FULLY BOOKED: Fundamentals of Sedation, Field Anaesthesia and Castration

About the Course

The course will cover sedation and field anaesthesia required for common field surgery such as castration, both in theory and in a practical session. Nerve blocks and regional anaesthesia for other common procedures will also be covered on cadavers - giving confidence in non-GA management of cases for further treatment- eg placing of lavage systems, blocking to allow suturing of distal wounds etc.

This course aims to give you the confidence to lead field castration under GA and also understand why some GAs go smoother than others, and how to get the best possible outcome for the GA and surgery.

As you will be anaesthetising and operating on live colts we do require that the prelearning for this course is completed prior to the course. This is to keep you, colts, and staff as safe as possible.

Key Learning Objectives

• Understand when and in which cases field anaesthesia is an appropriate choice.
• Refresh/update your knowledge on different sedative drug regimens and doses.
• Demonstrate practical skills in field anaesthesia.
• Formulate a plan to perform an open colt castration.
• Understand complications of castration, ways to minimise their risk, and how to treat them.
• Review/learn other common local anaesthetic techniques.

	An excellent course! Great lectures, very applicable and informative with current techniques.
	- 2021 Delegate

Course Speakers

• Course Organiser: Richard Frost BSc BVetMed MRCVS
• Course Organiser: Syra Bowden BHSHM, QQI L6 Festina Lente EAL Facilitation, Mental Health First Aider
• Alison Bennell BVMS CertAVP(EM) MRCVS
• Chris Owens BVSC MANZCVS DVS DipACVS-LA DECVS MRCVS
• Ellen Heddle MA VetMB Cert AVP MRCVS
• Jamie Gibbs BVM MRCVS

Online Speakers

• Andrew Harrison BVSc, CertEP, CertVA, MRCVS
• Prof Mark Senior BVSc PhD SFHEA CertVA DipECVAA MRCVS

This course combines online and practical learning. Our online lectures and recorded material will be available at least two weeks before the practical day to ensure you have plenty of opportunity for hands-on, practical learning.

Online Learning Material

Practical Day Itinerary

Course Fees

• Member price £330
• Non Member price £660

Suitable for RCVS Modules:

This course will cover material in the following modules:

• BEP 3
• CE 15
• CVA 2

Join the waiting list

This course is now fully booked, to be added to the waiting list, and to be contacted if a space becomes available please complete our short form below.

At a Glance

• CPD Hours: 7+ hours
• Course Format: Online Lectures and In-Person Practicals

Who is the course for?

This course is suitable for new or recent graduates or those in mixed practice with varied levels of equine work.

How to Book

This course is now fully booked, to be added to the waiting list for 8 March 2023, and to be contacted if a space becomes available please complete our short form below.

You will be required to sign that you are Covid symptom free on arrival at the venue

• If you book a place on a BEVA CPD course and are unable to attend due to any Covid-19 related issue you will receive a credit for the amount you paid. This credit can be used for any BEVA CPD and will be valid for a year from the date of issue. Please contact us as soon as possible if you are unable to attend a course.
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• A full refund will be made, less a 10% administration charge, if cancellation is more than 6 weeks before the start of the course
• A refund cannot be guaranteed if cancellation is less than 6 weeks before the start of the course. A refund will be made if BEVA can resell the place, less a 20% administration charge. 
• Booked places can be transferred to another person free of charge. If the transferee is not a BEVA member they will be liable for the difference between the member and non-member rate.
• All delegates must have appropriate liability and professional indemnity insurance. 
• Delegates must bring appropriate safety wear (coveralls, hard hats, boots etc) to courses involving practical sessions.
• BEVA may pass contact details of delegates to the organisers or sponsors of the course unless the delegate has specified otherwise.
• All delegates self-certify that they are a qualified veterinary surgeon or veterinary nurse and qualified to undertake the procedures being taught. Where the delegate is in training for such a qualification BEVA must be made aware of their training status at the time of booking.

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