The aim of this course is to increase awareness of feline behavioural medicine and educate about normal feline behaviour and how it influences the lives of domestic cats.
There will be emphasis on the importance of recognising and controlling stress in domestic cats and the way in which this impacts on general veterinary practice.
Discussion of the interplay between emotional and physical disease will be an important part of the course. Participants will be encouraged to consider feline welfare in the context of feline behavioural medicine.
Past Participant:
'I thoroughly enjoyed the Feline Behaviour course. Sarah explains feline behaviour, emotions and motivations in an engaging way. The course provides practical advice on how we might decrease the stress for cats, and consequently prevent and treat behavioural problems. Also, importantly, how to communicate and educate the owners of the cats.'
Frances Higgins
Learning Outcomes
By successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
- Recognise feline body language signals
- Understand the constraints of the domestic environment on natural feline behaviour
- Understand the constraints of the veterinary environment on natural feline behaviour
- Analyse behavioural information through history taking
- Evaluate the influence of behavioural factors on feline disease states
- Interpret behavioural signs in order to reach an accurate motivational diagnosis.
Modules
- Normal feline behaviour and behavioural needs
- Rearing kittens for life as domestic pets
- Advising clients about how behavioural considerations affect owning a feline companion
- Teaching veterinary practice staff how behavioural considerations affect working with cats in general practice
- The link between behaviour and disease states in feline patients
- Approaching a client’s concerns over their cat’s behaviour – taking histories and making diagnoses
- Offering appropriate advice about common behavioural problems
- Knowing how and when to refer cases.
What is a TimeOnline?
Flexible and accessible online CPD
TimeOnline is quality online education delivered by veterinary experts in short, manageable timeframes.
Build in-demand skills in key clinical areas. Engage with your tutor/s and other participants through an active discussion forum. The programs are further enhanced by concise core notes, video presentations, case studies, images, useful links and interactive quizzes to test your knowledge and round out the program. Earn 10 CPD point with completion of each TimeOnline course.
Who should enrol?
This course is suitable for qualified veterinarians. Veterinary students are welcome to enrol.
Veterinary nurses/technicians with a special interest in the topic are also welcome to enrol in this course. Please be aware that the course is designed for qualified veterinarians and you should consider this in light of your knowledge and experience before you register.
RACE Approved - 10 CE hours
This program 1147-37332 was reviewed and approved by the AAVSB RACE program for 10 hours of continuing education. Participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call CVE +61 2 9351 7979 for further questions.
| Registrant Type |
Price |
| Member* |
$486 |
| Recent Graduate / Part-time Professional Member |
$303 |
| Nurse Member |
$303 |
| Student Member |
$152 |
| eMember / Non-Member |
$607 |
*Members include: Practice, Professional and Academic members.