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Continuing Education Courses
Continue your professional development and gain CPD points through the SASH CE program
Our digital Continuing Education program, enables you to participate in engaging presentations from the comfort of your home or clinic. Each course will be full of practical insights that you can use immediately to benefit your patients in your practice.
We are interested in hearing what topics you would like covered, so please email events@sashvets.com with feedback and suggestions.
If you would like to receive course updates please register your details below
Upcoming Webinars
Appendicular osteosarcoma is the most common tumour of the bone in dogs. Traditionally, amputation has been the mainstay of treatment for this aggressive form of cancer. But does it have to be? Join our team of specialists as they cover:
*Challenges and alternative treatments of osteosarcoma in dogs including radiation and chemotherapy
*Where we have been, where we are and where we are going with limb sparing surgery
This special Face-to-face evening event for veterinarians at Taronga Zoo is an opportunity to meet our Sydney surgeons and representatives from the SASH specialist anaesthesia and neurosurgery teams over informal drinks and dinner, brush up on your surgery Continuing Education with Dr. Martin Havlicek and Dr. Tristram Bennett, and participate in a free-flowing Q&A session with our surgery panel.
When: 7pm to 9pm, Thursday 8th December 2022
Where: N’galawa Terrace, Taronga Centre, Bradleys Head Road, Mosman 2088
What:
- Dinner and beverages will be provided
- CE presentations from Dr Martin and Dr Tristram
- Whole-of-team Q&A panel with questions from the floor drawing on the collective experience of the SASH surgery, anaesthesia and neurosurgery teams
SASH Academy
SASH is proud to announce the launch of the SASH Academy for Continuing Education (SASH ACE), an on-demand digital platform to provide our referring veterinarian partners with a unique library of educational content from SASH specialists.
Features include:
- Access free content any time anywhere, on your computer or mobile device
- Learn at your own pace and resume where you left off
- Instantly receive CPD certificates on course completion
- A library of courses including past SASH webinars
- Regularly updated content, with new courses due in the new year
- Join a community of like-minded veterinarians
Previous Webinars
For dogs, diarrhoea represents a significant proportion of all veterinary visits. While acute diarrhoea is often uncomplicated and resolves with symptomatic therapy, chronic diarrhoea is usually more challenging. Affected dogs often receive treatment with different diets, antimicrobials or anti-inflammatory drugs without success. In this talk, Dr Amy will present a systematic approach to narrow down the list of possible differential diagnoses and formulate the most appropriate treatment plan.
This talk was recorded and will be uploaded soon.
With a trend towards smaller living spaces, exotic pets are becoming more common and their owners are investing more than ever on their veterinary care. Join Dr Olivia Clarke, BSc BVMS MANZCVS (Unusual Pets, Avian), to learn about common conditions you are likely to encounter if you see rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mice and ferrets.
Join Dr Stephen Yeomans, Pathology Specialist and Dr Linda Vogelnest, Dermatology Specialist as they team up to cover cytology. Follow along as the SASH team use live microscopy to demonstrate and discuss samples.
Dr Yeomans will cover Cytology Dilemmas:
• Anatomic sites and disease conditions where cytology is more challenging to interpret.
Dr Vogelnest will discuss Skin Cytology:
• Vital tests for guiding optimal first steps in most dermatology treatment plans
• Tape Impressions: tips on collecting and reading tape impressions
• FNA of skin lumps and irregular nodular regions: maximising value of samples
ECGs for Nurses
Demystifying ECGs is an introduction to ECGs for veterinary nurses. This interactive session will cover:
1. The cardiac cycles
2. Conduction system
3. ECG formation (3 lead)
4. Common arrhythmias
At the end of the session, participants will learn how to interpret ECGs and test their knowledge through real life ECG examples.
The Leaky Bladder
Urinary incontinence is common in general practice, presenting its own unique challenges. In this webinar, Dr Lucy Kopecny will discuss:
- Understanding different types of urinary incontinence and how to differentiate between these in general practice
- Management options for dogs with urinary incontinence
- Case examples
Antimicrobial Stewardship
Antimicrobial resistance is a massive global health issue. As a busy practitioner, what do you need to know and what can you do to reduce antimicrobial resistance? This is an entertaining chat with very practical applications to applying antimicrobial stewardship to your every day activities.
Mast Cell Tumours
Mast cell tumours are one of the most common malignant skin tumours in dogs, yet provide unique challenges in diagnosis and case management”. Join the SASH Cancer Centre’s specialist panel of Dr Veronika Langova (Medical Oncologist), Dr Elias Gumpel (Radiation Oncologist), and Dr Martin Havlicek (Surgical Specialist), as they cover best practice case management for MCTs. The webinar will separate myths from fact and provide practical tips for referring veterinarians.
Nurse Education
Join Dr Ryan Taggart, Specialist in Small Animal Surgery as he covers nursing care for common ortho and neuro procedures.
In this webinar, he will discuss
- What is done in these procedures and why
- Examples of typical post op nursing care plans
- Procedure specific nursing care considerations and risks
- What is the rationale and physiologic basis for treatments ordered in the post op period
Neuro 101 - 1 June
Join Dr Stacey Brady as she goes back to basics with a refresher on the neurological exam and how to neurolocalise. Whether you’re a new grad wanting to cement your uni theory into practice, or a more experienced vet, her aim is to increase your confidence in examining the neuro patient and reduce the stress that assessing these cases commonly induces.
CRI? No Need to Cry!
Are you a vet nurse who struggles with calculating constant rate infusions? Join Nikki Pelz, SASH Surgery Lead Nurse and Felicia Lowe, SASH Nurse Education Leader for the first in our series of CE webinars designed specifically for nurses. Be sure to sit down with some paper, a pen, and a calculator as we take you through the theory behind CRI calculations and apply it to some case scenarios. After this session, you’ll understand why the event is titled CRI? No need to cry!
Ocular emergencies
Does seeing the word “ulcer” in the appointment schedule ever fill you with dread? Does your heart rate creep up with the idea of managing a globe proptosis or glaucoma? If you answered yes to any of these questions, or you just feel your ocular emergency skill set could do with a little revamp, then this webinar is for you!
Dr Kate Robertson will first guide you through how to perform a complete ophthalmic exam, before delving into the common ocular emergencies. She will show you how to recognise an emergency, how to manage these cases effectively and when the best time is to refer.
Post-Op Physio
In this webinar, Dr Naomi Boyd will cover how to assess and create a rehabilitation plan following common orthopaedic surgeries such as cruciate surgeries, femoral head ostectomy and fracture repairs. She will discuss modalities to manage pain, when and how to introduce rehabilitative exercise and how to optimise surgical outcomes in a GP setting, and reduce the risk of complications.
The Feline Stifle
The feline stifle joint hosts a number of familiar conditions as well as some peculiar, and at times, frustrating ones.
Join SASH Adelaide co-founder and surgeon Dr Andrew Dunn while we review feline;
- Cruciate disease
- Stifle trauma
- Patella luxation
- Meniscal disease
- Patella fractures and more.
There will be time for a Q&A at the end.
Oncology Emergencies
Speaker: Dr Spela Bavcar
DVM MANZCVS DipECVIM-CA (Oncology) FHEA MRCVS
Oncologist, SASH Sydney
Oncology emergencies can be common in general and specialist practice, yet management and treatment are specific to different diseases. Oncologist Dr Spela Bavcar will cover practical tips and tricks for the management and treatment of oncology emergencies.
This is a must see for referring vets, including new grads and those wanting to upskill in oncology. There will be time for a Q&A at the end.
Tricky anaphylaxis cases
Tricky anaphylaxis cases
Speaker: Dr Lisa Smart BVSc (Hons), DipACVECC, PhD
Criticalist, SASH Central Coast
This webinar will review the latest research on diagnosing anaphylaxis in dogs, its treatment options for severely affected patients, and what to look for on routine blood tests and POCUS. Dr Lisa will present tricky case studies and end with a Q&A.
Blood Transfusions
Blood and blood product transfusions are required in all aspects of veterinary medicine from acute trauma through to chronic disease. All veterinarians no matter their field, general practice, emergency or specialist, will administer life-saving transfusions countless times during their careers. In this session we will overview this complex topic from the pathophysiology and indications through to administration and adverse reactions.
Abdominal surgery
Abdominal surgery is commonly indicated and can be tricky to navigate, especially when the field is forever changing. Join SASH Senior Surgical Resident, Dr Vaughan Moore for a CE webinar, where he will cover:
• Equipment and instrumentation
• How to perform a proper exploration without fuss
• Specific surgical techniques
• Tips and tricks
This is a must see for referring vets, including new grads and those wanting a refresher on surgical techniques. There will be engaging video case studies and time for a Q&
Presented by: Dr Vaughan Moore
Date: 24 November 2021
Length: 1hr 26min
Neurologic Movement Disorders
Movement disorders can be challenging to recognise and differentiate from other neurological disorders. Join SASH Neurology and Neurosurgery Registrar Dr Lydia Poad for a CE webinar, which will highlight how referring veterinarians can help recognise these conditions. Dr Lydia will use videos to demonstrate examples of various conditions, as well as cover diagnosis, treatment options, outcomes associated with movement disorders, and the critical role referring vets have in patient management.
Presented by: Dr Lydia Poad
Date: 3 November 2021
Length: 1hr
Electrochemotherapy (ECT) in veterinary patients
Durable, effective local tumour control in veterinary patients with solid neoplasms represents one of the major challenges for veterinary oncologists. Surgery and radiation is the cornerstone of combined therapy approach to solid tumours. ECT has been extensively investigated over the last 15 years as an additional treatment modality for local control of solid cancers.
Presented by: Dr Veronika Langova
Date: 13 October 2021
Length: 1hr
Cytology of Neoplasia
This interactive talk will focus on:
- The power of in-house cytology for working up cancer patients
- Using knowledge of cytologic appearance of normal cells to identify characteristics of malignancy in cytology preps in-house, leading to early diagnosis and better outcomes for your patients
- Increasing your cytology interpretation skills in relation to cancerous lesions and lymph node aspirates
Presented by: Dr Elias Gumpel
Date: 22 September 2021
Length: 1hr 17min
Ibuprofen Toxicity: From consumption to toxin removal
Due to its prevalence, Ibuprofen toxicity is one of the most common forms of drug toxicity in dogs. In this special webinar, our panel of three experts will walk you through a case study, from the point in which the patient ingests a toxic quantity of ibuprofen through to the point in which the toxin can be removed through dialysis. We will cover the role each individual has, including the referring vet, the Australian Animal Poisons Centre, the Emergency and Critical Care departments, and the SASH Dialysis and Extracorporeal Therapies unit.
Presented by : Dr Iain Keir, Dr Lucy Kopecny, Nick Merwood
Date: Wednesday 8 September 2021
Length: 1hr 45min
Don't stress! It's just Addison's
Cutaneous Food Allergy
The guts of cobalamin
Surgical Oncology of Oral Tumours
Dialysis and Extracorporeal Therapies
Presented by: Dr Bing Zhu, Registered Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine at SASH
DATE: 29 April 2021
LENGTH: 1hr 15mins
Pituitary Diseases
Presented by: Dr Amy Lam , Dr Patrick Kenny and Dr Neil Christensen
DATE: 17 March 2021
LENGTH: 1hr 48min
Osteoarthritis: An Update
Presented by: Dr Naomi Boyd, Sports Medicine Veterinarian & Physiotherapist at SASH.
DATE: 11 March 2021
LENGTH: 1hr
Immune Mediated Polyarthritis
Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia
Presented by: Dr Stephanie Leeder, Internal Medicine Specialist at SASH.
DATE: 12 February 2021
LENGTH: 1hr
Risk Assessment of the Poisoned Animal
Presented by: Nick Merwood from the Australian Animal Poisons Centre and Dr Morgan Woodforde, ECC Veterinarian at SASH.
DATE: 2 December 2020
LENGTH: 1hour 3mins
Nurse Led Clinics
Presented by: Jenni Cowan
DATE: 14 October 2020
LENGTH: 51mins
Monitoring & Troubleshooting Anaesthesia for Nurses
General anaesthesia carries an inherent risk for every patient, as unexpected cardiovascular and respiratory side effects can always occur. Therefore, monitoring anaesthesia is extremely important and should mainly focus on anaesthetic depth, cardiovascular and respiratory function.
This webinar will guide nurses in their interpretation of capnography, electrocardiography, blood pressure monitoring and pulse oximetry, in addition to building an understanding of the most common anaesthetic complications
Presented by: Dr Clara Rigotti
DATE: 29 September 2020
LENGTH: 1hour 11mins
Hepatic Encephalopathy and Management
Dr Stephanie Leeder is a member of the Internal Medicine Team at SASH, and manages our Canine and Feline Blood Donor Program.
Stephanie’s talk covers various aspects of liver disease in the dog and cat, with specific focus on hepatic encephalopathy and management including the challenges in its recognition due to its variable clinical presentations.
DATE: 16 September 2020
LENGTH: 1hour 14mins
Pre-Anaesthetic Medication
Dr Clara Rigotti is an Anaesthetist at SASH.
This talk outlines:
- The importance of pre-anaesthetic medication
- The drug options available
- Case examples to help you select the safest and most appropriate protocol for each patient
DATE: 26 August 2020
LENGTH: 43mins
Wound Managment
Listen to Dr Tom Keeshen discuss Wound Management. He will briefly discuss skin anatomy & the healing of skin then talk in depth about the principles of wound management, what should be done on initial presentation, and types of bandage & closure options. Finally he’ll discuss reasons for delayed healing with some case examples.
DATE: 27 May 2020
LENGTH: 47mins
Kidney Disease in the Dog and Cat
Dr Joanna White is a well renowned expert in kidney disease having a PhD in the subject. She delivered practical insights about the most up to date treatments for use in your practice, and covered the latest advancements in treating Kidney disease in dogs and cats.
DATE: 29 April 2020
LENGTH: 1hr 20mins
Canine Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Listen to Dr Jana Leshinsky discuss the approach to diagnosis and treatment of chronic gastrointestinal signs in dogs.
Dr Jana Leshinsky is a Registrar in Small Animal Medicine at SASH and enjoys the challenges of complex medical diagnoses; having a particular interest in interventional radiology/endoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.
DATE: 12 May 2020
LENGTH: 1hr 20mins
Stabilisation of the Emergency Patient
Many vets dread the 5pm collapsed dog or the walk in cat in respiratory distress. Accurate assessment and appropriate initial stabilisation of these patients is a crucial veterinary skill that literally saves lives. Join Dr Cait Hope for a refresher and insights on a topic she is passionate about
DATE: April 2020
LENGTH: 58mins
Discover the Essentials for Navigating Antimicrobial Stewardship
On the 12th March 2020 in Sydney, SASH and IDEXX hosted a seminar addressing how to practice antimicrobial stewardship within veterinary practices. Keynote speaker, Dr Mark Papich is an expert in the field of pharmacology and therapeutics, he provided information, recommendations and resources to practice responsible antimicrobial stewardship within your practice.
DATE: 12th March 2020
LENGTH: 1hr 40mins
Continue your professional development and gain CPD points through the SASH CE program
Our digital Continuing Education program, enables you to participate in engaging presentations from the comfort of your home or clinic. Each course will be full of practical insights that you can use immediately to benefit your patients in your practice.
Previous Webinars – Free access to view our previous webinars
Online Courses – Free online courses allowing you to complete a quiz to gain CPD points.
Training Videos – Watch training sessions presented internally to the SASH teams. These videos were developed for internal training purposes at SASH, but we welcome vets and nurse to view them to gain further education on interesting topics, in an informal presentation style.
For your Clients – We’ve developed a few videos which may help you with client discussions
We are interested in hearing what topics you would like covered, so please email events@sashvets.com with feedback and suggestions.
If you would like to receive course updates please register your details below
Upcoming Courses
with Surgical specialist Dr Tristram Bennett
with Dermatology specialist with Dr Linda Vogelnest