Whether you’re a general practitioner handling urgent cases, a vet looking to transition into ECC, or a recent graduate feeling intimidated by emergency patients, upskilling in ECC can be a game-changer. But with so many CPD option out there, how do you choose the right course?
With options ranging from free webinars to short CPD courses, and hands-on workshops to in-depth Membership preparation courses, there are more ways than ever to enhance your clinical skills and knowledge. But with so many learning pathways, how do you choose the right one?
We may be biased, but we’ve also done some digging, and we truly believe that our Accelerated Emergency Program (AEP) is the ONLY foundational emergency program of its kind in Australia and New Zealand. Let’s take a look at what makes our program different from the rest…
What makes our Accelerated Emergency Program different?
You get a postgraduate qualification & postnominals
The course is accredited with the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS) for the Foundation Certificate in Emergency and Critical Care (FCertECC), meaning you can work towards a globally-recognised postgraduate qualification while you study. All ISVPS registration and examination fees are included in your program fees. The program is also RACE Approved for 80 CPD points.
You get access to over 15 webinars by ECC specialists
During your 12-month program access, you will be invited to attend four live webinars delivered by leading ECC Specialists. In addition to this, you get access to a webinar library of over 15 recorded webinars, all with ECC specialists, covering a wide range of different foundational ECC tops.
It covers all key foundational ECC topics
Many short courses cover one or two topics, like blood gas and acid-base analysis or intoxications. Other advanced programs are more comprehensive but often focus on Membership preparation and are tailored towards experienced ECC practitioners. The Accelerated Emergency Program includes 15 online modules covering a wide range of foundational ECC topics, giving you the confidence to manage a variety of emergency presentations. It’s the ONLY foundational ECC course of this kind in Australia! The module summary is below:
Module 1: Blood Gas and Acid-base Analysis
Module 2: Shock and Intravenous Fluids
Module 3: Electrolytes
Module 4: Clinical Pathology and Focused Ultrasound
Module 5: Anaesthesia and Analgesia
Module 6: Triage and CPR
Module 7: Haematological and Coagulopathy Emergencies
Module 8: Cardiovascular Emergencies
Module 9: Respiratory Emergencies
Module 10: Urogenital Emergencies
Module 11: Ophthalmological Emergencies
Module 12: Neurological Emergencies
Module 13: Abdominal Emergencies
Module 14: Endocrine Emergencies
Module 15: Intoxications
For a full breakdown of the learning objectives for each module, visit our website.
It’s created by a team of ECC experts
You’re not just learning from one speaker or tutor… This program has been developed by a leading team of ECC experts, including Members and Fellows of the ANZCVS. With decade of experience in emergency and urgent care clinics between them, you can be sure that you’re learning from the very best in the business.
Both GP and ECC vets can benefit
This course is not just for ECC vets—in fact, nearly half of the participants are general practice vets looking to enhance their emergency and critical care skills. So, whether you’re a GP vet wanting to upskill, you’re thinking of transitioning (or have recently transitioned) into ECC practice, or you’re new gradate stepping into the exiting world of emergency and critical care – this course if for YOU!
Ready to take the next step
To learn more or enrol in the program, visit our website. If you have questions or want to discuss enrolment opportunities, our friendly team are here to help. You can call us on (07) 3244 1650 or email us anytime.
