Longview CPD running courses for vets and nurses since 2010.
COVID-19 Update: June 2020.
With the ongoing Covid-19 situation, we have taken the decision not to run any face-to-face courses for the rest of
2020, however where possible, some of our courses will be held online. Please see below for further details. We will be introducing a new course line up in 2021 so please keep an eye on this website for further updates! Stay safe.
Longview CPD presents a New and Exciting Certificate in
'Integrated Care In Veterinary Practice' (ICVP)
This certificate allows a vet or veterinary nurse to build up the skills inn which they are interested to create a certificate of integrated care to demonstrate a holistic approach to their patients. Candidates can use courses in which they have already participated (within the last 3 years) to mix and match the following Entia accredited course to fulfil the certificate requirements; veterinary surgeons 12 modules, veterinary nurses 8 modules.
If more than the required number of modules are completed, candidates should state in which course they would like to be examined. For these course they will be required to complete: Reflections on each module. Case logs demonstrating the use of multiple disciplines. Audit demonstrating the use of multiple disciplines. Short answer, open book examination covering the modules completed. Modules can be made up from the following courses. For further information please contact Kay: longviewcpd@gmail.com
Our Courses
Western Veterinary Acupuncture
(in conjunction with the Western Veterinary Acupuncture Group (WVAG): 21 years and counting!)
4 day Foundation Course: NOVEMBER 2020 (FULL), JANUARY 2021 ONLINE and APRIL 2021 at the Knockderry Hotel, Cove, Scotland.
A highly practical course teaching new skills of muscle palpation, safe needling and treatment protocols for acute and chronic pain; dermatological and visceral conditions; wound healing; nausea and other selected conditions. The course mainly covers the dog, cat and horse, but also deals with rabbits and other small furries; and has taught farm animal vets the skills to treat cattle, sheep and goats. Register at www.wvag.co.uk
This course leads on to a full Certificate in Western Veterinary Acupuncture and Chronic Pain Management
for Vets Modules 5 - 12 click here: Western Veterinary Acupuncture and Chronic Pain Management
for Nurses Modules 5 - 8 click here: Western Veterinary Acupuncture for Nurses
Module 5 of Modular Acupuncture course: Electroacupuncture day
Standalone 1 day course - online - on 16th July 2021. Please contact longviewcpd@gmail.com for further details.
This course includes a free electroacupuncture device; history and theory of electroacupuncture; practical application of electroacupuncture in the veterinary species.
Developing chronic pain clinics in practice (Taught and updated over 10 years)
4 day course - dates to be announced shortly
This course covers the phenomenon of chronic pain in animals; how to assess it; practise assessing pain in real cases; treatment of chronic pain by analgesic medicines; analgesic techniques; overview and practical tips on physiotherapy; hydrotherapy and other physical therapies; complementary/integrated approaches; specific approach to osteoarthritis; care of the painful cat; disease modification and the importance of comfort, control of complications and exercise.
Western Veterinary Herbal Medicine (in conjunction with the Veterinary Herbal Training)
4 day Foundation Course - being held ONLINE on 6th - 9th February 2021 and 4th - 7th June 2021.
This course is designed to give vets a foundation in the concepts of western veterinary herbal medicine. Students will be able to return to practice with enough knowledge and skills to start safely practicing herbal medicine. Emphasis will be placed on safe, evidence-based practice. For more information please go to www.veterinaryherbal.co.uk.
Booking Form and further information: February 2021 Course: vht_online_booking_form_5_-_8_feb21.pdf
Booking Form and further information: June 2021 Course: vht_online_booking_form_4_-_7_june21.pdf
Clarity Talks (in conjunction with The Confidence Trick)
A 2 day Masterclass in communication - dates to be announced shortly.
For vets, nurses, practice managers and receptionists – this is not just about presenting!
This course takes us to the heart of communication: whether we have a complex message to convey or a simple passion to impart to others, we are, essentially, just “people telling stories to other people”.
Although based around presenting skills, the course also addresses ways in which we interact daily with others, and how we take criticism and appreciation.
A practical introduction to physical rehabilitation for the canine patient (in conjunction with TRÉIDLIA CPD)
2 day Foundation course - New for 2021. Dates to follow
This course, based on the canine patient, and aimed at veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses in practice, will educate participants in: how pain is perceived; the processes involved in the development of chronic pain as a disease and the effects this may have on the patient’s ability to move and function. There will be a substantial practical component to the course and at the end of the two days, the participants should understand how to take a problem based approach and create progress guided protocols for osteoarthritic and cranial cruciate patients.
Behavioural Medicine for Pain Clinicians
4 day course - NEW for 2021
Further information to follow shortly
Longview CPD Modular Courses and the International Acupuncture Symposium: June 2021- details to follow
If more than the required number of modules are completed, candidates should state in which course they would like to be examined. For these course they will be required to complete: Reflections on each module. Case logs demonstrating the use of multiple disciplines. Audit demonstrating the use of multiple disciplines. Short answer, open book examination covering the modules completed. Modules can be made up from the following courses. For further information please contact Kay: longviewcpd@gmail.com
Our Courses
Western Veterinary Acupuncture
(in conjunction with the Western Veterinary Acupuncture Group (WVAG): 21 years and counting!)
4 day Foundation Course: NOVEMBER 2020 (FULL), JANUARY 2021 ONLINE and APRIL 2021 at the Knockderry Hotel, Cove, Scotland.
A highly practical course teaching new skills of muscle palpation, safe needling and treatment protocols for acute and chronic pain; dermatological and visceral conditions; wound healing; nausea and other selected conditions. The course mainly covers the dog, cat and horse, but also deals with rabbits and other small furries; and has taught farm animal vets the skills to treat cattle, sheep and goats. Register at www.wvag.co.uk
This course leads on to a full Certificate in Western Veterinary Acupuncture and Chronic Pain Management
for Vets Modules 5 - 12 click here: Western Veterinary Acupuncture and Chronic Pain Management
for Nurses Modules 5 - 8 click here: Western Veterinary Acupuncture for Nurses
Module 5 of Modular Acupuncture course: Electroacupuncture day
Standalone 1 day course - online - on 16th July 2021. Please contact longviewcpd@gmail.com for further details.
This course includes a free electroacupuncture device; history and theory of electroacupuncture; practical application of electroacupuncture in the veterinary species.
Developing chronic pain clinics in practice (Taught and updated over 10 years)
4 day course - dates to be announced shortly
This course covers the phenomenon of chronic pain in animals; how to assess it; practise assessing pain in real cases; treatment of chronic pain by analgesic medicines; analgesic techniques; overview and practical tips on physiotherapy; hydrotherapy and other physical therapies; complementary/integrated approaches; specific approach to osteoarthritis; care of the painful cat; disease modification and the importance of comfort, control of complications and exercise.
Western Veterinary Herbal Medicine (in conjunction with the Veterinary Herbal Training)
4 day Foundation Course - being held ONLINE on 6th - 9th February 2021 and 4th - 7th June 2021.
This course is designed to give vets a foundation in the concepts of western veterinary herbal medicine. Students will be able to return to practice with enough knowledge and skills to start safely practicing herbal medicine. Emphasis will be placed on safe, evidence-based practice. For more information please go to www.veterinaryherbal.co.uk.
Booking Form and further information: February 2021 Course: vht_online_booking_form_5_-_8_feb21.pdf
Booking Form and further information: June 2021 Course: vht_online_booking_form_4_-_7_june21.pdf
Clarity Talks (in conjunction with The Confidence Trick)
A 2 day Masterclass in communication - dates to be announced shortly.
For vets, nurses, practice managers and receptionists – this is not just about presenting!
This course takes us to the heart of communication: whether we have a complex message to convey or a simple passion to impart to others, we are, essentially, just “people telling stories to other people”.
Although based around presenting skills, the course also addresses ways in which we interact daily with others, and how we take criticism and appreciation.
A practical introduction to physical rehabilitation for the canine patient (in conjunction with TRÉIDLIA CPD)
2 day Foundation course - New for 2021. Dates to follow
This course, based on the canine patient, and aimed at veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses in practice, will educate participants in: how pain is perceived; the processes involved in the development of chronic pain as a disease and the effects this may have on the patient’s ability to move and function. There will be a substantial practical component to the course and at the end of the two days, the participants should understand how to take a problem based approach and create progress guided protocols for osteoarthritic and cranial cruciate patients.
Behavioural Medicine for Pain Clinicians
4 day course - NEW for 2021
Further information to follow shortly
Longview CPD Modular Courses and the International Acupuncture Symposium: June 2021- details to follow
All the above course are accredited by Entia, and lead to an Entia Certificate in Advanced Studies (ECAS award) www.entia.org.uk
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