After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify anaesthetic risk factors and potential complications 
• Devise plans to minimize risks and complications 
• Formulate first line approaches to managing peri-anaesthetic complications 
• Formulate a plan for peri- and postoperative analgesia 
• Specify special considerations for anaesthesia and in patients with comorbidities or special presentations and how special presentations/disease affects anaesthesia:
     o Renal insufficiency/disease
     o Extremes of age 
     o Pregnancy
     o Diabetes
     o Hyper-, hypothyroidism 
     o Cardiac insufficiency/disease
     o Dental disease
• Outline a plan for anesthesia/analgesia for patients requiring emergency surgery
     o Gastric dilation/torsion
     o Gi foreign body
     o Ocular emergencies
     o Trauma

1. Systematic planning of anaesthesia 
2. Anaesthetic consideration for patients with common clinical problems/presentation

Premium, intensive online veterinary CE

All CVE Distance Education (DE) programs are mentored by leading veterinary experts who will provide individual feedback and advice on completion of the modules. Each module may include written content, technique videos, self-reflections, quizzes and online submission of assignments.

Maximise the opportunity to expand and consolidate your learning by participating in the tutor moderated group discussion forum.

This course is suitable for qualified veterinarians.

On completion of this course, participants will earn a Veterinary Anaesthesia & Analgesia micro-credential digital badge. Digital badges are verified credentials that allow earners to easily communicate their skills and qualifications online. A digital badge can be used in email signatures, websites and social media platforms and contains verified metadata describing the qualification and the process required to earn it. Please note: this is not a higher education award and not a qualification recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Choosing your DE course is a big commitment, so there’s no need to add further stress by paying your course up front. To pay as you learn, you will need a AU$1,000 deposit to secure your place, followed by 50% of the total course fee 10 days prior to course commencement date. We’ll arrange simple monthly direct debits from your credit card over 3 or 6 months.

Note: Payment Plan will incur an additional AU$250 administration fee, and Early Bird rates do not apply if you choose the payment plan option.