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SUMMARY:Online Course - 9/2/20 to 9/30/20 - The Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy - VIN (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:MULT120-0820: CAETA – The Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy\nThe lectures for this course will be presented in an audio format using a webinar platform. \n\n\n\nPresenter: Kathleen Cooney\, DVM\, CHPV\, CCFP\nCourse Open: August 26-October 10\, 2020\nReal Time Sessions (RTS): Thursdays\, September 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, and 30\, 2020; 9:00-11:00 pm ET (USA)\nCourse RTS Times in Your Area: World Clock ConverterLevel and Prerequisites: This intermediate course will be open to veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists actively interested in actively interested in euthanasia and end-of-life care.\nVIN CE Course: Open to veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists. This course has been submitted for RACE approval for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists.Course Information:\nEuthanasia is a very broad and diverse procedure with deep history and ethical implications. For decades\, the veterinary profession has been evolving the act of taking life to match current welfare and societal demands. In this course\, we will explore the history of euthanasia as it pertains to all species\, review veterinary euthanasia guidelines\, and examine the ethics behind it all. A large component behind CAETA’s development is to teach ways to support those who love companion animals. There are numerous caregiver and pet considerations affecting exactly why and how we perform euthanasia.\n\n\nWeek 1 (Real Time Session September 2\, 2020): Overview of Companion Animal Euthanasia & Caregiver and Pet Considerations\nPresenter: Kathleen Cooney\, DVM\, CHPV\, CCFP\nFormat: Audio\nObjectives: Upon completion of this session\, the participant should be able to \n\ncomprehend the broad history of animal euthanasia.\nunderstand how the methods we use today have come about.\nappreciate ethical nuances around this sensitive topic.\napply client communication techniques for increased clarity.\nbetter assist clients preparing for the euthanasia experience.\noffer more empathy and support for the bereaved.\n\nWeek 2 (Real Time Session September 9\, 2020): Physiology and Pharmacology & Pre-euthanasia Sedation/Anesthesia Protocols\nPresenter: Kathleen Cooney\, DVM\, CHPV\, CCFP\nFormat: Audio\nObjectives: Upon completion of this session\, the participant should be able to \n\nexplain the stages of dying.\nbetter recognize what are normal and abnormal reactions to drugs.\nunderstand how euthanasia drugs accomplish death.\ndetermine when to reach for a sedative protocol versus an anesthetic.\nexplain expected physical changes to clients.\nquickly modify protocols to meet the patient’s unique needs.\n\nWeek 3 (Real Time Session September 16\, 2020): Euthanasia Techniques & Challenging Situations\nPresenter: Kathleen Cooney\, DVM\, CHPV\, CCFP\nFormat: Audio\nObjectives: Upon completion of this session\, the participant should be able to \n\neffectively administer euthanasia solution using each technique.\nmake better decisions towards technique selection.\nadminister inhaled anesthetics or direct physical methods if necessary.\nbreathe easier knowing they are not alone. Everyone faces difficult cases.\ntroubleshoot quickly to provide a peaceful passing.\nbetter explain to clients why the challenge/issue occurred.\n\nWeek 4 (Real Time Session September 23\, 2020): Euthanasia Technique Laboratory – Technique Demonstration and Supply Review\nPresenter: Kathleen Cooney\, DVM\, CHPV\, CCFP\nFormat: Audio\nObjectives: Upon completion of this session\, the participant should be able to \n\nmore confidently administer via the intra organ route.\nchoose the best vein to work with every time.\nprovide respectful body handling and memorialization.\nbuild mobile euthanasia supply kits.\n\nWeek 5 (Real Time Session September 30\, 2020): Case Review & Euthanasia Team Training\nPresenter: Kathleen Cooney\, DVM\, CHPV\, CCFP\nFormat: Audio\nObjectives: Upon completion of this session\, the participant should be able to \n\napply what they learned into their own cases.\nbetter understand exotic pet euthanasia.\nbetter understand companion livestock euthanasia.\nidentify factors that affect staff positively and negatively.\nincorporate use of a euthanasia team training manual.\nstrategize ways to reduce euthanasia-related stressors.\n\nSuccessful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course. To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate\, please refer to Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.Course Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session. \n\nRequired Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course.\n\nAbout the Presenter:\n\nKathleen Cooney has been practicing advanced end-of-life care since 2006. She is the founder of the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA)\, Guardian Pet Aquamation and Cooney Animal Hospice Consulting. Dr. Cooney is a past President of the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC) and remains active in their organization\, including design of their Animal Hospice and Palliative Care Certification Program\, launched in 2016. She is well-known for her work in companion animal euthanasia and has authored two books on the subject along with numerous articles and book chapters. Dr. Cooney has collaborated in euthanasia training for the AVMA\, AAHA\, HABRI\, IAAHPC\, Fear Free Program\, and more. Dr. Cooney is a strong advocate for best practices in all aspects of end-of-life care and speaks nationally and internationally on such topics.\nTotal CE Credit: 10\n\nTuition: Member $230 ($207 early bird special if enrolled by August 12\, 2020)\nNon-Member $355 ($319 early bird special if enrolled by August 12\, 2020)\nPrices are listed in US dollars.*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes\, enrollment will close on September 2\, 2020 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached.*For more information on how online CE works\, see the Participant Resource Center.To Enroll: \n\nEnrollment qualifications: VIN CE courses are open to VIN member and non-member veterinarians. Veterinarians enrolling in a VSPN CE course must be a VIN member. Veterinary support staff must be a VSPN member to enroll in a VSPN CE or a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.\nEach enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses. Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.\nEach person is individually responsible for his/her own registration. To ensure that all information received is secure and correct\, please do not enroll for a course on behalf of another individual.\nFor further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email CEonVIN. Please include the course title\, your full name\, and contact information in your correspondence.\n\nEnroll Now“This program (RACE program number to be determined) has been submitted for approval by AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 10 CE Credits\, with a maximum of 10 CE Credits being available to any individual veterinarian or veterinary technician/technologist. This RACE approval is for the subject matter categories of: Medical\, using the delivery method of Interactive-Distance: (Web-based\, Teleconference or Audio-Conference). This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however\, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board’s CE requirements.”Course withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course. If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VIN office 800-846-0028 ext. 797 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.*For more information on VIN’s upcoming CE courses\, check the VIN Course Catalog. \n\n\nKatherine James\, DVM\, PhD\, DACVIM (SAIM)\nVIN Education DirectorVIN CE Services: CEonVIN\n800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797\nor direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154\nor direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357\n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.vin.com/ce/MULT120-0820.htm
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SUMMARY:Online Course - 9/11/20 to 9/13/20 - How I Manage Common Medical Problems in Practice - IVS (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Gary Oswald D.V.M.\nDiplomate\, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine\nChief of Staff\nTampa Bay Veterinary Specialists \nEllen Behrend V.M.D.\, Ph.D.\nDiplomate\, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine\nJoezy Griffin Professor\nDepartment of Clinical Sciences\nAuburn University \n  \nThis combination of two internationally recognized Internists will provide you with a practical approach to the management of many common medical problems that you encounter in your daily practice. You are sure to come away with some very helpful tips! \nSeminar Schedule:\n\n\n\n\nSingle day registration available:   Limited to 60 registrants each day to enhance the webinar question and answer experience \nAll times are Eastern time.  \nSeminars start each day at 5.00am Pacific\, 6.00am Mtn\, 7.00am Central & 8.00am Eastern \nFriday (5.5 CE hrs) \nDr. Oswald: \n8:05-8:50  Testing for Chronic Kidney Disease \n9:00-9:50 Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease \n10:00-10:45 Treatment of CKD (continued) \nDr. Behrend: \n11:00-11:50  Trilostane: the latest on how to use it \n12:00-12:50  A case based-approach to diagnosis of pu/pd – part 1 \n1:00-1:30  A case based-approach to diagnosis of pu/pd – part 2 \n  \nSaturday  (5.5 CE hrs) \nDr. Oswald: \n8:00-8:50  Urinary Tract Infection – testing and treating uncomplicated cases. \n9:00-9:50 Urinary Tract Infection – treating complicated cases and preventing recurrence. \n10:00-10:45 Feline Pyelonephritis & Canine Prostatitis – diagnosis and treatment. \n  \nDr. Behrend: \n11:00-11:50. Feline hyperthyroidism: finding it and helping your patients live longer \n12:00-12:50.  Diagnosing canine hypothyroidism: a case-based approach \n1:00-1:30  Diabetics: anything new that can help? \n  \nSunday (5CE hrs) \nDr. Behrend: \n8:00-9:00  Diabetic conundrums: management dilemmas – dogs \n9:10-10:15  Diabetic conundrums: management dilemmas – cats \nDr. Oswald: \n10:30-11:35.  Update on canine & feline congestive heart failure treatment. \n11:45-1:00. Updates on treatment of coughing dogs (chronic bronchitis\, airway collapse) & wheezing cats (asthma\, feline heartworm).\n\n\n\n\nSeminar Topics:\n\nEndocrine\n\nDiabetics: anything new that can help?\nDiabetic conundrums: management dilemmas\nTrilostane: the latest on how to use it\nA case-based approach to diagnosis of pu/pd\nDiagnosing canine hypothyroidism: a case-based approach\nFeline hyperthyroidism: finding it and helping your patients live longer\n\nCardiac disease\n\nIs a heart murmur a consistent indicator of underlying heart disease?\nMurmurs\, Gallops and Arrhythmias in cats.\nWhen should Atenolol or Diltiazem be considered for feline cardiomyopathy?\nWhat are the best treatment strategies for treating congestive heart failure in cats?\nConsiderations in thromboprophylaxis treatment in feline cardiomyopathy patients?\nThis asymptomatic dog has a murmur. What diagnostics should I consider?\nTreatment considerations in mitral valve disease vs dilated cardiomyopathy.\nLoop diuretic therapy in CHF – furosemide of torsemide?\nWhat role does spironolactone play in CHF patients?\nReducing angiotensin and aldosterone – ACE-inhibitors or ARBs?\nWhen to initiate and how to dose pimobendan in cardiac patients.\nUse of Viagra in canine heart disease.\n\nRespiratory disease\n\nHow to determine whether a coughing dog has chronic bronchitis vs airway collapse.\nWhich drugs are considered preferred cough suppressants in dogs?\nAre bronchodilators helpful in coughing dogs? Which one?\nWhen to consider surgical intervention or tracheal stenting in airway collapse.\nCoughing cats – How do I tell if it is feline asthma or some other respiratory disease?\nDo I have to give corticosteroids to feline asthma patients?\nWhat are the preferred corticosteroids options for asthmatic cats?\nWhen would bronchodilator treatment be useful in asthmatic cats?\nAre human asthma drugs helpful in feline asthma patients?\nShould cyproheptadine or Cerenia be considered in feline asthma patients?\nIs immunotherapy helpful in treating asthmatic cats?\n\nChronic Kidney Disease\n\nWhen should renal biopsy be considered?\nHas SDMA become the preferred means of diagnosing CKD?\nShould quantitative urine protein values be determined in geriatric patients?\nIs blood pressure determination really that important in renal patients?\nWhich antihypertensive treatment is preferred in CKD – amlodipine\, ACE-Is or ARBs?\nWhat are the realistic goals in treating chronic kidney disease?\nWhen should a therapeutic renal diet be started in CKD patients?\nThis dog/cat doesn’t like oral phosphorus binders. How important is this drug?\nIs it just an “Ohio State thing” or are vitamin D\, calcium and PTH important in CKD?\nAppropriate use of erythropoeitin analogs in anemic CKD patients.\nAppropriate use of fluid therapy and appetite stimulants in hyporexic CKD patients.\n\nUrinary Tract Infection\n\nWhat are the preferred antibiotics in uncomplicated UTI patients?\nHow long should antibiotic therapy be administered in uncomplicated UTI?\nWhat predisposing disorders should I look for in patients with recurrent UTI?\nHow do I select an appropriate antibiotic in recurrent UTI patients?\nWhat follow-up testing is recommended in monitoring UTI treatment?\nWhat do I do when asymptomatic bacteruria is present?\nWhat can be done to prevent recurrent UTI development?\nIs oral cranberry effective? What about other drugs or supplements?\nDoes improving vulvar and vaginal health help reduce UTIs?\nWhen to consider Phenylpropanolamine treatment in UTI patients.\n\n\nRegister Now \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/how-i-manage-common-medical-problems-in-practice-online-course/#event_toggle
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SUMMARY:Online Certificate Program - Starting 9/14/20 - Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program - Humane Network/UOP (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:University of the Pacific Animal Shelter Management\nCertificate Program\n\n\nThis award-winning online certificate program provides practical information and valuable networking for current sheltering professionals\, those looking to advance their career\, or move into the field of animal sheltering. \n​The program’s courses include leadership\, shelter operations\, community program development\, animal health/clinic operations\, and marketing/development.  \n\n\nNext session starting Sept. 14 – Leadership Training\n\n\n\n\nProgram Content\nThe five courses are: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeadership covering strategic planning\, analyzing operations\, decision-making\, managing people and processes to achieve results\, organizational responsibilities\, and working with a board of directors.\nShelter Operations covering adoptions\, animal care\, and sheltering fundamentals\, animal behavior and enrichment\, and customer service.\nCommunity Program Development covering volunteers\, foster care\, spay/neuter\, pet retention\, events\, and community relations.\nAnimal Health and Clinic Operations covering understanding shelter medicine\, basic animal health considerations and care\, euthanasia decisions\, and clinic operations.\nMarketing and Development covering development fundamentals\, fundraising strategies\, marketing fundamentals\, adoption promotion\, social media and websites\, and media relations.\n\nEach of these courses includes live video conference sessions with top experts in the field providing students valuable contacts within the field. Additionally\, alumni have access to exclusive networking opportunities and receive notification of employment opportunities. \n\n\nWho will benefit from the program?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessionals seeking a career change to something more personally fulfilling.\nNew shelter directors.\nShelter directors or managers wishing to improve their organization’s live release rate and sustainability.\nPeople working in the animal welfare field who wish to advance into management roles.\nBoard members of animal shelters.\n\n\n\nCredit for program/courses\nUpon completion of all five courses\, you will receive a Certificate in Animal Shelter Management from the University of the Pacific. \nEach course earns: \n\nContinuing Education Units (CEUs) from the University of the Pacific\nAssociation of Animal Welfare Advancement CAWA Continuing Education (CE) credits\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule and Registration\n\n\n\nEach of the five online courses are six weeks long and are offered sequentially. The entire program is approximately seven months long and a new round starts again after a short break. More information on start dates of each course and how to register can be found on the University of the Pacific website.\n\n\n1. Leadership Training \n\nStrategic Planning for Impact\nAnalyzing Operations and Decision Making\nManaging People & Processes to Achieve Results\nOrganizational Responsibilities\, Structure\, and Board of Directors\n\nDate: 9/14/20 – 10/25/20\nInstructor: Bonney Brown\nCourse Code: UNSM 005 51 (6 CEUs) \n\n2. Shelter Operations \n\nAdoptions\nAnimal Care Fundamentals\nEnrichment\nAnimal Behavior\nCustomer Service\n\nDate: 10/26/20 – 12/6/20\nInstructor: Denise Stevens\nCourse Code: UNSM 010 51 (6 CEUs) \n\n3. Community Program Development \n\nCommunity Relations\nVolunteers\nFoster Care\nSpay/Neuter\nHelp Desk\nEvents\n\nDate: 12/7/20 – 1/24/21\nInstructor: Diane Blankenburg\nCourse Code: UNSM 015 51 (6 CEUs) \n\n4. Animal Health and Clinic Operations \n\nUnderstanding Shelter Medicine\nBasic Animals Health Considerations and Care\nEuthanasia Decisions\nClinic Operations\n\nDate:  1/25/21 – 3/7/21\nInstructor: Bonney Brown\nCourse Code: UNSM 020 51 (6 CEUs) \n\n5. Marketing and Development \n\nDevelopment Fundamentals\nFundraising Strategies\nMarketing Fundamentals\nAdoption Promotion\nSocial Media and Websites\nMedia Relations\n\nDate: 3/8/21 – 4/18/21\nInstructor: Diane Blankenburg\nCourse Code: UNSM 025 51 (6 CEUs) \n\nIndividual courses (6 CEUs):  $299\nCertificate/all courses (30 CEUs): $1\,395\, special bundle pricing if you register for ALL courses up front ($100 discount)\n**This certificate program is not eligible for financial aid.** \n\n\n\n\nHUMANE NETWORK WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.humanenetwork.org/shelter-management-certificate\n\nUOP WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.pacific.edu/academics/schools-and-colleges/benerd-college/professional-development/certificate-programs/animal-shelter-management-certificate.html
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Enrollment Opens 9/8/20\, Starts 9/15/20 - Cultural Competence and Diversity - VIN/VSPN (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:STAF184-0920: Cultural Competence and Diversity\nThe lectures for this course will be presented in an audio format using a webinar platform. \nEnroll Now \n\n\n\nPresenter: Heather Howell\, RVT\, LVT\, MBA\nCourse Open: September 8\, 2020- October 2\, 2020\nReal-Time Sessions (RTS): Tuesdays September 15 and 22\, 2020 9:30-11:00pm ET (USA)\nCourse RTS Times in Your Area: World Clock ConverterLevel and Prerequisites: This basic course will be open to veterinarians\, veterinary technicians/technologists\, support staff\, practice managers\, veterinary teams\, etc.\, actively interested in cultural competency\, diversity\, and inclusion.\nVSPN CE Course: “This program has been approved for 3 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.(22-42966)” This course has been VHMA approved ID20-40.Course Description:\nThis course on cultural competency and diversity is meant to examine these topics and create an understanding of the importance of cultural competency in the workplace. During a time when the topics of race\, equality and bias are in the news\, leaders and team members will benefit from a greater awareness of diversity and inclusion practices.\nWeek 1 (Real Time Session September 15): Culture and Cultural Competence\nObjectives: Upon completion of this session\, the participant should be able to: \n\nDefine culture and cultural competence.\nExamine your cultural self-awareness.\nUnderstand oppression\, privilege\, and the importance of cultural awareness.\nExamine leadership role in individual and organizational cultural competence.\n\nWeek 2 (Real Time Session September 22): Increasing Awareness and Understanding\nObjectives: Upon completion of this session\, the participant should be able to: \n\nDefine concepts and terminology related to marginalized groups increase awareness and understanding.\nUnderstand workplace policies and expectations regarding non-discrimination.\nUnderstand applicable laws and regulations.\nExplore attitudes and consider the experiences of others.\nUnderstand workplace professional communication.\n\nSuccessful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course.\nTo learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate\, please refer to Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.Course Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session. \n\nRequired Textbook: There is no required textbook for this course.About the Presenter:\nHeather Howell\, RVT\, LVT\, MBA is a credentialed veterinary technician in CA and NV. She received her BS in Animal Science at UC Davis and her MBA at the University of Nevada\, Reno. Since 1988\, she has worked in all capacities of the veterinary hospital including hospital administrator\, practice management consultant\, speaker\, adjunct professor\, and instructor. She is currently the Veterinary Services Manager of the largest single-site open admission shelter in the USA\, and consultant with Compliance and Training Consultants.\n\nTotal CE Credit: 3\n\nTuition: $63 ($57 early bird special if enrolled by August 25\, 2020)\n* Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CVMA approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status).\nPrices are listed in US dollars.*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes\, enrollment will close on September 15\, 2020 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached.*For more information on how online CE works\, see the Participant Resource Center.\n\nTo Enroll: \n\nEnrollment qualifications: VIN CE courses are open to VIN member and non-member veterinarians. Veterinarians enrolling in a VSPN CE course must be a VIN member. Veterinary support staff must be a VSPN member to enroll in a VSPN CE or a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.\nEach enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses. Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.\nEach person is individually responsible for his/her own registration. To ensure that all information received is secure and correct\, please do not enroll for a course on behalf of another individual.\nFor further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email VSPNCE. Please include the course title\, your full name\, and contact information in your correspondence.\n\nEnroll Now“This program has been approved for 3 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.(22-42966)” This course has been VHMA approved ID20-40. \nCourse withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course. If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VIN office 800-846-0028 ext. 797 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.*For more information on VSPN’s upcoming CE courses\, check the VSPN Course Catalog. \n\nLisa Kernaghan\, LVT\, RVT\, CVT\, VTS (ECC)\nVSPN CE CoordinatorVSPN CE Services: VSPNCE\n800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797\nor direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154\nor direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357\n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.vin.com/ce/STAF184-0920.htm
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Starts 9/28/20 - Fundamentals of Animal Behavior and Learning - IAABC (Fee Applies)
DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals of Animal Behavior and Learning\n“That there could be a science of behavior\, of what we do\, of who we are?\nHow could you resist that?”\n– Donald M. Baer \n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Information\nRegister\n\n\nCourse begins: September 28\, 2020\nDuration: 4 weeks\nInstructor: JoAnna Platzer\, B.Sc.\nVideo Lectures by Dr. Erica Feuerbacher\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Course\nThis course will help you: \n\nThink scientifically about animal training and behavior consulting for all species.\nUnderstand and break training into component principles.\nUnderstand environmental events that maintain behavior.\nIncrease your ability to be humane and effective.\nUnderstand how labels such as “aggressive” or “submissive” cloud our thinking and our work.\nConsider what we are describing when we say an animal is “confident\,” “creative\,” “a problem solver\,” and how we should approach those learners.\nSee the common principles at play in different animals & species.\nBecome a more effective and humane trainer by cutting through the jargon and directly assessing behavior.\n\nCourse Activities\, Objectives\, & Assessment\nOnline Lectures: Each week there will be several short videos (10-20 minutes each; typically 60-90 minutes total per week) that will discuss the topics for that week. \nOnline Readings with Reading Guides: Each week you will have a scientific reading with a guide to help you navigate the reading. The paper will exemplify the principles being discussed that week. \nOnline Assignments: During Weeks 1-3\, you will have 1-2 short online assignments each week. Some of these will entail you giving an example and then giving feedback on examples provided by a few of your fellow students. \nOnline posts: During Weeks 2-4 you will post two questions\, comments or reflections relevant to the material from the previous week to the discussion forum. You will also respond to at least two of your fellow students’ posts from that week (= total of four posts per week). Your questions and responses will be graded based on their thoughtfulness and completeness. \nFinal Project: During Week 4\, you will complete a final project/paper in which you will synthesize the topics covered to cohesively analyze and scientifically critique publicly available training videos and handouts. \nClass Schedule\nThis four-week course will begin on the specified start date. The first three weeks will explore the scope of the course. There will be no new content in the fourth week which is reserved for completing final projects\, discussion and synthesizing the course content. Students will have access to the course material for 60 days after the course ends. \nCourse Completion/CEU Requirements\nAuditors must review all course material. This will be verified in the Learning Management System. \nFull Students must carry out the reading assignments listed in the syllabus before class (first class not included)\, complete all assignments\, check email and visit the learning site regularly (at least once a day) to check in on the discussion group. Students should expect to spend an average of 4-5 hours per week on course material and viewing\, depending on individual speed of learning and the week’s materials. \nRegistration Information\n\n\n\n\nAuditor\nFull Student\n\n\nCEUs\n6 (CCPDT\, IAABC\, KPA)\n8 (CCPDT\, IAABC\, KPA)\n\n\nMember Cost\n$129*\n$199*\n\n\nNon-Member Cost\n$159\n$259\n\n\n\n*IAABC Members – log into your member account for the discount code \nOnline Course Cancellation Policy\n\nFull refunds available more than 30 days before program start.\n50% refund available 16 – 30 days before program start.\nNo refunds available 15 or fewer days before program start.\n\nAbout the Instructors\n \nJoAnna Platzer\, B.Sc.\, CPDT-KA\, is a Doctoral Candidate in the Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare lab at Virginia Tech under Dr. Erica Feuerbacher. She attended the University of Florida where she majored in Zoology with an emphasis on animal behavior. After graduation\, she participated in research on site fidelity of Mockingbirds with the University of Florida\, social behavior of Fairy-wrens with Cornell University\, and comparative cognition of canines with Yale University. She has worked as a professional dog trainer and has experience in zoos and conservancies\, where she was involved in training exotic animal species for enrichment and low-stress husbandry. Her current research focuses on the impact of fostering programs on shelter dog welfare\, reinforcer efficacy of different types of grain for horses\, and behavioral synchronization between dogs and their owners. \n  \nErica Feuerbacher\, Ph.D.\, BCBA-D\, CPDT-KA is an Assistant Professor of Anthrozoology at Carroll College in Helena\, MT\, where she leads the canine program in which students train foster dogs during the academic year. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer. She earned her Ph.D. in Psychology at the University of Florida under the advisorship of Dr. Clive Wynne in the UF Canine Cognition and Behavior Lab (now part of the Canine Science Collaboratory) and her Masters in Behavior Analysis in the Organization for Reinforcement Contingencies under the advisorship of Dr. Jesus Rosales-Ruiz. \nShe has published a variety of scientific articles of her research on learning theory and the dog-human relationship. She has taught Principles of Behavior Analysis\, Behaviorism in Contemporary Society\, Learning and Cognition\, Basic and Advanced Canine Training\, Research Methods\, and General Psychology at the college level. She has earned several awards for her behavior analytic research and her dedication to the theoretical foundations of behavior analysis. Her research interests center on dog-human social interactions\, canine welfare\, and enhancing humane\, effective training techniques. \n  \nIf you have questions\, email us at courses@iaabc.org. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://m.iaabc.org/courses/fundamentals-animal-behavior/
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Starts 9/28/20 - Compassion Fatigue Strategies - University of Florida - Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Compassion Fatigue Strategies\n\nCompassion Fatigue Strategies is a unique online class designed to support people who work with animals. In this four module\, self-paced class\, you will establish a foundation of knowledge to help you better understand and transform your experience with compassion fatigue.The course will help you recognize signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue\, learn to manage your stress levels and increase your self-care practices\, connect with the rewards of your work\, build your resiliency\, and commit to making successful changes in your life and in your organization. \nThis class is a personal exploration to help you build the self-awareness necessary to manage the impact of compassion fatigue. Please be aware that the class work can be emotionally challenging. \nBy the end of class you’ll have six strategies to help you manage and transform your experience with compassion fatigue\, your personal mission statement and goals to help you make lasting changes\, a better understanding of yourself and how to engage in self-care that works for you\, and the tools you need to be well\, while you continue to do good work! \n\n\n\nWhen help is needed.\n\nThis class is not a substitution for professional mental health care. If you’re suffering from clinical depression\, anxiety\, or are having suicidal thoughts\, please seek professional help. \n\n\nCourse Instructor\n\n\n\nJessica Dolce is a Certified Compassion Fatigue Educator via the Green Cross of Traumatology\, receiving her training through The Figley Institute and Tend Academy. She helps animal care and welfare professionals to navigate compassion fatigue and cultivate resilience\, so that they can make a positive impact for animals and create a life that they truly enjoy.Jessica brings more than fifteen years of experience working with and for companion animals to her classes\, workshops and coaching. She is an adjunct faculty member at the Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida and her project\, Dogs In Need Of Space\, provides practical\, emotional support to dog owners and animal care professionals around the world. Jessica earned her Master of Science in Adult and Higher Education from the University of Southern Maine and holds certificates in mindfulness facilitation and positive psychology coaching.You can find Jessica online at jessicadolce.com \n\nCourse Schedule\nThis asynchronous course begins on September 28th\, 2020. The interactive portion of this course including discussions with the course instructor will end on November 22nd\, 2020 however participants will still be able to access course materials and complete the modules in order to earn a certificate of completion through January 22nd\, 2021. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this course is completed via the University of Florida’s Distance Learning department using the “Quick Registration” platform. The self-paced course materials are delivered entirely online through UF’s e-Learning platform (Canvas). Registration Fee: $200. \nVeterinary Continuing Education Credits\nThis course is the equivalent of 15 contact hours for Veterinary Continuing Education in the state of Florida. Students taking this course from other states will need to contact their licensing board for guidance. This course has also been approved for Certified Animal Welfare Administrator Continuing Education Credits. Those students who are Certified Animal Welfare Administrators through The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (Formerly SAWA) are to keep a record of the time spent in this course to apply for the credit. \nRequired Resources\nNo texts are required for this course. All readings and resources are contained within the online course management system. \n\nREGISTER TODAY!\n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://sheltermedicine.vetmed.ufl.edu/education/continuing-education/compassion-fatigue-strategies/
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Registration Opens 9/29/20 - Clinical Use of Perioperative Drugs in the Small Animal Patient: Real-World Applications - VIN/VSPN (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:ANES114-0920: Clinical Use of Perioperative Drugs in the Small Animal Patient: Real-World Applications\nThe lectures for this course will be presented in an audio format using a webinar platform. \nPresenters: \n\n\n\nNancy Brock\, DVM\, DACVAA (Course Coordinator)\nLydia Love\, DVM\, DACVAA\nKris Kruse-Elliott\, DVM\, PhD\, DACVAA\nCourse Open: September 29-November 6\, 2020\nReal Time Sessions (RTS): Tuesdays\, October 6\, 13\, 20 and 27\, 2020; 8:00-10:00 pm ET (USA)\nCourse RTS Times in Your Area: World Clock ConverterLevel and Prerequisites: This basic course will appeal to seasoned\, newly minted and returning small animal clinicians alike – anyone interested in deepening their understanding of decision making that enhances clinical anesthesia safety: \n\nVeterinarians new to and re-acquainting themselves with small animal practice will find a valuable overview of drugs and drug selection to optimize anesthesia management.\nExperienced practitioners will find this course to be helpful optimizing existing anesthesia protocols and developing new protocols with an introduction to newly available anesthetic drugs.\n\nVIN CE Course: Open to veterinarians and licensed or experienced (5 years suggested) veterinary staff. Veterinary staff may only enroll if they are associated with an enrolled veterinarian. Veterinary staff need to provide the name of their veterinarian in the comment section during the enrollment process. This course is RACE approved for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists. (RACE 22-42933)\nPlease note: Veterinary staff may not be able to access the full complement of VIN Message Board – based resources in the course library.Course Information: \nThis course provides an overview of anesthesia drugs\, old and new\, with a focus on drug selection to optimize anesthesia management in cats\, dogs and rabbits. Case studies with varying levels of complexity and patient compromise will provide examples for participants to discuss pros and cons of drug selection. \nWeek 1 (Real Time Session October 6\, 2020): Pre-anesthesia Medication (Oral and Injectable) \nPresenters: Dr. Nancy Brock\, Dr. Lydia Love\, and Dr. Kris Kruse-Elliott\nFormat: Audio\nObjectives: Upon completion of this session\, the participant should be able to \n\nmodify their existing pre-anesthesia protocols to address nagging problems or persistent deficiencies.\nchoose whether newer anesthesia drugs or techniques should be incorporated into their current anesthesia protocols.\nadjust their anesthesia drug dosing regimens and drug timing to fit patient safety needs.\n\nWeek 2 (Real Time Session October 13\, 2020): Induction and Maintenance of Anesthesia \nPresenters: Dr. Nancy Brock\, Dr. Lydia Love\, and Dr. Kris Kruse-Elliott\nFormat: Audio\nObjectives: Upon completion of this session\, the participant should be able to \n\nmodify their existing anesthesia induction and maintenance protocols to address nagging problems or persistent deficiencies.\nchoose whether newer anesthesia drugs or different use scenarios for existing drugs should be incorporated into their current anesthesia protocols.\nadjust their anesthesia induction drug dosing and anesthesia maintenance regimens.\n\nWeek 3 (Real Time Session October 20\, 2020): Peri-operative Pain Management & Recovery from Anesthesia \nPresenters: Dr. Nancy Brock\, Dr. Lydia Love\, and Dr. Kris Kruse-Elliott\nFormat: Audio\nObjectives: Upon completion of this session\, the participant should be able to \n\nmodify their existing anesthesia protocols to address nagging problems or persistent deficiencies and improve quality and safety of anesthesia recovery and pain management for their patients.\nchoose whether newer anesthesia or analgesia drugs or techniques should be incorporated into their current anesthesia protocols.\nadjust their anesthesia and analgesia drug dosing regimens based on patient needs and drug availability.\n\nWeek 4 (Real Time Session October 27\, 2020): Putting it All Together – Case Examples \nPresenters: Dr. Nancy Brock\, Dr. Lydia Love\, and Dr. Kris Kruse-Elliott\nFormat: Audio\nObjectives: Upon completion of this session\, the participant should be able to \n\nuse information learned in the course to improve quality and safety of anesthesia delivery and address nagging problems or persistent deficiencies.\nchoose whether newer anesthesia drugs or techniques should be incorporated into their current anesthesia protocols.\nadjust their anesthesia and analgesia drug dosing regimens to specific case use in their practice.\n\nSuccessful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course. To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate\, please refer to Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate. \nCourse Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session. \nRequired Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course.About the Presenters: \nNancy Brock\, who is originally from Montreal\, obtained her DVM degree from the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph in 1982. She completed a residency in anesthesia and critical care at the University of California\, Davis in 1988. In 1995\, she became certified as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia. Based in Eastern Ontario\, Canada Dr. Brock provides veterinarians and their nursing staff with anesthesia assistance and expertise. This assistance comes in the form of case management through telemedicine\, telephone consultation and the training of veterinarians and technicians in advanced anesthesia techniques. She is also the author of a quick reference anesthesia publication entitled Veterinary Anesthesia Update for small animal practitioners.Lydia Love graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings\, including non-profit spay-neuter practice; small animal relief & emergency work; private specialty referral practice; and academic practice\, most recently\, at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She has been board certified by the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia since 2010. \nKris Kruse-Elliott received her DVM from Oregon State University in 1984. The following year was spent in mixed animal practice in Seattle\, WA before moving on to advanced specialty training in anesthesiology. She completed her anesthesia residency at North Carolina State University from 1985-1988\, becoming board certified and a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia in 1989. Dr. Kruse received her PhD in pulmonary physiology from North Carolina State University in 1992 and joined the faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison the same year where she taught for 15 years. She is currently based in Reno\, NV and commutes to the Bay Area where she works in private specialty practice. \nTotal CE Credit: 8 \nTuition: Member $184 ($166 early bird special if enrolled by September 15\, 2020) \nNon-Member $292 ($263 early bird special if enrolled by September 15\, 2020)\nPrices are listed in US dollars.*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes\, enrollment will close on October 6\, 2020 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached. \n*For more information on how online CE works\, see the Participant Resource Center. \nTo Enroll: \n\nEnrollment qualifications: VIN CE courses are open to VIN member and non-member veterinarians. Veterinarians enrolling in a VSPN CE course must be a VIN member. Veterinary support staff must be a VSPN member to enroll in a VSPN CE or a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.\nEach enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses. Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.\nEach person is individually responsible for his/her own registration. To ensure that all information received is secure and correct\, please do not enroll for a course on behalf of another individual.\nFor further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email CEonVIN. Please include the course title\, your full name\, and contact information in your correspondence.\n\n“This program (22-42933) is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 8 CE Credits\, with a maximum of 8 CE Credits being available to any individual veterinarian or veterinary technician/technologist. This RACE approval is for the subject matter categories of: Medical\, using the delivery method of Interactive-Distance: (Web-based\, Teleconference or Audio-Conference). This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however\, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board’s CE requirements.” \nCourse withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course. If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VIN office 800-846-0028 ext. 797 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund. \n*For more information on VIN’s upcoming CE courses\, check the VIN Course Catalog. \nKatherine James\, DVM\, PhD\, DACVIM (SAIM) \nVIN Education DirectorVIN CE Services: CEonVIN \n800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797\nor direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154\nor direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357 \n\n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.vin.com/ce/ANES114-0920.htm
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