Cardiorespiratory Medicine Distance Education
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Key information
Gain the skills and in-depth knowledge required for those challenging cardiorespiratory patients with this newly-revised course. Advance your diagnostic ability with a hands-on echocardiology workshop.
The course will increase your diagnostic skills and accuracy, enabling you to develop a problem-solving framework that can be applied to all your cases. Recent developments in cardiorespiratory medicine and management are included.
With a focus on real-world application, the course assignments consist of detailed case study analyses—both from provided examples and those from your own veterinary practice. This approach fosters critical thinking and systematic case evaluation, setting the foundation for more effective and fulfilling patient management in cardiorespiratory care.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Develop a clear and logical approach to dogs and cats presented with cardiorespiratory problems.
- Broaden your knowledge base in small animal cardiorespiratory medicine.
- Gain a greater understanding of key diagnostic modalities such as radiography, electrocardiography, and echocardiography, enabling you to diagnose diseases more accurately.
- Increase diagnostic efficiency, improving productivity and service quality.
- Improve the value of the service you provide to your clients.
- Gain confidence in your general approach to small animal cardiorespiratory cases.
Modules
- Normal Cardiorespiratory Anatomy and Physiology: Understand foundational concepts and engage in decision-making based on thorough examinations.
- Radiology of the Cardiorespiratory System: Tackle common issues like coughing and dyspnea using radiology as a key diagnostic tool.
- Electrocardiography: Address common arrhythmias, syncope, and exercise intolerance through detailed electrocardiographic studies.
- Echocardiography: Focus on murmur evaluation and other cardiac anomalies through hands-on echocardiographic techniques.
- Cardiorespiratory Therapy: Explore treatment strategies for conditions like heart failure and arrhythmias.
- Respiratory Diseases: Manage primary airway diseases presenting with symptoms such as sneezing, stertor, and nasal discharge.
- Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease and Canine Cardiomyopathies: Examine different stages of valvular diseases and cardiomyopathies.
- Feline Cardiac Disease: Learn about the specific challenges in diagnosing and managing heart disease in cats.
- Congenital Heart Disease: Understand the presentation and management of common congenital heart conditions like murmur, cyanosis.
- Systemic Arterial Hypertension, Pericardial Disease, and Heartworm Disease: Delve into the diagnosis and management of these conditions, with case studies illustrating typical presentations and effective treatment strategies.
Course Delivery
This online course offers a comprehensive educational package that includes:
- Comprehensive Learning Materials: Participants will access a wide range of study resources including detailed digital notes, images, scholarly articles, and additional readings.
- Interactive Learning Opportunities: The course features self-reflection tasks for personal assessment, active discussion forums for peer and tutor interactions, and regular webinars to engage in debates and case discussions.
- Continuous Assessment: Monthly assignments are designed to assess and reinforce understanding, with personalised feedback provided by tutors to ensure comprehensive learning.
- Virtual sessions/webinars: These sessions complement the modules and provide updates to keep participants abreast of the latest developments in the field.
- Practical Workshop: A 2-day practical echocardiograph workshop allows participants to apply theoretical knowledge through a hands-on workshop, enhancing the practical learning experience.
Workshop/s
2-Day Practical Echocardiography Workshop in Sydney. Date to be advised.
Who should enrol?
This course is ideal for qualified veterinarians looking to expand their expertise in cardiorespiratory medicine.
Tutors
Niek Beijerink & Mariko Yata