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]
For more information and prices please visit our website www.improveinternational.com
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
For more information and prices please visit our website www.improveinternational.com
or mail us [email protected] or call us +61 2 8417 2008. 12
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)
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
Course content:Course content:
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.
2 day course 2 day course
Venues and dates:Sydney: 09./10.05.2015
Tutors:
Price: A$ 1290 (excluding GST)
A/Prof Julia Beatty BSc (Hons) BVetMed PhD FACVSc (feline medicine) MRCVS
Venues and dates:Melbourne: 09./10.05.2015
Tutors:
Price: A$ 1490 (excluding GST)
James Simcock BVSc (hons) MACVSc (Internal Med) Diplomate ACVS
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Rabbit, rodent and ferret clinical care Oncology for practitioners
Course content:Course content:
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.
1 day course 2 day course
For more information and prices please visit our website www.improveinternational.com
or mail us [email protected] or call us +61 2 8417 2008.
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
For more information and prices please visit our website www.improveinternational.com
or mail us [email protected] or call us +61 2 8417 2008.
Tutors:
Tutors:
Price: A$ 1490 (excluding GST)
Price: A$ 990 (excluding GST)
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:
Price: A$ 1290 (excluding GST)
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.
Both years22 modules
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.
Both years20 modules
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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