or expertise?

Then this course is most definatley for you!

Join our speaker and author of the popular Veterinary textbook "Veterinary Dermatology: A Manual for Nurses and Technicians, Frances Gaudiano as she takes you through a step-by-step guide of how as veterinary nurses you can become more involved with your dermatology cases in practice!

All our courses include small bitesize videos with an accompanying workbook, so you don't have to write a single word (unless you want an excuse to get your stationary out 😉)

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What will I Learn?

This Course has 6 units of content and this is a brief overview of what you will learn

Skin Anatomy and how to take effective samples.
Hair and it's importance in the diagnosis of skin problems.
The use and care of the Microscope.
Manifestation and management of parasites.
Sampling techniques.
The diagnosis and treatment of Bacterial/Fungal and allergic skin disease.
Ears and keratinisation disorders.
Endocrine and auto-immune diseases.
How to set up a successful dermatology nurse clinic.
Creating 'How to' instruction sheets for client compliance and much more...

Some important points you need to know.

How long is this course and do I get a certificate?

Upon completion of this 7-Hour on-demand CPD Course, you will receive a certificate to download and keep for your records.
How long do I have access to this course?

Great news is that you have lifetime access with your enrolment, so completely learn at your own pace and no stressful deadlines.
What do I get with this course?

This course comes with a comprehensive course workbook, interactive activities to complete and a 45 question multiple choice quiz at the end to release your CPD accredited certificate for 7 Hours/Credits.
How is this course presented?

Our courses are more than just a webinar.

You will be taken through easy to digest bitesize chunks of learning, via a series of informative tutor video presented slides.

Research shows, that online learning knowledge is easier to retain and absorb if video content is used rather than just audio, which is easier to just switch off from and become distracted. This way you can have a human connection to your tutor which is so important.

So that's what we do...

Instructor Bio:

RVN CPD Speaker Frances Gaudiano RVN, BVNA DiplDerm, BSAVA Physio Merit, CredEd, M.A.

Frances started out as a veterinary technician trainee at a practice in Los Angeles, however, she got side tracked and worked with human animals for a while (teenagers) as an English teacher. Upon moving to England, she decided she preferred the four-legged variety and started her vet nurse training at the RSPCA. After qualifying she worked in both referral and general practice as well as teaching veterinary nursing. Along the way she gained the BVNA Diploma in Dermatology and went on to write Veterinary Dermatology: A Manual for Nurses and Technicians. She has lectured at BVNA Congress, VNDG Congress and for CEVA Animal Health. In her spare time, Frances writes fiction and walks her dogs, neither of whom have skin problems.

RVN CPD Speaker Frances Gaudiano RVN, BVNA DiplDerm, BSAVA Physio Merit, CredEd, M.A.

Build your expertise and make essential decisions that have a real life impact on the treatment and recovery of your patients.

Up to 30% of patients coming into a general practice will be suffering from a skin condition. This is not surprising, since the skin is the largest organ in the body.

Frances will knowledgeably guide you step-by-step, giving you the underpinning information on skin anatomy which can then be applied to understanding the effects of various skin problems.

Ectoparasites are covered in detail, with a host of illustrative photographs.

Fungal and bacterial infections are described along with methods of identifying and treating the infections.

Specific skin diseases, such as auto-immune disease and keratinisation disorders, are discussed to give you a depth of dermatological knowledge.

Endocrine disease is also included as many systemic diseases can affect overall skin health.

At the end of the course you will have both the intellectual and practical knowledge to carry out dermatology consults, collect samples, examine samples under the microscope and help plan a treatment modality with the veterinarian.

Sample forms are provided for client questionnaires, follow up appointments and a variety of other situations.

Finally, a bibliography of helpful texts is provided so that you have further references to fall back on.

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Course curriculum

1. Course Introduction from Frances
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2. Elevate Your Learning Experience with the New Innovet CPD Thinkific Mobile App (optional)
3. Course Workbook
1. Module 1 Introduction
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2. Unit 1: Skin Anatomy and how to take effective samples
3. Unit 2: Manifestation and Management of Parasites
1. Module 2 Introduction
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2. The Diagnosis and Treatment of Bacterial/Fungal and Allergic Skin Disease.
1. Module 3 Introduction
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2. Unit 1: Ears and Keratinisation Disorders
3. Unit 2: Endocrine and Auto-Immune Disease
4. Unit 3: How to Set Up a Successful Dermatology Nurse Clinic
1. Summary
2. Dermatology For Veterinary Nurses - End of Course Quiz