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When you study with Improve International, you join thousands of vets who have taken advantage of flexible modular programmes, designed to complement busy practice life. Facilitated by many of the world’s renowned authorities in veterinary science, every programme will broaden your knowledge and give you deeper expertise that can be taken back to your practice.

03 About our General Practitioner Advanced Certificate

05 Progamme Structure

10 Locations and Training Venues

11 Testimonial

12 Why Choose Improve?

13 Our Partners

14 Pricing

15 How to Register


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General Practitioner Advanced Certificate

ADVANCE YOUR DIAGNOSTIC SKILLS WITH A NEW QUALIFICATION

General Practitioner Advanced Certificate (GPAdvCert) Small Animal Medicine

This new qualification has been developed for veterinary professionals who wish to advancetheir knowledge and diagnostic skills, progress their academic qualifications and gainrecognition in their field. Accredited by the European School of Veterinary PostgraduateStudies (ESVPS) and validated by Harper Adams University (HAU), the GPAdvCert in Small AnimalMedicine is a natural “next-step” for veterinary surgeons wanting to further progress theirmedicine knowledge.

Each module has been designed to progress your knowledge beyond Postgraduate Certificatelevel with more in-depth and advanced content covering topics as diverse as mycobacterial andureteric disease.

You’ll be able to design a thorough and detailed diagnostic plan combined with an understandingof the nuances of the interpretation of laboratory findings which will allow you to manage casesrequiring complex therapeutic management with confidence.

The GPAdvCert in Small Animal Medicine is for veterinary surgeons who have already completedtheir General Practitioner Certificate in Small Animal Medicine (GPCert SAM) or Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) in Small Animal Medicine andwant to expand their knowledge in an ever-expanding discipline. There is an opportunity for your colleagues who hold an equivalentqualification from another provider to also join this programme. Please contact us for further details.


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SMALL ANIMAL MEDICINE

This programme will give you the ability to manage complex cases with multi-systemic disease, those with unusual presentations and critically ill patients


• The programme is delivered in three, five day blocks of teaching using three different European, state of the art training facilities

• Group sizes will be strictly limited to enable an excellent learning experience

• Experienced world-renowned clinicians (RCVS or ECVIM/ACVIM Diploma holders) will provide you with the very latest developments in small animal medicine

• Step by step decision-making processes will enable you to make the best choice when investigating and managing a wide variety of medical conditions

• Numerous case examples are used to help you relate your theoretical knowledge to clinical practice

There will be practical sessions under the guidance of our specialists enabling you to perform the following:• Upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy• Abdominal ultrasound• Echocardiography• CSF sampling• The use of a microscope and film reading


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Support throughout the programme

1. Our learning management system operated through Moodle provides access to a notes library, discussion forum and other study resources including webinars

2. A dedicated Programme Tutor will support every individual during their programme to ensure a rewarding and successful learning journey

3. Direct access to leading medicine specialists at every module

4. A subscription to Harper Adam’s online e-library providing access to 1,000s of scientific articles and abstracts

5. Access to one year’s subscription of our Online Bitesize CPD with the latest clinical subjects. Continue your learning online, anytime, with a subscription worth £349.00 + VAT

SPEAKERS:

Nick Bexfield - Course Director BVetMed PhD DSAM DipECVIM(CA) FSBiol MRCVS

Kostas Papasouliotis DVM(Thessaloniki) PhD(Bristol) DipRCPath DipECVCP MRCVS

James Swann MA VetMB DACVIM DECVIM MRCVS

Lucy Davison MA VetMB PhD DSAM DipECVIM-CA MRCVS

Jane Dobson MA BVetMed DVetMed DipECVIM-CA (IntMed Oncol RadOnc) MRCVS

Simon Platt BVM&S, Diplomate ACVIM (Neurology) Diplomate ECVN MRCVS

Simon Tappin MA VetMB CertSAM DipECVIM-CA FRCVS

Ed Hall MA (Cantab) VetMB PhD (Liv) DipECVIM-CA MRCVS

Paul Higgs MA VetMB CertSAM DipECVIM-CA MRCVS European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine



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01 Clinical pathology & cytology

29-04-2019Practical session with microscopes• Describe the laboratory evaluation

of lipid disorders• Identify red and white blood

cell disorders • Recognise the different cytological

characteristics of effusions, CSF and joint fluid

• Identify the cytological appearance of common cutaneous lesions

• Recognise the cytological appearance of lymph node pathology

02 Diagnostic imaging

30-04-2019• Discuss the indications for CT

and MRI• Interpret CT images of the thorax

and nasal chambers • Describe the technique of

ultrasound guided sample collection

• Explain the indications and technique for fluoroscopy and contrast angiography

• Practical film reading session incorporating CT images and abdominal radiographs

03 Immunology

01-05-2019• Understand the basis of immune

function and the immune response• Explain how to diagnose

immune-mediated diseases• Discuss advances in

immune-modulatory drug therapy• Appraise the evidence-base for the

management of IMHA and ITP• Recognise how to diagnose the

patient with an immunodeficiency

04 Endocrinology

02-05-2019• Apply the underlying principles of

endocrine anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology

• Evaluate the current literature on the aetiology and management of canine and feline diabetes mellitus

• Describe how to recognise and manage feline acromegaly

• Discuss how to investigate and manage the patient with abnormalities of serum sodium and potassium

• Recognise how to diagnose and manage the patient with atypical adrenal gland disorder

• Explain how disorders of the parathyroid gland are diagnosed and managed

05 Medical oncology

03-05-2019• Explain the principles of tumour

biology and staging• Discuss molecular testing for

lymphoproliferative diseases• Discuss how to manage tumours

of the haemopoietic system• Recognise the indications for

radiotherapy• Describe advances in management

of common tumours

GENERAL PRACTITIONER ADVANCED CERTIFICATE

PORTO, PORTUGAL


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06 Cardiovascular medicine

02-09-2019• Describe how to identify and

manage arrhythmias• Appraise the current literature on

the management of canine cardiac diseases

• Appraise the current literature on the management of feline cardiac diseases

• Review the cardiac biomarkers and their clinical use in dogs and cats

• Discuss the application of interventional cardiac procedures

• Understand the basic principle of echocardiography and its role in the diagnosis of cardiac diseases

07 Medical neurology

03-09-2019• Understand the principles of

functional neuroanatomy• Discuss advances in the

aetiopathogenesis and management of seizures

• Recognise how to diagnose and manage disorders of peripheral nerves

• Discuss how to manage inflammatory disorders of the CNS

• Describe the diagnosis and management of muscle disorders

08 Urology04-09-2019• Evaluate the current literature

on the aetiopathogenesis and management of chronic renal failure

• Describe the therapeutic approach to the patient with acute renal failure

• Recognise the pathophysiology of glomerular disease in dogs

• Explain how to diagnose and manage a dog with glomerular disease

• Evaluate and manage the patient with a non-responsive urinary tract infection

• Describe the diagnosis and management of ureteric diseases

09 Infectious diseases

05-09-2019• Discuss molecular testing for

infectious diseases• Evaluate the current literature on

the diagnosis and management of leptospirosis

• Review advances in the diagnosis and management of feline infectious peritonitis

• Appreciate the aetiology, epidemiology and management of polysystemic protozoal infections

• Recognise how to diagnose and manage emerging conditions

including mycobacterial diseases and cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy

• Describe the clinical signs, diagnosis and management of imported diseases including ehrlichiosis, leishmaniosis and babesiosis

10 Emergency medicine and critical care

06-09-2019• Interpret the results of blood gas

analysis• Describe the latest developments

in blood transfusion medicine• Explain how to identify and

manage shock and systemic inflammatory response syndrome

• Explain how to sedate the critically ill patient

• Appreciate the advances in analgesia for patients with medical disorders

• Discuss the indications for continuous renal replacement therapies


BERLIN, GERMANY

Taught sessions Practical components


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11 Gastrointestinal I

23-03-2020• Describe how to diagnose and

manage oesophageal disease• Evaluate the current literature

on the aetiopathogenesis and management of inflammatory bowel disease and small cell lymphoma

• Recognise the role of bacteria in canine and feline gastrointestinal disease

• Explain the indications and technique for gastrointestinal tract endoscopy

• Perform an upper and lower gastrointestinal tract endoscopy

12 Gastrointestinal II

24-03-2020• Discuss the latest developments in

the diagnosis and management of canine chronic liver disease

• Evaluate the current literature on the management of portosystemic shunts

• Describe an approach to the cat with inflammatory liver disease

• Review the diagnostic tests and management options for canine and feline acute pancreatitis

13 Practical therapeutic techniques

25-03-2020• Recognise the indications and

contraindications for enteral nutrition

• Practise how to place a nasooesophageal and oesophagostomy tube

• Describe how to place and manage a central venous catheter

• Recognise and practise the indications and technique for placement of a thoracic drain

• Practise the techniques for bone marrow aspiration, arthrocentesis and CSF sampling

14 Practical diagnostic imaging

26-03-2020• Practise abdominal

ultrasonography and recognise how to identify the adrenal glands, pancreas and lymph nodes

• Describe the techniques of ultrasound guided sampling and practise these techniques on models

• Review the theory and practise echocardiography on live animals

• The standard echocardiographic views and how to optimise them

• The useful ultrasonic measurements needed to make a diagnosis

15 Respiratory medicine

27-03-2019• Review the optimal procedure for

bronchoscopy and airway sampling• Explain the use of CT in the

diagnosis of respiratory tract disease

• Describe the management of bronchial diseases and selected disorders of the pleural space

• Discuss the diagnosis and management of pulmonary hypertension

• Interpret thoracic radiographs from real life clinical cases

Taught sessions Practical components


SHEFFIELD, UK


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WHY CHOOSE IMPROVE?


Complete assessments

• Case report (2,500 words) • Case diary (20 x 100 word peer reviewed logs

assessed by HAU) • Reflective essay (assessed by HAU) • Multiple choice questions examination

ESVPS


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FPO

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Advance your diagnostic knowledge and skills with leading European Veterinary Specialists

The GPAdvCert in Small Animal Medicine is delivered over 15 modules (3 x 5 day blocks) across three state-of-the-art European training centres, Porto, Portugal, Berlin, Germany and Sheffield, UK.

Our training centres have the latest purpose built wet-lab facilities which reflect the veterinary surgical environment. With surgical stations, operating theatre lighting and a wide choice of surgical equipment, delegates are able to practise skills under the direction of leading specialists. Each training module will be supported by two orthopaedic specialists.

LOCATIONS AND TRAINING VENUES

BERLIN, GERMANY

PORTO, PORTUGAL

SHEFFIELD, UK


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The GPAdvCert in Small Animal Medicine is delivered over 15 modules (3 x 5 day blocks) across three state-of-the-art European training centres, Porto, Portugal, Berlin, Germany and Sheffield, UK.

In each of the five-day blocks we will host an evening reception on the first evening along with a three course dinner on the last night of the programme.

Hotel accommodation is not included in the programme price however, we would be able to recommend local hotels close to the training venues.


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Testimonial

Dr Graeme McKeown BSc. Hons BVM&S PgC SAM PgC SAS PgC FVS PgC VPS CertAVP PgD AVPS MRCVS

Dr Graeme McKeown has become the first veterinary surgeon in the UK to be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Practice Sciences (PgD AVPS). Dr McKeown, who owns practices in Hove and Tunbridge Wells, was one of a number of Postgraduate awardees to receive their awards at a ceremony at Harper Adams University on Tuesday 25 April 2017.

The Postgraduate Diploma is in association with our assessment partners – the European School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ESVPS) and Harper Adams University. It offers an opportunity for veterinary surgeons to achieve a higher level of qualification, which recognises achievement in one or more areas of clinical interest, whilst developing their research skills in readiness for a vocationally relevant investigation, which adds to the scientific evidence base.

Commenting on his achievement he said: “I embarked on Improve’s Postgraduate Diploma as I was keen to deepen my knowledge and expand my skills following completion of the Postgraduate Certificates (PgC) in both Small Animal Medicine and Small Animal Surgery.

What you can expect from Improve International


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WHY CHOOSE IMPROVE?


WorldwideNow operating in over 20

countries worldwide

World-classWe have world-class speakers, delivering the academic syllabus whilst ensuring content is relevant to practice

OriginatorsWe are the originators of modular CPD for vets, and we are still a company which is run by vets for vets

ExperiencedOur Programme Tutor provides learning support throughout your chosen programme

AdvancedWith access to leading specialists enhance your knowledge and skills with complex cases. Reduce referrals and retain higher levels of income for your practice

Over 3,000Our alumni include thousands of vets who have benefited from participating in structured modular programmes

State-of-the-artPractical training centres which enable delegates to get hands-on with a variety of procedures

EstablishedSince 1998 we have been leading the way forward with veterinary CPD

Accredited Postgraduate programmes accredited by the European School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ESVPS) and validated by Harper Adams University (HAU)


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OUR PARTNERS

Working with us to ensure thehighest academic standards

Harper Adams University (HAU)

A rigorous validation process and the on-going involvement of HAU in our PgC programmes ensures teaching elements and examination processes meet the highest academic standards.

Founded in 1901, Harper Adams has a long, proud tradition of the highest educational standards, and is widely recognised for the quality of its education. Named University College of the Year six years in a row, HAU was placed within the UK’s top 10 higher education institutions, gaining full university status in 2012.

European School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ESVPS)

ESVPS is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the provision of high quality, attainable qualifications for the veterinary profession on a worldwide basis.

ESVPS was established in 2003 by a group of like-minded veterinary surgeons with the principle objective of providing attainable, balanced qualifications within the busy practice setting. ESVPS has over 15 years’ experience in the provision of veterinary postgraduate assessments, awards and veterinary course accreditation, with over 3,800 vets and vet nurses awarded a veterinary postgraduate qualification internationally.



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Pricing

Payment terms & conditions• A non-refundable initial payment of £995.00 is due on registration in order to secure the booking. Deposits can be paid by credit card or bank transfer.• Full payment to be made by BACS or credit card within 30 days of the deposit payment and prior to the programme start date in order to be eligible for the

discounted rate. • Direct debit plans are administered and collected on our behalf by GoCardless Ltd.• If paying by direct debit we must receive the first payment prior to the course commencing.• You will be charged VAT by default. If you are part of an EU country, outside of the UK and you have a valid intra-community VAT number the invoice will be

exempt of VAT.

PaymentsInitial

PaymentTotal

Payable

Payment Options All prices exclude VAT

Small Animal Medicine*


Payment in full £10,000.00

£995.00

£10,995.00

12 monthly payments £880.00 £11,555.00

Payment in full 11,550.00 €

1,000 €

12,550.00 €

12 monthly payments 1010.00 € 13,120.00 €

*The course fee includes all the ESVPS examination fees for existing GPCert holders and 40 university credits (20 ECTS) once you have passed all ESVPS and HAU components (case report, MCQ exam, case diary and reflective essay).


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Registration terms & conditionsApplications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Where all available places are full, applicants will beoffered first refusal for the next available date. Confirmation and enrolment details will be sent to confirm booking

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