Key Information
Course Format: Distance learning, assessment only - encouraging independent, adult-centred, self-directed learning
Enrolment: August - February
Assessment: Case reports and written exam
Timetable: February - September
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Course Information
Please note:
You can only purchase this course online if you are an existing CertAVP candidate. During the checkout process you will be required to enter your RVC username.
How to enrol as a new CertAVP candidate.
This module will enable the candidate to:
- Gain a thorough understanding of the pathophysiology, treatment and differential diagnosis of common emergency conditions in the aforementioned body systems.
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Develop their skills in performing emergency diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
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Use the information gained in this module to critically appraise their current working practices, their working environment, staff and equipment with regard to preparation for and management of the emergency patient.
Please download the Module Syllabus, found in the Key Information box
Tutors
Simon Cook, BSc BVSc MVetMed DipACVECC DipECVECC MRCVS
Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Medicine
The Royal Veterinary College
Karen Humm, MA VetMB MSc CertVA DACVECC DipECVECC FHEA MRCVS
Professor of Emergency and Critical Care and Transfusion Medicine
The Royal Veterinary College
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