Rabbit courses/CPD

Re: Rabbit courses/CPD

Justin Heaton — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:59:03 GMT

Hi Steph,

Thanks for the question.

THe answer is yes - you can just do the distance learning course if you cant make congress.

The distance learning CPD and the course run at the BVNA Congress are seperate but one of the modules in the distance learning course covers the subject matter of the practical course. Clearly there are benefits to the physical practice and guidance given at the BVNA Congress course but the distance learning course is comprehensive.

Hope that answers your question adequately. let me know if you would like further information.

Kind regards

Justin

Re: Rabbit courses/CPD

Steph Smith BSc(hons) RVN — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:06:24 GMT

[quote user="Justin Heaton"]complements the highly successful practical course that Burgess run at the annual BVNA Congress[/quote]

If we can't get to BVNA congress to do the practical, can we just do the theory by distance learning..?

Re: Rabbit courses/CPD

Louise Dick — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:48:36 GMT

Also enrolled on the course and finding it interesting (have to admit it is more involved than it looks at first glance and the questions do make you research stuff on your own, which is great). I have learned so much already and am only 3/4 way through the first module.

Really good so far!

Louise

Re: Rabbit courses/CPD

Justin Heaton — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:40:54 GMT

Hi JoJo,

Glad to hear that youare enjoying it so far. Please let us know how you find the rest of the course as you go through it.

Kind regards

Justin

Re: Rabbit courses/CPD

Jo Hinde — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:46:02 GMT

I have enrolled on the course and started the first module :o) Im really enjoy it so far.

My course notes say that it is a study level 5 so thats equivalent to a foundation degree. It is accredited by ISAP at the moment I believe.

I have found compass education to be very helpful so far and my tutor seems really nice too.

Re: Rabbit courses/CPD

Justin Heaton — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:14:50 GMT

Hi There - the total course is 100 hours of CPD.

Re: Rabbit courses/CPD

Justin Heaton — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:14:12 GMT

Burgess Excel has developed a fully accredited & BVNA approved study level 2/3 CPD course with Compass Education specifically for Veterinary Nurses in practice.

It is not available to any other audience and complements the highly successful practical course that Burgess run at the annual BVNA Congress.

The course is a 5 module course and is worth 100 CPD hours. It covers husbandry, anatomy, physiology, nutrition, disease, vaccinations, preventative medicine, parasites, skin conditions, examinations and pre and post-operative care.

For more information contact Compass Education on 0845 4585981 or visit www.compass-education.co.uk

Re: Rabbit courses/CPD

Laura Rosewell DipAVN RVN MBVNA — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:34:24 GMT

The Webinar Vet have released some rabbit webinars in conjunction with Supreme Petfoods.

They're fairly vet-orientated, but I found the Anaesthesia lecture and the GI tract disorders lecture particularly useful.

There's four on the site, 1 hour's CPD for each.

http://thewebinarvet.com/supreme-rabbit-webinars/

Re: Rabbit courses/CPD

Jo Hinde — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:54:05 GMT

Thats fab thanks! Just about to go and enrol :o)

Do you know how many hours CPD it provides?

Re: Rabbit courses/CPD

Justin Heaton — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:37:05 GMT

Hi Louise,

I will get some information emailed across to you by Compass Education. They will cover off the questions that you have. If you don't hear from them soon let me know and I will prompt them again.

Kind regards

Justin

Re: Rabbit courses/CPD

Louise Dick — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:28:40 GMT

Hi Justin

I am interested in finding out more about the course, could you send me some info, I would really appreciate it.

My email is brown_louise@hotmail.com

Is there a formal qualification at the end of the course? Also, what format does the final exam take (practicals, written etc?)

Many thanks

Louise

Re: Rabbit courses/CPD

Justin Heaton — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:45:59 GMT

Hi There,

There is no time limit on the Burgess Excel Compass course although we suggest that students aim to complete a module per month time permitting.

Please let me know if you would like further information.

Re: Rabbit courses/CPD

Jo Hinde — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:38:01 GMT

Has anyone signed up for this course yet? I am planning to sign up in the next couple of months. Does anyone know if there is a time limit on completing the modules?

Re: Rabbit courses/CPD

Mary Fraser — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:56:06 GMT

Course covering all exotics, not just rabbits, is City & Guilds Certificate in Veterinary Nursing of Exotics. e-mail exoticvn@btinternet.com for more info.

Re: Rabbit courses/CPD

Justin Heaton — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:47:18 GMT

Thanks for posting Nick - was about to do the same.

Let me know if anyone has any questions.

Re: Rabbit courses/CPD

Nick Shackleton — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 17:32:50 GMT

Burgess Excel — Compass Veterinary Nursing for Rabbits

This course has been developed in conjunction with Burgess Excel specifically for Veterinary Nurses in practice. It is not available to any other audience and complements the highly successful practical course that Burgess run at the annual BVNA Congress. Accreditation by Lantra Awards is in process. (Price £271.30).

Course Modules

1. Origins and Husbandry. The history of the rabbit in the UK and husbandry issues including suitable housing are covered in this module.

2. Anatomy Physiology and Nutrition. The essentials of rabbit biology are discussed including major body systems with a special focus on the gastro intestinal tract and a section covering rabbit nutrition.

3. Disease, Vaccinations and Preventative medicine. A wide range of conditions are covered from myxomatosis and VHD to bloat and ‘sticky bottom’ along with recommended vaccinations and preventative healthcare measures.

4. Parasites and Skin Conditions. All commonly encountered endo and ecto parasites are covered plus skin conditions including pododermatitis, fly strike and abscesses.

5. The Nurse Examination, Pre and Post-Operative Care. Initial health checks for new pets and annual checks are followed by pre, intra and post operative care including aspects of analgesia, intensive care and fluid therapy

plus I believe £27.50 registration fee