Logical clinical problem solving online

About this course

This six week online course is designed to equip clinicians in small animal practice with the knowledge and skills required to apply logical clinical problem solving skills to some of the important problems that present in small animal practice. Participants will not only develop a logical problem based approach to medical cases but will also improve their skills in assessing clinical pathology and critically reviewing clinical data in relation to internal medicine.

It is suitable for all clinicians in small animal practice who wish to develop a more logical and thoughtful approach to medical cases including veterinarians returning to small animal practice from career breaks. Course materials are a combination of course notes, case assessments and discussion forums in which participants review and discuss cases with their colleagues. The course is open to any veterinarian interested in developing a logical approach to medical cases. It will also be of value to veterinarians preparing medical case reports for the RCVS CertAVP  - Small Animal Practice Module B-SAP.1 and C modules in small animal medicine. Participants can earn up to 36 CPD hours if the course is completed fully.

Key areas:

• Introduction to problem based medicine
• Problem based approach to vomiting, diarrhoea, weight loss, polyuria/polydipsia, anaemia
• Interpretation of clinical pathology related to liver and pancreatic disease
• Interpretation of clinical pathology related to renal function
• Interpretation of the haemogram 

About e-CPD

e-CPD courses at the RVC allow veterinarians from around the world to participate in interactive and in depth online learning. The courses are moderated by expert clinical staff. Depending on the course topic, they consist of a mixture of case presentations and assessment, radiographs, downloadable reference sources (notes, text book references and relevant journal articles), quizzes, weblinks and online asynchronous discussions. There is no need to log on at any particular time of the day or night so the courses can be completed in your own time. However, you do need to be able to spend at least six hours each week on the course and log on several times throughout each week to get maximum benefit. There are tasks to complete each week and usually deadlines to meet midweek and at the end of the week.

The courses are internet based so no special software or computer skills are required – you don’t have to be a computer geek to enjoy and participate fully! The unique feature of the RVC e-CPD courses is that they are much more than just an online information delivery mechanism. Interactive activities occur throughout the course, tutor input is extensive and integral to the participants’ learning, and veterinarians can share their clinical experiences with, and learn from, a diverse group of colleagues. For further information go to Online CPD.