Handling emergency cases can be both one of the most demanding and rewarding experiences for a veterinary nurse or technician. As professionals you must continuously update your knowledge and skills to stay current with the latest advancements and nursing best practice in this rapidly evolving field.
What makes emergency cases so challenging?
As any veterinary professional knows, these cases can be some of the most daunting and challenging to be involved in. In these high-stress situations, you must act quickly and efficiently while managing your own stress and that of your patients and owners. The unpredictable nature of emergency cases means you need to be prepared and have the confidence to make quick, life-saving decisions.
Effective communication is also crucial in emergencies. Nurses and techs teams must quickly gather information from pet owners, communicate clearly with the vet, and provide concise updates on the patient’s status, alongside their skilled care.
Lastly, seeing patients and their family in distress can be hard to witness, especially if the outcomes are not favourable. There’s no denying that dealing with emergency cases can be stressful and emotionally draining.
Making emergencies less stressful
The key to boosting your confidence and reducing your stress when emergency cases walk through the door? EDUCATION.
Appropriate training not only gives you the skills and knowledge required to respond quickly and confidently in emergency situations, but also provides you with the tools to communicate with the veterinary team and your clients effectively.
Regardless of whether you’re new and working in General Practice, or an experienced nurse or tech working in emergency and critical care, continuous professional development is vital to ensure you’re delivering the best possible patient care in an emergency.
Education builds confidence, grows skills and helps grow a sustainable and enjoyable career.
Explore our Emergency Programs
At Improve Veterinary Education, we offer three different Emergency and Critical Care Programs for Veterinary Nurses and Techs. Regardless of your level of experienced, we’ve got you covered.
So, let’s unpack our programs and find the one that’s right for you.
Elevate Emergency Nursing
This foundation-level program is designed to bridge the gap between general practice and emergency and critical care nursing. There are no admin or ‘fluff’ modules – just relevant, practical and case-based content, and in plain nurse speak.
The Elevate Emergency Nursing has been expertly designed and developed by a team of Animal Emergency Australia nurses, technicians, and veterinarians. With years of combined clinical emergency experience in fast-paced hospitals across Australia, this team has not only mastered the intricacies of emergency care but has also mentored countless nurses and technicians, helping them become fully confident and valued colleagues.
Program highlights:
- Duration: 16 weeks (with 12 months program access to complete the content)
- Format: 100% online – study when and where you want
- Four live online Q&A tutorials
- CPD Points: 24 (RACE approved, which means they will count towards your annual AVNAT points too!)
- 8 modules – covering topics like triage, fluid therapy, anaesthesia, and toxicology
If you want to boost your confidence when it comes to the basics of emergency cases, this is for you! Click here to learn more about the program.
Emergency and Critical Care Nursing
This progressive, modular program is designed to further develop your expertise and boost your confidence and skills. Perfect for both general practice and emergency nurses and techs, this global online program focuses on the core principles of managing emergency cases and optimising patient care and accredited training for the NCert or VTCert. in ECC qualification
Program Highlights:
- Format: 100% online – study when and where you want
- 12 modules – 9 online sessions + 3 webinars covering topics like shock, surgical emergency procedures, diagnostic imaging and fluid therapy
- Accredited with ISVPS for NCert/VTCert in ECC – get a globally recognised qualification while you study!
- CPD Points: 106 (RACE approved, which means they will count towards your annual AVNAT points too!
If you want to take your emergency skills to the next level and approach emergency cases with confidence, this is the program for you. Click here to learn more about this program.
Advanced Certificate in Emergency and Critical Care Nursing
This next-level program is your gateway to mastering advanced concepts and practices. It builds on your foundational knowledge, and explores specialised subjects, including transfusion medicine and toxicology. Go beyond the basics and gain comprehensive insights that will enhance your skills and patient care in critical situations.
The Advanced Cert program also focuses on helping you to create an exceptional work environment in Emergency and Critical Care (ECC), benefiting your team, your patients, and your clients.
This advanced program features an engaging module on effective clinic management, which covers essential aspects such as physical, mental, and emotional well-being, continuous training and development, and mastering communication in high-pressure emergency scenarios.
Program Highlights:
- Format: 100% online – study when and where you want
- 8 modules – 4 online sessions + 4 webinars covering topics including toxicology and transfusion medicine
- Accredited with ISVPS for NAdvCert/VTAdvCert in ECC
- Gain a globally recognised qualification while you study!
If you’re ready to come an industry leader in your field, this is the program for you. Click here to learn more about the program.
Ready to take your emergency career to the next level?
Join us! When you buy a program from Improve Veterinary Education, have confidence knowing that you’ve chosen the leading global provider of veterinary education and are joining a community of like-minded professionals. Our programs have helped over 40,000 vets, techs and nurses in over 25 countries to better their patient care and advance their careers.
Still not sure which program is right for you? If you have any questions, our friendly team are here to help. You can give us a call on +61 490 555 405 or email [email protected] to chat to one of our program coordinators.
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Written by Suari Price