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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.
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 Internal Medicine specialist Dr Bing Zhu
with Surgical specialist Dr Tristram Bennett
2 June - Cutaneous Food Allergy
with Dermatology specialist with Dr Linda Vogelnest
Osteoarthritis is not the only type of arthritis that can affect dogs but also immune-mediated polyarthritis. This is an immune-mediated joint condition which can be primary or secondary and camouflage into several clinical presentations; thereby obscuring the diagnosis. This presentation by Dr Tunbi Idowu will discuss the pathophysiology, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of this disease
Upcoming Webinars
Ever had an owner administer a 50kg dose of meloxicam, rather than your prescribed 5kg dose? Or that Labrador who decides antifreeze is delicious sweetness. Or that beautiful Maltese everyone loves, but develops life threatening IMHA and does not respond to medications?
What if we remove the NSAIDS out of the blood stream before they cause problems? What if we remove the antifreeze before it turns the kidneys into stone? What if we can make our pets feel better in the 2-3 months it may take for their acute kidney injuries to heal? What if we remove the antibodies causing the immune mediated diseases?
These are all things that extracorporeal therapies can do. You may have heard of one version of this – “dialysis”. During vet school I thought these treatments were inhumane, invasive or “heroics”. After working with many patients undergoing ECT, I now know I was wrong. It is no longer heroic nor experimental. Many would argue that patients feel better with these treatments, not worse. With more than 35 years of veterinary experience, over 50 institutions around the world are already performing ECT for dogs and cats. Find out how to start saving more lives and provide more options other than euthanasia
Using case examples, Dr Tristram Bennett will discuss in detail the principles of oral oncologic surgery in canines, from work up and surgical planning through to post-operative care.
Previous Webinars
Osteoarthritis: An Update
Presented by: Dr Naomi Boyd, Sports Medicine Veterinarian & Physiotherapist at SASH.
DATE: 10 February 2021
LENGTH: 1hr
Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia
Presented by: Dr Stephanie Leeder, Internal Medicine Specialist at SASH.
DATE: 10 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
At SASH we know and value the importance of nurses in our team and the integral part they play in the clinic. This talk is aimed at the nursing community and Jenni will discuss the importance of “Nurse led clinics” including the benefits of nursing consultations in a practice. Jenni will also cover weight clinics, senior clinics, body scoring and urinalysis
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
Delivering Tough Financial Discussions
Dr Sandra Nguyen is a Medical Oncologist, and a member of the Senior Leadership team at SASH. Sandra is also a passionate coach who delivers engaging courses designed to assist vets and nurses with effective communication skills.
Her talk on “delivering difficult financial discussions” covered the skills required to compassionately approach a sensitive topic, which is presently heightened in these uncertain times.
DATE: 30 June 2020
LENGTH: 1hr 20mins
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
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
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
Discover the Essentials for Navigating Antimicrobial Stewardship
Play Video
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
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
Online Courses with Quizzes
Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA)
Dr Sophia Tzannes is an Internal Medicine Specialist in the Internal Medicine team at SASH. In this video she discusses Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) from diagnosis to advice on treatment
DATE: April 2020
LENGTH: 25mins
CPD Points: 1 point, according to NSW VPB allocation of CPD points, can be earned by completing the below quiz with a pass mark of 80% or more. Certificates will be sent within 2 weeks of course completion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Pancreatitis
Dr Hannah Darcy is an Internal Medicine Specialist in the Internal Medicine team at SASH. In this video she discusses IBD and Pancreatitis
DATE: April 2020
LENGTH: 12mins
CPD Points: 1 point, according to NSW VPB allocation of CPD points, can be earned by completing the below quiz with a pass mark of 80% or more. Certificates will be sent within 2 weeks of course completion
Cardiology Questions
Dr Phillip Brain is an Internal Medicine Specialist in the Internal Medicine team at SASH. In this video he discusses some frequently asked questions on Cardiology
DATE: May 2020
LENGTH: 5mins
CPD Points: 1 point, according to NSW VPB allocation of CPD points, can be earned by completing the below quiz with a pass mark of 80% or more. Certificates will be sent within 2 weeks of course completion
Leptospirosis
Dr Stephanie Leeder is an Internal Medicine Specialist in the Internal Medicine team at SASH. In this video she covers Leptospirosis
DATE: June 2020
LENGTH: 5mins
CPD Points: 1 point, according to NSW VPB allocation of CPD points, can be earned by completing the below quiz with a pass mark of 80% or more. Certificates will be sent within 2 weeks of course completion
Training Videos
The below videos were originally created for internal training at SASH.
Intravenous Lipid Therapy
Listen to Dr Iain Keir in our Critical Care team discuss Intravenous Lipid Therapy
DATE: May 2020
LENGTH: 48mins
Hypoxia and Hypoxemia
Listen to Dr Adelina Chan in our Critical Care team discusses Hypoxia and Hypoxemia
DATE: May 2020
LENGTH: 41mins
Lactate
Dr Mogan Woodforde discusses Lactate; the appropriate use in emergency and critical care patients. May 2020
DATE: May 2020
LENGTH: 1hr
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Listen to our Internal Medicine specialist Dr Joanna Whitney talk about Diabetic Ketoacidosis
DATE: May 2020
LENGTH: 1hr 22mins
For your Clients
10 signs of Cancer in Dogs
Listen to our oncologist Dr Sandra Nguyen discuss the 10 signs of Cancer in dogs
DATE: 2019
LENGTH: 4mins
My Pet Has Been Diagnosed With Cancer
Dr Sandra Nguyen discusses the next steps after your dog has been diagnosed with Cancer.
DATE: 2019
LENGTH: 1mins
Cancer Treatment Options
Dr Sandra Nguyen explains what your different cancer treatment options are for your pet.
DATE: 2019
LENGTH: 1.5mins
Making my pet's cancer treatment more comfortable
In this video Dr Sandra Nguyen explains some handy tips to ensure your pet has the most comfortable cancer treatment..
DATE: 2019
LENGTH: 1mins
