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CE Programs2014 - 2015

PROGRESS THROUGH LEARNING

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We are dedicated to developing careers, improving practice performance and driving veterinary education forwards. Progress through learning.

Improve works with veterinary professionals who seek leading-edge training through a lifelong training partnership. Through the application of learnt techniques you will become more productive in practice – taking on more complex cases with confidence. This prospectus outlines our modular postgraduate programs as well as short (practical) courses.

Why choose Improve?

Our partners

• 16 year track record of delivering quality Continuing Education (CE)

• Now operating in 18 countries worldwide

• Originators of modular CE for vets, and is still a company which is run by vets for vets

• Alumni includes 1,000s of vets who have benefitted from participating in structured modular programs

• Experienced subject mentors who add support throughout the program

• World-class speakers, delivering the academic syllabus whilst ensuring content is relevant to practice

• The chance to meet and learn with like-minded colleagues

• Preparation for the examination of the Membership of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists

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Postgraduate programs that help you to transform your practice life

Our programs allow you to dive deeper into particular subject areas, to truly challenge yourself, and to gain the extra knowledge that puts you at the forefront of your field.

• Increase practice revenues

• Improve productivity

• Reduce external referrals and increase practice capabilities

• Transfer knowledge and skills within practice

• Demonstrate your commitment to enhancing practice standards

• Improve animal care

• Accelerate diagnosis

• Increase treatment options

• Reassure them their pet is in safe hands

For your practice: For your client:

• Prepare for the MANZCVS exam in a structured and guided way

• Transform your professional life and approach to clinical cases

• Access a like-minded peer network

• Increase your skills, knowledge and confidence in dealing with complex cases

• Fit learning around the workings of a busy practice

For you:

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ANZCVS Membership

Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists

Our modular programs have been designed to prepare candidates for examination for Membership of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists. However, our courses are neither required for membership nor does taking the course guarantee passing Membership exam.

What are the benefits of being a Member of the ANZCVS?

• College Membership signifies that a veterinarian has expertise and competence in a nominated subject area

• Use of the post-nominals MANZCVS

• Reduced registration fees for the annual Science Week

How do I obtain Membership of the College?

• Candidates for Membership of the College should be eligible for registration as a veterinarian in an Australian State or in New Zealand.

• At least three and a half years must have passed between graduation and taking the examination

• Passing the College Membership examinations

What are the examination subjects?

• Small Animal Medicine

• Small Animal Surgery

• Veterinary Radiology

• many more, for a full list please refer to www.anzcvs.org.au

When do I need to register by?

• Membership application form, the Access to Information Agreement, an up to date curriculum vita and the appropriate membership examination fee must be submitted to the College office by 31 October in the year preceding examination.

When is the examination?

• Written examinations are held in June each year

• Oral examinations will be held in June/July

How much does it cost?

• Currently the Australian examination fee is $A 1,250.-

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Progress through learning

Our various modular programs offer you a wide range of topics, enabling you to improve your skills and knowledge and even gain a post-graduate certificate.

Our programs run for one to two years and typically include theoretical as well as practical modules. We complement our face-to-face sessions with online content to make it easier to fit it around your busy schedule. Once you have registered and about 30 days before the course starts you will be given access to our Learning-Management-System, where you can read the lecture notes before each module, complemented with journal articles, images and recorded webinars.

Our modular programs consist of three components:

1. Pre-session survey and preparation

2. Taught theoretical or practical sessions covering key areas of the syllabus

3. Post-session survey, reflection and further study

We test your knowledge before and after each session and also ask you to reflect on your skills and set yourselves goals, to guarantee the best possible outcome for each individual. Our pre-modular surveys also help our speakers to gauge the level of the group and to adapt their teaching contents to fit the needs of the delegates.

You will get a certificate of attendance after every module and if you are an AVA member, your VetEd points will get credited to your account automatically.

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• All practical sessions have a limited number of delegates to ensure each individual benefits from plenty of hands-on time and the opportunity to practise the taught techniques.

• During the theoretical session lectures are presented by the speaker and the day ends with an interactive discussion of clinical cases.

• Some modules will be delivered online.

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Pre-moduleaccess to explanatory material through an

e-learning platform; 5 MCQs and self-evaluation

Post-modulerecommended further reading

5 MCQs and knowledge assessment

Moduletheoretical sessions and/or practical sessions

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Disciplines and Species

Programs

1 year program

Small Animal Surgery

2 year program

22 modules 20 modules 12 - 16 modules

Dr Linda Abraham BSc BVetMed PhD (Lond) MRCVS MACVSc FACVSc (Canine medicine)

Rodney C. Straw BVSc, DACVS, M(A)ANZCVS, ACVS Founding Fellow Surgical Oncology Specialist Small Animal Surgery (Oncology)

A/Prof Julia Beatty BSc (Hons) BVetMed PhD FACVSc (feline medicine) MRCVS

Dr Robert Hilton BVSc(Hons) MACVSc(Canine Medicine) CertVD MRCVS

Philip Anthony Moses BVSc, MRCVS, Cert SAO, MACVSc, FACVSc, CMAVA, Memb AO

Attendance Certificate

Scientific advisory board:

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The most comprehensive postgraduate modular internal medicine program.

The two year modular program in small animal medicine comprises 20 sessions covering clinical pathology, cytology and endocrinology as well as the main body systems. This program will enable

you to develop new enthusiasm and confidence in handling your medicine cases providing an enhanced service to your clients and patients.

Small Animal Medicine

Venues and dates - Year 1:

Tutors:

Free resources: A copy of ‘Clinical Medicine of the Dog and Cat’ – Michael Schaer (RRP A$215).

For detailed information please visit our website www.improveinternational.com

• Dr Trudi Mcalees BSc BVSc MACVSc FACVSc

• Dr Rob Hilton BVSc(Hons) MACVSc Cert.VD MRCVS

• Steven Holloway BVSc MVS PhD MACVSc DipACVIM

• Dr Niek Beijerink DVM, PhD, Diplomate ECVIM-CA

(Cardiology)

• Dr Sam Long BVSc, MVM, PhD, DipECVN, MRCVS

• Chris Thomson BVSC (Hons) PhD Dip ACVIM (Neurol)

Dip ECVN

• Tim Hyndman BVMS MANZCVS

• Dr Linda Abraham BSc BVetMed PhD (Lond) MRCVS

MACVSc FACVSc

• Dr Peter Bennett BVSc, FACVSc (Canine Medicine),

Dip. ACVIM (Small Animal Medicine, Oncology)

• Prof Bruce Parry BVSc, PhD

• Erin Bell BVSc (Hons) BSc(Vet) (Hons) MANZCVS (Small

Animal Medicine)

• Darren Fry MA VetMB FANZCVS

• Caroline Mansfield BSc BVMS MVM PhD MANZCVS

DECVIM

• Dr Mike Coleman BVSc(dist), FACVSc

20 theoretical modules 2 year program

Year 2: Starts in spring 2015please see website for details

Modules Melbourne Sydney

Immunology 07.02.2015 11.10.2014

Infectious diseases 08.02.2015 12.10.2014

Oncology 21.03.2015 21.02.2015

Respiratory disease 22.03.2015 22.02.2015

Urology I 09.05.2015 02.05.2015

Urology II 10.05.2015 03.05.2015

Clinical pathology and laboratory medicine 18.07.2015 25.07.2015

Cytology 19.07.2015 26.07.2015

Clinical nutrition 12.09.2015 05.09.2015

Medical neurology 13.09.2015 06.09.2015

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For detailed information please visit our website www.improveinternational.com

Soft tissue surgery:Year 2 starts in spring 2015

please see website for details

Small Animal SurgeryThe most in-depth and hands-on postgraduate modular surgery program, enabling you to improve surgical skills.

The small animal surgery program is split into two parts; part one covering soft-tissue surgery and part two orthopaedic/spinal surgery. Each part includes four, hands-on practical sessions where you can practise your surgical skills in a supervised and safe environment.

To complement the face to face sessions, we will also provide an online platform for delegates. This will run alongside the taught program and will offer easy access to course handbooks, module notes, case-discussions via a ‘closed’ forum, webinars plus additional material such as relevant articles, videos and presentations.

Venues and dates - Orthopaedic surgery:

14 theoretical modules 8 practical modules 2 year program

Modules Brisbane Melbourne

Orthopaedics I - The forelimb 14.02.2015 21.02.2015

Orthopaedics II - The hindlimb 15.02.2015 22.02.2015

Orthopaedics III - Decision making in fracture repair 02.05.2015 23.05.2015

Orthopedics IV - Complications of fracture repair 03.05.2015 24.05.2015

Joint fracture repair in the forelimb 13.06.2015 in Melbourne

Joint fracture repair in the hindlimb 14.06.2015 in Melbourne

Spinal surgery I 25.07.2015 18.07.2015

Spinal surgery II 26.07.2015 19.07.2015

Bone grafting and external skeletal fixation 05.09.2015 in Melbourne

Spinal surgery 06.09.2015 in Melbourne

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Tutors:

Free resources: ‘Veterinary Surgery: Small Animal’ – Tobias and Johnston (RRP A$274); A set of five surgical DVDs by Howard Seim covering a comprehensive range of soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures (RRP A$ 450).

• James Simcock BVSc (Hons) MACVSc (Internal Med)

Diplomate ACVS

• Wendy Archipow BVSc MS Diplomate ACVS

• Rod Straw BVSc Dip ACVS M(A)ANZCVSc ACVS

Founding Fellow Surgical Oncology

• Dr. Charles Kuntz DCM, MS, MACVSc, Diplomate ACVS

• Dr Katja Voss Dr med vet Diplomate ECVS

Broaden your knowledge in ophthalmology and learn from specialists and certificate holders.

This comprehensive and stimulating program is designed to be practically relevant for the small animal practitioner. The program will provide delegates with a thorough understanding of the anatomy, development and physiology

of the eye and will cover the full spectrum of ocular diseases seen in the domestic species. The principles of inherited ocular disease, ocular pharmacology and therapeutics, ocular pathology and ocular surgery will be discussed.

Small Animal Ophthalmology

Venues and dates:

12 theoretical modules 1 year program

For more information and prices please visit our website www.improveinternational.com

or mail us [email protected] or call us +61 2 8417 2008.

2 practical modules

Modules Melbourne

Examination of the eye 11.10.2014

Anatomy and physiology of the eye, basic embryology and histology 12.10.2014

Ocular therapeutics and pharmacology 06.12.2014

The orbit and globe, eyelids and nictitans membranes 07.12.2014

The conjunctiva and naso-lacrimal system: writing a case report 07.02.2015

The cornea, sclera and episclera 08.02.2015

The uveal tract and lens 21.03.2015

Glaucoma and neuro-ophthalmology 22.03.2015

The retina, vitreous and optic nerve 09.05.2015

Ocular neoplasia and ocular manifestations of systemic disease 10.05.2015

Inherited ocular disease and case based discussion 20.06.2015

Comparative ophthalmology 21.06.2015

Ophthalmic surgery I 29.08.2015

Ophthalmic surgery II 30.08.2015

Tutors:

• Mark Billson BVSc PhD DVOpthal DipVetClinStud MRCVS

• Guy Clare MA BVSc CertVOphthal

• Allyson Groth BVSc DACVO• Vicki Liddle BVSc(Hons) MANZCVSc

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Small Animal Cardiology

This program presents the latest advances in cardiology and its application in general practice. This is in the form of blended learning between online and face-to-face content.

This clinically based course will address the fundamental principles underlying cardiac disease, discuss common presentations of cardiac disease and thoroughly review current diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. Delegates will have the opportunity to become fully informed about commonly utilised diagnostic procedures via

practical ECG interpretation, film reading and hands-on echocardiography. Wherever possible, modules will include an interactive, practical element. Problem solving and case based material will feature strongly throughout the course enabling delegates to extend their knowledge of cardiology in an informative and interactive manner.

Venues and dates:

12 theoretical modules 2 practical modules 6 online modules 1 year program

Modules Sydney

The cardiac patient 26.10.2014

The cardiovascular system 29.11.2014

Electrocardiography (ECG) 30.11.2014

Thoracic radiography 07.02.2015

Echocardiography 08.02.2015

Pathophysiology of heart failure 22.03.2015

Diagnosis and management of heart failure 24.05.2015

Endocardial disease 21.06.2015

Canine myocardial disease 31.07.2015

Feline myocardial disease 01.08.2015

The fainting patient 02.08.2015

Cardiovascular manifestations of systemic disease 03.08.2015

Cardiac tumours and pericardial disease 23.08.2015

Congenital abnormalities 18.10.2015

Tutors:

• Dr. John M. Angles BVSc, BSc(Vet), MVS, PhD, MANZCVS, DECVIM-CA

• Pedro Oliveira DVM MRCVS DipECVIM-CA (Cardiology)

• Andrew Francis BVSc, CertVC, DipECVIM (Cardiology), MRCVS

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Venues and dates - Radiology, radiography, MRI and CT:

Ultrasonography (Year 2): Starts in spring 2015 - please see website for details

Tutors:

Free resources: A copy of the textbook ‘An Atlas of Small Animal Ultrasonography’ (RRP A$275).

• Dr Robert Williams B.Vet.Med MACVS (Emergency and

Critical Care)

• Dr Niek Beijerink DVM, PhD, Diplomate ECVIM-CA

(Cardiology)

• Dr Shona Reese

• Dr David Reese DVM, DACVR

• Dr Nola Lester BSc BVMS(Hons) Dip ACVR

• Mark Owen BVSc DiplECVDI FACVSc (veterinary

radiology) MRCVS

Modules Sydney

Basic principles of radiography and radiology 14.02.2015

Radiology of the head and vertebral column 15.02.2015

Radiology of the abdomen I 17.05.2015

Radiology of the abdomen II 18.05.2015

Radiology of the thorax (excluding heart, lungs and vasculature) 14.06.2015

Radiology of the heart, lungs and vasculature 15.06.2015

Cross sectional imaging MRI and scintigraphy in small animals 02.08.2015

Radiology of the heart, lungs and vasculature 03.08.2015

Cross sectional imaging MRI and scintigraphy in small animals 23.08.2015

Cross sectional imaging CT in small animals 24.08.2015

A comprehensive modular program cover all aspects of diagnostic imaging.

This exciting and highly interactive 20 module course brings together ultrasonography, radiology, radiography, MRI and CT scanning in

a comprehensive program designed for those in small animal practice wishing to advance their knowledge and skills in diagnostic imaging.

Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging

20 theoretical modules 2 year program [year 2 (Ultrasonography) will start in spring 2015]


or mail us [email protected] or call us +61 2 8417 2008.11

Venues and dates:

Modules Sydney

Introduction to endoscopy and endosurgery instrumentation 22.11.2014

Flexible endoscopy - gastrointestinal tract 23.11.2014

Flexible endoscopy - respiratory tract and therapeutic techniques 21.02.2015

Rigid endoscopy - Rhinoscopy, urethrocystoscopy, vaginoscopy, otoendoscopy, otoscopy 22.02.2015

Practical session I 21.03.2015

Practical session II 22.03.2015

Tutors:

• Dr Philip Brain BVSc FACVSc (Small Animal Medicine)

FAVA

• Lynelle R Johnsson DVM MS PhD DACVIM (Small

Animal Medicine)

• Caroline Mansfield BSc BVMS MVM PhD MANZCVS

DECVIM

Small Animal Endoscopy

This program will enhance confidence and provide an integrated learning experience.

Endoscopy as an aid to diagnosis is a rapidly growing area of veterinary practice. New veterinary applications, often following human advances, can be extremely useful in both the investigation and treatment of disease in animals. This very practical program will

provide delegates with a thorough grounding in both theory and hands-on skills needed to start introducing endoscopy into their practice. Each module will combine the very latest in knowledge with the opportunity to practise new skills in a safe environment.

4 theoretical modules 2 practical modules 3 weekend program


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FAST TRACK - Short courses for vets

Our short courses usually take 1,2 or 3 day. Complemented by notes and additional documents, these courses will allow you to gain knowledge quickly and improve your skills through case based discussion and practical sessions.

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Beginners Orthopaedic Surgery TTA

Course content:Course content:

Venues and dates:Venues and dates:

Melbourne: 8./9.11.2014Sydney: 16./17.5.2015

Brisbane: 22./23.08.2015

The procedure of TTA for the treatment of cranial cruciate disease in dogs will be explained on the basis of the stifle biomechanics. The planning, surgery and the implants will be discussed and possible complications addressed.The practical part of the course will include the exploration of the stifle joint through a minimal medial arthrotomy, the treatment of meniscal injuries and the TTA surgery.

This practical course is designed to provide a solid grounding in how do deal with common orthopaedic problems and build confidence in surgical approaches and techniques.The combination of lectures and practical sessions will revise relevant surgical anatomy enabling you to undertake the surgical management of common articular problems with confidence.

2 day course 2 day course

Tutors:

Tutors:

Price: A$ 1490 (excluding GST)


Dr. Charles Kuntz DCM, MS, MACVSc, Diplomate ACVS

Dr Katja Voss Dr med vet Diplomate ECVS

Dr Alastair Franklin MA (Cantab) VetMB CertSAS FANZCVS MRCVS

Wendy Archipow BVSc MS Diplomate ACVS

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Feline ultrasonography and internal medicine Wound reconstruction


Day 1 will cover the most recent developments in wound management, including the difference between cats and dogs with respect to wound healing and clinical impact, different types of dressings, particulars of specific wounds (burns, gunshot,…) and use of negative suction wound therapy.You will learn about tension relieving sutures, and local skin flaps (including skin fold flaps). Delegates will get a chance to practice some skin flaps. Techniques covered will include basic skin plasty, tension relieving sutures, advancement flap, rotational flap and skin fold flaps. Day 2 will be focused on advanced techniques of reconstructive surgery in dogs and cats including axial pattern flap, skin grafts, foot pad reconstruction, myocutaneous and muscular flaps, and use of omentum in reconstructive surgery. There will be a chance to practise some skin flaps.

This two day practical course presents delegates with case studies in which ultrasound is used to assist with the diagnosis of feline medical conditions. Emphasis is placed on using ultrasonography as an additional tool in the work-up of medical cases. Delegates will learn, where ultrasound is able to confirm a diagnosis and where the absence of changes visible upon ultrasonography does not rule out a particular disease. Sensitivity and specificity of abdominal ultrasound for each of the most common diseases in cats will be discussed as well as the correlation of sonographic findings with clinical presentations.


Venues and dates:Sydney: 09./10.05.2015

Tutors:


A/Prof Julia Beatty BSc (Hons) BVetMed PhD FACVSc (feline medicine) MRCVS

Venues and dates:Melbourne: 09./10.05.2015

Tutors:


James Simcock BVSc (hons) MACVSc (Internal Med) Diplomate ACVS

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Rabbit, rodent and ferret clinical care Oncology for practitioners


This two day course will give delegates an enhanced knowledge of up-to-date treatment options for pets with cancer & know when they are appropriate. Furthermore you will be able to understand which therapies are appropriate and get an in-depth knowledge of the treatment of common tumours.

This one day course focuses on the most common domestic ‘small furries’ in Australia, namely rabbits, rodents and ferrets. Delegates will learn to treat emergencies as well as choosing the right anaesthetic protocol for the different animals. Special consideration will be given to dental diseases.




Venues and dates: Venues and dates:Melbourne: 21.03.2015 Sydney: 05./06.09.2015

Tutors: Tutors:

Price: A$ 590 (excluding GST)Price: A$ 990 (excluding GST)

Dr David Vella BSc BVSc Diplomate ABVP (Exotic Companion Mammals)

Dr Peter Bennett BVSc, FACVSc (Canine Medicine),

Dip. ACVIM (Small Animal Medicine, Oncology)

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Emergency techniquesin small animal practice

Course content:

Venues and dates:Brisbane: 2/3.5.2015

This short course will help you successfully deal with various emergencies from beginning to end. Triage and the approach to a patient presented in lateral recumbency, infusion therapy, CPCR and the treatment of acute pain will all be discussed. The weekend will be rounded off by a series of case reports.

2 day course

Dentistry – good for patients, good for your bottom line

Course content:

Dentistry is the bedrock of ALL small animal practice. If you do primary dental work well, you will achieve greater health benefits for your patients than developing any other skill.As dental disease is so common, dentistry should also account for at least 25% of small animal practice income. Investing in your dental equipment and training will represent the most cost effective development of your practice.The course will develop your dentistry skills in diagnosis and treatment. Radiography and positioning will be demystified, difficult extractions will be less terrifying. Strategies for client communication and encouraging compliance will be developed.

2 day course

Venues and dates:Sydney: 14/15.2.2015



Tutors:

Tutors:



Nadine Fiani BVSc(hons), DipAVDC

Dr. Trudi Mcalees BSc BVSc MACVSc FACVSc

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Introduction to Ultrasound

Course content:

This course is designed for those veterinary surgeons with limited experience of diagnostic ultrasound. By the end of the course delegates should be able to achieve a medium level of proficiency in the practical scanning of the normal abdominal organs and of the heart. Some common pathological conditions affecting the small animal abdomen and heart will be considered. Advice will be given on how to choose an ultrasound machine for your practice.

2 day course

Venues and dates:Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne

Tutors:


to be announced

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Frequently asked questions

I don’t know if I can commit to doing the program over two years. Can I spread it over more years?Yes you can! We try to be as flexible as possible to fit with budget and timetables, so with this in mind delegates now have up to four years to complete the programs. If you would like to spread the course out a bit, call us on + 61 2 8417 2008 to discuss all the possibilities or simply drop us an e-mail: [email protected]

Have you got any payment options?Paying upfront works out cheaper for you, however if you wish to spread the cost we offer direct debit plans to delegates enabling payment to be spread over monthly instalments. See the table on page 20 for more details.

I want to register on a modular course but I may be away for some of the modules. Does this mean I will miss out?No. We understand that our delegates are busy professionals and aim to be as flexible as possible. Whilst we need advance notice if you are going to be unable to attend a particular module, we will make every effort to find you an module when the program runs the following year.

Will I have to pay for anything on top of the course fee?It’s entirely up to you if, and how much, you want to spend on any additional learning resources. You don’t have to buy anything. We give each delegate of one of

our two-year programs a FREE copy of a key textbook to accompany the course. We also provide course information online, course notes for the taught area of the syllabus, comprehensive reading lists for each taught and non-taught section, and additional online learning resources.

Can I split one of these courses between different members of my practice?Yes you can. All we require from you is to tell us who is coming to which module in advance and pay upfront. Please understand that you’ll only get one free book and set of notes per place, not per person.

How well will this prepare me for the MANZCVS exam?Improve International’s modular programs cover almost all key areas you will be tested on during the ANZCVS Membership exam. There are nevertheless some subjects you will have to prepare for yourself in self-guided studies. It is always a good idea to check the specific requirements of the respective chapter you are seeking to gain Membership from. On top of attending the modules, you will have to study the taught, practiced and discussed contents yourself to acquire a level of knowledge which will allow you to pass the exam.

Terms & Conditions for Delegates

A full version of Improve International’s Terms & Conditions is available by visiting the Improve website at www.improveinternational.com or by telephoning the office on: + 61 2 8417 2008.

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* All prices are in Australian Dollars

• Course fees will include all lectures, course notes, refreshments and meals.

• Improve International is able to offer a direct debit plan for all modular programs, so that delegates can spread the cost of the course over a longer period.

• Delegates can elect to pay for 2-year programs in full or year by year. Delegates

wishing to pay in full at the time of booking will receive a discount of roughly 5%. A non-refundable deposit equivalent to a monthly instalment is due upon registration.

• An additional fee of A$ 200 (excl. GST) is applicable on all bookings made within the last 30 days before the respective program starts.

Fees & payment plan:

If paid upfrontPayment plan options,

including GST

Net price GST @ 10% Total cost12 x monthly direct debit

24 x monthly direct debit

SAM

Year 110 modules

5,290.00 529.00 5,819.00 12 x 533.41 n.a.

Year 2 10 modules

5,290.00 529.00 5,819.00 12 x 533.41 n.a.

Both years20 modules

9,990.00 999.00 10,989.00 n.a. 24 x 503.66

SAS

Year 110 modules

6,790.00 679.00 7,469.00 12 x 684.66 n.a.

Year 212 modules

7,990.00 799.00 8,789.00 12 x 805.66 n.a.


13,990.00 1,399.00 15,389.00 n.a. 24 x 705.33

DI

Year 110 modules

5,990.00 599.00 6,589.00 12 x 603.99 n.a.

Year 210 modules

6,990.00 699.00 7,689.00 12 x 704.83 n.a.


11,990.00 1,199.00 13,189.00 n.a. 24 x 604.50

Cardiology or Ophthalmology

6,990.00 699.00 7,689.00 12 x 704.83 n.a.

Endoscopy 3, 990.00 399.00 4,389.00 768.08 [6 x monthly direct debit]

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Ready to progress through learning?

Our cutting-edge postgraduate training programs are a proven way to change your professional life for the better. They offer the perfect balance of structure and flexibility to make them accessible to even the busiest vets. As well as boosting your skills and your confidence.

How to register

Registration is easy!

• Registration is by completion of the online application form or by registering over the phone.

• Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis

• Where all available places are full, applicants will be offered first refusal for the next available date

• Improve International reserves the right to close the intake early if the number of

applications received exceeds the number of available places

• In order to secure a space, a non-refundable deposit equivalent to a monthly instalment is due upon registration

• Confirmation and enrolment details will be sent to applicants once we have received a completed application and payment.

Visit www.improveinternational.com

email [email protected] or call (+61) 2 8417 2008

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Don’t just take our word for it

Claudia O’Connell (Western Australia)Small Animal Surgery

I realised after the first module how much knowledge gaps there are despite being a fairly experienced and competent surgeon. It is a great guide towards doing the Membership exams, providing a more modular approach to a very broad subject area. The course is well organised and the lectures are great. Great course, well worth the monies!

Folko Balfanz (Austria)Small Animal Surgery

I decided to take the Small Animal Surgery course, since I like the concept of a continuous course over the course of 2 years. The group size is small, which is great and lecturers as well as organisation could not have been better.

Carolina Pérez Medina (Spain)Diagnostic Imaging

The best of the course was the learning obtained in each module, the retraining of notions that you had forgotten and new concepts. Retaking the will to keep on learning and training, something fundamental in this profession.

Eliza Collins (United Kingdom)Small Animal Medicine

I felt it was time to refresh and extend my knowledge and wanted a course that was challenging and which offered the potential to advance my career. Having taken courses with Improve before, I was familiar with the excellent facilities it offers so opted for the PgC in Small Animal Medicine. After all, medicine is an area that’s constantly evolving and is relevant to all aspects of veterinary work.

David Larratt (New South Wales)Diagnostic Imaging

It is two weekends into the Improve Diagnostic Imaging program and I now know what all the buttons do on my machine . Even though my machine is an old human “Philips HD 5000” I am getting much better images and therefore am becoming more confident and enthusiastic when investigating abdominal problems. Learning ultrasonography requires regular practice and a recurring mixture of theory and workshops. The Improve Diagnostic Imaging program is delivering this objective.

David J Clemence (Victoria)Diagnostic Imaging

Practical, thorough and fun....one of the best CE experiences in years.

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