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GENERAL PRACTITIONER ADVANCED CERTIFICATEDIAGNOSTIC IMAGING (COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY)

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When you study with Improve International, you join thousands of vets who have taken advantage of flexible modular programmes, designed to complement busy practice life. Facilitated by many of the world’s renowned authorities in veterinary science, every programme will broaden your knowledge and give you deeper expertise that can be taken back to your practice.

General Practitioner Advanced Certificate

ADVANCE YOUR DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SKILLS WITH A NEW QUALIFICATION

This new qualification has been developed for veterinary professionals who wish to advance their knowledge and diagnostic skills, progress their academic qualifications and gainrecognition in their field. The programme has received conditional validation from Harper Adams University pending full approval early next year and is also accredited by the European School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ESVPS).

The GPAdvCert in Diagnostic Imaging (CT) is a natural “next-step” for veterinary surgeons wanting to further progress their diagnostic imaging skills.

Each module has been designed to progress your skills beyond Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) level with more in-depth and advanced content.

The programme will have a 60-70% practical approach with plenty of opportunity to review scans and case discussion so that you will feel comfortable reading CT studies. The programme will cover the different regions of the body: head and neck, thorax, abdomen and musculoskeletal system.

Over a total of 12 days delivered across three blocks of 4 days in three European cities – Vienna (Austria), Porto (Portugal) and Limassol (Cyprus), this programme is designed for veterinary surgeons who want to deepen their knowledge and manage cases requiring complex diagnostic skills with confidence.

The GPAdvCert in Diagnostic Imaging (CT) is for veterinary surgeons who have already completedtheir General Practitioner Certificate in Diagnostic Imaging (GPCert DI) or Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) in Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging and want to advance their skills in an ever-expanding discipline. There is an opportunity for your colleagues who hold an equivalent qualification from another provider to also join this programme. Please contact us for further details.

03 About our General Practitioner Advanced Certificate

05 Progamme Structure

13 Locations and Training Venues

14 Testimonial

15 Why Choose Improve?

16 Our Partners

17 Pricing

18 How to Register



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DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING (CT)

Support throughout the programme

1. Our learning management system operated through Moodle provides access to a notes library, discussion forum and other study resources including webinars

2. A dedicated Programme Tutor will support every individual during their programme to ensure a rewarding and successful learning journey

3. Direct access to leading diagnostic imaging specialists at every module

4. A subscription to Harper Adam’s online e-library providing access to 1,000s of scientific articles and abstracts

5. Access to one year’s subscription of our Online Bitesize CPD with the latest clinical subjects. Continue your learning online, anytime, with a subscription worth £349.00 + VAT

SPEAKERS:

Tim Trevail - Course Director BVetMed CertVDI DipECVDI MRCVS

Andrew Holdsworth Dip ECVDI BSc BVSc (Hons) MRCVS

Chris Warren-Smith BVetMed DipECVDI MRCVS

Gawain Hammond MA VetMB MVM CertVDI DipECVDI FHEA MRCVS & European Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

Phil Strom DVM, DACVR MRCVS Diplomate American College of Veterinary Radiology

Tom Maddox BVSc PhD CertVDI DipECVDI MRCVS RCVS



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DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING (CT)

Diagnostic Imaging (CT) is already widely available in many veterinary practices, and therefore studies in this area are becoming more and more common for veterinary practitioners.


Advance your diagnostic imaging skills and improve your confidence in managing complications and advising clients on prognosis

• Delivered in three blocks of teaching and practical sessions based at hotels in Vienna (Austria), Porto (Portugal) and Limassol (Cyprus)

• Experienced world-renowned clinicians (RCVS or ACVS Diploma holders) providing you with the very latest developments in Diagnostic Imaging (CT)

• Group sizes will be strictly limited to enable an excellent learning experience

• Practical sessions covering the different regions of the body: head and neck, thorax, abdomen and musculoskeletal system in groups of two delegates and with expert supervision

• Step by step decision-making processes will enable you to make the best choice when investigating and managing a wide variety of medical conditions

• Numerous case examples will be used to help you relate your theoretical knowledge to clinical practice



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01 Introduction to Computed Tomography13-05-2019

• Explain how CT images are obtained

• Discuss the types of CT scanner available for purchase

• Describe how to improve the quality of CT images

• List the steps required to perform a high-quality post-contrast study

• Recognise artefacts and understand how to avoid them

• Be familiar with the most commonly used software to read CT studies including how to create the most useful scan reconstructions

• Develop your ability to describe and report a CT study methodically

This module will include an introduction to the best way to produce a top-quality CT report in preparation for the final module when delegates will be expected to have selected a case, prepare a report on the CT scan of that case and present it to the speaker and other delegates for discussion.

02 CT head and neck14-05-2019

• Discuss the CT protocols required for optimal imaging of the head, brain and neck

• Demonstrate familiarity with normal anatomy by being able to correctly identify bony and soft tissue structures of the head and neck including the nasal cavity, orbit, aural/oral structures, blood/lymphatic system, masticatory muscles, glandular tissue and pharynx/larynx

• Explain what characteristics of a CT scan allow you to differentiate between neoplasia, inflammation and infection to guide referring clinicians to diagnose neoplasia, fungal/chronic rhinitis, masticatory myositis, dental disease and retrobulbar abscesses

• Describe what methods can be employed to guide a surgeon when planning surgical margins for tumours of the head and neck in cases such as maxillary or thyroid neoplasia

• List the identifying features on a CT scan of a variety of tumours seen in the head and neck such as oral melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma

• Systematically review CT scans of trauma patients assessing for fractures of the skull/spine and soft tissue pathology

• Describe the CT approach to suspected penetrating stick injuries of the cervical region

• Differentiate between otitis externa, media/interna and be able to identify more significant/unusual pathologies such as para-aural abscessation and cholesteatoma

• Review a CT scan of salivary mucocele identifying which salivary gland(s) are most likely to be the cause of the problem

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VIENNA, AUSTRIA

03 CT of the neural system: brain and spine15-05-2019

• Review the normal anatomy of the brain and spine and how changes on CT can aid differentiating pathologies such as congenital/acquired brain diseases

• Understand what clinical cases benefit more from CT versus MRI

• Understand the limitations of using CT in imaging the nervous system

• Describe the typical changes seen in the brain and spinal column of trauma cases, understanding where imaging can be useful to guide a prognosis

• List the features seen on CT with inflammatory/infectious/neoplastic diseases of the brain and spine such as hydrocephalus secondary to FIP, granulomatous meningoencephalitis and meningioma

• Explain how to differentiate between congenital and acquired spinal lesions including cranial thoracic stenotic myelopathy and vertebral neoplasia

• Summarise the technique and pitfalls of CT myelography and how it can be used to aid decision-making in cases of intervertebral disc disease

04 Practical session head, neck and neural system16-05-2019

• Discuss a variety of CT scans with the speaker and other delegates to assess the quality of the scan and identify normal variations in anatomy

• Describe the steps that should be taken to read a scan methodically and produce a clear and concise report describing your findings

• Assess CT scans of the head, neck and neural systems and prepare a thorough and systematic report for each describing the abnormalities identifiable and providing a comprehensive differential diagnosis list

Taught sessions Imaging components



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PORTO, PORTUGAL

• Understand when CT is more appropriate than ultrasound for liver and peritoneal diseases

• Explain the typical appearance on a CT scan of hepatic tumours and characteristics that allow you to help differentiate benign and malignant neoplasia

• Describe the appearance of a normal gallbladder and biliary tract and how CT can help diagnose conditions such as extrahepatic biliary obstruction and gallbladder mucocele

• Describe the typical features of splenic neoplasia and how to differentiate from other splenic pathologies such as torsion and thrombosis

• Formulate a prioritised differential list for a CT scan showing ascites and justify your opinion

• Identify normal and abnormal lymph nodes within the abdomen and be aware of what pathologies can cause lymphadenopathy

• Be familiar with abnormalities of the peritoneum/retroperitoneum such as peritonitis, migrating foreign bodies and carcinomatosis

08 Practical sessions - thorax I & II and abdomen I

05-09-2019

• Be familiar and confident with the normal anatomy of the abdominal vasculature, liver and lymphatic abdominal system

• Discuss a variety of CT scans with the speaker and other delegates to assess the quality of the scan and identify normal variations in anatomy

• Describe the steps that should be taken to read a scan methodically and produce a clear and concise report describing your findings

• Assess CT scans of the thorax/abdomen and prepare a thorough and systematic report for each describing the abnormalities identifiable and providing a comprehensive differential diagnosis list

05 CT thorax I02-09-2019

• Identify the best CT protocols for the thorax

• Recognise the advantages and disadvantages of conscious protocols using radiolucent restraint contraptions

• List appropriate contrast protocols to differentiate between pathologies on a CT scan of the thorax

• Learn how to interpret various lung pathologies on CT, including lungworm, lung lobe torsion, pulmonary fibrosis, bronchopneumonia, pulmonary thrombolism

• Describe the characteristics of pleural effusion on a CT scan and how to interpret a CT scan with pleural effusion.

• Summarise what abnormalities associated with the heart can be seen on a CT scan including patent ductus arteriosus, aberrant coronary arteries, pericardial effusions and peritoneo-pericardial diaphragmatic hernias

• Recognise how neoplastic conditions can be diagnosed including vertebral, chest wall, mediastinal and primary and secondary pulmonary tumours

• Discuss how thoracic trauma cases can benefit from thoracic CT

• Identify diseases of the pleura, mediastinum and lymph nodes associated with the thorax

06 CT thorax II03-09-2019

• Demonstrate good knowledge of the normal anatomy of the thorax

• Discuss a variety of thoracic CT scans with the speaker and other delegates to assess the quality of the scan and identify normal variations in anatomy

• Describe the steps that should be taken to read a thoracic CT scan

methodically and produce a clear and concise report describing your findings

• Explain how to differentiate pulmonary metastatic neoplasia from non-neoplastic pulmonary nodules

• Be able to reach a precise list of differential diagnoses from a thoracic CT scan

• Identify the most appropriate next-steps options to guide the primary case clinician towards a diagnosis

07 CT abdomen I04-09-2019

• Learn the best CT protocols for the abdomen with an emphasis on dual and triple phase angiography

• Be able to recognise and describe portosystemic shunts and other vascular anomalies such as arteriovenous fistulas and thrombosis




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LIMASSOL, CYPRUS

09 CT abdomen II 20-01-2020

• Identify the best CT protocols for scanning the abdomen

• Describe how the difference between normal and abnormal gastrointestinal tracts can be determined from a CT scan

• Be confident in identifying mechanical obstructions of the intestinal tract

• Summarise the typical appearance on a CT scan of a variety of both congenital and acquired hernias including umbilical, inguinal, scrotal, femoral and perineal

• Explain how you would determine the significance to the patient of an ‘incidentaloma’ of the adrenal gland and what further testing and/or treatment options might be recommended

• List the characteristics seen on CT that can help to differentiate between pancreatic inflammation/infection neoplasia

• Be able to review a CT scan of the urinary tract in a case of neoplasia or obstruction and give appropriate advice on the best course of action for the patient

• Assess prostatic size and morphology from a CT scan and advise of most likely causes of any prostatomegaly present

10 CT of the musculoskeletal system 21-01-2020

• Know the appropriate scan techniques and protocols for imaging the appendicular skeleton

• List the steps necessary to perform a CT-arthrogram

• Review the typical CT changes seen with a variety of elbow conditions including dysplasia and incomplete ossification of the humeral condyle

• Describe how to diagnose osteochondritis dissecans of various joints from a CT scan

• Explain the CT scan characteristics of inflammatory, erosive, neoplastic and infectious arthropathies

• Formulate a methodical way to assess complex fractures such as intra-articular carpal/tarsal fractures from a CT scan

• Be familiar with the normal anatomy of tendons and how they appear on a CT scan when they become inflamed e.g. bicipital tenosynovitis

• Discuss how a variety of tumours of the musculoskeletal system can appear on a CT scan and features that help guide you to whether they are benign or malignant neoplasias

• Identify key characteristics that might make you diagnose an inflammatory condition of the musculoskeletal system such as panosteitis or myositis from a CT scan

• Understand the use of CT in assessing antebrachial and femoral deformities

11 Practical sessions - abdomen II and musculoskeletal system 22-01-2020

• Be familiar and confident with the normal anatomy of the abdominal organs

• Learn how to methodically assess the gastrointestinal tract

• Learn how to identify pancreatic pathology and to try and differentiate pancreatic inflammation from masses

• Know how to perform and interpret a CT-IVU study

• Be confident in recognising or excluding ectopic ureters

• Identify prostatic and uterine pathology and draw up a list of appropriate differential diagnoses

• Be familiar and confident with the normal anatomy of the appendicular system

• Learn the best CT protocols, including arthrography

• Be able to read methodically studies of the appendicular system

• Have a good knowledge of the most common pathologies of the limbs and joints

12 Case presentations23-01-2020

• Be able to review a CT scan and prepare a thorough report

• Present a case to an audience in PowerPoint format

• Discuss your differential diagnosis list and explain why you have reached your conclusions

• Describe what steps would be necessary in your case to reach a final diagnosis

• Critique your fellow delegates’ reports and justify your opinions on it




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WHY CHOOSE IMPROVE?


Complete assessments

• Case report (2,500 words) • Case diary (15 x 100 word peer reviewed logs

assessed by HAU) • Case studies (5 x 500 - 1000 words)• Reflective essay (assessed by HAU) • Multiple choice questions examination

ESVPS

FPO

FPO

Advance your diagnostic knowledge and skills with leading European Veterinary Specialists

The GPAdvCert in Small Animal Medicine is delivered over 15 modules (3 x 5 day blocks) across three state-of-the-art European training centres, Porto, Portugal, Berlin, Germany and Sheffield, UK.

Our training centres have the latest purpose built wet-lab facilities which reflect the veterinary surgical environment. With surgical stations, operating theatre lighting and a wide choice of surgical equipment, delegates are able to practise skills under the direction of leading specialists. Each training module will be supported by two orthopaedic specialists.

LOCATIONS AND TRAINING VENUES

BERLIN, GERMANY

PORTO, PORTUGAL

SHEFFIELD, UK

The GPAdvCert in Small Animal Medicine is delivered over 15 modules (3 x 5 day blocks) across three state-of-the-art European training centres, Porto, Portugal, Berlin, Germany and Sheffield, UK.

In each of the five-day blocks we will host an evening reception on the first evening along with a three course dinner on the last night of the programme.

Hotel accommodation is not included in the programme price however, we would be able to recommend local hotels close to the training venues.

The GPAdvCert in Diagnostic Imaging (CT)is delivered over 12 modules across three European training venues, Vienna (Austria), Porto (Portugal) and Limassol (Cyprus).

In each of the blocks we will host an evening reception on the first evening along with a three course dinner on the last night of the programme.

Hotel accommodation is not included inthe programme price however, we wouldbe able to recommend local hotels close to the training venues.

Each training module will be supported by two specialists.

TRAINING VENUES

PORTO - PORTUGAL

VIENNA - AUSTRIA

LIMASSOL - CYPRUS


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Diagnostic Imaging PgC Award

Postgraduate Certificate60 Academic Credits

HAU



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Testimonial

Dr Graeme McKeown BSc. Hons BVMandS PgC SAM PgC SAS PgC FVS PgC VPS CertAVP PgD AVPS MRCVS

Dr Graeme McKeown has become the first veterinary surgeon in the UK to be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Practice Sciences (PgD AVPS). Dr McKeown, who owns practices in Hove and Tunbridge Wells, was one of a number of Postgraduate awardees to receive their awards at a ceremony at Harper Adams University on Tuesday 25 April 2017.

The Postgraduate Diploma is in association with our assessment partners – the European School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ESVPS) and Harper Adams University. It offers an opportunity for veterinary surgeons to achieve a higher level of qualification, which recognises achievement in one or more areas of clinical interest, whilst developing their research skills in readiness for a vocationally relevant investigation, which adds to the scientific evidence base.

Commenting on his achievement he said: “I embarked on Improve’s Postgraduate Diploma as I was keen to deepen my knowledge and expand my skills following completion of the Postgraduate Certificates (PgC) in both Small Animal Medicine and Small Animal Surgery.

What you can expect from Improve InternationalWHY CHOOSE IMPROVE?


WorldwideNow operating in over 20

countries worldwide

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

OriginatorsWe are the originators of modular CPD for vets, and we are still a company which is run by vets for vets

ExperiencedOur Programme Tutor provides learning support throughout your chosen programme

AdvancedWith access to leading specialists enhance your knowledge and skills with complex cases. Reduce referrals and retain higher levels of income for your practice

Over 3,000Our alumni include thousands of vets who have benefited from participating in structured modular programmes

State-of-the-artPractical training centres which enable delegates to get hands-on with a variety of procedures

EstablishedSince 1998 we have been leading the way forward with veterinary CPD

Accredited Postgraduate programmes accredited by the European School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ESVPS) and validated by Harper Adams University (HAU)


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OUR PARTNERS

Working with us to ensure thehighest academic standards

Harper Adams University (HAU)

A rigorous validation process and the on-going involvement of HAU in our PgC programmes ensures teaching elements and examination processes meet the highest academic standards.

Founded in 1901, Harper Adams has a long, proud tradition of the highest educational standards, and is widely recognised for the quality of its education. Named University College of the Year six years in a row, HAU was placed within the UK’s top 10 higher education institutions, gaining full university status in 2012.

European School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ESVPS)

ESVPS is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the provision of high quality, attainable qualifications for the veterinary profession on a worldwide basis.

ESVPS was established in 2003 by a group of like-minded veterinary surgeons with the principle objective of providing attainable, balanced qualifications within the busy practice setting. ESVPS has over 15 years’ experience in the provision of veterinary postgraduate assessments, awards and veterinary course accreditation, with over 3,800 vets and vet nurses awarded a veterinary postgraduate qualification internationally.


GENERAL PRACTITIONER ADVANCED CERTIFICATEDIAGNOSTIC IMAGING (CT)

Pricing

Payment terms and conditions• A non-refundable initial payment of £995.00 is due on registration in order to secure the booking. Deposits can be paid by credit card or bank transfer.• Full payment to be made by BACS or credit card within 30 days of the deposit payment and prior to the programme start date in order to be eligible for the

discounted rate. • Direct debit plans are administered and collected on our behalf by GoCardless Ltd.• If paying by direct debit we must receive the first payment prior to the course commencing.• You will be charged VAT by default. If you are part of an EU country, outside of the UK and you have a valid intra-community VAT number the invoice will be

exempt of VAT.

PaymentsInitial

PaymentTotal

Payable

Payment Options All prices exclude VAT

DiagnosticImaging *


Payment in full £8,000.00

£995.00

£8,995.00

12 monthly payments £710.00 £9,515.00

Payment in full 9,250.00 €

1,000 €

10,250.00 €

12 monthly payments 815.00 € 10,780.00 €

*The course fee includes all the ESVPS examination fees for existing GPCert holders and 40 university credits (20 ECTS) once you have passed all ESVPS and HAU components (case report, MCQ exam, case diary and reflective essay).



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