FREE Tick & Snake Short Course for Vet Nurses

Every second counts in a tick or snake emergency – and as a veterinary nurse, your actions can mean the difference between life and death.
 
This bite-sized module gives you the knowledge and confidence to jump into action when it matters most. Learn how to recognise signs early, support treatment effectively and provide critical nursing care that helps save lives. Whether you’re working in emergency or want to sharpen your GP skills, you’ll walk away ready to take charge in Australia’s most urgent toxicology cases. Learn how to:
 
  • Recognise the toxic effects of the paralysis tick in cats and dogs
  • Recognise the venomous effects of the common snakes encountered  in Australia
  • List the steps for administration and monitoring a transfusion of antivenin or antitoxin.
  • Describe the nursing considerations and monitoring of hospitalised snake envenomation or tick paralysis patients.

 

Certificate of Completion

Upon completing this short course, you’ll get a Certificate of Completion (eligible for 1 CPD point). 

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