Avian Endoscopy PRACTICAL
Practical Avian Celioscopy
Date: Friday 10th January 2025
Location: Cambridge Vet School (Post Mortem Suite)
Fee: £450 (includes all equipment and materials)
Instructors: Benjamin Kennedy & Mark Naguib
CPD: 6 hours
A full-day, small-group practical designed to build confidence and skill in avian celioscopy. Working with fresh (not frozen) birds and ventilator-assisted to simulate real life as closely as possible. There will be some post mortem change but the experience is close to real life. Delegates will perform 4–5 celioscopies per person under guidance as well as seeing the other celioscopies performed within their group. This will mean that each delegate will experience around 8-12 celioscopies. This is ideal for getting that baseline experience to get confident. We will aim for 12 delegates representing a 1:6 instructor delegate ratio so there will be plenty of support and direction to improve.
The course combines a short overview of anatomy and technique with extensive hands-on time. It’s ideal for those new to avian scoping, returning after a break, or looking to refine and advance existing skills.
This course would benefit from some prior study and learning. We will provide delegates with some papers and learning materials. We would also say that Steve Diver’s online course would be an excellent preamble to this training day!
This practical has been supported by IMV imaging whom are helping with some of the equipment. This practical will be a great opportunity to look at different scoping systems should you be considering investing in scoping. https://www.imv-imaging.com/
Instructors
Benjamin Kennedy – Benjamin is a veterinary surgeon with a strong interest in exotic endoscopy. He has his roots in invertebrate medicine but has extended his interest into many exotic species. He has developed this high‑repetition celioscopy practical from the ground up, refining it through extensive student and veterinary feedback to create a realistic and confidence‑building training experience. Benjamin is passionate about providing accessible, ethical, hands‑on learning opportunities and is committed to helping clinicians gain the practical numbers needed to develop fluency in avian scoping. Benjamin has developed this celioscopy course over several years to provide realistic, ethical, and high‑repetition skills training for vets at all levels.
Mark Naguib – Mark is an experienced exotic and avian veterinarian working with a wide range of species in clinical and zoological settings. He has a particular interest in avian endoscopy and orthopaedics. Mark is also an active educator, delivering teaching and practical training in avian medicine in the UK and abroad. He runs his own courses (seperate from this course) which can be found here: https://awecpd.co.uk/
Structure of the Day
9:30 – 10:00 Welcome and Orientation
10:00 – 10:45 Lecture: Anatomy, Approach & Scoping Principles
10:45 – 11:00 Break
11:00 – 12:00 Practical Session I
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch (provided)
13:00 – 14:30 Practical Session II
14:30 – 15:00 Break
15:00 – 16:30 Independent Practice, Discussion & Wrap-Up
Terms of Service and Cancellation Policy
Booking and Payment:
Full payment is required to secure a place on the course. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive an email with payment details and further information. Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Cancellations by Delegates:
Cancellations made more than 30 days before the course date will receive a full refund minus a £25 administration fee.
Cancellations made between 14 and 30 days before the course date will receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations made within 14 days of the course date are non-refundable.
Delegate substitutions are permitted with prior notice and permission from the organiser.
Cancellations by the Organiser:
In the unlikely event that the course must be cancelled or rescheduled (e.g. due to illness, venue issues, or insufficient numbers), delegates will be offered either a full refund or the option to transfer to a future date. The organisers will not be responsible for any travel or accommodation costs incurred.
Health and Safety:
Delegates are expected to follow all health, safety, and biosecurity instructions during the course. Appropriate PPE will be provided and must be worn as directed.
Data Protection:
Personal data collected for registration purposes will be used solely for course administration and communication related to this event.
Registration form
Following registration. I will send a confirmation and payment link to the email address given. Place will not be secured in till payment has been made.
If all places have been taken up then I will make a waiting list and inform you if a place is available.