GPCert Small Animal Medicine

This modular programme in small animal medicine comprises 21 sessions covering clinical pathology, diagnostic imaging and endocrinology as well as the main body systems. The programme has been developed to provide veterinary surgeons with an opportunity throughout the course to enhance their practical skills via microscopy workshops, x ray film reading, abdominal scanning and practising emergency techniques in a wet lab situation. Description Gain a GPCert (SAM) Develop new enthusiasm and confidence in handling your medicine cases Provide an enhanced service to your clients and patients Generate increased revenue in your practice Meet like-minded colleagues and develop lifelong friendships Meet and learn from world-class teacher

Delivered in cooperations with Improve Veterinary Education and ISVPS

Dato

10. november 2025

Tidspunkt

08:00 - 14:00

Sted

Vetnordic Kursuscenter, Korskildeeng 4, 2670 Greve

Underviser

Målgruppe

Vets

Sprog

English

Antal moduler

110.000,00 kr

Eksl. Moms.

Se kursusbeskrivelse

Module 1 – Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Medicine + Practical Session Date: To be confirmed Speaker: To be confirmed Learning objectives:

Understand the rationale behind selection of appropriate tests for your patients
Consider the different sampling techniques and sample processing and identify factors that may affect them
Become familiar with the clinical pathology of hepatobiliary and renal disease
Structure your approach to anaemia to differentiate between non-regenerative and regenerative types before determining possible underlying causes
Transform your understanding of haemostasis to enable you to determine when, why and how it goes wrong
Use your knowledge to interpret laboratory data from clinical patients to help you prioritise further investigations

Module 2 - Cytology + Practical Session Date: To be confirmed Speaker: To be confirmed Leaning objectives:
Understand the principles and practical aspects of cytological sample collection, storage and preparation
Perfect your ability to describe the principles of routine cytological examination and how this informs a cytological diagnosis
Develop your haematological skills by becoming adept at interpreting both normal and abnormal haemograms, identifying
reticulocytes and discovering platelet and white cell abnormalities
Transform your understanding of the different cytological characteristics of effusions, aspirates and lavage samples
Familiarise yourself with some of the conditions most commonly diagnosed by cytology

Module 3 - Diagnostic Imaging (Theory) Date: To be confirmed Speaker: To be confirmed

Review the principles of radiography, radiology and the significance of radiation protection
Appreciate the use of contrast radiography in a variety of situations and using a variety of techniques
Understand the principles of ultrasound imaging
Familiarise yourself with the basic principles of advanced imaging
Compare and contrast CT and MRI as diagnostic tools

Module 4 - Diagnostic Imaging Practical Film Reading and Abdominal Ultrasound Date: To be confirmed Speaker: To be confirmed Learning objectives:
This practical day will include:
Case based discussion
Film reading session
Practical abdominal ultrasound scanning
Develop your ability to critique radiographs
Enhance your skills in interpreting radiographs in a systematic and thorough manner
Practice your ultrasound imaging skills to help you to differentiate between normal and abnormal abdominal structures
Module 5 - Gastroenterology I Date: To be confirmed Speaker: To be confirmed Learning objectives:
Develop your understanding of deglutition and dysphagia
Familiarise yourself with the pathophysiology of:
Regurgitation
Acute and chronic vomiting
Diarrhoea
Enhance your diagnostic approach to gastrointestinal abnormalities
Describe the principles and basic use of endoscopy in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal disease and when it is indicated

Module 6 - Gastroenterology II Date: To be confirmed Speaker: To be confirmed Learning objectives:
Improve your understanding of the pathophysiology of hepatic and hepatobiliary disease
Devise a systematic diagnostic approach to the jaundiced patient
Perfect your investigative approach to suspected hepatobiliary disease
Understand the pathophysiology of exocrine pancreatic disease
Describe the investigative approach to acute and chronic exocrine pancreatic diseases
Discuss the therapeutic options in hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases

Module 7 – Immunology Date: To be confirmed Speaker: To be confirmed Learning objectives:

Learn the basis of immune function and the immune response to better understand the pathophysiology of immune-mediated disease
Develop your diagnostic approach to common immune-mediated diseases in small animals
Transform your understanding of the basis of therapy for immune-mediated diseases
Discuss the use of common immunosuppressive therapies

Module 8 - Endocrinology I Date: To be confirmed Speaker: To be confirmed Learning objectives:
Get to grips with the underlying principles of endocrine anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology
Become familiar with the clinical signs and diagnostic approaches in cats and dogs with endocrine disorders such as:
Hypo- and hyperadrenocorticism – common and uncommon presentations
Hypo- and hyperthyroidism
Primary and Secondary hyperparathyroidism
Understand the basis of medical and (where appropriate) surgical management for diseases affecting the adrenal, thyroid and parathyroid glands

Module 9 - Endocrinology II Date: To be confirmed Speaker: To be confirmed Learning objectives:

Demonstrate an understanding of the pathophysiology and clinical signs associated with endocrine pancreatic disease including insulinoma
Describe the investigation and management of diabetes mellitus and diabetic ketoacidosis in the dog and cat
Get to grips with understanding the causes of failure to control diabetes and the approach to the unstable diabetic patient
Understand the pathophysiology of pituitary endocrine diseases
Become familiar with the clinical signs, investigation and management of pituitary endocrine disease in the dog and cat

Module 10 - Medical Oncology Date: To be confirmed Speaker: To be confirmed Learning objectives:

Be able to understand the principles of tumour biology and staging
Formulate a general investigative approach to the cancer patient
Develop your understanding of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgical oncology
Familiarise yourself with the therapeutic management of common canine and feline neoplasms
Enable yourself to recognise and manage common oncologic emergencies

Module 11 - Dermatology + Practical Session Date: To be confirmed Speaker: To be confirmed Learning objectives:

Develop a problem-solving approach to skin diseases
Describe the steps involved in dermatologic examination in cats and dogs
List and understand the techniques used for the laboratory investigation of skin disease and when they should be used
Recommend a rational problem-solving approach to the investigation and treatment of:
Alopecia
Pruritus
Become familiar with the common presentations of bacterial, parasitic and fungal skin disease
Identify common dermatologic manifestations of systemic disease and their pathogenesis

Module 12 - Emergency Medicine and Critical Care + Practical Session Date: To be confirmed Speaker: To be confirmed Learning objectives:

Familiarise yourself with a thorough and systematic approach to the assessment of the critically ill patient’s major body systems
Enhance your understanding of the minimum database and its interpretation
Implement your assessment of your patients when considering their fluid, electrolyte and transfusion requirements
Understand the principles and practical aspects of critical patient monitoring
Recognise imminent cardiopulmonary arrest more promptly
Learn how to select and apply both basic and advanced life support
Learn the best approach to the acute management of the dyspnoeic patient

Module 13 - Canine Infectious Diseases Date: November 2nd 2026 Date: To be confirmed Speaker: To be confirmed Learning objectives:

Compile a list of the major infectious diseases in dogs
Describe the diagnosis and management of common canine infectious diseases
Familiarise yourself with the clinical signs of significant imported diseases occurring in dogs
Understand the principles of vaccination and vaccination regimes
Understand the steps involved in the Pet Travel Scheme
List notifiable diseases in dogs

Module 14 – Cardiovascular I Date: To be confirmed Speaker: To be confirmed Learning objectives:

Extend your understanding of the principles and importance of a physical examination in patients with suspected cardiac disease
Familiarise yourself with the principles of electrocardiography
Integrate your understanding of the approach to electrocardiographic interpretation to help you identify common arrhythmias
Improve your evaluation of thoracic radiographs in reference to cardiac patients
Understand the basic principles of echocardiography and its role in diagnosis of cardiac disease

Module 15 – Cardiovascular II Date: To be confirmed Speaker: To be confirmed Learning objectives:

Recognise and understand the events involved in the pathophysiology of cardiac failure
Define systolic and diastolic failure
Appreciate the species differences in prevalence of congenital and acquired cardiac diseases
Describe the major congenital cardiac diseases in dogs and cats
Transform your understanding of the pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of acquired valvular, myocardial and pericardial diseases
Familiarise yourself with the therapeutic options and their applications in patients with cardiac disease
Learn how to manage emergency cardiac patients for improved outcomes

Module 16 – Urology I Date: To be confirmed Speaker: To be confirmed Learning objectives:

Understand the diagnostic techniques available to investigate urinary disease
Delve into the detail of the pathophysiology of acute and chronic renal failure, glomerular disease and proteinuria
Develop your investigative approach into renal disease
Improve your therapeutic management of such cases

Module 17 – Urology II Date: To be confirmed Speaker: To be confirmed Learning objectives:

Describe and understand the factors involved in the development of crystalluria and urolithiasis in cats and dogs
Understand the principles of management of lower urinary tract disease in cats and dogs
Explore the often complicated management of FLUTD and urethral obstruction
Examine the possible causes of urinary incontinence, their diagnosis and management
Classify canine prostatic diseases and understand their pathogenesis, diagnosis and medical management

Module 18 – Feline Infectious Diseases Date: To be confirmed Speaker: To be confirmed Learning objectives:

Diagnose and treat Haemoplasma infections
Explain the diseases of hunting cats including toxoplasmosis, pox virus, mycobacterial disease and salmonellosis
Approach enteric infections of the cat including protozoal disease (Trichomonas foetus, Cryptosporidium, Giardia and Isospora) and bacterial/viral disease
Understand fungal mycoses
Control infectious and zoonotic disease in the home, clinic, shelters and cattery situations

Module 19 – Medical Neurology Date: To be confirmed Speaker: To be confirmed Learning objectives:

Revise your understanding of the principles of functional neuroanatomy
Become adept at a thorough and systematic neurologic examination to help you localise lesions
List and understand further diagnostic techniques available to investigate neurologic disease
Consider the investigation and management of common neurologic syndromes
Understand the steps involved in the investigation into the aetiology of seizures in dogs and cats
Improve your ability to manage seizures in an emergency and longer term

Module 20 – Ophthalmology + Practical Session Date: To be confirmed Speaker: To be confirmed Learning objectives:

Perfect your ability to perform common ophthalmic examination techniques:
Basic neuro-ophthalmological examination
Ophthalmoscopy: Distant Direct; Close Direct & Indirect
Correct use of Fluoroscein for corneal evaluation
Tonometry & Gonioscopy
Get to grips with current ocular therapeutics: what do you need to have on your pharmacy shelf?
Familiarise yourself with the medical management of common ocular conditions
Identify the ocular manifestations of systemic diseases
Be able to recognise common ocular conditions that require surgery

Module 21 – Respiratory Disease Date: To be confirmed Speaker: To be confirmed Learning objectives:

Improve your understanding of the importance of a detailed and thorough physical examination
Integrate a dyspnoea algorithm into your investigations of respiratory disease
Develop an understanding of the importance of diagnostic aids in the investigation of respiratory disease: radiography, endoscopy, ultrasonography and cytology
Consolidate your knowledge of upper and lower airway disease, parenchymal and pleural space disease
Familiarise yourself with the principles of primary and ancillary respiratory therapeutic

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Tidspunkt: 08:00 - 15:00

Sprog: Engelsk

Sted: Vetnordic kursuscenter, Korskildeeng 4, 2670 Greve

Underviser: Philip Lhermette, BVetMed, BSc, CBiol FRSB FRCVS

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