MS222 – GP Refresh Dermatology
£497.00 (+VAT)
This GP Refresh mini series is designed to help you approach itchy dogs, infections and otitis with a clear, logical framework. Natalie Barnard focuses on practical investigation, in-house testing, and treatment decisions you can confidently apply in general practice.
12 months access to recordings and course materials is included. Please note that these are webinar recordings and not live events. Full details on how to access the Mini Series will be emailed to you.
- Join Natalie Barnard BVetMed CertVD DipECVD MRCVS RCVS and European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology for three 2-hour online sessions
- In this Mini Series we will highlight some of the common dermatological presentations seen in dogs. The aim of the course is to improve your ability to investigate these cases and manage them successfully in general practice. It will contain lots of practical tips on treatment and in house testing that you should be able to use in your practice. Topics to be covered will include: ectoparasites, infections, allergic skin disease and otitis.
- Comprehensive notes to download
- Self-assessment quizzes to ‘release’ your 8 hours CPD certification (don’t worry, you can take them more than once if you don’t quite hit the mark first time)
- A whole year’s access to recorded sessions for reviewing key points (and in case you miss a live session!)
- Superb value for money – learn without travelling
- Watch the recordings on any device.
Session 1: Infections and Infestations
What you’ll learn:
Ectoparasitic Conditions in Dogs
- Common ectoparasitic conditions of dogs will be covered including:Fleas including, Sarcoptic mange, Demodicosis, Harvest mites
- Diagnostic tests
- Treatment options
Skin infections in Dogs
- Pyoderma – this will be covered in detail and will include how to differentiate the different types of pyoderma
- Malassezia dermatitis – Clinical signs, presentation, diagnosis and treatment
- Cytology and use of the microscope
Session 2: Allergic Skin Disease
What you’ll learn:
Investigating Pruritus in the Dog
- discuss common causes of pruritus
- logical approach to investigating the pruritic dog
- atopic dermatitis and cutaneous adverse food reaction will be discussed
Managing Atopic Dermatitis in the Dog
- How to manage these case
- Discussion of allergen testing
- Treatment options for atopic dermatitis pros and cons of each and how to make a decision on which to use when:
- Lokivetmab, Oclacitinib, Glucocorticoids, Ciclosporin, Allergen specific immunotherapy
Session 3: Otitis
What you’ll learn:
Approach to Otitis in the Dog
- Anatomy of the ear
- Common cause of otitis
- How to investigate otitis cases and useful practical techniques that can be used in practice
Managing Difficult Otitis Cases
- Management of otitis media
The price includes all 3 sessions, notes and quiz – 8 hours of CPD. No traffic jams, accommodation hassles, pet or childcare, rota clashes, locum fees ……….. just great CPD and a valuable ongoing resource.
Delegate Feedback
“Very informative, clearly and concisely presented and useful to apply in everyday practice. Natalie explains things very clearly and concisely and in a way that is really relevant and helpful to apply to cases in practice. It will really help me to better manage chronic skin conditions and otitis cases in practice.”
“Really useful having the photos of the common diseases”
“Really clear, articulate presenter with enough repetition to cement knowledge”
“Good refresher and introduction to new ideas. Good to be up to date on use of antibiotics especially. Clear, well presented good explanations”
“Very practial. Easy to apply to everyday practice”
“Most useful- tips on dealing with pseudonmonas infections were great also found the summary on diagnosis atopic dermatitis”