Cat Care: A Modular Course

DESCRIPTION

This course is offered online and divided into five modules, each with an accompanying lecture and study materials. Once you have purchased and paid for the course, you will have access to the materials for 14 days. The course, provided via an online learning platform, includes recorded lectures, quizzes, case studies, and other course materials. It is structured so that you need to complete one module before unlocking the next.

We recommend setting aside at least one full working day to go through all lectures and materials. The course includes many suggested readings, so if you wish to explore the topics in more depth and spend extra time on the case studies, we recommend allocating up to two working days.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is intended for animal caretakers, veterinary nurses, and veterinarians who want to learn more about the cat as a patient. Perhaps you find cats challenging to handle and want to learn how to work with them more easily and effectively, or you may already know a lot about cats but wish to deepen your knowledge. This course covers key areas for anyone working clinically with cats.

We explore what a cat truly is, discuss the importance of cat-friendly clinics and how to adapt for the cat’s well-being, special nursing needs, and how to care for both the emergency and senior cat — and everything feline in between!

For those already working at a Cat Friendly Clinic, this course is an excellent opportunity to collect your annual training hours — with 100% focus on cats! Take the chance to learn something new, refresh your existing knowledge, and gain practical tips, tricks, and new perspectives on feline nursing care.

CONTENT

• The origin of the cat and the foundation for why there is a need for Cat Friendly Clinics

• The cat’s origin, domestication, social behavior, senses, communication, and basic needs

• Building a better understanding of what a cat really is — making life easier for the cat, the owner, and yourself

• What is a “Cat Friendly Clinic,” and what does it mean for you and the cat?

• Techniques for cat-friendly handling and practical ways to adapt the clinic environment to reduce stress and make visits smoother

• Knowledge about cat-friendly handling and environmental adaptation in the hospital ward, and how optimal feline nursing can promote recovery

• The cat’s specific nursing needs, both in general and at different life stages

• The emergency cat — with focus on cat-friendly handling and stress reduction

• Typical emergency cases and key nursing aspects specific to feline patients

• The senior cat — nursing considerations both in the clinic and at home

COURSE OBJECTIVES

After completing the course, participants will be able to:

• Feel confident in handling feline patients in a clinical setting

• Have a solid understanding of the concept of a “Cat Friendly Clinic” and cat-friendly practices

• Understand what a cat is and how to adapt to its needs

• Be knowledgeable about cat-friendly handling techniques

• Understand how to adapt the clinic environment as much as possible to suit the cat’s origin, senses, and needs

• Feel confident in advising and educating cat owners about transport, handling, and home care

• Have a good understanding of common feline diseases, acute problems cats may present with, and specific conditions affecting senior cats