Program Overview

Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats - Nursing for a Positive Outcome

Key Information

This is a recorded webinar that provides 1 hour of CPD. The course format is a recorded webinar with a copy of the webinar slides provided.

Course Information

Key Areas

• Hypertension
• Maintaining hydration
• Inappetence and choice of diet
• Dealing with vomiting
  ausea
• Proteinuria
• UTI's
• Relationship between CKD and anaemia

About this Course

This webinar examines the key aspects of successfully managing concurrent issues seen in feline patients suffering with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). It is designed for qualified veterinary nurses or experienced student nurses wishing to update their knowledge in this area and feel confident that they have the ability to provide quality nursing care to these patients.

The webinar aims to enhance the understanding of how to nurse and improve the quality of life for feline patients with this common yet incurable disease. It is designed for qualified veterinary nurses or experienced student nurses wishing to update their knowledge and develop their confidence in this area.

Participants gain access to the webinar for two weeks, allowing them to view it at their leisure and convenience, as well as review aspects as needed to enhance learning. Participants will receive an electronic copy of the slides to support their viewing session and a CPD certificate.

Tutors

• Kelly Druce, BSc PGDipVetEd RVN DTLLS RVN FHEA, Medicine/Oncology Nurse and Teaching Fellow in Veterinary Nursing at The Royal Veterinary College.

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