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Nursing Anaesthesia Online Learning
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Nursing Anaesthesia Online Learning

Learn at your own pace, wherever you are, with our Nursing Anaesthesia online learning program.

Our Nursing Anaesthesia online learning program has been developed to enable all veterinary nurses/ technicians and veterinary paraprofessionals access to our world-class teaching materials. 

By studying part-time, at your own pace, this program allows you to effectively manage your work-life balance while taking essential knowledge back to practice immediately. 

During the program, online sessions will cover: 

  • The latest anaesthetic and monitoring equipment
  • The selection of key anaesthetic and analgesic agents
  • Techniques for safe anaesthesia
  • Effective analgesia in dogs, cats, equines and exotics 

 

You’ll have support and guidance from a Module Tutor who is a specialist in veterinary anaesthesia across 8 varied and interactive modules delivered over 15 months. 

Additional sessions allow you to develop your reflective skills and enable time for consolidation and revision of your learning. 

Once you join you will be part of an international program with participants from all over the world. 

Course Highlights

  • 8 varied modules - Covering key nursing topics in anaesthesia delivered over 8 months
  • Support and guidance from a Module Tutor who is a specialist in anaesthesia - The specialist in the subject area will provide online support during each module and will be available to answer all your questions
  • Multiple learning processes - Presentations, written notes, interactive quizzes, multiple choice question writing and exercises which test your knowledge as you work
  • Discussion forum - A discussion forum for conversation, debate and sharing cases with your peers and Module Tutors
  • Interactive and engaging modules - Which allow you to absorb the learning materials in an online environment
  • 100% online - Giving you access 24/7 wherever you are using your laptop, tablet or even your mobile
  • Regular assessments - Pre-module and post-module assessments encourage you to reflect on your learning and evaluate your progress
  • Dedicated Program Tutor - A dedicated Program Tutor who will support you every step of the way
  • Four sessions per month - Each module consists of four sessions spread over one month. Sessions comprise separate lessons to work through at your own pace. The fourth week of the month will provide reflective sessions and during the months when the module is not running, training in study skills and revision materials will be provided
Nursing Anaesthesia Online Learning
  • Date: 1 June 2022 - 31 January 2023
  • Format: Online Learning
  • Price: AU $4,850 incl GST
  • Qualifications: NCert / VTCert and VPPCert
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Nursing Anaesthesia Online Learning Modules

Module 1: The Anaesthetic Machine and Monitoring Equipment

The anaesthetic machine is an essential tool for inhalation anaesthesia. A good working knowledge of both the machine and breathing circuit is essential to ensure the safety of the patient.

 

This module will cover the different types of machines available and will review available breathing circuits. The range of monitoring equipment in veterinary practice has increased significantly over the last few years and the latest thinking on this topic will be presented.

 

Key learning objectives:

  • Understand the anaesthetic machine
  • Know how anaesthetic breathing circuits work and how to choose them
  • Understand the use of low flow anaesthesia with circle circuits
  • Be able to fill in the anaesthetic record correctly
  • Have an overview from basic through to advanced monitoring
  • Understand equipment – how it works and what to choose
  • Be able to anticipate potential problems and avoid pitfalls
  • Adopt minimal monitoring in ‘general practice’
  • Have an overview of ventilators and artificial ventilation

Module 2: Pre-anaesthetic Assessment and Pre-medication. Intravenous and Inhalant Anaesthetics

This module will cover how to assess the patient before anaesthesia and the different drugs available for pre-medication. General anaesthesia may be induced by injectable drugs or inhalational agents. These will be reviewed along with methods of maintaining anaesthesia.

 

Key learning objectives:

  • The role of pre-anaesthetic assessment
  • Understand the reasons and ways to use pre-medication and sedation
  • Have an overview of injectable anaesthetics
  • Have an overview of the inhalation anaesthetics
  • Be able to review the principles and practical use of the newer agents
  • Explain the use of anaesthetic checklists and be able to implement them in clinical practice

Module 3: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Accidents and Emergencies

The causes of cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA) will be covered as will how to recognise ‘at risk’ patients. The aim of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is to support ventilation and circulation until natural functions can be restored and maintained. Equipment and resources needed for CPR will be included and a step-by-step ‘how’ to’ guide.

 

Key learning objectives:

  • Be able to identify common complications in anaesthesia
  • Know the causes, identify and the treatment of arrest
  • A practical step-by-step guide as to how to manage an arrest, basic CPCR, ventilation and artificial circulation

Module 4: Fluid Therapy in the Perioperative Period. Nutrition in Critical Care

Fluid therapy is often seen as complicated by both nurses and vets. This module aims to demystify the subject and explain the reasons why every nurse should understand the basics of fluid balance, fluid therapy and fluid administration.

 

How to calculate fluid requirements, rates of administration, and monitoring techniques will be covered. Nutritional support for the anaesthetised patient will also be included.

 

Key learning objectives:

  • Know about the types and uses of different fluids, including colloids, HBOCS

  • Be able to devise a fluid therapy plan and monitor patients

  • Understand the principles of transfusion medicine

  • The importance of nutrition in the critical patient

Module 5: Anaesthesia of Equine and Exotics Species

There are naturally some important differences when planning anaesthesia in both equine and exotic species. This module will cover the different drugs and techniques available for both the horse and also common ‘exotic’ species.

 

Key learning objectives:

  • Have an overview of equine anaesthesia: the horse as an anaesthetic candidate

  • Understand drugs and anaesthetic techniques including monitoring and complications in equine anaesthesia

  • Know of special considerations, techniques and advice for anaesthesia in other species including birds, reptiles, ferrets, rabbits and other small mammals

  • Have an awareness of some considerations specific to farm animal anaesthesia

Module 6: Analgesia and Pain Assessment

This module will cover the pathophysiology of pain and how to recognise and assess pain in the different species.

 

The different types of drugs available for analgesia will be reviewed for short, medium and long term use. The concept of pre-emptive analgesia will be covered along with multi-modal analgesia.

 

Key learning objectives:

  • Have an overview of the pathophysiology of pain

  • Recognise pain in different species

  • Have an understanding of pain scoring

  • Understand the many analgesia options, including opioids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, local anaesthesia and other agents (e.g. ketamine) and alpha 2 agonists

  • Local blocks and epidurals

  • Know how to use constant rate infusions

  • Consider long term pain management and chronic pain

  • Be aware of adjuncts to pain control, new and novel drugs

Module 7: Anaesthetic Considerations for Specific Conditions I

Certain conditions require the anaesthetist to employ different techniques from those routinely used. The use of neuromuscular blocking agents will be covered in this course as well as planning anaesthesia for thoracic surgery, head and neck surgery, patients with cardiopulmonary disease and those with neurological problems.

 

Key learning objectives:

  • Know about muscle relaxants – indications, current use, new drugs and monitoring

  • How to plan an anaesthetic for:

    • Thoracic surgery

    • Head and neck surgery

    • Patients with cardiopulmonary disease

    • Patients with neurological disease

Module 8: Anaesthetic Considerations for Specific Conditions II

This module will cover how to plan an anaesthetic for both the patient undergoing a caesarean operation, the paediatric and geriatric patient. In addition, considerations for anaesthesia for patients with renal or liver failure and for particular endocrinopathies will be discussed. All of these situations place particular demands on the anaesthetist and the importance of patient assessment, drug selection, induction/maintenance techniques and monitoring will be covered.

 

Key learning objectives:

  • Plan an anaesthetic for Caesarean section
  • Be able to plan an anaesthetic for paediatric patients
  • Understand anaesthesia for patients with kidney, liver disease and endocrinopathies

*Please note: Module order may be subject to change

Course Tutors

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Emma Love – BVMS CertVA DipECVAA DVA PhD FHEA FRCVS

Emma graduated from the University of Glasgow Veterinary School in July 2000 and completed a residency in veterinary anaesthesia at the University of Bristol. She holds RCVS and European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia …

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Nicola Grint – BVSc PhD CertVA DVA DiplECVAA MRCVS

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 pos …

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Pamela Murison – BVMS CertVA,DipECVAA,DVA,PhD MRCVS

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 s …

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FAQ

Who can enrol on the NCert/VTCert/VPPCert Certificate Distance Learning Program?

These programs are postgraduate qualifications and require a sound knowledge of veterinary anatomy, physiology and nursing prior to entry. 

  • NCert – you must be a RCVS Registered Veterinary Nurse, or equivalent (e.g VCI – Veterinary Council of Ireland) if you are not practising in the UK. Proof of qualification will be required for eligibility. 
  • VTCert – you must hold a recognised Veterinary Technician qualification. Proof of qualification will be required 
  • VPPCert  – you must have been working in a veterinary environment for two years and provide evidence that you have been involved within the discipline which is being taught on the particular programme for which you are seeking access. This will require proof of employment with reference, current CV and self-certification 

What does the NCert/VTCert/VPP Certificate qualification consist of?

  • Complete the full online structured program 
  • Case report or clinical audit (depending on the program followed); 2,500 words, requires academic writing and referencing 
  • An online applied knowledge examination (OAKE)
  • A one-hour online examination consisting of 25 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • ISVPS are responsible for invigilation of the exam using an independent invigilation company 
  • Complete all of the evaluation surveys which consists of answering 5 MCQ’s before each module and 5 MCQs after each session. 

How do I register for the NCert/VTCert/VPPCert qualification via Distance Learning Programs?

Registration for the examination (and associated written assessment) is optional, and delegates undertaking an Improve International modular training program can choose to attend the course without undertaking any assessment. Delegates choosing NOT to undertake any assessment receive acknowledgement of their ‘Continuing Professional Development’ (CPD) hours from Improve International but ARE NOT eligible to receive the NCert/VTCert/VPPCert in their chosen discipline.  

Registration is via a unique registration link provided at the start of the course via the online learning platform Moodle.  Upon registration, you can anticipate email confirmation. (Please add english@isvps.org to your contacts to ensure you receive correspondence from ISVPS).  

The confirmation email contains a password to access the ISVPS ‘Candidates’ Area’, which is separate to Improve International’s Learning Management System (LMS), ‘Moodle’. In addition to providing access to assessment guidance, the ISVPS ‘Candidates’ Area’ also permits candidates to submit their written assessment to ISVPS anonymously. 

When do examinations take place for the NCert/VTCert/VPPCert and do I need to travel to take them?

The examination NCert/VTCert/VPPCert takes place every November by remote invigilation. You will therefore require access to a computer or laptop (not a tablet) meeting the following requirements: 

  • A Windows v7.0+ or Mac10.8+ operating system 
  • 4GB of RAM 
  • Intel Core i3 (or equivalent) 
  • A working webcam that can be used to scan the room 
  • Microphone and speakers and Internet connectivity with a continuous internet speed of 516kbps (minimum) 

Using remote invigilation, you can take the examination in any private, quiet room and therefore you are not required to travel. 

What does the examination consist of?

The examination will consist of two 1-hour examinations. A 25 MCQ exam and an online applied knowledge examination (OAKE). 

How many CPD hours will this program provide?

The program is worth a minimum of 100 CPD hours (approximately 48 hours of delivered sessions and 52 hours self-study time).

How much self-study is required?

In addition to the 2500-word clinical audit assessment, we suggest that delegates spend an additional 52 hours of self-study. You will also require access to journals and articles via an internet library service (e.g. RCVS Knowledge; PubMed; Google scholar) which may incur an additional registration fee.  

Will there be any additional costs involved?

The examination fee is included in the full course price however those delegates that require to resit any part of the assessments will be subject to additional assessment fees which are paid directly to ISVPS. You will also be provided with a suggested reading list where there may be additional cost of books and articles depending on the individual preferences.

Is there an option to defer the program?

Yes, we fully appreciated that sometimes life itself gets in the way. Therefore, delegates are able to defer the program for a maximum of three years from their start date.  

Examination candidates are permitted one deferral from the time they become eligible to take the examination. Further deferrals are taken from the candidate’s three ‘attempts’ to pass the summative assessments (please see question 10, ‘What happens if I fail an ISVPS assessment?’). For example, an ISVPS candidate can choose to use two deferrals but then has only two ‘attempts’ remaining. Please note, candidates have four years from course completion to satisfy ISVPS assessment requirements for the award.

How can I track my progress in the program?

Progress of the completion of your module and program are tracked in different ways.

Each module consists of 9 interactive lessons including reflective study which may involve case studies, MCQ writing and calculation practice during week 4, depending on the specific module. The interactive lessons will track and remember your progress whilst you complete it. When you return to a specific lesson or case study, you will return to the page that you last visited.

Once a lesson is completed, a tick will appear next to the lesson icon on the module course page. You will also see a progress indicator at the top right-hand corner of the course page and a more detailed Progress Bar in the collapsible side menu on the left.

Upon completing all 9 lessons and the 2 case studies, you will be awarded a Digital Badge, recognising your achievement. As you progress through the program, badges will be awarded at 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 completion stages.

What happens if I fail an ISVPS assessment?

Candidates have three ‘attempts’ to pass the summative assessments. Candidates are ONLY required to repeat the unsuccessful component (for example, if you were to fail the examination—but pass the written assessment—you are only required to repeat the examination, and vice versa). Please note, there is a nominal administration charge to re-submit the written assessment or re-sit the examination. Assessment dates are annual (i.e. your next opportunity to submit the written assessment or take the examination is in the following year). 

What qualifications are needed for taking the program if coming from another non-European country?

Proof of qualifications as awarded in the country of origin will be required prior to enrolment on the programme. These are required by ISVPS for exam registration. Please do contact us to discuss your eligibility for further information.

When is the learning content available for each module?

Modules are released every other month. During the months when a module is not running reflective exercises and study skills will be made available.

During the month when a module is live 3 lessons will be made available within the first week followed by a further 3 lessons in week two  and week three. During this time delegates will have access to an open forum which is tutor mentored.

Do I have to access the program via a specific browser?

Even though you may access our world-leading Learning Management System via any browser, it is recommended that you choose a browser that supports integrated HTML editor.  Google Chrome or Firefox on a Windows operating system, and Chrome, Firefox or Safari on a Mac system.

While using Internet Explorer (Edge) should not cause any issue, it has been reported that some security settings and adherence to W3C standards prevent the browser from operating in some instances.  If you experience a problem please try one of the other browsers before contacting Improve for additional support.

What additional learning resources are available?

  • Notes to support every lesson 
  • Reading list 
  • Module Tutor (diploma holder and or above in their field) 
  • Improve International Program Tutor 
  • Discussion Forum 
  • Pre and post-module questions 
  • Reflective sessions incorporating multiple-choice writing and study skills 
  • Summary videos at the end of each week 

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