Page 10 - CPD 2023

Professional skills for the veterinary team RVC CPD 2023 RVC CPD 2023 Professional skills for the veterinary team

Webinar Plus: Master how to thrive Webinar Plus: Healthy and happy animals: Webinar Plus: Vegan cats, brachy dogs Webinar Plus: A coaching approach
(not just survive) in veterinary practice Welfare beyond the five freedoms and fractious owners: Ethical to line management and leadership
problem-solving for veterinary nurses in the veterinary workplace

Monday 16th January Monday 23rd January NEW Monday 20th February Monday 17th April
to Sunday 12th February to Sunday 19th February to Sunday 19th March to Sunday 21st May

Do you want to focus on the solutions to stress and burnout in practice Would you like to know how you can best support patient emotional Have you faced ethical dilemmas in your practice? Do you want to learn Is managing people the most time consuming/draining part of your working
and learn how to thrive? wellbeing as well as physical health? how to manage them in a structured and consistent way? day? Do you wish everyone could just get on with their jobs and each other
without needing your input? Why are some people easier to manage than
We all recognise that veterinary medicine has become plagued with Much progressive research argues that good animal welfare requires a In this course, we will examine common ethical challenges in the others? Is it possible to develop your team whilst also developing yourself?
mental health and wellness concerns including high rates of psychological shift away from simply preventing animal suffering and a move towards the veterinary profession, such as reasons for euthanasia, diet fads,
distress, depression, and suicide that exceed those of the general promotion of positive, pleasurable experiences and states. While there are breeding issues, staff treatment and many more. We will look at the This course introduces the theory and practice of coaching as an
population. In light of these factors and the demands of the profession, many strategies routinely employed by veterinary professionals to help developing role of the veterinary nurse in responding to these challenges approach to managing individuals and teams. It provides space for
we must focus on how we can manage the stressors of veterinary reduce patient stress and promote positive physical and emotional and cover ethical frameworks which help to develop a systematic and consideration of some of the more complex and challenging issues
practice, and still have a sustainable career and balanced life. well-being there is scope to do much more to cater for the species- evidence-based approach. The course will include opportunities for relating to relationships and communication at work. Delegates will
specific and individual needs of the diverse array of animal patients discussion and peer learning. develop their understanding of the coaching process and will be
These sessions will cover mental health, moral stress, burnout, and encountered in contemporary veterinary practice. encouraged to practise applying the theory in their own workplace
compassion fatigue, as well as strategies that all veterinary care providers Why do this course? environments. They will therefore develop confidence and competence
can adopt on a regular basis to foster wellness and sustain resilience This course aims to provide you with an overview of recent developments You will learn new ways of examining ethical issues, and how to develop in applying a situational (flexible) leadership approach to ongoing
despite the demands of veterinary practice. in animal welfare science, ethology and anthrozoology (incorporating responses that are consistent with the values of the profession and the development of themselves and their teams. This course is about helping
animal ethics). Through the use of illustrative case studies you will be individuals concerned. In our challenging profession, feeling confident that
Why do this course? introduced to some of the ways in which animal welfare can be improved you have made the best possible decision is good for both our clients and delegates and their teams reach their full potential in the complex and
You will come away from this course with an understanding of the in light of this emergent knowledge. our own wellbeing. challenging veterinary workplace.
stressors and wellbeing concerns that veterinary care providers face, the Why do this course?
suspected contributing factors, and self-assessment tools for recognising Why do this course? This course can contribute points to the RCVS Practice Standards This is a highly practical course designed to help you get more from your
perfectionism, burnout, and compassion fatigue. You will also learn Understanding the relationships between animal behaviour and welfare, Scheme ‘Professional Responsibility’ award. team through taking a coaching approach to line management and
practical tools for thriving in veterinary practice that can be immediately and appreciating the different factors that can shape behaviour and impact Key areas leadership. You will learn how to create environments (for yourself and
implemented during and after the course. on welfare means you will be better placed to support your patients.
• Common veterinary ethical issues others) that optimise thinking, learning and performance. Through
Key areas Key areas • Ethical theory and frameworks developing your conversational toolkits, you will be better able to manage
• Mental health (depression, anxiety, psychological distress) • The evolution of welfare (definitions, legislation, research) • The relationship of ethics to law and professional behaviour communication and teamwork in challenging and emotionally charged
• Perfectionism and self-compassion • Developments in ethology, anthrozoology and animal ethics • Developing policy and procedure situations. Your improved understanding of adult learning and development
• Mindfulness and meditation • One Health and welfare • Ethical problem-solving will allow you to match your leadership and communication style to
• Self-care planning and practice Course details Previous participants have commented… individuals and/or teams, so that each person can feel confident, perform
• Sleep hygiene and other healthy habits Course type: Webinar Plus with a live weekly Q&A session “Very informative presentation that allowed a lot of reflection and at their best and enjoy their work.
• Setting boundaries, saying no, and separating work from home life
Course format: A mixture of weekly pre-recorded webinars (which can discussion. It was very useful and I can easily apply this to my work life.” Key areas
Previous participants have commented… be reviewed throughout the course), live weekly Q&A sessions with the “The course was thought provoking. Participation was encouraged • The coaching environment
“Just as I was hoping for, informative, thought provoking and tutor, self-assessment exercises, supplementary reading material and and supported.” • Structured conversations
non-judgemental.” tutor-moderated online discussion forums • Emotions and behaviour
Course length: 4 weeks Course details • Leadership and culture
“One of the greatest positives of the course for me was reading the forum CPD hours: Up to 16 Course type: Webinar Plus
posts and seeing my experiences reflected in other delegates’ posts, and Relevant to CertAVP module: Animal welfare, professional conduct Course format: A mixture of weekly webinars (which can be viewed live Previous participants have commented…
not feeling that these are only my problems.” “This course has given me a new insight into work relationships, conflict
and veterinary ethics essay for the A Module (A-FAVP.1) and/or as recorded versions throughout the course), quizzes to help
Course details Course fee: £399 reinforce topics discussed, supplementary reading material and in the workplace and culture within healthy work environments.”
Course type: Webinar Plus Tutors discussion forums with colleagues and the tutor Course details
Course format: A mixture of weekly webinars (which can be viewed live Alexander Badman-King PhD, Lecturer in Philosophy, University Course length: 4 weeks Course type: Webinar Plus with a live weekly group coaching session
and/or as recorded versions throughout the course), self-assessment/ of Exeter CPD hours: Up to 12 Course format: A mixture of pre-recorded weekly webinars (which can be
reflection exercises, supplementary reading and video material, and Fenella Eason PhD, Associate Lecturer Anthrozoology, University Course fee: £315 reviewed throughout the course), live weekly group coaching sessions with
tutor-moderated online discussion forums of Exeter Tutor the tutor, online and practical activities, self-assessment exercises,
Course length: 4 weeks Jessica Gröling PhD, Associate Lecturer Anthrozoology, University Hamish Morrin MSc (International Animal Welfare, Ethics and Law) supplementary reading material and tutor-moderated online discussion forums
CPD hours: Up to 16 of Exeter FHEA RVN, Teaching Fellow in Veterinary Nursing, RVC Course length: 5 weeks
Course fee: £399 CPD hours: Up to 20
Samantha Hurn PhD, Associate Professor and Programme Director
Tutor MA and PhD Anthrozoology, University of Exeter Course fee: £499
Marie Holowaychuk DVM DipACVECC CYT, Small Animal Critical Emily Stone PhD, Research Associate Anthrozoology, University Tutor
Care Specialist and Veterinary Wellness Facilitator, Reviving Veterinary of Exeter Rachel Davis BSc PhD PGCap PGDip FHEA, Senior Lecturer in
Medicine, Canada Veterinary Education, RVC, Educational Consultant and Developmental
Coach, The Coaching Cabin

10 11