CPD Grad Programme Brochure A5 - Flipbook - Page 9
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MODULE 3: SOFT TISSUE SURGERY WITH CIARAN JONES
This module will introduce the fundamentals of soft tissue surgery in small animals and will
cover the key areas of general soft tissue surgical procedures. Emphasis will be placed on
current veterinary practice using evidence-based medicine at its core with a experienced
and European certi昀椀ed specialist.
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Traumatic wounds
Primary closure of wounds
Mass removals and how to plan and execute these correctly
Suturing techniques and suture patterns.
26th of January 2024
Duggan Veterinary Thurles Co. Tipperary
MODULE 4: DIAGNOSTICS WITH WESLEY POWER
This comprehensive approach to small animal dermatology will allow graduates to gain experience and skills in this key area of veterinary medicine. Utilising equipment that they
have in practice they will learn how to correctly and e昀케ciently carry out these procedures
in-house
This module will cover:
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Microscope set up.
Ear cytology: How to do it. Use ear cytology to guide treatment decisions and monitor
response to treatment. Direct impression and tape cytology for identi昀椀cation of bacterial/ yeast infections and sterile in昀氀ammation.
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Trichogram (hair plucks).
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Fungal culture.
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Blood testing for hypothyroidism and hyperadrenocorticism.
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Allergen serology testing.
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Skin biopsy: Fine needle aspirate cytology for evaluation of skin masses.
Using inhouse dermatology testing to generate revenue for your practice, while practicing
medicine to the highest standards, optimising patient outcomes.
TBC
Duggan Veterinary Thurles Co. Tipperary