Avian Patients: Assessment & Diagnosis TimeOnline OnDemand
Many veterinarians, when confronted with an avian patient, feel out of their depth and uncomfortable – perhaps feeling that their level of knowledge about these unique patients somehow makes them unqualified to approach them with confidence. This course aims to not only provide veterinary staff with the information they need to work up an avian patient, but also to help them realise that it is simply an extension of the principles they have already been taught (and use every day) in the assessment of patients of (more orthodox) species. This course is aimed at graduate veterinarians, veterinary nurses and technicians, and veterinary students.
Many veterinarians, when confronted with an avian patient, feel out of their depth and uncomfortable – perhaps feeling that their level of knowledge about these unique patients somehow makes them unqualified to approach them with confidence.
This course aims to not only provide veterinary staff with the information they need to work up an avian patient, but also to help them realise that it is simply an extension of the principles they have already been taught (and use every day) in the assessment of patients of (more orthodox) species.
This course is aimed at graduate veterinarians, veterinary nurses and technicians, and veterinary students.
Modules
1. The initial approach to the avian patient
2. Using clinical reasoning to reach a diagnosis
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this course, you will:
Module 1
- Develop an initial problem list for the avian patient based on a carefully collected history.
- Display confidence and correct techniques in handling an avian patient
- Perform a thorough physical examination on the patient
- Revise their initial problem list based on the new information obtained from their physical examination
- Select the most appropriate diagnostic tests to further refine their clinical reasoning
Module 2
- Perform and/or interpret the following diagnostic tests:
o Haematology & biochemistry
o Radiology
o Collect samples for culture and sensitivity
o PCR
- Assess all the information gathered to produce a list of likely differential diagnoses
- Reach a diagnosis
What is a TimeOnline OnDemand?
Flexible and accessible online CPD
TimeOnline OnDemand are short online continuing education programs that you can start and finish at a time that suits you.
Created by content matter experts, each OnDemand course gives you access to videos, presentations, notes, supplementary readings and an opportunity to test your knowledge. Succinct and engaging, these courses are designed to fit around your busy life and within your areas of interest.
Note: Course notes are available online for 90 days after registering.
This course is self-paced and there is no active discussion forum. If you are looking for a short online course with a discussion forum please check out our TimeOnline courses.
Who should enrol?
This course is designed for qualified veterinarians. Veterinary students are welcome to enrol.
| Registrant Type |
Price-Vet |
Price-Nurse |
| Members* |
$150 |
$100 |
| Part Time / Recent Graduate |
$150 |
$100 |
| Student Member |
$150 |
$100 |
| eMember / Non-Member |
$300 |
$200 |
*Members include: Practice, Professional and Academic members