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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
3 FEBRUARY - Basic Anaesthesia set up for Nurses
with Trainee Nurse Team Leader and Educator, Jenni Cowan
10 FEBRUARY - Immune Mediated Thrombocytopenia
with Internal Medicine Specialist Dr Stephanie Leeder
24 FEBRUARY - Osteoarthritis
with Sports Medicine Veterinarian & Physiotherapist Dr Naomi Boyd
Previous Webinars
Risk Assessment of the Poisoned Animal
This talk will cover the importance of risk assessment and why it is integral to the management of the poisoned patient, including general guidelines for initial management stabilisation.
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
Canine Urolithiasis
Dr Sonia McGill from our Internal Medicine Team at SASH Tuggerah will host our next Continued Education webinar, discussing Canine Urolithiasis. Dr Sonia will cover the diagnosis of uroliths in our canine patients, including ways in which we can attempt to identify the stone type prior to retrieval. This talk will also delve into minimally invasive treatment options and ways in which we can prevent recurrence.
Presented by: Dr Sonia McGill
DATE: 19 November 2020
LENGTH: 1hour 8mins
Surgical Oncology
In this webinar Dr Amanda Miller will focus on how to customise your approach for skin tumours to the individual patient after consideration of multiple factors (tumour type and location, patient and owner factors, incisional versus excisional biopsy, marginal versus wide resection, drains and skin flaps, lymph node biopsy and oncologic staging, adjunctive treatment with chemotherapy and radiation).
Amanda will also discuss new updates on other surgically managed cancers, including osteosarcoma, anal sac adenocarcinoma and liver tumours
Dr Neil Christensen will introduce this talk with a short Radiation Oncology case study.
Presented by: Dr Amanda Miller
DATE: 4 November 2020
LENGTH: 1hour 12mins
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
Diabetes
In this talk Dr Hannah Darcy delivers an introduction to diabetes mellitus in dogs and cats. Dr Darcy will give a brief overview of the pathophysiology and risk factors for diabetes in the two species before focusing on a clinical approach to a diabetic patient, alongside some quick forays into some of the more unusual elements and exciting developments in diabetes mellitus.
Presented by: Dr Hannah Darcy
DATE: 14 October 2020
LENGTH: 1hour 17mins
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 AVA VetEd point 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 AVA VetEd point 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 AVA VetEd point 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 AVA VetEd point 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