Small Animal Practice

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Allergic Skin Diseases in Dogs

This CVE module will address the clinical signs, diagnosis and up-to-date therapeutic strategies for the more common allergic skin diseases of the dog. Particular attention will focus on the difficulties in diagnosing and successfully treating atopic dermatitis. The use of alternative strategies to glucocorticoid medication will be highlighted, including the potential use of cyclosporine, tacrolimus and desensitization vaccines. Other allergic dermatoses to be studied will include food allergy, allergic contact dermatitis, drug allergy and bacterial hypersensitivity. Clinical features that can be useful in differentiating between these diseases will be highlighted using appropriate case examples. The advantages and disadvantages associated with the long-term use of different immunomodulatory agents to treat such dermatoses will also be addressed.

This CVE module is designed as an online lecture, participants will be directed to further reading and will complete a self-assessment. This module is accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland for the purposes of Continuing Veterinary Education (CVE) and is worth 3CVE credits. This CVE module costs €60.

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Ocular Conditions of the Racing Greyhound - An Atlas of Clinical Appearances 1970-2000

This CVE module presents practitioners with illustrated material based upon clinical cases presented to the UCD Veterinary Hospital between 1970-2000. CVE participants are introduced to a range of ophthalmic conditions found in the Greyhound breed which include those due to mal development and trauma, vaccine reaction, infection and inheritance. This module is accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland for the purposes of Continuing Veterinary Education (CVE) and is worth 3CVE credits. This CVE module costs €60.
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Leptospira and Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis is a re-emerging zoonotic disease affecting both large and small animals. In this CVE module, participants will explore characteristics of the causative agent of leptospirosis as well as clinical features, current diagnostic methods and treatment considerations. This CVE module is designed as an online lecture and is presented by Jarlath Nally and Simone Schuller. Participants will be directed to further reading and will complete a self-assessment. This module is accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland for the purposes of Continuing Veterinary Education (CVE) and is worth 3CVE credits. This CVE module costs €60.
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Mechanisms of Pain and Analgesia in Animals: An Overview

This CVE offering encompasses the basic physiology and pathophysiology of pain, and overview the drugs which target the different locations on the pathway of pain information, from the periphery, to the brain.
 This CVE offering is presented in the format of an online lecture. Participants will be directed to further reading and will complete a self-assessment. This module is accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland for the purposes of Continuing Veterinary Education (CVE) and is worth 3CVE credits. This CVE module costs €60.Find out more

Basic Ultrasound of the abdomen: ultrasonographic appearance of normal liver, spleen, GIT and urogenital apparatus

he purpose of this CVE offering is to illustrate the basic normal ultrasonographic features of the abdominal organs in dogs and cats. The liver, spleen, gastrointestinal tract and urogenital apparatus will be covered. Their usual size, echogenicity, echotexture, location and general appearance will be extensively described with the use of several clear images. The online lecture has a basic, straightforward approach; it is mainly directed to clinicians with little or no knowledge in ultrasonography, but it could be a quick review also for clinicians who already have some experience with the ultrasound transducer. This CVE offering is presented in the format of an online lecture. Participants will be directed to further reading and will complete a self-assessment. This module is accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland for the purposes of Continuing Veterinary Education (CVE) and is worth 3CVE credits. This CVE module costs €60.

Farm Animal Practice

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Liver Fluke and Paramphistomes

This CVE module brings practitioners up-to-date on the latest information on the changing epidemiology and latest control options for liver fluke infection in livestock and for herd health planning. It will also provide an update on the increased prevalence of parapmphistome infection in ruminants in Ireland. This CVE module is designed as an online lecture, participants will be directed to further reading and will complete a self-assessment. This module is accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland for the purposes of Continuing Veterinary Education (CVE) and is worth 3CVE credits. This CVE module costs €60.
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A Clinician's Guide to Strategic Control of Helminths in Horses

This CVE module that aims to give a short overview on the major gastrointestinal parasites that infects horses. It will provide practical and up to date information on current thinking on anthelmintic control in horses and ways to prevent or slow down the development of anthelmintic resistance. This module is accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland for the purposes of Continuing Veterinary Education (CVE) and is worth 3CVE credits. This CVE module costs €60.
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Herd Health Investigation Skills 1 

This CVE offering is a 'taster', from the first module of the Graduate Certificate in Dairy Herd Health – Herd Health Investigation Skills.  In these CVE offerings, we'll be seeking to give you a taste of the scope, depth and flavour of the Graduate Certificate. To provide a little background, the Graduate Certificate is an 18 month part-time UCD-run programme of study, designed specifically for busy veterinarians. The programme is delivered using innovative online learning activities, coupled with hands-on teaching of herd-based clinical skills.
This CVE offering is presented in the format of an online lecture, drawing on a component of the Graduate Certificate. Participants will be directed to further reading and will complete a self-assessment. This module is accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland for the purposes of Continuing Veterinary Education (CVE) and is worth 3CVE credits. This CVE module costs €60.Find out more.

Herd Health Investigation Skills 2

This CVE offering is a 'taster', from the first module of the Graduate Certificate in Dairy Herd Health – Herd Health Investigation Skills.  In these CVE offerings, we'll be seeking to give you a taste of the scope, depth and flavour of the Graduate Certificate. To provide a little background, the Graduate Certificate is an 18 month part-time UCD-run programme of study, designed specifically for busy veterinarians. The programme is delivered using innovative online learning activities, coupled with hands-on teaching of herd-based clinical skills.

This CVE offering, written by Simon More, is presented in the format of an online lecture, drawing on a component of the Graduate Certificate. Participants will be directed to further reading and will complete a self-assessment. This module is accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland for the purposes of Continuing Veterinary Education (CVE) and is worth 3CVE credits. This CVE module costs €60.
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Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Virus: An Introduction

This CVE offering, written by David Graham of Animal Health Ireland, gives an introduction to various aspects of BVD virus. These include some key characteristics of the virus and the clinical outcomes associated with infection. It also covers available diagnostic methods and how these can be used to create a structured approach to herd screening, investigation and monitoring. Key issues in relation to biosecurity and vaccination are discussed and the current situation with BVD control in Ireland is considered within a wider European perspective.This module is accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland for the purposes of Continuing Veterinary Education (CVE) and is worth 3CVE credits. This CVE module costs €60.

Managing Infectious Disease

This CVE offering is a 'taster', from the first module of the Graduate Certificate in Dairy Herd Health – Herd Health Investigation Skills.  In these CVE offerings, we'll be seeking to give you a taste of the scope, depth and flavour of the Graduate Certificate. To provide a little background, the Graduate Certificate is an 18 month part-time UCD-run programme of study, designed specifically for busy veterinarians. The programme is delivered using innovative online learning activities, coupled with hands-on teaching of herd-based clinical skills.

This CVE offering, written by Tim Geraghty, is presented in the format of an online lecture, drawing on a component of the Graduate Certificate. Participants will be directed to further reading and will complete a self-assessment. By the end of this CVE offering students will have an understanding of the application of the herd health cycle to control of infectious disease. Students will be able to aid a farmer or farm manager to prioritise infectious diseases for inclusion in a control plan, to conduct a comprehensive, qualitative bio-exclusion risk assessment and to advise on reducing the risks of infectious disease introduction. This module is accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland for the purposes of Continuing Veterinary Education (CVE) and is worth 3CVE credits. This CVE module costs €60.

Equine Practice

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Palmar Foot Pain in the Horse

This CVE offering aims to give a short overview on the clinical approach on lameness investigation in horses. It will provide practical and up to date case-based information on current thinking on diagnosis and treatment of palmar foot pain in the horse. This CVE module will be presented as an interactive case study incorporating videos and self-assessment questions throughout. This module is accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland for the purposes of Continuing Veterinary Education (CVE) and will be worth 3CVE credits. This CVE module costs €60. Find out more.

Equine Lameness - Coming Soon

This CVE offering will be available in April. It will be presented as an interactive case study incorporating videos and self-assessment questions throughout. This module is accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland for the purposes of Continuing Veterinary Education (CVE) and will be worth 3CVE credits. This CVE module costs €60.

Veterinary Nursing

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Introduction to suture material

In this self-directed CVE module, veterinary nurses will gain a good basic knowledge of suture materials and their application in animals. The module comprises an online lecture with several short video clips outlining several suture pattern techniques; participants will be directed to further reading and will complete a self-assessment. This module is accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland for the purposes of Continuing Veterinary Education (CVE) and is worth 3CVE credits. This CVE module costs €60.

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Bandaging in Companion Animals

This CVE module gives students an understanding of the reasons for bandaging, and a comparison of bandaging materials and specific techniques. This CVE module is designed as an online lecture, participants will be directed to further reading and will complete a self-assessment. This module is accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland for the purposes of Continuing Veterinary Education (CVE) and is worth 3CVE credits. This CVE module costs €60.

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Veterinary Nursing Supervision

This programme is aimed at supervisors who will have a UCD veterinary nursing student on clinical placement. In the UCD veterinary nursing programme we are aware that student supervisors would benefit from support and guidance in their role. This course has been developed as an online, distance learning course to accommodate busy professionals working in practice who would be unable to attend a supervisor workshop. In this course we aim to provide practical advice, reflective thinking practices and teaching skills to support the role of a student supervisor over the coming academic year.

This course is delivered over an one week period. Throughout this time frame UCD veterinary nursing tutors will be available to take queries online. By completing this course participants will be eligible for 3 CVE credits from the Veterinary Council of Ireland.

Advanced Surgical Nursing

This CVE module is designed for veterinary nurses with a basic understanding of suturing, suture materials and suture techniques. This CVE module provides advanced knowledge of making the right choice of suture material. This CVE module is designed as an online lecture, participants will be directed to further reading and will complete a self-assessment.
This module is accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland for the purposes of CVE and is worth 3CVE credits. This CVE Module should take you 3 hours to complete. This CVE module costs €60.

General Studies

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Management of Nosocomial Infections

The objectives of this CVE module are to outline the major causes of nosocomial infections in veterinary hospitals, to examine common deficiencies in infection control practices and to provide guidelines for the development and implementation of improved infection control practices in veterinary premises. This CVE offering is presented in the format of an online lecture. Participants will be directed to further reading and will complete a self-assessment. This module is accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland for the purposes of Continuing Veterinary Education (CVE) and is worth 3CVE credits. This CVE module costs €60. Find out more.

Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in Animals

The objectives of this CVE module are to update veterinary practitioners on the occurrence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in animals and the significance of the organism for animal and public health.  The module provides an overview of MRSA in pets and horses with emphasis on sources of infection, transmission routes, risk factors and control options. This CVE offering is presented in the format of an online lecture. Participants will be directed to further reading and will complete a self-assessment. This module is accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland for the purposes of Continuing Veterinary Education (CVE) and is worth 3CVE credits. This CVE module costs €60. Find out more.

Veterinary Studies

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Adverse Veterinary Drug-Drug Interactions

This CVE module addresses some important therapeutic drug interactions that clinicians should be cognisant of in an era of ‘poly-pharmacy’.  Interactions may arise due to pharmaceutic, pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic and genetic reasons that alter the expected outcomes of therapeutic use in the presence of other agents. In vitro interactions are due to pharmaceutical incompatabilities with solvents or with IV administration leading to complexation and loss of activity. While some in vivo interactions may be predictable on the basis of interactions with drug transporters for distribution in the body, others have been discovered many years after therapeutic approval. Pharmacokinetic interactions are at the level of gut absorption, liver metabolic enzyme induction and metabolism, as well as competition at excretory sites including urine and bile. Pharmacodynamic interactions occur due to augmented or inhibitory actions at the same or different tissue receptors. A top 10 set of veterinary drug interactions will be presented along with the rationale for each. In the absence of an alternative replacement drug, interactions may, in many cases, be offset by dose level or timing changes. Some canine breeds are prone to genetic mutations, for example, a proportion of Collies with defective P-glycoprotein efflux pump function on the blood-brain barrier, have a propensity to concentrate avermectins, loperamide and spinosads in the brain to cause toxicity. This module is accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland for the purposes of Continuing Veterinary Education (CVE) and is worth 3CVE credits. This CVE module costs €60.

Canine Aggression

This CVE offering, written by Orla Doherty from the Animal Behaviour Clinic, provides an overview of the most common types of aggression displayed by dogs. The module focuses on the most common type of aggression for which treatment is sought by owners, conflict or status related aggression. The etiology, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment or control of this type of aggression is discussed. This CVE offering is presented in the format of an online lecture. Participants will be directed to further reading and will complete a self-assessment. This module is accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland for the purposes of Continuing Veterinary Education (CVE) and is worth 3CVE credits. This CVE module costs €60.

Seminars

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Webinar Veterinary Practice Management - Free To WATCH ONLINE

The Veterinary Practice Management webinar that took place in UCD on April the 19th is now available to watch online. Click here to view the webinar.

One Health - One Medicine on Responsible Use of Antimicrobials - FREE TO WATCH ONLINE

UCD School of Veterinary Medicine in collaboration with the Veterinary Council of Ireland and others held an evening seminar worth 4 CVE credits on the 10th of November 2011 in the UCD Veterinary Sciences Centre. The seminar was broadcast live to several locations across the country. Oranmore, Cork, Tralee, Kilkenny, Athlone, Limerick, Kells, Sligo, Letterkenny, Belfast, Dundalk.A range of presentations were given:
- Public Health - FVE Prospective
- One Health Dimension
- MRSA
- Mechanisms of genetic transfer
- Antimicrobials - veterinary usage within a global context
- Problems from practice medicine inspections and how to achieve compliance with legislation.

You can view the seminar online, click here to start.
To view the slides in sync with the presenter click on the slideshow button      Then click on the timer button
 

Equine Interactive CVE Event - 3 CVE Credits

The UCD Equine CVE Committee is pleased to announce that the next interactive CVE session will take place on Thursday 26^th May 2011 at the University Veterinary Hospital. Following the popularity and success of the last CVE session this is the second part of the topic, titled 'Foal Disorders II: Conditions occurring in the first three months’. The session will count for 3 CVE points and will run from 19.00- 22.15; light refreshments will be provided.  If you are interested in attending this CPD session or have any questions, please email Mai Cass (mai.cass@ucd) or phone 01-7166060 to book a place. The numbers will be restricted to approximately 20 – 30 people to allow maximum benefit for all participants. To ensure that the night will be as interactive as possible we invite you to send in advance your own radiographs/digital image series of any interesting (or controversial!) cases for discussion. If possible please email the images along with some clinical details of the case. We hope to see you soon.

Small Animal Orthopaedic Surgery CVE Seminar

The Small Animal Surgery Service at UCD Veterinary Hospital is delighted to announce a free evening CVE seminar for veterinary practitioners. This seminar will take place on Wednesday June 15th at 7pm 2011. This CVE evening will consist of lectures and case-based presentations covering new orthopaedic techniques now offered at UCD which include:
Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA), Total Hip Replacement (THR),  Traditional techniques such as TPLO, and Orthopaedic cases commonly seen at a first opinion practice.
Speakers: Fabrice Bernard & Ignacio (Nacho) Calvo
CVE Credits to be advised by the Veterinary Council of Ireland

To register email: Diane.Cashman@ucd.ie
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“HORSEPOWER” CHARITY EQUINE SEMINAR 2011   

July 22 2011 UCD, Dublin. 5 CVE Credits.

Veterinary Ireland and UCD are joining forces this summer to host a free seminar for equine vets.  On Friday 22nd July 2011, the seminar will be held at UCD, with top quality international speakers addressing a range of relevant topics from management of wounds, to fracture management in the field, infectious disease, neurology, anaesthesia, etc.  All lectures will be free; however, donations will be gratefully accepted.  The event will be held as part of the HORSEPOWER event run in support of equine charities in Ireland, the UK and internationally. The speakers ride their motorcycles around the UK and Ireland delivering free lectures to vets, with the money raised going to charity. This year the beneficiaries of the event will be the ISPCA and SPANA.  Further details will soon be available, but in the meantime please put the date in your diary for free CVE points and to support a worthy cause! Download Flyer.

Endocrinology

Organised by VICAS this seminar will be given by Camel Mooney in Sligo on 13/4/11, Limerick on 1/6/11 and Citywest Dublin on 15/6/11. This course is worth 6 CVE credits. This course will consist of some formal lectures  and case-based presentations covering the most commonly diagnosed endocrine disorders.  After an initial presentation on principles of diagnosing endocrine disease, the course will focus on the interpretation of tests for thyroid and adrenal gland dysfunction.  The role of endocrine diseases in common presenting problems will be highlighted and there will be a focus on newer therapeutic regimens for hyperadrenocorticism and feline diabetes mellitus. Download Brochure here . How to register

Radiography & Radiology

Organised by VICAS this seminar will be given by Antonella Puggioni in Dublin on March the 9th 2011, Hester McAlister 8th June Sligo, and Cliona Skelly 23rd February in Limerick. This course is worth 6 CVE credits.
Course Overview:
Refresher on physics of x-rays:
- how images are produced
- how to calculate ideal exposure settings for your x-ray/film/developer combination suite
- how to recognise and eliminate exposure / film faults and artifacts
Digital and Computer Imaging:
- A necessary evil or vital necessity?
Thoracic radiography and radiology:
- Pulmonary patterns - a noddy's guide
- An update on CT and MRI and their application Finally, the day rounds off with 90 minutes of interactive case-studies, allowing you to put your new knowledge to the test in real life situations.

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Continuing Veterinary Education - Points on Points

As you know, all veterinary practitioners and nurses need to achieve the required number of Continuing Veterinary Education (CVE) credits by the 31st of July 2011 in order to renew their licence to practice. As the deadline is fast approaching, you may be interested in the new, simple‐to‐use website from UCD Veterinary Medicine, which offers a range of practical, relevant, distance‐learning CVE courses.

UCD Veterinary Medicine in conjunction with the Veterinary Council of Ireland will host an evening seminar entitled: Continuing Veterinary Education – Points on Points. This seminar is worth 2 CVE points and will be held on the 5th of May from 7.30pm - 9.20pm in the Veterinary Sciences Centre at UCD Belfield. This free seminar will outline the VCI’s mandatory CVE requirements and how UCD can help you to acquire credits. The full timetable is outlined below.

If you are interesting in attending this free seminar please submit your details on this form.

Timetable

7.00pm - Refreshments and registration

7.30pm – Welcome and Introduction: Grace Mulcahy, Dean of Veterinary Medicine, UCD

7.40 PM – Continuing Veterinary Education – Rationale, benefits and Options: Dr. Lindy Vaughan – President, Veterinary Council of Ireland

8.10PM – UCD’s Online Continuing Veterinary Education Portal – Overview: Grace Mulcahy and Diane Cashman, Educational Support Specialist, UCD Veterinary Medicine

8.40PM - Using online Learning Resources and self-learning using UCD’s online Library Resources: Diane Cashman and Diarmuid Stokes. Veterinary Liaison Librarian

9.00PM – New developments in Veterinary Education - The UCD Veterinary Graduate of 2011: Grace Mulcahy

9.20PM – Finish

The Importance of a Collective Approach to Improve Animal Health

This presentation by Professor Michael L. Doherty forms part of an educational seminar hosted by Technopath. Entitled 'Animal Health and Industry: A National Collective Approach' aims to provide the platform where questions can be directed from Industry to a panel of experts.

The event will take place in the Portlaoise Heritage Hotel on Thursday the 3rd of March 2011 and is free to attend. For full information of the event and to register email: seminar@techno-path.com

Causes of Sudden Death in Sheep: Investigating a Flock Lameness Outbreak. Neurological conditions of sheep

This presentation by Professor Michael L. Doherty forms part of the CAVI Seminar on Ovine Medicine & Flock Health. The event will take place in Athlone on the 27th of January 2011 and is worth 6 CVE credits. For further details and to register contact Veterinary Ireland.

Foal Disorders; Conditions occurring in the first three months

This interactive CVE session is for referring veterinary practitioners of the UCD Veterinary Hospital. The seminar will be in the format of an interactive case-based session. This seminar is accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland for the purposes of Continuing Veterinary Education (CVE) and is worth 3CVE credits.

The seminar will be held on the 10th of February 2011 at the University Veterinary Hospital from 19.00 - 22.15. Light refreshments will be provided. If you are interested in attending this CVE seminar or have any queries, please email Mai Cass - mai.cass@ucd.ie - or phone 01-7166060 to book a place. Numbers are restricted to about 15-20 places, so book early.

To ensure that the evening will be as interactive as possible we would like to invite you to bring your own radiographs/digital image series of any interesting (or controversial!) cases for discussion. If possible please send the images to us in advance, along with some clinical details of the case.