MSAVA is proud to announce its collaboration with the Animal Industry Resource Centre, Australia, Elanco, Hills Pet Nutrition & Royal Canin Malaysia in developing the programme dedicated specially for the Paraprofessionals.
This is the second year that MSAVA has embarked on this journey and the theme for 2024 is "Empowering Veterinary Paraprofessionals: Elevating Care Through Knowledge". The Paraprofessionals Stream is a dedicated 2 day programme on 20 & 21 July 2024 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
The two-day programme includes streams on:
| Saturday, 20 July 2024 | Sunday, 21 July 2024 |
| • Parasitology & Infectious Disease | • Diagnostic & Imaging |
| • Session sponsored by Elanco | • Pain Management & Wound Management |
| • Session sponsored by Hills Pet Nutrition | • Neurology: Traumatic Head Injury |
| • Nursing Care & Nutrition for Urinary Tract Disease Session sponsored by Royal Canin |
• Emergency Medicine, Triage & Critical Care |
| • Nursing Navigators Session sponsored by Royal Canin |
• Animal Behaviour & Handling |
| • Exotic Pets | |
| • Dermatology |
* Programme is subject to change
Objectives:
- Deepen Understanding of Veterinary Medicine: To provide a comprehensive overview of veterinary medical principles, including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and diagnostic imaging, relevant to veterinary nursing.
- Enhance Diagnostic Skills: To improve understanding of diagnostic processes, emphasizing the interpretation of laboratory results and imaging studies, to aid in patient assessment and care.
- Strengthen Nursing Theories: To explore advanced theories in veterinary nursing care, including critical care, emergency response, and chronic disease management.
- Cultivate Ethical and Professional Standards: To reinforce the ethical considerations and professional standards expected in veterinary nursing, focusing on patient confidentiality, informed consent, and animal welfare.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this two-day lecture series, participants will be able to:
- Articulate Key Concepts in Veterinary Medicine: Demonstrate a solid understanding of veterinary anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and diagnostic imaging, applying this knowledge to support veterinary diagnostics and treatment planning.
- Analyse and Interpret Diagnostic Information: Skilfully interpret diagnostic information, such as laboratory results and imaging studies, contributing to accurate patient assessments and the formulation of care plans.
- Apply Advanced Nursing Theories: Utilize advanced nursing theories in the management of complex cases, including those requiring critical care, emergency interventions, and long-term management of chronic conditions.
- Exhibit Professionalism and Ethical Conduct: Uphold high standards of professionalism and ethical conduct in all aspects of their work, understanding the significant impact these have on patient welfare, client trust, and the veterinary profession.
Registration Fee:
MSAVA & MAVNA Members - RM 620.00
Non-Members - RM 680.00
| Room | Conference Hall 1 | Room | Conference Hall 1 |
| Time | Day 1 Saturday, 20 July 2024 |
Time | Day 2 Sunday, 21 July 2024 |
| 8.50 am - 9.00 am | Welcome Remarks by Dr. Tan Check Nam President MSAVA |
9.00 am - 9.10 am |
Special Remarks by Dr. Mellissa Aw Head of Veterinary Nursing Education Coordinator, Honorary Veterinary Advisor MAVNA |
| Stream | Parasitology & Infectious Disease | Stream | Diagnostic & Imaging |
| Session Chair | |||
| 9.00 am - 9.30 am | Tropical Infectious Disease: Awareness and Prevention for Veterinary Nurses Dr. Malaika Watanabe (MAS) |
9.10 am - 9.40 am |
“Seeing Beneath the Surface”, Ultrasound in Veterinary Practice and the Paraprofessional's Role Dr. Lee Ee Liang (MAS) |
| Session Chair | |||
| 9.30 am - 10.15 am | Session Sponsored by Elanco | 9.40 am - 10.10 am |
Dry Lab- Ultrasound Dr. Lee Ee Liang (MAS) |
| Parasites of dogs and cats: how best to protect your patients and clients Dr. Liisa Ahlstrom (AUS) | |||
| 10.15 am - 10.45 am | Barrier Nursing: Isolation area setup and demarcation, entry procedure, treatment & waste management, and exit procedures Dr. Mik Oleary (AUS) | Stream | Pain Management & Wound Management |
| 10.10 am - 10.40 am | Pain assessment and pain scoring: Signs of pain in dogs and cats. Use of Pain Scoring Scales to assess and track pain. Dr. Mik Oleary (AUS) |
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| 10.45 am - 11.15 am | Parasites in Small Animals: Method of Diagnosis and Interpretation Dr. Nor Azlina Abdul Aziz (MAS) |
10.40 am - 11.00 am | Poster Presentation / Coffee Break |
| 11.15am - 11.30 am | Poster Presentation / Coffee Break | 11.00 am - 11.30 am |
Principle Of Wound Dressing And Bandaging For Vet Nurses Dr. Kiew Lik Jun (MAS) |
| Stream | Session Sponsored by Hills Pet Nutrition | ||
| 11.30 am - 12 noon | Nutritional Assessment - How To Get Most Out Of Your Consult Dr. Julie Chen (Taiwan ROC) |
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| 12 noon - 12.30 pm | Nutritional Management Of Neonatal & Orphaned Puppy And Kitten Dr. Iveta Becvarova (USA) |
11.30 am - 12 noon |
Dry Lab- Bandaging Technique Dr. Kiew Lik Jun (MAS) |
| 12.30 pm - 1.00 pm | My Patient Will Not Eat: Nutritional Management Of Anorexia Dr. Iveta Becvarova (USA) |
12 noon - 12.30 pm | Neurology: Traumatic Head Injury |
| The Roles of Veterinary Nurses in Managing Head Trauma Patients Dr. Intan Nur Fatiha Binti Shafie (MAS) |
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| 1.00 pm- 2.00 pm | LUNCH | 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm |
LUNCH |
| Stream | Nursing Care and Nutrition for Urinary tract Disease Sponsored by Royal Canin |
Stream | Emergency Medicine, Triage & Critical Care |
| 2.00 pm - 2.30 pm - | Nutritional management of urinary disease Dr. Lori Prantil (FRA) | 1.30 pm - 2.00 pm |
Triage examination and classification - Visual assessment, triage examination and classification techniques.
Dr. Mik Oleary (AUS) |
| 2.30 pm - 3.00 pm |
Behavioural Management of Feline Lower Urinary Tract Diseases (FLUTD) Drh. Rio Setiawan (INA) | 2.00 pm - 2.30 pm |
CPR lecture and dry lab Cardiac Pump and Thoracic Pump techniques Dr. Mik Oleary (AUS) Dr. Lee Wai Wai (MAS) |
| 3.00 pm - 3.30 pm | The golden years begin: Optimizing nutrition for the adults & seniors. Dr. Dylan Choy (MAS) | ||
| 3.30 pm- 3.50 pm | TEA BREAK | 2.30 pm - 3.00 pm |
TEA BREAK |
| Stream | Nursing Navigators Sponsored by Royal Canin |
Stream | Emergency Medicine, Triage & Critical Care |
| 3.50 pm- 4.20 pm | Leading The Pack as Nurses/Technicians: The Veterinary Secret Weapon! Ms. Michelle Laborde (SIN) | 3.00 pm - 3.30 pm |
First aid for dyspnea - Recognise dyspnoea then implement flow-by, mask, head tent, and oxygen cage techniques
Dr. Mik Oleary (AUS) |
| Stream | Exotic Pet | Animal Behaviour and Handling | |
| 4.20 pm - 4.50 pm | Handling Beyond Your Typical Furry and Paw Patients; Exotic Animals Handling Dr. Ali Anwar Ahmad (SIN) |
3.30 pm - 3.55 pm |
Practical Tips for Kinder and Gentler Animal Handling Nobuyoshi Murao(JPN) |
| Stream | Dermatology | 3.55 pm - 4.25 pm |
New Restraint Techniques for Cephalic Vein Catheterization in Dogs and Cats Nobuyoshi Murao(JPN) |
| 4.50 pm- 5.20 pm | Common Infectious Skin Disease In Dogs And Cats Dr. Chan Wei Yee (MAS) |
4.30 pm | FASAVA 2024 Closing Ceremony & Handover Ceremony for FASAVA 2025 |
| 5.20 pm- 5.50 pm |
POSTER PRESENTATION |