Key information
Exotics emergencies require special skills and knowledge. Whether you’re working in an emergency clinic or general practice, this course will develop the skills and confidence you need to deal with these often-challenging presentations.
The aim of this course is to outline fundamental skills and understandings with which every clinician treating exotics should be familiar, with a focus on species commonly and legally kept in Australia including birds, small mammals and reptiles. The course will cover triage and basic supportive care as well as the hospitalisation needs of exotic patients.
You couldn’t be in better hands as Dr Izidora Sladakovic’s bio testifies. As well as being a phenomenal educator, she has the singular distinction of being the only registered specialist in zoological medicine in both Australia and USA.
Learning Outcomes
By successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
- Be equipped to receive and triage an emergency exotics patient, and assess severity of illness
- Develop a plan for stabilisation and, if indicated, basic diagnostic work-up of the emergency exotics patient
- Develop a plan for ongoing management of the emergency exotics patient, until the point of referral or discharge
- Perform humane euthanasia where appropriate
Modules
- Receiving and assessing the patient
- Hospitalisation and basic supportive care
- Diagnostic and therapeutic techniques
- Humane euthanasia and CPR
- Case Examples
What is a TimeOnline?
Flexible and accessible online CE
TimeOnline is a quality online education program delivered by veterinary experts, in short, manageable timeframes. You will be engaging with your tutor/s and other participants through an active discussion forum and other online resources including a set of concise core notes, video presentations, case studies, images, useful links, and interactive quizzes to test your knowledge and complete your CPD requirements. All participants receive an electronic certificate upon successful completion of the course.
Who should enrol?
This course is suitable for qualified veterinarians. Student members are also welcome to enrol.
Tutor
Izidora Sladakovic