Vets Course
Feline Practice
GPCert in Feline Practice
ISVPS General Practitioner Certificate (GPCert)
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Mar 2026 - Oct 2027
With feline pet ownership growing, vets are being presented with challenging feline cases every day. This outstanding course taught by world-class speakers offers an in-depth look at the common and also more challenging feline issues through didactic, interactive and case-based sessions.
The modules will assist delegates in consolidating their knowledge of feline medicine and surgery and help them develop an informed clinical approach to the feline patient.
The Feline Practice programme is provided by Improve International in collaboration with the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS).
Complete the programme (all modules) and achieve the General Practitioner Certificate (GPCert) by passing the required assessments with the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS).
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Venue: Online
Date: Mar 2026 - Oct 2027
GPCert in Feline Practice
Mar 2026 - Oct 2027
Online
16 Modules
GPCert in Feline Practice
From ￥ 1337600.00 + VAT
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This course is accredited by ISVPS and allows you to achieve a General Practitioner Certificate
Read More01 - Infectious Diseases and Preventative Healthcare
Live Stream
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03/2026
Online (JP)
- Describe health and safety concerns and precautions relating to feline zoonoses
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Understand the legislation and regulations relating to infectious diseases
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Design, justify and implement vaccination and preventative parasitic programmes
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Approach the pathophysiology, diagnosis and, where appropriate, treatment of common viral diseases including FeLV, FIV, FHV, FCV and FIP
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Understand the diagnosis and treatment of Haemoplasma infections
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Understand the pathophysiology of diseases of hunting cats including Toxoplasmosis, Pox virus, Mycobacterial disease and Salmonellosis
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Approach enteric infections of the cat including protozoal disease (Trichomonas foetus, Cryptosporidium, Giardia spp. and Isospora spp.) and bacterial/ viral disease
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Understand common fungal infections of cats including Cryptococcosis and Aspergillosis
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Understand strategies to control infectious disease in the home, clinic, shelters and cattery situations
02 - Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Diagnosis
Live Stream
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06/2026
Online (JP)
- Develop a thorough knowledge of sampling techniques, the limitations of technology and equipment and the factors that can generate artefacts or abnormalities
- Interpret results and propose further investigations
- Understand the methodology involved in the generation of haematology, biochemistry and cytology profiles
- Have an awareness of the various diagnostic tests for endocrine and infectious diseases ( viral, parasitic- including heartworm- and bacterial) the techniques used and their interpretation
- Recall the cytology of haemic and non-haemic cell populations, both reactive and neoplastic, and have the ability to trace or plot maturation and degeneration pathways in blood, fluid and tissue smears
03 - Endocrinology
Live Stream
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07/2026
Online (JP)
- Define the clinical signs of feline endocrine diseases and understand their pathogenesis – including hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, acromegaly, hyperaldosteronism and hyperadrenocorticism
- Describe the principles of key diagnostic tests and their application for the above feline endocrine diseases
- Understand the management of common feline endocrine diseases and know how to approach complications such as diabetic ketoacidosis
04 - Liver, Pancreas and Gastrointestinal Tract
Live Stream
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08/2026
Online (JP)
- Know how to investigate and manage common medical conditions affecting the feline oesophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, liver and pancreas
- Describe the various tests used in the diagnosis of liver and pancreatic disease and the management options for the common hepatic medical disorders
- Approach the nutritional management of disorders of the liver, pancreas and gastrointestinal tract
05 - Ophthalmology
Live Stream
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09/2026
Online (JP)
- Understand the normal feline eye and use readily available diagnostic equipment and disposables in feline ophthalmic cases
- Recognise those ophthalmic conditions which are unique to the cat or are particularly important in this species
- Perform common surgical procedures pertinent to feline ophthalmology
- Approach the medical management of ophthalmic patients
- Know when to refer a patient
06 - Critical Care and Emergency Case Management
Live Stream
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10/2026
Online (JP)
- Perform triage, assess patients and prioritise cases
- Undertake emergency monitoring and stabilisation
- Understand the effects, clinical signs and treatment for common toxicities including insecticides, molluscicides, rodenticides, herbicides, household preparations and plants
- Be familiar with critical therapeutics including fluid and electrolyte therapy, transfusion medicine cardiovascular and respiratory support, analgesia and CPR
07 - Principles of Surgery
Live Stream
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11/2026
Online (JP)
- Apply knowledge gained to surgical asepsis and theatre protocol
- Rationally utilise antibiotics in surgical patients
- Be familiar with suture materials and patterns, surgical instruments and tissue handling
- Plan surgery, apply haemostatic techniques and manage crises
- Approach the management and reconstruction of wounds
08 - Respiratory Tract
Live Stream
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12/12/2026
Online (JP)
- Approach the common presentations of respiratory disease including nasal discharge, epistaxis, coughing, stertor, stridor, sneezing and reverse sneezing
- Diagnose and treat upper respiratory tract diseases, both acute (infectious) and chronic (inflammatory or infectious or neoplastic in origin)
- Formulate an approach to allergic lower respiratory tract disease including differential diagnoses, investigation and treatment of allergic airway disease, parasitic disease and pulmonary fibrosis
- Understand pleural space disease including differential diagnoses, investigation and therapeutics
09 - Urinary Tract
Live Stream
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16/01/2027
Online (JP)
- Understand the causes of renal dysfunction, the presentation and diagnostic tests utilised in cats with clinical signs of renal disease (including acute/ chronic renal insufficiency, glomerular disease, neoplasia and inherited diseases)
- Describe the causes and emergency treatment of acute renal failure
- Explain the pathophysiology of renal dysfunction and the importance/ significance of hyperphosphataemia, anaemia, proteinuria and hypertension
- Apply knowledge of the International Renal Interest Society staging scheme for chronic renal disease to patient prognosis
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the available treatments for CRI including phosphate binders, ACE inhibitors and dietary modification
- Recall the neuroanatomy of the lower urinary tract and the differentiation of upper motor neuron/ lower motor neuron defects
- Approach diseases of the lower urinary tract including FLUTD, urolithiasis, urinary tract infections and neoplasia and understand their differentiation, risk factors, treatment and dietary management
10 - Neurology
Live Stream
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13/02/2027
Online (JP)
- Understand the clinical signs associated with neurological disease
- Perform a neurological assessment and understand what the tests evaluate and their interpretation
- Describe how to localise lesions and the value this provides to the clinician
- Plan a neurological investigation and understand the major feline neurological diseases based on localisation
- Approach abnormalities including seizures, spinal cord and cranial nerve abnormalities and peripheral neurological diseases
- Be familiar with the common myopathies including their presentation, diagnosis and treatment
11 - Anaesthesia and Analgesia
Live Stream
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13/03/2027
Online (JP)
- Describe and understand how to apply a pain-scoring scheme
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Understand the management of acute and chronic pain
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Discuss commonly used anaesthetic drugs and routine anaesthetic monitoring
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Explain the response to anaesthetic emergencies
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Describe a range of parenteral and inhalational anaesthetic regimes
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Understand the pharmacokinetics of different anaesthetics and monitoring techniques available
12 - Dermatology
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05/06/2027
Online (JP)
- Formulate a differential diagnosis, and investigation plan (including laboratory investigations) for common dermatological presentations including alopecia, pruritus, infectious and auto-immune conditions, allergic skin disease and neoplasia
- Know treatment strategies for common dermatological presentations including alopecia, pruritus, infectious and auto-immune conditions, allergic skin disease and neoplasia
- Be aware of and be able to recognise dermatological manifestations of systemic disease
13 - Behaviour
Live Stream
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07/2027
Online (JP)
- Consolidate your understanding of normal cat behaviour
- Understand the clinical causes of feline behavioural problems
- Formulate an approach to common problems such as inappropriate toileting, spraying, aggression and compulsive disorders
- Review and apply strategies for improving core territory security
- Have a good knowledge of the principal behavioural modifying drugs, their use and potential side effects
14 - Cardiovascular System
Live Stream
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06/08/2027
Online (JP)
- Recognise the importance of a detailed history and clinical examination of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems in the diagnosis of cardiopulmonary diseases
- Review and understand the common causes of heart disease in cats
- Consolidate your understanding of the central importance of blood pressure in the pathophysiology of cardiac disease in cats and know how to discriminate the causes of hypertension in this species
- Define the crucial role of high-quality imaging modalities (especially ultrasonography and radiology) in the differential diagnosis of feline cardiopulmonary diseases
15 - Musculoskeletal Disease
Live Stream
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10/09/2027
Online (JP)
- Perform an orthopaedic examination and be familiar with the presentation of osteoarthritis in the cat
- Understand the value of radiography, synoviocentesis, muscle and nerve biopsies
- Apply first aid techniques to fracture patients
- Explain the principles of orthopaedic surgery and the approach to the repair of common fractures
16 - Oncology, Lymphatic and Haematopoietic Disease
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08/10/2027
Online (JP)
- Understand the clinical relevance of tumour biology and be able to discuss the most common neoplasms of the major organ systems
- Evaluate the evidence base to make rational treatment decisions for feline cancer patients
- Review the importance of biopsy and staging in therapy decision-making, counselling and support
- Explain the function of bone marrow and the differential diagnosis of anaemia, haematopoietic disease and coagulopathies
Venue: Online
Date: Mar 2026 - Oct 2027
GPCert in Feline Practice
Mar 2026 - Oct 2027
Online
16 Modules
GPCert in Feline Practice
From ￥ 1337600.00 + VAT
See the pricing tab
See the pricing tab
Get in touch
ACCREDITED BY:
This course is accredited by ISVPS and allows you to achieve a General Practitioner Certificate
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Feline Practice regular price
| Payment Option | First Payment | Second Payment(s) | Total Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 一括払い [WAHA Member] | ￥ 1337600.00 | - | ￥ 1337600.00 |
| 一括払い | ￥ 1408000.00 | - | ￥ 1408000.00 |
| 4 ヶ月分割払い [WAHA Member] | ￥ 367840.00 | ￥ 367840.00 x 3 (monthly) | ￥ 1471360.00 |
| 4 ヶ月分割払い | ￥ 387200.00 | ￥ 387200.00 x 3 (monthly) | ￥ 1548800.00 |
Venue: Online
Date: Mar 2026 - Oct 2027
GPCert in Feline Practice
Mar 2026 - Oct 2027
Online
16 Modules
GPCert in Feline Practice
From ￥ 1337600.00 + VAT
See the pricing tab
See the pricing tab
Get in touch
ACCREDITED BY:
This course is accredited by ISVPS and allows you to achieve a General Practitioner Certificate
Read More