Check out details and photo galleries from past workshops run by Practical CPD
Introduction to Fracture Management Wet-Lab (May 2026)
This highly practical two-day course is designed to improve your understanding of fracture mechanics and bone healing. This workshop will focus on classification and assessment of fractures, decision making for fracture planning and the practical [...]
The Consulting Veterinary Nurse Dry-lab NZ (May 2026)
This in-person workshop on veterinary nursing consults was designed to enhance participants' skills and confidence in the consulting room. The hands-on session equipped attendees with essential communication techniques to effectively gather patient histories, explain findings, [...]
Practical Dentistry for Vet Nurses Wet-lab NZ (April 2026)
This hands-on wet-lab was a unique opportunity for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians to advance their dentistry skills under the guidance of an industry Specialist. The workshop was designed to meet the evolving demands of general [...]
Brachycephalic Surgery Wet-lab AU (April 2026)
This one-day workshop will address the challenges faced when presented with a dog with Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome. It will aid your surgical decision making in these complex and often urgent cases. You will learn [...]
Part 2: Introduction to the Stifle: Patella AU (April 2026)
This course will review the common presentations of canine patella luxation, along with the associated diagnostic challenges and treatment strategies. Participants will gain the confidence to manage medial patella luxation using a combination of trochleoplasty, [...]
Part 1: Introduction to the Stifle: Cruciate AU (April 2026)
Participants will gain hands-on, practical experience in diagnosing and managing canine cruciate disease, learning both the standard extracapsular suture technique and the OrthoSta Ligament Repair System. Through guided instruction and supervised practice, you will develop [...]
Wound Management and Skin Reconstruction Techniques Wet-lab NZ (March 2026)
In this course, we discussed wound healing, how to manage open wounds, and skin reconstruction techniques. Participants were then able to practise and consolidate the theoretical knowledge in the wet lab. The cadaver workshops included [...]
Practical Abdominal Ultrasound NZ (March 2026)
Dr Emily Short BVSc (Dist) MANZCVS (SA Radiology) DipECVDI European Specialist in Veterinary Radiology® This two-day, practical workshop improved your confidence and skill when performing abdominal ultrasonography. It was aimed at novice to intermediate scanners [...]
Practical Dentistry for Veterinarians AU (March 2026)
This engaging workshop is designed specifically for veterinarians and explores the key foundations of veterinary dentistry. Participants will gain essential insights to enhance their clinical skills and confidence, including effective assessment, treatment planning, and the [...]
Wound Management and Skin Reconstruction Techniques AU (March 2026)
This practical and insightful session is designed for general practice veterinarians of all experience levels who are involved in managing post-tumor wound closure in dogs. The lecture provides clear, step-by-step guidance on fundamental reconstructive techniques, [...]
Guided TPLO and Meniscus Workshop AU (February 2026)
This two-day workshop will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how to perform TPLO, and how to assess and treat meniscal disease through a mini-arthrotomy. This workshop includes dry labs, patient-specific cadaver practice, radiography [...]
Management & Placement of Subcutaneous Ureteral Bypass System (SUB) & PleuralPort Wet-lab AU (February 2026)
The hands-on instruction in SUB device placement and PleuralPort management equips practitioners with step-bystep protocols that can be directly applied in clinical settings, improving surgical outcomes and reducing complication rates. Overall, the course translates advanced [...]











