On-demand Course
Updates in Small Animal Cardiac Emergencies
This exciting course will provide you with the very latest information - based on current scientific literature and expert opinion, on the diagnosis, treatment protocols and diagnostic algorithms on the management of cardiac emergencies in both dogs and cats - so you can give your patients the best chance of survival!
- 8 Structured CPD Points
- RACE Non-Interactive CE
- Ideal for Veterinarians
- 2 Weeks Access

COURSE FEE
AUD 289
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This course includes:
- 2-week access to your course! Sign up now, and get 14 days to complete your course!
- Course ebook: your course notes are provided in a convenient pdf ebook that you can download to your device - meaning your notes will be wherever you are!
- Extra resources: your course notes are just the beginning. We have provided extra reading materials, journal articles, and other information to enhance your learning experience.
- Tutorial Recordings: we have made available, recordings from live tutorials held during the 2024 synchronous version of this course. Simply click on the link to either view or download the MP4 recording to your computer or device!
- Quiz assessment: To help enhance your learning experience, there is a timed quiz for you to take. You can take the quiz at any time over the 6 weeks you have course access.
- CPD certificate: On successful completion of your course quiz, you can download your RACE-approved CPD certificate - so you get the CPD credit you deserve.
What you'll learn
Join us for a 2-week intensive on “Updates in Small Animal Cardiac Emergencies” – where we’ll review the emergency diagnostics you need to have in order to diagnose acute heart failure, the management of acute heart failure, treatment of common arrhythmias, and much more.
This exciting course will provide you with the very latest information – based on current scientific literature and expert opinion, on the diagnosis, treatment protocols and diagnostic algorithms on the management of cardiac emergencies in both dogs and cats – so you can give your patients the best chance of survival!
This topic provides the latest updates on how to determine the presence of acute heart disease in your patients – including physical examination findings, point of care ultrasound use, biomarkers and ECG diagnostics – so that you can begin life-saving treatment as soon as possible.
This topic provides the latest recommendations on the management of a range of cardiac emergencies, including the acute heart failure of both the dog and cat, cardiac tamponade, the diagnosis and management of severe cardiac arrhythmias, and feline aortic thromboembolism, among many others.
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this course, the participant will have:
- A thorough understanding of the approach to the patient with a cardiac emergency, including the use of physical examination, serum biomarkers, diagnostic imaging and ECG to facilitate diagnosis
- A thorough understanding of the management of the patient with the following conditions
- Acute congestive heart failure caused by valvular disease and cardiomyopathies
- Ventricular tachycardia
- Supraventricular tachycardia
- Severe bradyarrhythmias
- Pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade
- Aortic thromboembolism (feline)
- An appreciation of the evidence-base present in veterinary cardiology as it relates to the management of commonly encountered cardiac emergencies
Course Tutor
Course Reviews
"Hello Phil and thank you so much for another wonderful course! I really enjoy learning from you - your teaching technique is fabulous and the resources and notes you provide are just so informative!"
"Thanks so much for all your advice and teaching. With so much information around these days, your evidence-based clarification goes a long way! You and your work are very valued at this practice."
"Thank you for your wonderful resources and course. It is fantastic to be able to access it in such a flexible manner. I got a lot out of your notes, presentations and extras that I will refer to often in my work."
"I want to acknowledge and thank you for the tremendous amount of quality information you have imparted to us during this course."
Don't miss out on this exciting learning opportunity!
10% early bird discount

COURSE FEE
AUD 289
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Looking to Enroll Groups of 5 or More?
Enroll 5 or more members of your practice and avail a special discount on the course fee!