This webinar has been written and designed by a clinical animal behaviourist who is also a qualified registered veterinary nurse with a wealth of experience in helping others, as well as living with elderly dogs and cats, suffering from the various stages of cognitive dysfunction syndrome (abbr. CDS). The webinar has been designed to develop the skill set of professionals but would be equally beneficial to a caregiver who needs to provide greater support for their senior pet.
There are no exams, but to obtain your certificate of completion you must answer some multiple-choice questions, which have been designed to help you self-assess your learning.
Course aims:
- Have a greater understanding of what Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS) is and the effects on the brain and behaviour.
- Be able to recognise the signs of CDS at the various stages of development and understand the physical and emotional changes that often arise.
- Have the ability to use simple and effective tools that help to identify and highlight some of the signs.
- Have the confidence to begin an informed discussion with a veterinary surgeon in relation to the care of a senior dog or cat.
- Know what to do to help, support and improve their quality of life.
- See full course curriculum below.
Course features:
- Written with the benefit of practical veterinary and canine behaviour experience.
- Information and content based on safe working practices and up-to-date research.
- Easy-to-digest lessons give you the flexibility to learn at home at your own pace.
- Webinar slides presented with a voiceover – as if you were sitting in a real-life lecture theatre.
- Includes a list of references and related research.
- Tutor and technical support available.
- Lifetime access to dip in and out of the course whenever you need to refresh your knowledge.
- CPD certificate of completion.
- CPD transcript for prospective employers.
- Works on computers, tablets & smartphones.
Suitable for:
- Dog carers / sitters
- Dog trainers
- Rescue centre workers
- Dog walkers
- Dog groomers
- Dog owners
- Pet professionals
Course content
About your tutor
Caroline Clark
Course includes
- 4 Modules
- Recorded Webinar
- Downloadable Resources
- No Exams!
- Certificate of Completion
- Lifetime Access
- Help and Support
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Please note that financing options through PayPal Credit and Klarna are subject to eligibility criteria, including credit approval and account status.
Reviews
Thank you. I learnt so much to support my elderly dog! Totally recommend this course to anyone with elderly pets, even if they don’t have CDS.