RVN's in a CT setting

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Nick Shackleton — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 07:19:20 GMT

Looking forward to the CT & MRI modules!

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Gemma Read — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 15:18:25 GMT

Oh yay! Another person on the course! I’m also going to be on the improve course! I’m super excited, have done the BSAVA merit award, but excited as this will have more practical stuff, glad to see Jack doing the ultrasound stuff

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Nick Shackleton — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:27:43 GMT

Just as an update Improve International have launched an NCert in Diagnostic imaging. Looks pretty comprehensive. Covering plain film radiography, radiographic contrast agents, ultrasound for nurses, interventional radiography, MRI & CT scanning. I have signed up and looking forward to starting.

https://improveinternational.com/uk/coursedate/ncert-vppcert-in-diagnostic-imaging/

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Arlo Guthrie — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 18:10:36 GMT

Great - that's really cheered me up! Given me a new sense of purpose! Thanks Amy Thompson, Nick Shackleton and Kerrie Oakley.

I've started changing the layout. Getting rid of the word 'forums' which I think is starting to sound a bit dated and doesn't really convey the feeling of being part of something.

Now I just need someone to ask a question!

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Amy Thompson — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 18:05:13 GMT

Oooh I also agree!! Tbh I haven't used this account for a little while but came here over Facebook for actual guidance on CPD recommendations.

I think this is a easier, faster source of getting questions answered than Facebook which as already mentioned - I use mostly for personal use between friends and family.

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Nick Shackleton — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 17:59:17 GMT

Think it’s a good idea. I tend to use Facebook mostly for interactions with friends. Although I do have a professional Facebook page as well as Instagram pages. I also use LinkedIn as a place to get some work related info from. I am a member of a few professional groups on Facebook but think here is quite a good place to info from

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Kerrie Oakley — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 17:16:09 GMT

This sounds like a good idea - I tend to head here for specific Qs as I can link up with people that I need to to get information that assists me. I don’t find that I can get this from Facebook at all and it can be difficult to even be accepted on to sites!.

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Arlo Guthrie — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 13:40:44 GMT

Sorry to butt in, but this thread has made me think a brainwave I had the other day might work really well. See: https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/001/f/nonclinical-discussions/32407/the-future-of-vetnurse-co-uk Nick Shackleton , Amy Thompson, Kerrie Oakley what do you think?

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Nick Shackleton — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 19:37:12 GMT

Feel free to follow my Instagram page:

instagram.com/di_rvn

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Nick Shackleton — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 19:15:40 GMT

If any of you are involved in equine imaging Hartpury are running a PgCert in equine AVN imaging. For those in small imaging I implore you to email them asking for a small animal certificate. The more people who ask the more likely they are to develop one

https://www.hartpury.ac.uk/university/courses/postgraduate/postgraduate-certificate-in-advanced-equine-veterinary-nursing-diagnostic-imaging-and-rehabilitation/

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Amy Thompson — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 19:11:40 GMT

It is!!

The last 2 I've been involved in have been a little bit hectic so hopefully once we get used to the running of it all and the process becomes smoother I'll make time to ask away.

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Nick Shackleton — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 19:07:15 GMT

Amy I’m guessing it’s Burgess Diagnostic?!?! The radiographers who run the scanners are a great source of information as well.

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Nick Shackleton — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 19:05:36 GMT

https://www.edenlearning.com/app/download/37396604/Veterinary+Calendar+2023.pdf

https://cpd.rvc.ac.uk/cpd-courses/ct-and-mri-for-veterinary-nurses-online

https://cpd.rvc.ac.uk/cpd-courses/diagnostic-imaging-techniques-online

https://www.aavr.org/images/AAVR_Course_Lessons_and_Requirements.pdf

RE: RVN's in a CT setting

Amy Thompson — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 19:04:13 GMT

Not so much help with was just guidance for further learning really. Its still very new and as its only monthly I feel like I've forgotten most of my learning by the time it returns.

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Amy Thompson — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 19:01:17 GMT

That's amazing, thank you so much I will definitely look at those courses and check out our manufacturers information too. Very helpful :D x

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Nick Shackleton — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 18:47:30 GMT

I have premeditatedly been in imaging for the last 6 years. Using a variety of CT scanners. For the last four years I’ve been doing a mix of CT and MRI. In this time I’ve done a lot of reading and learning from books as well as using manufactures to gain apps training. Currently there are no qualifications out there for nurse in imaging which I was sad not to see the development with the new AVN certs. Hopefully there is one on the horizon. Eden learning do a two day CT course (& MRI) which are both full of useful info and hints and tips, taught by industry experts. You can get apps training from the manufacturer of your CT/MRI scanner. Feel free to ask any questions. The RVC do two online courses. One is diagnostic imaging and the other is CT/MRI. The AAVR also do an online MRI course.

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torat2007 — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:36:57 GMT

I’m a qualified nurse and a radiographer working with CT in Australia. Do you have anything that will help you, particularly?

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Nick Shackleton — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:34:21 GMT

Currently no imaging certs. RVC do a good imaging six week course as well as a specific mri/Ct course

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Amy Thompson — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:11:52 GMT

Hi Nick, sorry to jump onto this thread but we have recently starting have a monthly CT Scanner and would love to know if you have any CPD pointers and any advice on getting extra imaging qualifications.

Thanks

Amy

RE: RVN's in a CT setting

Nick Shackleton — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 10:14:07 GMT

I have spent the last five years working predominantly in advanced imaging. Feel free to ask your questions