Program Overview

Recorded Webinar Plus: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Oncologic Surgery

Key Information

Recorded Webinar Plus is a course offering 12 hours of CPD. The course length is four weeks, and the format includes a previous live course with recorded webinars, reading material, slides, and a set of FAQs representing questions and concerns from previous participants.

Course Information

Key Areas

• Haemoabdomen diagnosis, surgical and chemotherapeutic management of haemagiosarcoma
• Mast cell disease tips for surgical planning, surgical technique, and adjuvant medical management
• Anal sac adenocarcinoma diagnosis, management, and adjuvant treatment
• Osteosarcoma and other appendicular neoplasia

About this Course

This course provides the opportunity to purchase fully recorded Webinar Plus courses at any time, suitable for individual schedules. It aims to increase confidence in surgically managing patients with neoplasia. Canine neoplasia is a common clinical condition in veterinary practice, requiring prompt diagnosis and a thorough understanding of aetiopathogenesis, management options, and clinical progression of disease for optimal patient management and client communication. The course offers tips and tricks to optimize surgical skills for managing a range of neoplastic conditions and discusses advancements in management options and when referral may be considered.

Why Do This Course?

This course improves confidence in dealing with routine and more complex oncological cases. It contains all the learning material from its last run in March 2020, including webinars, reading material, slides, and self-assessment exercises, although it is not tutor-moderated. A set of FAQs is available, representing questions and concerns from previous participants and tutor responses.

Course Duration and Activation

Participants have four weeks to view the recorded Webinar Plus course, which can be purchased in advance and activated as needed. The four-week period starts from the point of activation. Upon completion, participants may request a CPD certificate.

Tutors

• Stefano Cortellini, DVM MVetMed DipACVECC DipECVECC FHEA MRCVS, Senior Lecturer in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, The Royal Veterinary College
• Irina Gramer, Dr.med.vet DipECVIM-CA (Oncology) PGCertVetED FHEA MRCVS, Clinician and Head of Oncology Service, Southpaws Veterinary Specialists, Australia
• Zoë Halfacree, MA VetMB CertVDI CertSAS DipECVS FHEA MRCVS, Soft Tissue Surgeon, Davies Veterinary Specialists
• Nicola Read, MSc, PgC(Onc) DipAVN(Med) AFHEA RVN, Head Oncology Nurse, The Royal Veterinary College

Relevant CPD Courses

• Webinar Plus: Euthanasia and bereavement - understanding and supporting your clients, your colleagues, and yourself
• Webinar Plus: Training the trainer what to do with EMS students and new grads
• Recorded Webinar Plus: A multidisciplinary approach to urinary tract disorders

Relevant CertAVP Modules

• C-SAS.2 Soft Tissue Surgery A
• C-SAM.10 Small Animal Medicine C
• C-SAS.3 Soft Tissue Surgery B