Improve International Launches Latest in Distance Learning Series – New programme covers the fundamentals of exotic medicine and surgery

15 June 2023 -

Veterinary specialist CPD company Improve International has launched a Distance Learning Postgraduate Certificate in Exotic Animal Practice. The programme will provide up to date knowledge across a range of different exotic species, from initial examination and diagnostic sample collection to anaesthesia, surgery, and diagnostic imaging. It will also cover the workup and treatment of common diseases seen in these species.

Set to start in July 2021, the Exotics programme is the latest in the company’s portfolio of Distance Learning courses and leads to a globally recognised qualification from the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS).  Modules are delivered using a range of high-quality learning techniques, including interactive online lessons, supported by notes and videos, hosted on a world-leading online learning management platform.  Delegates can opt to attend three practical attendance modules which will cover small mammal surgery, avian surgery and endoscopy.

Course Director Simon Girling BVMS (Hons) DZooMed, DipECZM (ZHM), CBiol, FRSB, EurProBiol, FRCVS RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicines, said: “Exotic Animal medicine is a rapidly changing discipline with new information and a greater understanding of individual species’ needs growing with each passing day. The programme aims to give the delegate an in-depth view of the current best practice in exotic animal medicine and surgery and is directly relevant to the day-to-day work of the veterinary surgeon in clinical practice.

“Our expert Module Tutors, including Charly Pignon DVM Dipl. ECZM, Richard A Saunders BSc (Hons) BVSc FRSB CBiol DZooMed (Mammalian) DipECZM (ZHM) MRCVS RCVS Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine (Mammalian) European Specialist in Zoological Medicine (ZHM) and Stephen Divers BVetMed, DZooMed, DECZM(Herp) DECZM(ZHM) DACZM FRCVS, will provide support during every module.”

David Babington MRCVS, Business Development Director at Improve International, added: “We know that the prospect of treating exotic patients can fill veterinary surgeons with dread.  Taking this course will increase their confidence by building their knowledge of the fundamentals of exotic animal medicine and surgery.  In doing so, they will also be able to make a more informed clinical approach to treating these patients.”

The programme offers a route to achieve academic qualifications – the General Practitioner Certificate (GPCert) and the Postgraduate Certificate (PgC), in partnership with ISVPS and Harper Adams University. Gaining a PgC enables delegates to apply to the RCVS for Advanced Practitioner Status in the subject.

For further information and to register interest visit the Improve International website: Exotic Animal Practice Distance Learning or watch the video featuring Simon Girling.