Shelter Learniverse

Online Course - Starts 3/1/21 - RAT™: Relationship Assessment Tool - Certification Course with Suzanne Clothier (fee applies)
2021-03-01 | Virtual
RAT™ is a rapid assessment tool that provides clear information about each relationship. Whoever they may be, in every relationship the handler brings his or her habits, personalities, needs and style to interact with the dog, who also brings his own personality, patterns of response, needs and style. We need to work with the whole package.
RAT™ clearly identifies the strengths and weaknesses of any dog/handler team. Training Triage helps you prioritize and develop a sensible, targeted training plan for improving and strengthening the relationship. Put your training time, energy and resources into addressing the actual issues, not following a one-size-fits-all training plan. RAT™ is a must-have tool that streamlines your training so that you can be as effective, humane and customized as possible.
Grounded in detailed observations, RAT™ can be used for initial assessment as well as for monitoring progress over time or situations. RAT™ can be done in almost any setting to gather critical information about the dog/handler team.
RAT™ is ideal for trainers, instructors, shelter workers, rescue groups, veterinarians, vet techs, breeders, service dog trainers, AAI/AAT and anyone interested in understanding and enhancing the dog/human relationship.
Suzanne Clothier, Instructor
Begins March 1, 2021
CEUs pending
WEBSITE LINK: https://relationshipcenteredtraining.thinkific.com/courses/rat-assessment

Online Course - 3/4/21 - CARAT™: Ethology of the Individual - Suzanne Clothier (fee applies)
2021-03-04
Did you miss CARAT last time? Here’s your chance to join us and find out why people say, “CARAT changes everything!”
CARAT is a novel temperament assessment system that categorizes behavior traits in multiple components that are intuitive and practical. CARAT is truly a game changer that will alter how you assess, understand and work with dogs.
CARAT takes a detailed view of the individual dog as a unique combination of many factors working together to influence, exacerbate, mitigate and enhance each other. In the profile created by the nuances and specifics of this complex interaction of multiple traits, an accurate picture is created of the individual, regardless of breed or age.
At all times, behavior is assessed according to how productive, functional, or adaptive it may be, with a full understanding that what may be productive, functional or adaptive in one context may not be in another context. For example, there would be great differences in the CARAT profiles for a successful guide dog, competitive agility dog and a suitable companion for an elderly person with mobility issues.

What Does CARAT Assess?
CARAT looks at these main categories and specifics of temperament traits:

CORE: Arousal, Resilience, Energy
SOCIAL: Sociability, Social Tolerance, Social Use of Space
SENSORY: Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, Olfactory
PERSISTENCE: Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, Olfactory, Predatory/Chase
INTERACTIVE: Patience, Biddability w/Familiar, Biddability w/Stranger
Complex traits: Social Confidence, Environmental Confidence, Self Modulation

This is an online course, with all events taking place online through Thinkific & Zoom. The details:
· The complete content will be presented in 8 sessions, each approx 1.5 hours in length.
· Upon completion of the course, access to private CARAT discussion group.
· We will release two pre-recorded sessions each week for 4 weeks.
· You may watch the recorded sessions any time, at your convenience.
· Q&A Zoom meeting each week. Attend live, or submit questions ahead of time.
· In all cases, the Q&A sessions will also be recorded. Link provided to those recordings.
· Slides for all presentations will be available for you to download and use for note taking.
· The CARAT Introduction Handout will be available for you to download.
· You will have access to all online materials for 120 days from start date.

Suzanne Clothier, Instructor
Begins March 4, 2021 – 5 weeks
Fee: $350.00 (Early BirdDog discounts and payment plan available)
CEUS for IAABC, PPAB, CCPDT

WEB LINK: https://relationshipcenteredtraining.thinkific.com/courses/carat-spring-2021

Online Course - Starts 3/7/21 - Feline Behavior Solutions: Teaching Foundation Behaviors for Modifying Behavior - IAABC (fee applies)
2021-03-07
About the Course
Modification of any problematic or unwanted behavior requires mechanical skill, knowledge of species-specific behavior, and experience with a variety of strategies and techniques. This course will provide opportunities for anyone who works with cats to gain all of that, and more. Each of the five weeks is packed with information that can be directly and immediately applied to a variety of cat behavior cases, from aggression to anxiety and from fighting to fear. This course was created for cat behavior consultants who are looking to take on more advanced cases, or cat lovers simply looking to teach cats specific skills. Content is relevant to anyone who works with cats in a professional, volunteer, or personal capacity.

Date
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Course Begins: March 7, 2021
Duration: 5 weeks
Instructor: Katenna Jones, ACAAB, CCBC
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Required Course Materials

Access to at least one cat throughout the duration of the course that

is social and friendly
has not been previously, formally trained
is food, touch, praise, or toy motivated
Access to multiple cats is recommended as a “backup” in case your primary isn’t feeling well or isn’t in the mood to train

Ability to record, trim, and upload videos with audio of cat training sessions
Clicker (iClick recommended)
Target stick (to be discussed in week 1, can be made or purchased – check out example here)
Cat rewards (to be discussed in week 1)

Weekly Content
Week 1 – Tools, Techniques, and Targets
We begin this course with a review of various tools, techniques, and tips that can be useful when addressing feline behavior problems.
Week 2 – Improving Mechanical Skill
This week students will learn about setting criteria, adjusting rates of reinforcement, assessing progress, DRI/DRO/DRA, and more.
Week 3 – Building Toward Useful Behaviors
This week, students will learn how to take target training to the next level and begin teaching cats skills that can be applied to the real world.
Week 4 – Achieving Fluency
This week, students will learn to assist their cats in becoming fluent in the behaviors they have been working on throughout this course.
Week 5 – Critical Self-Assessment
This week, students will critically self-assess their work throughout this course to identify where they excelled, where they succeeded, and where they could have been done better.

Recommended Supplemental Materials

What is My Cat Saying? Feline Communication 101 (Munera) DVD
Understanding Cat Behavior (Roger Tabor)
Clicker Training for Cats (Karen Pryor)
Starting from Scratch: How to Correct Behavior Problems in Your Adult Cat (Pam Johnson-Bennett)
Twisted Whiskers: Solving Your Cat’s Behavior Problems (Pam Johnson-Bennett)

Prerequisites

Understanding of and ability to effectively marker train (any species)
Understanding of and ability to effectively train “target” or “touch” (any species)

* Experience with cats not required

Class Schedule
This five-week course will begin on the specified start date. Students will have access to the course material for 60 days after the course ends.

Course Completion/CEU Requirements
Auditors must review all course material. This will be verified in the Learning Management System.
Full Students must complete the homework assignments and participate in forum discussions. Students should expect to spend an average of 4 hours per week on course material and viewing, depending on individual speed of learning and the week’s materials.
Registration Information

Auditor
Full Student

CEUs
5.5 (CCPDT, IAABC, KPA)
9.5 (CCPDT); 12.5 (IAABC, KPA)

Member Cost
$174*
$274*

Non-Member Cost
$199
$324

*IAABC Members – log into your member account for the discount code
Online Course Cancellation Policy

Full refunds available more than 30 days before program start.
50% refund available 16 – 30 days before program start.
No refunds available 15 or fewer days before program start.

About the Instructor
Through her business Jones Animal Behavior, Katenna Jones provides private dog and cat behavior consulting services, group classes, and seminars at both local and national events. Katenna is the former Director of Educational Programs for the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, Animal Behaviorist for the American Humane Association, and Behaviorist and Investigator for the RISPCA.
She has been involved in animal sheltering and rescue since 2000, is a disaster responder, is author of Fetching the Perfect Dog Trainer: Getting the Best for You and Your Dog and has contributed to numerous local and national publications.
Katenna earned her Master’s from Brown University where she studied animal behavior, learning and cognition. She is an Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, Certified Cat and Dog Behavior Consultant, and Certified Pet Dog Trainer.
She shares her RI home with her husband, two adopted cats, and adopted dog.
If you have questions, email us at courses@iaabc.org.

WEBSITE LINK: https://m.iaabc.org/courses/feline-behavior-solutions/

Online Certificate Program - Starting 3/8/21 - Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program - Marketing and Development - Humane Network/UOP (fee applies)
2021-03-08
University of the Pacific Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program

This 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.
​The program’s courses include leadership, shelter operations, community program development, animal health/clinic operations, and marketing/development.

Next session starting March 8, 2021 – Marketing and Development

Program Content
The five courses are:

Leadership covering strategic planning, analyzing operations, decision-making, managing people and processes to achieve results, organizational responsibilities, and working with a board of directors.
Shelter Operations covering adoptions, animal care, and sheltering fundamentals, animal behavior and enrichment, and customer service.
Community Program Development covering volunteers, foster care, spay/neuter, pet retention, events, and community relations.
Animal Health and Clinic Operations covering understanding shelter medicine, basic animal health considerations and care, euthanasia decisions, and clinic operations.
Marketing and Development covering development fundamentals, fundraising strategies, marketing fundamentals, adoption promotion, social media and websites, and media relations.

Each 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.

Who will benefit from the program?

Professionals seeking a career change to something more personally fulfilling.
New shelter directors.
Shelter directors or managers wishing to improve their organization’s live release rate and sustainability.
People working in the animal welfare field who wish to advance into management roles.
Board members of animal shelters.

Credit for program/courses
Upon completion of all five courses, you will receive a Certificate in Animal Shelter Management from the University of the Pacific.
Each course earns:

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the University of the Pacific
Association of Animal Welfare Advancement CAWA Continuing Education (CE) credits

Schedule and Registration

Each 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.

1. Leadership Training

Strategic Planning for Impact
Analyzing Operations and Decision Making
Managing People & Processes to Achieve Results
Organizational Responsibilities, Structure, and Board of Directors

Date: 9/14/20 – 10/25/20
Instructor: Bonney Brown
Course Code: UNSM 005 51 (6 CEUs)

2. Shelter Operations

Adoptions
Animal Care Fundamentals
Enrichment
Animal Behavior
Customer Service

Date: 10/26/20 – 12/6/20
Instructor: Denise Stevens
Course Code: UNSM 010 51 (6 CEUs)

3. Community Program Development

Community Relations
Volunteers
Foster Care
Spay/Neuter
Help Desk
Events

Date: 12/7/20 – 1/24/21
Instructor: Diane Blankenburg
Course Code: UNSM 015 51 (6 CEUs)

4. Animal Health and Clinic Operations

Understanding Shelter Medicine
Basic Animals Health Considerations and Care
Euthanasia Decisions
Clinic Operations

Date: 1/25/21 – 3/7/21
Instructor: Bonney Brown
Course Code: UNSM 020 51 (6 CEUs)

5. Marketing and Development

Development Fundamentals
Fundraising Strategies
Marketing Fundamentals
Adoption Promotion
Social Media and Websites
Media Relations

Date: 3/8/21 – 4/18/21
Instructor: Diane Blankenburg
Course Code: UNSM 025 51 (6 CEUs)

Individual courses (6 CEUs): $299
Certificate/all courses (30 CEUs): $1,395, special bundle pricing if you register for ALL courses up front ($100 discount)
**This certificate program is not eligible for financial aid.**

HUMANE NETWORK WEBSITE LINK: https://www.humanenetwork.org/shelter-management-certificate
UOP WEBSITE LINK: https://uc.pacific.edu/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=192577

Online Course - Registration open until full - 3/11/21 to 3/25/21 - Canine and Feline Pediatrics - VIN/VSPN (fee applies)
2021-03-11
Appropriate pediatric care and client education is critical part of companion animal practice. It helps set the stage for lifelong health, enhances the bond between owner and pet, and helps avoid common preventable diseases. This course will discuss important topics that need to be covered during wellness visits, vaccination and deworming protocols, and common health conditions encountered during the pediatric period. We will focus exclusively on those patients between the ages of about 6-16 weeks of age. A separate class on VIN focuses on the care of the neonate.
The lectures for this course will be presented in an audio format using a webinar platform.

Presenter: Thomas Hansen, DVM, DABVP
Course Open: March 4-April 4, 2021
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Thursdays, March 11, 18 and 25, 2021; 9:00-11:00 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 6
RACE Category: 6 hours Medical

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to

recall the most important components of a pediatric visit which include husbandry, behavior, nutrition, preventative care, and vaccination.
understand the most recent pediatric vaccination recommendations.
respond to common client questions.
discuss the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of common conditions seen in pediatric patients.

Level and Prerequisites: This basic VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians actively interested in an overview of pediatric care (puppies and kittens), including important pediatric wellness visit topics, vaccination protocols, and common health conditions.
RACE Accreditation: This course is approved for 6 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 22-41999)

Course Agenda:
Week 1 (Real Time Session March 11, 2021): Optimizing the Pediatric Visit
The first week will review the most common items to cover during the pediatric visit, including husbandry, behavior, nutrition, preventative care, and the spay/neuter discussion
Week 2 (Real Time Session March 18, 2021): Pediatric Vaccination
This week will focus on the history and science of vaccination and then discuss the most current vaccination recommendations for the pediatric patient.
Week 3 (Real Time Session March 25, 2021): Common Pediatric Health Conditions
The course will conclude with a presentation on the diagnosis and management of common health concerns that arise during the pediatric period.
Successful 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.
Required Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course.

Tuition: Member $138 ($124 early bird special if enrolled by February 18, 2021)
Non-Member $231 ($208 early bird special if enrolled by February 18, 2021)
Prices are listed in US dollars.*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on March 11, 2021 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.

Enrollment 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.
Each 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.
For 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.

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.
Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education Director
VIN CE Services: CEonVIN
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/ce/MULT117-0321.htm

Online Course - 3/18/21 - Community Engagement: The lifesaving philosophy - Best Friends
2021-03-18 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The term “community engagement” gets thrown around a lot, as if it is something that an officer can do if they have a few extra minutes. To unlock the full potential of community engagement, however, we must start thinking of it as less of a project and more of a state of mind. This lifesaving philosophy will not only help save the lives of animals but could potentially save an officer’s life as well. In this course you will learn how embracing community engagement as a mindset can, and will, increase lifesaving efforts and officer safety.
Join us on March 18, 2021 at 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/tools-and-information/e-learning/live-online-training

Online Course - 3/18/21 to 3/21/21 - Managing common medical problems in practice today - IVS (fee applies)
2021-03-18 10:00 - 15:00, 2021-03-19 07:00 - 12:00, 2021-03-20 10:00 - 15:00, 2021-03-21 07:00 - 12:00
A series of cases featuring specific clinical problems will be presented by Dr’s Fenimore and Lappin. They will each offer their thoughts on the management of these patients along with a discussion of topics associated with the clinical problem.
Michael Lappin D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Professor of Medicine
Colorado State University
Audra Fenimore D.V.M., M.S.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital
Englewood, CO
Seminar Schedule:
Single day registration available: Limited to 80 registrants each day to enhance the webinar question and answer experienceAll times are Eastern time.
Thursday March 18: 5 CE Hours
1.00pm – 6.00pm Eastern (10.00am – 3.00pm Pacific)
1.00pm – 3.20pm ET Dr. Michael Lappin
Update on vector borne diseases in dogs
3.30pm- 6.00pm ET Dr. Audra Fenimore
Primary immune mediated hemolytic anemia: Diagnosis and logical treatment
Primary immune mediated thrombocytopenia: Diagnosis and logical treatment

Friday March 19: 5 CE hours
10.00am- 3.00pm Eastern (7.00am – noon Pacific)
10.00am – 12.20pm ET Dr. Michael Lappin
Update on vector borne diseases in cats
12.30pm – 3.00pm ET Dr. Audra Fenimore
Primary immune mediated polyarthritis: Diagnosis and logical treatment
Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of leptospirosis

Sat. March 20: 5 CE hours
1.00pm – 6.00pm Eastern (10.00am – 3.00pm Pacific)
1.00pm – 3.20pm ET Dr. Audra Fenimore
Managing the diabetic cat- what’s new?
The hyperthyroid cat- current thoughts on etiology and management
Don’t get your blood pressure up: A case based approach to the diagnosis and treatment of feline hypertension
3.30pm- 6.00pm ET Dr. Michael Lappin
Update on select infectious GI diseases of dogs and cats

Sun. March 21: 5 CE hours
10.00am- 3.00pm Eastern (7.00am – noon Pacific)
10.00am – 12.30pm ET Dr. Audra Fenimore
Canine Diabetes Mellitus: Updates in Therapy
12.40pm – 3.00pm ET Dr. Michael Lappin
Update on select infectious respiratory diseases of dogs and cats

Seminar Topics:

A series of cases featuring specific clinical problems will be presented by Dr’s Fenimore and Lappin. They will each offer their thoughts on the management of these patients along with a discussion of topics associated with the clinical problem.

Don’t get your blood pressure up: A case based approach to the diagnosis and treatment of feline hypertension
Primary immune mediated hemolytic anemia: Diagnosis and logical treatment
Primary immune mediated thrombocytopenia: Diagnosis and logical treatment
Primary immune mediated polyarthritis: Diagnosis and logical treatment
Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of leptospirosis
Managing the diabetic cat- what’s new?
Managing the diabetic dog – whats’ new?
The hyperthyroid cat- current thoughts on etiology and management
Update on vector borne diseases in dogs
Update on vector borne diseases in cats
Update on select infectious GI diseases of dogs and cats
Update on select infectious respiratory diseases of dogs and cats

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/managing-common-medical-problems-in-practice-today-live-online-course/

Online Course - 3/18/21 - Advanced Return to Owner in the Field: Beyond the Scanner - Best Friends
2021-03-18 11:30 - 12:30
Animal control officers play an integral role today in the reduction of shelter intake by choosing to identify and return stray dogs to their families without bringing them into the shelter, but all too often, officers stop looking for an owner was they find that the animal has no ID, tags, or microchip. This workshop highlights successful efforts from agencies across the country that have shown to significantly increase the field RTO rate for those animals without obvious identification.
Join us on March 18, 2021 at 02:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/tools-and-information/e-learning/live-online-training

Online Course - 3/18/21 - Community Cat Complaint Mitigation - Best Friends
2021-03-18 13:00 - 14:00
This session will cover how to respond to residents who don’t want community cats, also know as feral, stray or free-roaming cats, on their property. We’ll discuss strategic placement of deterrents, de-escalation techniques and information sharing regarding the long-term effectiveness of managing populations of community cats after sterilization.
Join us on March 18, 2021 at 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/tools-and-information/e-learning/live-online-training

Online Course - 3/22/21 to 3/24/21 - Is it cardiac or respiratory? - IVS (fee applies)
2021-03-22 05:00 - 13:30, 2021-03-23 05:00 - 13:30, 2021-03-24 05:00 - 13:00
This seminar has been designed to present the most current information on the diagnosis and treatment of many cardiovascular and respiratory diseases that you are commonly asked to manage in your patients. The main emphasis of the seminars will be to give you practical information that you can readily utilize in your practice- along with providing information on the current treatments being offered at the referral centers. Drs. Johnson & Oswald are known to be very personable speakers who approach clinical problems very practically.
Lynelle Johnson D.V.M, Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Professor of Medicine
U.C. Davis
Gary Oswald D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Tampa Bay, FL

Seminar Schedule:

Single day registration available: Limited to 80 registrants each day to enhance the webinar question and answer experience
All times are Eastern time.
Seminars start each day at 8.00am Pacific, 9.00am Mtn, 10.00am Central & 11.00am Eastern

Monday March 22 (5.5 CE Hours)

8:00am – 1:30pm Pacific
11:00am – 4:30pm Eastern
Dr. Johnson:
11:00am – 12:30pm: Respiratory exam and diagnostic testing
12:45pm – 1:45pm: Does this cat have asthma or bronchitis?
Dr. Oswald:
2:00pm – 3:15pm: What’s important after 25 years in the clinic : cardiac examination, murmurs, gallops, arrhythmias, blood pressure, ECG & BNP. and Therapeutic approach to common arrhythmias
3:30pm – 4:30pm: How to manage the asymptomatic patient with a murmur. Can congestive heart failure be prevented?

Tuesday March 23 (5.5 CE hrs)
8:00am – 1:30pm Pacific
11:00am – 4:30pm Eastern
Dr. Johnson:
11:00am – 12:30pm: Pneumonia in dogs and cats
12:45pm – 1:45pm: Why can’t I get this dog to stop coughing?
Dr. Oswald:
2:00pm – 3:15pm:

Furosemide versus Torsemide.
ACE-inhibitors versus Pimobendan.
ACE-inbitors versus Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs).

3:30pm – 4:30pm: Management of Congestive Heart Failure.

Wednesday March 24 (5.0CE hrs)
8:00am – 1:00pm Pacific
11:00am – 4:00pm Eastern
Drs. Johnson:
11:00am – noon: Pulmonary hypertension
12:15pm – 1:45pm Is it heart or lung disease?

Dr. Oswald:
2:00pm – 2:50pm:

Feline cardiac disease
Update on feline thromboembolism

3:00pm – 4:00pm: Managing CardioRenal Syndrome

Seminar Topics:

Cardiovascular topics:

Cardiac Physical Exam / Recognizing and characterizing murmurs and arrhythmias
When should I do and how should I interpret blood pressure?
When to request cardiac biomarkers (BNP)

Identifying common arrhythmias
When is an echocardiogram needed?
How to manage the asymptomatic animal with a murmur

Can congestive heart failure be prevented?
ACE-inhibitors versus Pimobendan
ACE-inbitors versus Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)

Stabilization of the patient with acute congestive heart failure
Furosemide versus Torsemide
Chronic management of MVD congestive heart failure
Chronic management of DCM congestive heart failure

Feline cardiac disease
Update on feline thromboembolism

Managing CardioRenal Syndrome

Respiratory topics:

Patient examination and diagnosis
Localizing abnormal breathing sounds
Improve your skills in auscultation and percussion
Localizing the lesion
Abnormal breathing patterns
Radiological clues to the diagnosis of pulmonary disease
What diagnostic test is next?
When is bronchoscopy necessary?
What to expect in a tracheal wash or bronchoalveolar lavage samples: basic respiratory cytology
Coughing dogs and cats
Managing tracheal and airway collapse
Control of chronic bronchitis and bronchiectasis
What’s new in feline bronchial disease?
Rational antibiotic use
Optimal management of bacterial pneumonia
Choosing respiratory drugs
Management and prevention of aspiration pneumonia
Adjunct respiratory therapy
Proper use of inhaled medications
Acute respiratory distress: differential diagnosis and stabilization

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/is-it-cardiac-or-respiratory-live-online-course/

Online Course - Registration open until 4/1/21 or until full - 3/25/21 to 4/30/21 - Point of Care Ultrasound Techniques for the General Practitioner - VIN/VSPN (fee applies)
2021-03-25
This course will cover the key concepts regarding point of care ultrasound (POCUS). POCUS techniques are rapid, easy-to-learn and practical ultrasound skills that ANY practitioner can apply in everyday practice. This co-lecture series by a criticalist and an internist will cover the core principles to understand and interpret sonographic findings of abdominal POCUS including the identification of free fluid, urine production, GI motility, free abdominal air and the gall bladder halo sign. The core principles to understand and interpret sonographic findings of the pleural space and lung. The principles of cardiac anatomy with an emphasis on the key cardiac windows to assess (there are 3 that answer most clinically relevant questions), being able to confidently identify pericardial effusion, cardiac volume status, pulmonary hypertension, and how to differentiate these conditions from common cardiomyopathies will be presented. All clinically relevant questions when asked at the right time, in a binary fashion, based on patient assessment! Covering all things that can be used by general practitioners in everyday practice. If you own an ultrasound machine, there is no excuse to not apply these principles on a daily basis!
Presenter: Soren Boysen DVM, DACVECC
Serge Chalhoub BSc, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
Course Open: March 25-April 30, 2021
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Thursdays, April 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2021; 8:00-10:00 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 7
RACE Category: 7 hours Medical
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Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to

describe the origins and evolution POCUS.
describe the key formats that currently comprise POCUS.
describe when and where POCUS is used in the clinical setting: understanding the 5 T’s of POCUS.
discuss patient positioning for POCUS and how POCUS differs from consultative ultrasound.
discuss the value of using clinically relevant binary questions to learn and build POCUS skills.
perform the abdominal point of care ultrasound.
describe the key organs and anatomic locations required to perform abdominal point of care ultrasound.
discuss pitfalls that may result in false negative or false positive abdominal POCUS results.
describe the formula used to calculate urinary bladder volumes.
describe the 3 key findings used to diagnose free abdominal air (pneumoperitoneum).
describe the technique used to sonographically identify post-operative ileus.
explain the advantages of using both long and short axis window vs. just one window when performing abdominal POCUS.
describe how the renal pelvis can be assessed to help rule in or rule out ureteral obstruction in patient that presents with azotemia and signs of uremia.
describe the key anatomic structures that are essential to performing pleural space and lung ultrasound.
identify the pleural line and determine the presence or absence of a lung sliding (aka the glide sign).
explain the normal findings of the bat sign, gator sign, A lines, B lines, lung pulse and curtain sign.
discuss the advantages of using a binary approach to identifying pathology with point of care ultrasound.
explain the limitations of pleural space and lung point of care ultrasound.
explain why ultrasound protocols should be modified based on patient positioning and the pathology suspected.
explain recent modifications to point of care pleural space ultrasound techniques designed to maximize diagnostic accuracy of pneumothorax.
describe newer approaches to pleural space ultrasound designed to maximize diagnostic sensitivity for pleural effusion.
explain the advantage of turning the probe parallel to the ribs vs. keeping it perpendicular to the ribs.
explain the sail sign and ski slope sign in relation to positive and negative findings of pleural effusion.
describe how to find lung borders to maximize the chances of finding pleural space pathology based on patient positioning.
explain the difference and be able to identify wet lung vs dry lung using ultrasound.
describe the pathophysiology of why lung consolidation can be seen with POCUS.
describe how pleural irregularities can help differentiate causes of wet lung.
explain how to differentiate partial lung consolidation from trans-lobar consolidation.
describe the most common types of consolidation and how to differentiate them: shred, trans-lobar hepatization, nodule and thromboembolism.
explain how the sonographic characteristics of lung consolidation can be interpreted to help differentiate simple atelectasis from pathologic consolidation (static vs. dynamic air bronchograms and fluid bronchograms).
describe the 3 key cardiac windows when performing cardiac POCUS.
describe how the left atrial aortic ratio is used in point of care ultrasound.
describe echocardiographic variables that are used to assess hyper and hypovolemia.
describe windows used to identify pericardial effusion.
explain how the pericardial-diaphragmatic window can be used to help differentiate pericardial from pleural effusion.
explain how left sided and right sided heart conditions, including pulmonary hypertension can be subjectively assessed with cardiac POCUS.
describe where to assess fluid responsiveness using POCUS.
explain how the caudal vena cava is used to estimate intravascular volume status.
describe the difference between in plane and out of plane ultrasound guided vascular access.
tie together cardiac POCUS, lung ultrasound, and vascular POCUS to estimate and differentiate hypovolemia from volume overload.

Level and Prerequisites: This basic VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians actively interested in veterinary Point of Care ultrasound.
RACE Accreditation: This course is approved for 7 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 20-810782)

Course Agenda:
Week 1 (Real Time Session April 1, 2021): Ultrasound definitions, evolution, and the binary approach to learning!
Please note this session is only 1 hour long: 8:00-9:00 pm ET. All other sessions will be 2 hours long: 8:00-10:00 pm ET. This first session will cover POCUS techniques including common definitions and evolution of the field, how POCUS differs from consultative ultrasound exams, the key formats currently used, when and where POCUS should be applied, patient positioning, coupling agents, and the value of using clinically relevant binary questions.
Week 2 (Real Time Session April 8, 2021): Abdominal Ultrasound
Ever wonder if the cat that ate lilies is producing urine when it’s not possible to pass a urinary catheter? Ever wonder if the dog with an acute abdomen has free abdominal air in the abdomen, or if the post-operative patient that is not eating has ileus? Using a binary approach to ask the right question at the right time makes learning and applying abdominal point of care ultrasound easy!
Week 3 (Real Time Session April 15, 2021): Pleural Space and Lung Ultrasound
Ever struggle with determining the cause of dyspnea in a cat that is too unstable to take radiographs or draw blood for ProBNP levels (cardiac, respiratory, pleural effusion)? Ever debate if you should discontinue IV fluids in the patient with mild tachypnea? Have you ever felt frustration at not finding a cause for patients presenting for “ain’t doing right” with no specific clinical signs? Veterinary point of care ultrasound (POCUS) can help you manage these patients! Following a binary approach, the key principles of the bat sign, gator sign, glide sign, A lines, B lines, lung pulse, and curtain sign, dry lung and wet lung will all be covered.
Recent veterinary studies have demonstrated the agreement between some veterinary thoracic and lung ultrasound protocols and CT scans are less than ideal when it comes to diagnosing pleural effusion and pneumothorax, and to some extent, lung pathology. This should not be the case! This session will focus on a practical approach to point of care ultrasound that considers clinical findings and challenges current protocols by asking the question; “where will pathology accumulate” and subsequently, “what should we be sonographically looking for to answer binary, relevant, rapid, clinical, and often lifesaving questions”. Don’t simply put the probe on the patient or expect a “one protocol fits all” approach to be applicable to all situations; ask the right question and know how to modify protocols to increase the chance of success with pleural space and lung pathology!
Lung ultrasound has significantly evolved over the past two decades and knowing how the identification of artifact at the surface of aerated lung can progress to consolidated lung when the ratio of aerated to non-aerated lung falls below 5-10% is key to identifying lung pathology beyond simple wet lung. Lung consolidation is not difficult to identify and knowing how consolidations differ with regards to their borders and the characteristics seen within lung consolidations, along with history and other clinical findings allows the differential diagnosis to be narrowed.
Week 4 (Real Time Session April 22, 2021): Cardiac and Vascular Ultrasound
Ever struggle with deciding if the dyspneic cat or dog should receive furosemide for possible congestive heart failure or wonder if maybe steroid administration for feline asthma would be more appropriate? What about differentiating pericardial effusion from dilated cardiomyopathy on thoracic radiographs, or trying to decide if that fluid seen on ultrasound is pleural or pericardial? What about differentiating pseudohypertrophy and hypovolemia from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in the cat? This session will build on each prior lecture and continue the binary approach to answering clinically relevant and appropriate questions to ask. The best part of POCUS is that you do not have to be a cardiologist or radiologist to perform these techniques!
A patient presents collapsed, it has poor pulses and a prolonged capillary refill time – it is in cardiovascular shock! (The internist runs away). Should an IV fluid bolus be given, and if so, how much and how will the patient likely respond to IV fluid therapy (The criticalist is super excited)? Where and how can you look at the vascular system to estimate intravenous volume status and fluid responsiveness? What is a flat vs. fat vena cava tell you? One last question: have you ever struggled to place an IV catheter in a patient that is dehydrated, has hematomas, thick skin or edema? You guessed it, ultrasound can help, and we will show you how!
Successful 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.
Required Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course.

Enroll Now
Tuition: Member $161 ($145 early bird special if enrolled by March 11, 2021)
Non-Member $263 ($237 early bird special if enrolled by March 11, 2021)
Prices are listed in US dollars.
*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on April 1, 2021 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.

Enrollment 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.
Each 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.
For 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.

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.
Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education Director
VIN CE Services: CEonVIN
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/ce/DIAG409-0321.htm

Online Course - 3/26/21 or 5/19/21 - Bat Basics for CA Animal Care & Control - Bat World MidCities (fee applies)
2021-03-26 08:00 - 13:00
This program introduces animal care and animal services professionals to the most unique and misunderstood animals on the planet – bats. As humans expand their footprint on the landscape, bats come into contact with the public with increasing frequency. Animal Services agencies, shelters, veterinary clinics, and nuisance wildlife control operators need to be properly educated and equipped to handle these animals safely, and to provide accurate information to the public about them.
Topics include basic information about bats and their role in the environment, public health and safety issues, rabies, safe capture and handling, eviction and exclusion of bats in human-occupied structures, and White Nose Syndrome.
The class fee is $49.
This training is approved for HO/CACO CEs.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.bwmidcities-batworld.org/course-schedule/bat-basics-for-ca-animal-care-control-03-26-21

Online Course - Open 4/4/21 to 6/23/21 - Brilliant Sanity: Mindfulness Meditation - VIN
2021-04-04
Mindfulness Meditation is a contemplative, secular evidence-based practice that allows for the development of increased self-observation and decreased reactivity. It can help to reduce stress, increase compassion and increase distress tolerance. With consistent practice, participants can experience a greater sense of well-being.
In this free course, we will explore not only the neurological benefits of mindfulness meditation, but also consider how the practice can and does enhance our professional and personal relationships. Each online session will include a meditation session, during which participants can learn to “grow” their own, personal meditation practice.
Presenter: Michele Gaspar, DVM, DABVP (Feline), MA. LCPC
Course Open: April 4-June 23, 2021
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Sundays, April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 16, 23, June 6, and 13, 2021; 7:00–8:00 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 0
*Note to Perspective Students: In order to reap the benefits of mindfulness practice, it is crucial that participants are willing to commit to 10-20 minutes of sitting meditation practice most days (no less than five out of every seven days). Less consistent practice typically results in participants being frustrated and abandoning meditation. Mindfulness meditation practice, over time, does result in positive benefits, but these benefits typically correlate with the time devoted to sitting practice.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to

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Level and Prerequisites: This basic VIN CE course is open for enrollment to VIN members interested in learning how to use Mindfulness in their practices and daily lives.
Accreditation: This course does not qualify for AAVSB RACE approval.
Course Agenda:
Week 1 (Real Time Session April 11, 2021): An Introduction to Mindfulness
In this overview, we will look at the history of the practice, its earliest practitioners and discuss its move to the West in the 1970s. We will consider the research into mindfulness and some of its implications for enhanced professional and personal relationships.
Week 2 (Real Time Session April 18, 2021): The Neurobiology of Mindfulness
Increasingly, interest in mindfulness has focused on the positive brain changes that come with consistent practice. In this session, we will review some of that research and consider its implications.
Week 3 (Real Time Session April 25, 2021): Sympathy, Compassion and Empathy
Research into mindfulness consistently supports the greater development of compassion and empathy among practitioners. We will review how sympathy, compassion and empathy differ, what compassion and empathy really mean and how to develop healthy empathy.
Week 4 (Real Time Session May 2, 2021): Mindful Boundaries
Mindfulness allows us to create healthy boundaries, which actually enhances our own welfare and allows us to be better professionals, friends and partners. In this session, we will review rigid and fluid boundaries, why boundaries are important, some reasons why many have difficulties establishing good boundaries and how mindfulness practice can help us establish good boundaries
**** BREAK – May 9, 2021 ****
Week 5 (Real Time Session May 16, 2021): Working with Reactivity
Mindfulness allows us to put a “pause” between thoughts/words and actions. How can we bring this reduced reactivity into our daily lives? We also will consider anger, from a cycle of loss-anger-rage and revenge.
Week 6 (Real Time Session May 23, 2021): The Mindful Veterinarian
Mindfulness can help enhance our ability to care for our patients, and can help us with difficult client and staff interactions. With mindfulness, we can avoid burnout and develop a sustainable, enjoyable career of service. In this session, we will review how mindfulness can help us develop a new approach to our daily lives as health care providers.
**** BREAK – May 30, 2021 ****
Week 7 (Real Time Session June 6, 2021): Mindfulness, Perfectionism and Self-Compassion
Perfectionism is rampant among health care providers, including veterinarians, and can result in depression, anxiety and suicidality. Many of us find that it is easier to provide compassion to others than ourselves. In this session, we will consider perfectionism as an Early Maladaptive Schema (EMS) and understand how self-compassion (the ability to treat ourselves in times of distress as a good friend would) helps to mitigate perfectionism.
Week 8 (Real Time Session June 13, 2021): Putting It All Together
In this final session, we will review highlights of the previous seven weeks, discuss how to develop a personal mindfulness practice and consider the challenges and rewards of doing so.
Successful 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.
Required Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course.
Tuition: Free to VIN members
*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on April 11, 2021 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.

Enrollment 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.
Each 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.
For 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.

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.
Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education Director
VIN CE Services: CEonVIN
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/ce/ALTM300-0421.htm

Online Course - Open 4/13/21 to 5/7/21 - Responsible Antimicrobial Use 2021 - VIN (fee applies)
2021-04-13
Antimicrobial resistance is an increasing problem in both human and veterinary medicine. Whenever an antimicrobial is used, it inadvertently selects for resistance by killing or inhibiting sensitive bacteria and leaving behind resistant organisms. As a result, medicines become ineffective and infections persist, increasing hospital times, cost and morbidity. Inappropriate antibiotic use can lead to superbugs that are difficult or impossible to treat with our current antibiotic options. This course will discuss the mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance, the use of “best” practices to avoid the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance.
Presenters: Peter Foley, MSc, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
Sandra McConkey, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVP
Course Open: April 13-May 7, 2021
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Tuesdays, April 20 and 27, 2021; 8:00-10:00 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 4
RACE Category: 4 hours Medical
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to

understand the importance of preventing antimicrobial resistance.
cescribe what resistance (including multi-drug resistance) is, how and why it occurs, and when antimicrobial use is required.
explain empirical vs rational choice of antimicrobials.
explain how to get the most information out of an MIC (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration) result.
identify when and which antimicrobials are appropriate for small animal diseases, including the following scenarios.

perioperative antibiotic use
urinary tract infections
miscellaneous infectious diseases

Level and Prerequisites: This basic VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians and veterinary students actively interested in antimicrobial resistance stewardship.
Accreditation: This course is approved for 4 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 22-39935)
Course Agenda:
Week 1 (Real Time Session April 20, 2021): Antimicrobial Resistance – Understanding the Problem
Presenter: Sandra McConkey, DVM, PhD, DACVP
Week 2 (Real Time Session April 27, 2021): Rational Antimicrobial Therapy for Small Animals: What to Choose for Specific Diseases
Presenters: Peter Foley, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
Successful 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.
Required Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course.
Tuition: Member $92 ($83 early bird special if enrolled by March 30, 2021)
Non-Member $169 ($152 early bird special if enrolled by March 30, 2021)
Prices are listed in US dollars.
*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on April 20, 2021 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.

Erollment 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.
Each 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.
For 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.

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.
Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education Director
VIN CE Services: CEonVIN
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/ce/PHAR303-0421.htm

Online Course - 4/16/21 to 4/18/21 - How I manage common ocular & cardiac problems - IVS (fee applies)
2021-04-16 08:00 - 13:30, 2021-04-17 08:00 - 13:30, 2021-04-18 08:00 - 13:00
Gary & Kathy are going to discuss management of the most common problems that they encounter in their clinical practices. This course will present a practical approach to the diagnosis and management of these common problems using a combination of didactic and case-based teaching. This combination of a Cardiologist and an Ophthalmologist is sure to provide you with some very practical tips on a broad range of topics.
Kathryn Good D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
Clinical Ophthalmologist
U.C. Davis
Gary Oswald D.V.M.
Diplomate, ACVIM (Cardiology)
Tampa, FL.

Seminar Schedule:
Single day registration available. All times are Eastern time. Seminars start each day at 8.00am Pacific, 9.00am Mtn, 10.00am Central & 11.00am Eastern
Friday April 16 (5.5 CE hrs)
8:00am – 1:30pm Pacific Time
11:00am – 4:30pm Eastern Time
Dr. Oswald:
11:00am – 1:45pm: ET

What’s important after 25 years in the clinic : cardiac examination, murmurs, gallops, arrhythmias, blood pressure, ECG & BNP. and Therapeutic approach to common arrhythmias
How to manage the asymptomatic patient with a murmur. Can congestive heart failure be prevented?

Dr. Good:
2:00pm – 4:30pm ET

This superficial ulcer won’t heal! What do I do now?
How do I treat an infected ulcer?
What prognostic test must I do with a ruptured eye?
Feline conjunctivitis: can I treat it like canine conjunctivitis?

Saturday April 17 (5.5 CE hrs)
11:00am-4:30 pm Eastern time
Dr. Good:
11:00am – 1:45pm: ET

Feline herpesvirus: What anti-viral do I use?
KCS: What do I do when cyclosporine doesn’t work?
When do I refer a patient for cataract surgery and what do I do in the meantime?
How do I differentiate cataracts from nuclear sclerosis?

Dr. Oswald:
2:00pm – 4:30pm ET

Furosemide versus Torsemide.
ACE-inhibitors versus Pimobendan.
ACE-inbitors versus Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs).
Management of Congestive Heart Failure.

Sunday April 18 (5CE hrs)
11:00am -4:00 pm Eastern time
Dr. Good:
11:00am – 1:30pm: ET

Golden retriever uveitis: What is it and why do I need to know about it?
Cherry eye surgery: Why won’t this gland stay in place?
Entropion: Any options other than the Hotz-Celsus?
How do I make any sense of my fundus examination findings?

Dr. Oswald:
1:40pm – 4:00pm ET

Feline cardiac disease
Update on feline thromboembolism
Managing CardioRenal Syndrome

Seminar Topics:

Practical ophthalmology topics:

This superficial ulcer won’t heal! What do I do now?
How do I treat an infected ulcer?
What prognostic test must I do with a ruptured eye?
Feline conjunctivitis: can I treat it like canine conjunctivitis?
Feline herpesvirus: What anti-viral do I use?
KCS: What do I do when cyclosporine doesn’t work?
When do I refer a patient for cataract surgery and what do I do in the meantime?
How do I differentiate cataracts from nuclear sclerosis?
Golden retriever uveitis: What is it and why do I need to know about it?
Cherry eye surgery: Why won’t this gland stay in place?
Entropion: Any options other than the Hotz-Celsus?
How do I make any sense of my fundus examination findings?

Practical Cardiovascular topics:

Cardiac Physical Exam / Recognizing and characterizing murmurs and arrhythmias
When should I do and how should I interpret blood pressure?
When to request cardiac biomarkers (BNP)

Identifying common arrhythmias
When is an echocardiogram needed?
How to manage the asymptomatic animal with a murmur

Can congestive heart failure be prevented?
ACE-inhibitors versus Pimobendan
ACE-inbitors versus Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)

Stabilization of the patient with acute congestive heart failure
Furosemide versus Torsemide
Chronic management of MVD congestive heart failure
Chronic management of DCM congestive heart failure

Feline cardiac disease
Update on feline thromboembolism

Managing CardioRenal Syndrome

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/how-i-manage-common-ocular-cardiac-problems-live-online/

Online Course - 4/22/21 to 4/24/21 - Cancer therapy in practice today - IVS (fee applies)
2021-04-22 08:00 - 13:30, 2021-04-23 08:00 - 13:30, 2021-04-24 08:00 - 13:00
For this seminar I have asked the speakers to discuss practical topics of interest to the general practitioner. Dr. Philip Bergman is one of the leaders in medical oncology and Dr. Catriona MacPhail is one of the founding ACVS Fellows in surgical oncology. This combination is sure to answer your most common cancer management questions in a practical and informative presentation.
Philip Bergman D.V.M., Ph.D
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine-Oncology
Director of Clinical Studies, VCA-Antech
Oncologist, Katonah Bedford Veterinary Center
Bedford Hills, NY
Catriona MacPhail D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Professor of Surgery
Colorado State University
Seminar Schedule:

Single day registration available: Limited to 80 registrants each day to enhance the webinar question and answer experienceAll times are Eastern time. Seminars start each day at 8.00am Pacific, 9.00am Mtn, 10.00am Central & 11.00am Eastern
Thursday April 22 (5.5 CE hrs)
8:00am – 1:30pm Pacific11:00am – 4:30pm Eastern
11:00am – 1:45pm ET
Dr. MacPhail

Skin & Subcutaneous Mass Removal: Part 1 & 2

2:00pm – 4:30pm ET
Dr. Bergman

Mast Cell Tumors: The Latest and Greatest- What are the current recommendations?
TOP 10 Recent Advances in Canine and Feline Veterinary Oncology

Friday April 23 (5.5 CE hrs)
8:00am – 1:30pm Pacific11:00am – 4:30pm Eastern
11:00am – 1:45pm ET
Dr. MacPhail

Abdominal Oncologic Surgery: Explore & Biopsy
Abdominal Oncologic Surgery: Spleen & Liver

2:00pm – 4:30pm ET
Dr. Bergman

Paragynecology: Perianal and Mammary Tumors- what is the best way to manage?
Canine Lymphoma: How do I diagnose and are there effective treatments?
Feline Lymphoma: Cats are NOT Small Dogs- Can this be managed?
Early spay/neuter and cancer connection

Saturday April 24 (5.0CE hrs)
8:00am – 1:00pm Pacific11:00am – 4:00pm Eastern
11:00am – 1:30pm ET
Dr. Bergman

Pain control therapy
Osteosarcoma therapy update

1:40pm – 4:00pm ET
Dr. MacPhail

Abdominal Oncologic Surgery: GI Tract
Full & Partial Limb Amputation- my thoughts

Seminar Topics:

Topics to be included in the discussions:

Why Treat Cancer?
Lumps and Bumps: What can you do? What is the best way to diagnose the problem?
Canine Lymphoma: How do I diagnose and are there effective treatments?
Feline Lymphoma: Cats are NOT Small Dogs- Can this be managed?
Soft Tissue Sarcomas- What should I tell the owner?
Mast Cell Tumors: The Latest and Greatest- What are the current recommendations?
Feline Vaccine Associated Sarcoma- do we know what is the cause & how to treat?
Paragynecology: Perianal and Mammary Tumors- what is the best way to manage?
Oral Tumors: The good, the Bad and the Ugly- What about the Melanoma vaccine?
Feline Head and Neck Tumors- care we making any advances in management?
Paraneoplastic Syndromes- what should we be looking for?
Chemotherapy Associated Nausea/Emesis: What about the newer medications?
Pain control therapy
Early Spay/neuter and cancer?
Oncology Interactive Cases
Small bumps- How wide should the excisional margin be?
Splenectomy
Liver tumors
Resecting intestinal masses
Bladder masses

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/cancer-therapy-in-practice-today-live-online/

Online Workshop - 4/24/21 and 4/25/21 - The Power of Choice And How It Can Decrease Stress in Dogs - Loose Leash Academy (fee applies)
2021-04-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2021-04-25 09:00 - 17:00
Do you work with dogs who have big behavior issues and are stressed to the max?

Do you want to learn more about how giving dogs choices can help decrease their stress and improve behavior?

Do you want to add more to your toolbox for assessing and modifying behavior in stressed dogs?

Join Irith Bloom (CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA, CDBC, CSAT, KPA CTP, VSPDT, CBATI, TAGteacher, VSDTA Faculty, DWA Faculty) and Kristina Spaulding (PhD, CAAB) for two days of interactive learning with working spots for 6 dogs. Irith and Kristina will present on the power of giving dogs choices and how it can decrease dogs’ stress and modify their behavior in a positive way. This workshop will help you hone your assessment and training/behavior plan development skills so you can work more successfully with dogs who are stressed out and have behavior issues.
This workshop is open to trainers, behavior consultants, veterinarians, shelter staff, and anyone else interested in learning more about the power of choice and how it can help decrease stress and improve behavior.
When: April 24th and 25th, 2021
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM US Pacific Time Each Day
Where: Via Live Stream

REGISTER NOW

In this workshop the following topics will be covered:
What is stress?
Definitions and function
Physiology of stress
Why is chronic stress bad?
Effects on health, learning/memory, and behavior
Research on stress
How can we reduce stress?
Stress during development
Control (or the lack thereof)
Adding choice to daily life
Improving coping mechanisms
Enrichment
Cooperation from the animal learner
Training
Petting
Husbandry
Walks
“Room of one’s own”
Why don’t we already do this?
Human need for control
Lack of understanding/cultural fog
Delayed reinforcement (for human)
Teaching animals to make better (by human standards) choices
The matching law and why it matters
Foundation skills for a choice-rich life
Setting up the environment for success

The Schedule – subject to change
DAY ONE
Lecture: What is stress?
Definitions and function
Physiology of stress
Activity: How do you and your dog react to stress?
MORNING BREAK
Lecture: Why is chronic stress bad?
Effects on health, learning/memory, and behavior
Research on stress
Activity: Evaluate your dog’s chronic stress load
LUNCH BREAK
Lecture: How can we reduce stress?
Stress during development
Control (or the lack thereof)
Control as a mediator of stress
Activity: Giving your dog more control
BREAK
Lecture: Adding choice to daily life
Improving coping mechanisms
Enrichment
Activity: Evaluating enrichment options
END OF DAY

DAY TWO:
Lecture: Cooperation from the animal learner
Training
Petting
Husbandry
Walks
“Room of one’s own”
Activity: Choose what you want to
BREAK
Lecture: Why don’t we already give animals more choices?
Human need for control
Lack of understanding/cultural fog
Delayed reinforcement (for human)
Activity: Evaluate your own need for control
LUNCH BREAK
Lecture: Teaching animals to make better (by human standards) choices
The matching law and why it matters
Research on sub-optimal choice making
Cognitive bias in non-human animals
Activity: Matching law activity
BREAK
Lecture: Foundation skills for a choice-rich life
Setting up the environment for success
Activity: Foundation skill related activity

Speaker Bios
Irith Bloom, CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA, CDBC, CSAT, KPA CTP, VSPDT, CBATI, VSDTA Faculty, DWA Faculty
Irith Bloom is the owner of The Sophisticated Dog, a pet training company based in Los Angeles. She has been training animals since the 1980s and has worked with everything from chickens and rabbits to dogs and horses—not to mention humans. A biologist by training, Irith is fascinated by the science of learning and presents at conferences and seminars worldwide. Her writing has been published both online and in print. She is on the board of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) and Chair Emeritus of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT).
In addition to her Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge & Skills Assessed (CPDT-KSA) and Certified Behavior Consultant Canine-Knowledge Assessed (CBCC-KA) certifications, Irith is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC); a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT); a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP); a Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Trainer (VSPDT); a Certified Behavior Adjustment Training Instructor (CBATI); and certified in TAGteach, a positive-reinforcement method for teaching humans. She is on the faculty at Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training and Behavior as well as DogBiz’s Dog Walking Academy.
Irith has a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from the University of Pennsylvania. Her company, The Sophisticated Dog, LLC, offers online virtual training to clients worldwide, as well as in-person training in a limited area of Los Angeles, California. Irith volunteers with National English Shepherd Rescue; the Los Angeles County 2020 Healthy Pets Healthy Families Coalition (a One Health initiative aimed at improving the health and well-being of people and their pets throughout Los Angeles County); and Wallis Annenberg PetSpace

Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB
Dr. Kristina Spaulding owns Smart Dog Training and Behavior LLC. She has a PhD in biopsychology – the study of the biological basis of behavior – and is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist through the Animal Behavior Society. Kristina has been in the dog training and behavior profession for 20 years.
In addition to working with behavior clients, Dr. Spaulding teaches a variety of online courses and webinars on the science of behavior. She conducts staff training on dog behavior for local veterinary clinics and animal shelters, and regularly presents on the science of animal behavior at training and behavior conferences.
In addition, Dr. Spaulding is a member of the APDT Education Committee. As a member of this group, she helps the APDT develop and evaluate their educational resources. In 2019, Dr. Spaulding received the Association of Professional Dog Trainer’s (APDT’s) Member of the Year Award. She is also a member of the Fear Free Advisory Group and an authorized Speaker for Fear Free which advocates for minimizing fear, anxiety and stress for pets around the country. She chairs the Quality of Care task force for Meeting of the Minds, a coalition of top dog professionals across the country charged with improving quality of life for our dogs.
Before opening Smart Dog, Dr. Spaulding earned her B.S. in Wildlife Ecology at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. In college, she volunteered for a year at the local humane society. She was then hired by the same shelter. During her time at the animal shelter, she and a coworker established a training program for shelter dogs and their volunteer walkers to make the dogs more adoptable. She also served as an assistant trainer at Dog’s Best Friend, which was owned at that time by Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist Dr. Patricia McConnell. In 2000, Dr. Spaulding moved to Minnesota where she worked as a dog trainer at a local dog training school before moving to her permanent home in upstate New York.

WEBSITE LINK: https://thelooseleashacademy.com/seminars-list/power-of-choice

Online Course - Open 4/26/21 to 6/24/21 - Thoracic Radiology of Dogs and Cats: The Areas Not Cardiopulmonary - VIN (fee applies)
2021-04-26
This course is intended for veterinarians who are interested in building a solid foundation interpreting non-cardiopulmonary abnormalities in thoracic radiographs of dogs and cats. The course will cover anatomy of the thorax, trachea, esophagus, mediastinal structures, pleural space, ribs and sternum. By the end of the course the participant should understand the normal anatomy of the thorax, be able to recognize abnormalities in the trachea, esophagus, mediastinum, pleural space, ribs and sternum.
Presenter: Kevin Jepsen-Grant, DVM
Course Open: April 26-June 24, 2021
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Mondays, May 3, 17, 24, June 7 and 14, 2021; 9:00-10:30 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 7.5
RACE Category: 7.5 hours Medical
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to

understand the normal anatomy of the thorax in dogs and cats.
discuss how to evaluate a rotated radiograph and what landmarks to look for.
compare normal radiographs across various canine thoracic .

conformations (deep chested, brachycephalic, etc.).

recognize abnormalities associated with the trachea and esophagus and use of normal anatomy to identify abnormality.
understand the limitations of radiography for evaluations of the trachea and esophagus.
discuss a variety of disease processes in these areas.
understand the structures of the mediastinal areas not trachea and esophagus.
recognize abnormalities in these areas and describe them accurately.
recognize abnormalities within the pleural space including fluid, air, and tissue.
discuss a number of disease processes that involve the pleural space.
recognize abnormalities of the ribs and sternum and how they can relate to the pleural space.
discuss a number of disease processes that can impact the osseous structures of the thorax.

Level and Prerequisites: This intermediate VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians actively interested in thoracic radiology.
Accreditation: This course is approved for 7.5 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 20-766755)
Course Agenda:
Week 1 (Real Time Session May 3, 2021): Anatomy of the Thorax
This session will cover the normal anatomy of the thorax in dogs and cats and discussion on how to compare normal radiographs.
**** BREAK – May 10, 2021 ****
Week 2 (Real Time Session May 17, 2021): Trachea and Esophagus
This session will cover the abnormalities that are associated with the trachea and esophagus and discuss disease processes in these areas.
Week 3 (Real Time Session May 24, 2021): Mediastinal Structures
This session will cover the structures of the mediastinal areas and how to recognize abnormalities in these areas.
**** BREAK – May 31, 2021 ****
Week 4 (Real Time Session June 7, 2021): Pleural Space
This session will cover how to recognize abnormalities in the pleural space and the disease process in this area.
Week 5 (Real Time Session June 10, 2021): Ribs and Sternum
This session will cover how to recognize abnormalities in the ribs and sternum and the disease process in this area.
Successful 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.
Required Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course.
Tuition: Member $173 ($156 early bird special if enrolled by April 12, 2021)
Non-Member $274 ($247 early bird special if enrolled by April 12, 2021)
Prices are listed in US dollars.
*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on May 3, 2021 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.

Enrollment 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.
Each 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.
For 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.

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.
Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education Director
VIN CE Services: CEonVIN
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/ce/DIAG410-0421.htm

Online Course - 5/7/21 - Animal Fire Training Evacuation and Rescue (AFTER) - Code 3 Associates (fee applies)
2021-05-07 07:00 - 16:00
This one day course will provide animal responders with the basic knowledge and safety skills needed to integrate with firefighters within the urban interface of Wildland Fire. It will also give seasoned firefighters insight for dealing with animal rescue during fire events.
This course was created for fire, rescue, and law enforcement personnel; animal control officers; livestock professionals and veterinary professionals; and anyone else who might be called upon to assist with .
Upon successful completion of this curriculum (cumulative average score of 80% or above) students will receive a certificate of completion and are eligible to apply for continuing education credits (CEUs) from Colorado State University. Veterinary professionals are eligible to apply for CEUs from Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
AFTER Instruction includes:

Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior with focus on the Interface
The Human Aspect of Fire Awareness
Scene Assessment for Animal Rescue Evacuation and Safety

Tuition, Registration & Payment
The tuition for AFTER is $150.
Training participants will be assessed a 25% fee on any cancellation made two weeks or less prior to class date, no refunds will be issued if the cancellation is made 0-5 days prior to the training. Exceptions may be made for extenuating circumstances and/or credits could be applied to future Code 3 training, please contact us regarding all cancellations.
This is a virtual class and refunds will not be provided for any internet or technology related issues. If issues arise the student may be provided with the option to attend another scheduled training session to complete any instruction missed due to connectivity issues.
As a result of pandemic related uncertainties, we are currently not accepting payment at the time of registration. We will invoice you before the start of class, and you may bring payment with you to class or submit payment upon receipt of an invoice.
Please email us, info@code3associates.org, with any questions.

Details on Virtual Class

The virtual AFTER class is taken via computer with the ability for students to interact with each other and the instructors.
Computer with webcam, microphone and reliable internet access are required for attendance.
100% attendance is required with participation options available through the student’s microphone and/or through type-written communications.
Class materials will be emailed in advance in pdf form – students are expected to download the pdf before the start of class.
Class will be held May 7, 2021 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME

WEBSITE LINK: https://code3associates.org/events/after-may-7-virtual/?

Online Course - Starts 5/11/21 - Canine Social Behavior - IAABC (fee applies)
2021-05-11
This course will teach you about canine communication, play, greetings, conflict resolution behaviors, and puppy social development. Dig into the science of canine social behavior, with an emphasis on dog-to-dog social interactions. Veterinarians, behavior consultants, trainers, groomers, kennel staff, shelter workers, day care staff, pet sitters, dog walkers, and keen guardians will all benefit from this course.
This course will help you:

Explain the importance of social relationships between dogs from a scientific perspective
Accurately interpret body language in dogs and understand how body language is linked to emotional states and communication
Describe and understand the stages of puppy development and how development can affect adult behaviors, including the development of problem behaviors
Recognize and interpret play and greeting behaviors in dogs
Describe the functions of conflict and reconciliation behaviors in dogs

Course Begins: May 11, 2021
Weekly online meetings begin: May 18th at 1pm EDT
Duration: 5 Weeks
Instructor: Camille Ward, M.S., M.S., Ph.D., CAAB
Auditors may learn from other students but will not receive instructor feedback.
Auditors do not attend online meetings and meetings are not recorded.
Class Schedule
This is a 5-week instructor-led course. Each week includes a recorded lecture, a scheduled live discussion, required readings, and guiding questions. Knowledge of the lecture material will be assessed through participation in course discussions. Students will have access to the course material for 60 days after the course ends.
Course Completion/CEU Requirements
To receive CEUs and/or a certificate of completion:
Auditors must review all course material. This will be verified in the Learning Management System.
Full Students must review all course materials and required readings, attend the weekly class meetings, and prepare responses to a set of guiding questions for each weekly class meeting discussion. Students who miss more than one meeting will not receive credit for the course.
Students should expect to spend an average of 3-4 hours per week on course material and viewing, depending on individual speed of learning and the week’s materials.
Online Course Cancellation Policy

Full refunds available more than 30 days before program start.
50% refund available 16 – 30 days before program start.
No refunds available 15 or fewer days before program start.

About the Instructor
Dr. Camille Ward is the President and founder of About Dogs LLC, where she specializes in behavioral consultations for the prevention, modification, and management of canine behavior problems. Her philosophy stresses relationship building and working from the dog’s point of view.
Dr. Ward received her Ph.D. from the University of Michigan studying cognition and the development of social behavior in domestic dogs. In addition to her work on dogs, she also conducted behavior studies on crows, primates, and fish. She received her certification through the Animal Behavior Society as a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB).
Dr. Ward has lectured nationally and internationally at scientific and dog training conferences on canine behavior. She has published on animal behavior in a variety of scientific academic journals, and her work has been featured on MSNBC, in Cosmopolitan magazine, and in the Bark. She has also taught animal behavior to undergraduate students at the University of Michigan, and she designed and taught a seminar called Dog Cognition, Behavior and Welfare. She recently published a paper entitled: “Greeting Behavior between Dogs at a Dog Park” in the journal, Pet Behaviour Science. She also co-hosted a symposium on “Comparative Canine Behavior” at the 53rd Annual Conference of the Animal Behavior Society. The symposium was the first academic forum for canine behavior research in North America and included invited speakers from around the world to present their research on the behavior and cognition of both domestic dogs and wild canids.
Dr. Ward is on the Advisory Group of Dr. Marty Becker’s Fear Free Initiative, where the emphasis is on the emotional well-being of dogs during veterinary visits, grooming procedures, when working with trainers, and more. She also worked as an Animal Behaviorist for the ASPCA’s Anti-Cruelty Team, working with other professionals on the rehabilitation of dogs rescued from fighting, hoarding, puppy mills, and other forms of abuse.
WEBSITE LINK: https://m.iaabc.org/courses/course-register/
