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This Online Nurse Advanced Certificate (NAdvCert) and Veterinary Technician (VTAdvCert) Learning Program in Anaesthesia covers more advanced topics. It aims to create links and connections within the global veterinary anaesthesia community via monthly mentoring sessions.
This program is designed to follow on from the Improve NCert and VTCert in Nursing Anaesthesia after completing this prior course (within the last 5 years). Registration for this program is possible if the NCert in Nursing Anaesthesia was achieved over 5 years ago; this will require completing an MCQ examination (contact us for more details).
The registration for the Advanced Anaesthesia Online Learning program will also include access to the RCVS Knowledge Library for the duration of the course. The RCVS Knowledge library includes access to a wealth of electronic resources including the latest journals and clinical research.
Delegates will also be required to identify a mentor who has additional anaesthesia training (either within the practice, corporate group, or at another institution) and arrange a virtual or in-person meeting with them every other month.
Delegates will also be required to complete formative and summative assessments during the course of the programme and attend the respective 2-hour webinar/live stream relating to the module topic.
NOTE: ISVPS registration and examination fees are not included in the course fee.
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E-Learning Module: July 2024
Module 1: Emergent populations and current guidelines
Key Learning Objectives:
At the end of this module delegates should be able to:
Live Stream: 11 August 2024 at 6:00pm GMT
Within this live stream session, delegates will have the opportunity to refresh and revisit all anaesthesia calculations.
E-Learning Module: September 2024
Module 2: Patient safety and problem solving
Key Learning Objectives:
At the end of this module delegates should be able to:
Live Stream: 12 October 2024 at 6:00pm GMT
Delegates will be asked to contribute to two journal clubs in order to critically evaluate recent articles within the subject area. Journal articles will be provided to delegates in advance for review prior to the live session. Delegates are also welcome to bring additional articles for discussion.
E-Learning Module: November 2024
Module 3: Farther reaching consequences of our anaesthetic choices
Key Learning Objectives:
At the end of this module, delegates should be able to:
Live Stream: 14 December 2024 at 6:00pm GMT
Delegates will be asked to contribute to two journal clubs in order to critically evaluate recent articles within the subject area. Journal articles will be provided to delegates in advance for review prior to the live session. Delegates are also welcome to bring additional articles for discussion.
E-Learning Module: January 2025
Module 7: Advanced respiratory anaesthesia
Key Learning Objectives
At the end of this module, delegates should be able to:
Live Stream: 15 February 2025 at 6:00pm GMT
At the end of this live session, delegate should be confident in interpreting & explaining normal and abnormal ECG traces.
Pamela Murison is Professor of Veterinary Anaesthesia at the University of Glasgow School of Veterinary Medicine, where she is head of the anaesthesia service. After working in practice, Pamela has worked in veterinary schools since 1996 so has many years of teaching experience both with veterinary and veterinary nursing students. Her research interests include assessing efficacy of novel analgesics and factors which might affect ventilation during anaesthesia.
Nicki graduated from Bristol Vet School in 2000, and stayed on to undertake an internship and then residency in veterinary anaesthesia. In 2005, she moved to Liverpool Vet School to undertake a three year lectureship post, becoming head of division in 2007. After leaving Liverpool, Nicki locumed at the Animal Health Trust, the Royal Veterinary College, and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. She completed her PhD in analgesia at Bristol University and holds the RCVS Certificate and Diploma in Veterinary Anaesthesia, and is also a European Diplomate in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. She ran the anaesthesia service at Cave Veterinary Specialists for 8 years and is now an independent anaesthesia consultant.
Full Payment Upfront: Total payable AU$4,990 inc GST.
ISVPS registration & examination fees are not included in this price.
AU $500 initial deposit will secure your place. The full balance of fees ($4,490) must be paid prior to the program start date (no program access will be granted until full payment is received).
All prices are inclusive of compulsory 10% GST.
ISVPS registration & examination fees are not included in this price.
Terms and Conditions apply to all bookings.
Please find the terms and conditions here.
You need to have achieved your primary vet nurse or vet tech qualification to be eligible to enrol and undertake the program and ISVPS exams.
Nursing Programs – you must hold a recognised Veterinary Nurse qualification (e.g Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing).
Vet Tech. Programs – you must hold a recognised Veterinary Technician/Technologist qualification.
These programs are postgraduate study and require learners to have a sound knowledge of veterinary nursing, including basic anatomy and physiology.
Proof of qualification will be required by the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies to sit the exam. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for the program.
You can enrol directly via our website, from the program page. Our team will invoice you for the program and once agreed fees are paid, you can join the global program. Please reach out to the team at [email protected] if you have any questions on how to do this.
As a private education provider, Improve Veterinary Education Australia is not part of the national HECS scheme.
Payment plans are done on a case by case basis and program access is given only after ALL enrolment fees are paid. Please be aware any payment plans incur additional fees.
Yes – there are limited opportunities for late entry. Please contact us directly [email protected] for any specific questions and we can help.
Most delegates complete the program within a 12–18-month time period (depending on course start and assessment dates). Delegates have 3 years access to taught modules from program start date.
An additional 52 hours of self-study over most programs is recommended. You will also require access to journals and articles via an internet library service.
Online Nursing/Tech program candidates have access to the RCVS Knowledge Library. Delegates will be required to register via the online learning platform once they are enrolled in the program. Other internet library services are available (e.g. PubMed; Google scholar) which may incur an additional registration fee.
Any deferral requests are considered on a case by case basis by the UK Improve Veterinary Education Team, who manage the Online Programs. If deferral is agreed, it will include additional administration fees and charges. Specific modules of the program can not be deferred.
Yes, we do accept limited late admissions (subject to availability). If you join late, you will be required to catch up on the module content that you have missed. Please be aware that although discussion forums can be access after the module is finished, the Specialist Tutors are only available for questions during the month their module is being delivered.
The majority of the NCert/VT Cert programs are a minimum of 100 CPD hours (approximately 48 hours of delivered sessions and 52 hours self-study time).
Please note that the CPD hours depend on the number of modules, which can vary. Check the program details on the specific webpage.
Yes, the CPD points allocated to any programs that are RACE approved are eligible to count towards the 20 CPD points that are required annually by Vet Nurses/Technicians to keep their AVNAT registration.
The content for the Nurse/V Tech Online Programs covers the global syllabus for the ISVPS Certificates.
This means there is material in the program that may be referable to UK/Europe and other regions. All program materials are accessible for the ISVPS qualification.
No, you don’t need to be available at the time of the webinar. Any live content is recorded and can be watched at any time. This gives you the flexibility to study when and where you want, and to structure your learning around your busy work and life schedules.
The NCert / VTCert is the ISVPS postgraduate qualification awarded to veterinary nurses / technicians who successfully complete the accredited training program from Improve Veterinary Education and complete the required ISVPS assessments for the Certificate.
To obtain either the NCert or VTCert delegates will be required to:
For the most up-to-date information on the ISVPS assessments for the NCert/VTCerts please contact ISVPS directly at [email protected] or visit the ISVPS website.
Registration and associated assessments with ISVPS are optional but strongly encouraged.
Delegates who choose NOT to register with ISVPS will receive an acknowledgement of their ‘Continuing Professional Development’ (CPD) hours from Improve Veterinary Education.
Delegates ARE NOT eligible to receive the postgraduate qualifications (NCert or VTCert) in their chosen discipline, without fulfilling the ISVPS requirements.
Registration is made directly with ISVPS once you are enrolled in the Online Learning Program. ISVPS contact details will be shared so you can complete their registration forms and pay the associated fees direct to ISVPS.
ISVPS registration fees are NOT included in the Improve Veterinary Education Australia program fees.