A sound understanding and knowledge of the principles and practice provide the foundation that underpins the complex process of clinical reasoning and decision making in this discipline.
In this course participants will have the opportunity to enhance their clinical reasoning and decision-making skills in anaesthesia by refining their knowledge, and application of knowledge, in pharmacology, physiology and principles of clinical anaesthesia. This course will enable participants to make sound and effective decisions when planning and executing anaesthesia, and in managing complications.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Compare pharmacology and physiology of drugs commonly used for sedation and /or pre-anaesthetic medication
- Apply understanding of pharmacology and physiology of drugs commonly used for sedation and or pre-anaesthetic medication to argue indications and contraindications
- Outline your justification for choosing anaesthetic induction and maintenance protocols
- Integrate analgesics into the anaesthetic protocols
- Competently use inhalation anaesthetic equipment including maintenance, testing and patient appropriate setting up and use
- Outline principles and methods of peri-anaesthetic patient monitoring including the use of electronic equipment
- Instruct the appropriate use of electronic patient monitoring equipment
- Interpret and describe advantages, disadvantages and limitations of electronic monitoring equipment
- Interpret parameters displayed by electronic monitoring equipment
Modules
- Application of pharmacology in practice
- Anaesthetic equipment (correct use, application, interpretation of) inhalation anaesthetic equipment, patient monitoring equipment)
What is Distance Education?
Premium, intensive online veterinary CE
All CVE Distance Education (DE) programs are mentored by leading veterinary experts who will provide individual feedback and advice on completion of the modules. Each module may include written content, technique videos, self-reflections, quizzes and online submission of assignments.
Maximise the opportunity to expand and consolidate your learning by participating in the tutor moderated group discussion forum.
Who should enrol?
This course is suitable for qualified veterinarians.
Digital Badge
On completion of this course, participants will earn a Veterinary Anaesthesia & Analgesia micro-credential digital badge. Digital badges are verified credentials that allow earners to easily communicate their skills and qualifications online. A digital badge can be used in email signatures, websites and social media platforms and contains verified metadata describing the qualification and the process required to earn it. Please note: this is not a higher education award and not a qualification recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Pay as you learn
Choosing your DE course is a big commitment, so there’s no need to add further stress by paying your course up front. To pay as you learn, you will need a AU$1,000 deposit to secure your place, followed by 50% of the total course fee 10 days prior to course commencement date. We’ll arrange simple monthly direct debits from your credit card over 3 or 6 months.
Note: Payment Plan will incur an additional AU$250 administration fee, and Early Bird rates do not apply if you choose the payment plan option.
| Course fees |
Member* Super
Early Bird |
Member*
Early Bird |
Member* Full Rate |
Non-member Rate |
| Anaesthesia & Analgesia |
$2,385 |
$2,450 |
$2,520 |
$2,650 |
*Members include: Practice, Professional, Part-time Professional, Recent Graduate, and Academic members.
Loyalty DE Discount: Completed 2 or more (or all 3 Diagnostic Imaging or Dermatology) Distance Education (DE) courses in the previous 5 years, you are eligible for a 10% discount on future DE courses. Discounts are not cumulative. For further information about discount please read the full Terms. To redeem your discount contact the CVE via email [email protected] or phone +61 2 9351 7979 (Monday to Friday, AEST 9am to 5pm).