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Global AES Accelerated Emergency Program 2021

Foundation Certificate in Emergency and Critical Care

AES Accelerated Emergency Program 2021
NEW Foundation Certificate in Emergency & Critical Care accreditation

The AES Accelerated Emergency Program is the solution for any veterinarian who want to be fully confident in the management of their emergency patients or transition smoothly into emergency practice, AND gain a post-graduate qualification while

AES Accelerated Emergency Program is now accredited by the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies for the new Foundation Certificate in Emergency and Critical Care (hyperlink to page).

The AES Accelerated Emergency Program Outline

This completely online program was developed by a team of experienced Animal Emergency Service clinicians from Animal Emergency Australia. It was designed to help new vets transition into the fast-paced world of emergency practice and provide the foundations for best-practice emergency patient critical care. Program authors include Members and Fellows of ANZCVS in Emergency and Critical Care, all working emergency veterinarians.

Each of the 15 Accelerated modules is relevant and clinically applicable and includes the emergency foundations of patient assessment, priniciples of diagnostic workup, current therapeutics and patient management.

You can work through the interactive online modules at your own pace and assess your progress with the pre and post engagement MCQs. On the completion of the 15 Modules, sit the ISVPS examination to achieve your Foundation Certificate in Emergency and Critical Care (Foundation Cert ECC).

Your 12 month Accelerated Program access also includes exclusive invitation to four global ECC tutorials with world renowned speakers, on essential emergency and critical care topics. (see here)

Course Highlights

Developed by experienced clinical emergency veterinarians - Members and Fellows of ANZCVS in Emergency and Critical Care
Up to date, relevant clinical content PLUS tips and tricks emergency clinicians use to rapidly diagnose and treat critical patients
Designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to transition smoothly into emergency practice
12 months full access to the online program - flexible & convenient study options
4 ECC Specialist/Diplomate tutorials during your 12 month access period
The flexibility & convenience of remote learning
70 CPD points & RACE approval pending
Program fees include ALL exam & registrations for ISVPS
Foundation Certificate in Emergency and Critical Care acredited

Gain the confidence and
know-how to think and feel like
an Emergency Veterinarian!

Accelerated Emergency Program

Starts: February 2021 - join at any time
Format: Fully online, with 12 months program access
Global Tutorial Sessions: 4 ECC Specialist Tutorials
Price: AU $3900.00 incl GST
CPD Units: 90 points
ISVPS Foundation Certificate in Emergency & Critical Care

An initial $1000 deposit will secure your place in this program. Registrations are limited.

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AES Accelerated Emergency Program Modules

Module 1: Blood Gas and Acid-base Analysis

Understand the indications and common reasons for performing acid-base and blood gas panels
Interpretation of acid-base and blood gas panels and identification of the primary and secondary disorders
Know the common causes of respiratory and metabolic derangements
Understand how to use blood gas analysis to assess a patients ability to oxygenate and ventilate

Module 2: Shock and Intravenous Fluids

Understand the different types of shock, fluid types and indications for use
Understand the difference between perfusion and hydration deficits and how to correct them
Understand the complications and potential risks of fluid therapy

Module 3: Electrolytes

Know the common causes and understand the management options for the frequently seen electrolyte emergencies

Module 4: Clinical Pathology and Focused Ultrasound

Be able to interpret the common changes in haematology and biochemistry panels in the emergent patient
Be able to perform and understand how to interpret a global FAST and lung ultrasound examinations

Module 5: Anaesthesia and Analgesia

Understand the pain pathways and where and how the different analgesic options have their effects
Implementation of multimodal analgesic plans for the critically patient
Design and implement safe anaesthetic protocols for emergency surgeries and manage hypotensive crisis

Module 6: Triage and CPR

Understand how to effectively triage multiple emergency patients at once, and what interventions and point of care tests can be performed in the first 5 minutes
Have a comprehensive knowledge of basic life support and the different types of compressions
Understand perfusion of the heart and brain and how CPR recommendations affect it
Understand the indications and dosage regimes for common medications administered during CPR
Identify shockable and non-shockable rhythms in order to know when defibrillation is indicated
Know which monitoring devices are useful and how to interpret results

Module 7: Haematological and Coagulopathy Emergencies

Understanding the pathophysiology and management principles of the common coagulopathic emergencies
Be able to investigate the anaemic patient and manage the common causes

Module 8: Cardiovascular Emergencies

Understand the physiology, assessment, diagnostic and treatment of congestive heart failure
How to grade and manage hypertensive crisis
Understand how blood pressure and volume is regulated and what is RAAS and how it is the key.

Module 9: Respiratory Emergencies

Review the pathophysiology and management of the common respiratory emergencies

Module 10: Urogenital Emergencies

Know the emergency management of hyperkalemia
Learn how to correctly diagnose and manage a uroabdomen
Learn how to manage a “blocked” male cat
Understand the physiology and treatment options for Acute Kidney Injury
Define troubleshoot and manage oliguria and anuria

Module 11: Ophthalmological Emergencies

Understand how to perform a proper ophthalmic examination
Also, be able to diagnose and treat the common ophthalmological emergencies using the most up to date recommendation. Including corneal ulcer/laceration, descemetocele, uveitis, glaucoma, and Horner’s syndrome

Module 12: Neurological Emergencies

Be able to perform a full neurological examination and be able to localise brain and spinal cord lesions
Understand the pathophysiology and management of the head trauma and refractory seizures patients

Module 13: Abdominal Emergencies

Understand the causes of an acute abdomen and differentiate those that require surgical or medical management
Learn how to effectively diagnose, understand the pathophysiology and manage the common abdominal emergencies including, but not limited to, pancreatitis, gastroenteritis, GDV, and hemoabdomen.

Module 14: Endocrine Emergencies

Understand the physiology, diagnostic investigation and management of the common endocrine emergencies including diabetic ketoacidosis, hypoadrenocorticism and hypoglycaemia/ Insulinoma

Module 15: Intoxications

Update on the current decontamination recommendations principles
Be able to manage the commonly seen intoxications encountered in emergency medicine

*Please note: Module order is subject to change

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AU $1,000 initial deposit to secure your place. The balance of fees must be paid a minimum of 30 days prior to program start.

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Full Payment Upfront (Total payable AU $4,390 incl GST)

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FAQ

When are the modules released?

The online modules are released Thursday of each week, with the follow-up live tutorial and Q&A for that module running one week later. Please see the modules section for more information.

What time is the tutorial for each module?

The tutorial is offered on a Thursday lunch time from 12.30 pm till 2.30pm. Please note all tutorial times are AEST/QLD time.

What is the weekly live tutorial about?

At the end of each module’s content there are a series of questions. These questions will be of short answer format and case-based around the module material. The two hour tutorial on ZOOM is a live virtual classroom where the answers will be reviewed and discussed. Additional materials may also be presented.

What if I can't attend the tutorial at that time?

All the ZOOM tutorials will be recorded and available on the learning platform within 24 hours of completion, for your viewing at a time that suits. However, we do strongly recommend attending and engaging in the live tutorials.

What is Zoom?

Zoom is a cloud-based meeting room. You will be sent a link to cut and paste into your browser to join your tutorial.

Do I need a ZOOM app for this?

There is an app you can download for ease of use, but you can also access the tutorial by going to https://zoom.us/, click on ‘Join a meeting’ and cut and paste the provided ZOOM meeting link into meeting ID.

Are there any special internet or computer requirements to be able to run ZOOM?

Please see ZOOM support for full requirements: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux