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SUMMARY:Online Course - 4/16/21 to 4/18/21 - How I manage common ocular & cardiac problems - IVS (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nKathryn Good D.V.M.\nDiplomate\, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists\nClinical Ophthalmologist\nU.C. Davis \nGary Oswald D.V.M.\nDiplomate\, ACVIM (Cardiology)\nTampa\, FL. \n\n\n\n\n\nSeminar Schedule:\nSingle 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  \nFriday April 16 (5.5 CE hrs)  \n8:00am – 1:30pm Pacific Time \n11:00am – 4:30pm  Eastern Time \nDr. Oswald:\n11:00am – 1:45pm: ET \n\nWhat’s important after 25 years in the clinic : cardiac examination\, murmurs\, gallops\, arrhythmias\, blood pressure\, ECG & BNP. and Therapeutic approach to common arrhythmias\nHow to manage the asymptomatic patient with a murmur. Can congestive heart failure be prevented?\n\nDr. Good:\n2:00pm – 4:30pm ET \n\nThis superficial ulcer won’t heal! What do I do now?\nHow do I treat an infected ulcer?\nWhat prognostic test must I do with a ruptured eye?\nFeline conjunctivitis: can I treat it like canine conjunctivitis?\n\n  \nSaturday April 17  (5.5 CE hrs) \n11:00am-4:30 pm   Eastern time \nDr. Good:\n11:00am – 1:45pm: ET \n\nFeline herpesvirus: What anti-viral do I use?\nKCS: What do I do when cyclosporine doesn’t work?\nWhen do I refer a patient for cataract surgery and what do I do in the meantime?\nHow do I differentiate cataracts from nuclear sclerosis?\n\nDr. Oswald:\n2:00pm – 4:30pm ET \n\nFurosemide versus Torsemide.\nACE-inhibitors versus Pimobendan.\nACE-inbitors versus Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs).\nManagement of Congestive Heart Failure.\n\n  \nSunday April 18  (5CE hrs) \n11:00am -4:00 pm   Eastern time \nDr. Good:\n11:00am – 1:30pm: ET \n\nGolden retriever uveitis: What is it and why do I need to know about it?\nCherry eye surgery: Why won’t this gland stay in place?\nEntropion: Any options other than the Hotz-Celsus?\nHow do I make any sense of my fundus examination findings?\n\nDr. Oswald:\n1:40pm – 4:00pm ET \n\nFeline cardiac disease\nUpdate on feline thromboembolism\nManaging CardioRenal Syndrome\n\n\n\n\n\nSeminar Topics:\n\nPractical ophthalmology topics:\n\nThis superficial ulcer won’t heal! What do I do now?\nHow do I treat an infected ulcer?\nWhat prognostic test must I do with a ruptured eye?\nFeline conjunctivitis: can I treat it like canine conjunctivitis?\nFeline herpesvirus: What anti-viral do I use?\nKCS: What do I do when cyclosporine doesn’t work?\nWhen do I refer a patient for cataract surgery and what do I do in the meantime?\nHow do I differentiate cataracts from nuclear sclerosis?\nGolden retriever uveitis: What is it and why do I need to know about it?\nCherry eye surgery: Why won’t this gland stay in place?\nEntropion: Any options other than the Hotz-Celsus?\nHow do I make any sense of my fundus examination findings?\n\nPractical Cardiovascular topics:\n\nCardiac Physical Exam / Recognizing and characterizing murmurs and arrhythmias\nWhen should I do and how should I interpret blood pressure?\nWhen to request cardiac biomarkers (BNP)\n\nIdentifying common arrhythmias\nWhen is an echocardiogram needed?\nHow to manage the asymptomatic animal with a murmur\n\nCan congestive heart failure be prevented?\nACE-inhibitors versus Pimobendan\nACE-inbitors versus Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)\n\nStabilization of the patient with acute congestive heart failure\nFurosemide versus Torsemide\nChronic management of MVD congestive heart failure\nChronic management of DCM congestive heart failure\n\nFeline cardiac disease\nUpdate on feline thromboembolism\n\nManaging CardioRenal Syndrome\n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/how-i-manage-common-ocular-cardiac-problems-live-online/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-4-16-21-to-4-18-21-how-i-manage-common-ocular-cardiac-problems-ivs-fee-applies/2021-04-18/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210422T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210422T133000
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SUMMARY:Online Course -  4/22/21 to 4/24/21 - Cancer therapy in practice today - IVS (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPhilip Bergman D.V.M.\, Ph.D \nDiplomate\, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine-Oncology\nDirector of Clinical Studies\,  VCA-Antech\nOncologist\, Katonah Bedford Veterinary Center\nBedford Hills\, NY \nCatriona MacPhail D.V.M.\, Ph.D. \nDiplomate\, American College of Veterinary Surgeons\nProfessor of Surgery\nColorado State University \nSeminar Schedule:\n\n\n\n\nSingle 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 \nThursday April 22 (5.5 CE hrs) \n8:00am – 1:30pm Pacific11:00am – 4:30pm  Eastern \n11:00am – 1:45pm ET \nDr. MacPhail \n\nSkin & Subcutaneous Mass Removal: Part 1 &  2\n\n2:00pm – 4:30pm  ET \nDr. Bergman \n\nMast Cell Tumors: The Latest and Greatest- What are the current recommendations?\nTOP 10 Recent Advances in Canine and Feline Veterinary Oncology\n\nFriday April 23 (5.5 CE hrs)  \n8:00am – 1:30pm Pacific11:00am – 4:30pm Eastern \n11:00am – 1:45pm ET \nDr. MacPhail \n\nAbdominal Oncologic Surgery: Explore & Biopsy\nAbdominal Oncologic Surgery: Spleen & Liver\n\n2:00pm – 4:30pm ET \nDr. Bergman \n\nParagynecology: Perianal and Mammary Tumors- what is the best way to manage?\nCanine Lymphoma: How do I diagnose and are there effective treatments?\nFeline Lymphoma: Cats are NOT Small Dogs- Can this be managed?\nEarly spay/neuter and cancer connection\n\n  \nSaturday April 24 (5.0CE hrs) \n8:00am – 1:00pm Pacific11:00am – 4:00pm  Eastern \n11:00am – 1:30pm ET \nDr. Bergman \n\nPain control therapy\nOsteosarcoma therapy update\n\n  \n1:40pm – 4:00pm ET \nDr. MacPhail \n\nAbdominal Oncologic Surgery: GI Tract\nFull & Partial Limb Amputation- my thoughts\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeminar Topics:\n\nTopics to be included in the discussions: \n\nWhy Treat Cancer?\nLumps and Bumps: What can you do? What is the best way to diagnose the problem?\nCanine Lymphoma: How do I diagnose and are there effective treatments?\nFeline Lymphoma: Cats are NOT Small Dogs- Can this be managed?\nSoft Tissue Sarcomas- What should I tell the owner?\nMast Cell Tumors: The Latest and Greatest- What are the current recommendations?\nFeline Vaccine Associated Sarcoma- do we know what is the cause & how to treat?\nParagynecology: Perianal and Mammary Tumors- what is the best way to manage?\nOral Tumors: The good\, the Bad and the Ugly- What about the Melanoma vaccine?\nFeline Head and Neck Tumors- care we making any advances in management?\nParaneoplastic Syndromes- what should we be looking for?\nChemotherapy Associated Nausea/Emesis: What about the newer medications?\nPain control therapy\nEarly Spay/neuter and cancer?\nOncology Interactive Cases\nSmall bumps- How wide should the excisional margin be?\nSplenectomy\nLiver tumors\nResecting intestinal masses\nBladder masses\n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/cancer-therapy-in-practice-today-live-online/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-4-22-21-to-4-24-21-cancer-therapy-in-practice-today-ivs-fee-applies/2021-04-22/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210423T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210423T133000
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SUMMARY:Online Course -  4/22/21 to 4/24/21 - Cancer therapy in practice today - IVS (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPhilip Bergman D.V.M.\, Ph.D \nDiplomate\, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine-Oncology\nDirector of Clinical Studies\,  VCA-Antech\nOncologist\, Katonah Bedford Veterinary Center\nBedford Hills\, NY \nCatriona MacPhail D.V.M.\, Ph.D. \nDiplomate\, American College of Veterinary Surgeons\nProfessor of Surgery\nColorado State University \nSeminar Schedule:\n\n\n\n\nSingle 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 \nThursday April 22 (5.5 CE hrs) \n8:00am – 1:30pm Pacific11:00am – 4:30pm  Eastern \n11:00am – 1:45pm ET \nDr. MacPhail \n\nSkin & Subcutaneous Mass Removal: Part 1 &  2\n\n2:00pm – 4:30pm  ET \nDr. Bergman \n\nMast Cell Tumors: The Latest and Greatest- What are the current recommendations?\nTOP 10 Recent Advances in Canine and Feline Veterinary Oncology\n\nFriday April 23 (5.5 CE hrs)  \n8:00am – 1:30pm Pacific11:00am – 4:30pm Eastern \n11:00am – 1:45pm ET \nDr. MacPhail \n\nAbdominal Oncologic Surgery: Explore & Biopsy\nAbdominal Oncologic Surgery: Spleen & Liver\n\n2:00pm – 4:30pm ET \nDr. Bergman \n\nParagynecology: Perianal and Mammary Tumors- what is the best way to manage?\nCanine Lymphoma: How do I diagnose and are there effective treatments?\nFeline Lymphoma: Cats are NOT Small Dogs- Can this be managed?\nEarly spay/neuter and cancer connection\n\n  \nSaturday April 24 (5.0CE hrs) \n8:00am – 1:00pm Pacific11:00am – 4:00pm  Eastern \n11:00am – 1:30pm ET \nDr. Bergman \n\nPain control therapy\nOsteosarcoma therapy update\n\n  \n1:40pm – 4:00pm ET \nDr. MacPhail \n\nAbdominal Oncologic Surgery: GI Tract\nFull & Partial Limb Amputation- my thoughts\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeminar Topics:\n\nTopics to be included in the discussions: \n\nWhy Treat Cancer?\nLumps and Bumps: What can you do? What is the best way to diagnose the problem?\nCanine Lymphoma: How do I diagnose and are there effective treatments?\nFeline Lymphoma: Cats are NOT Small Dogs- Can this be managed?\nSoft Tissue Sarcomas- What should I tell the owner?\nMast Cell Tumors: The Latest and Greatest- What are the current recommendations?\nFeline Vaccine Associated Sarcoma- do we know what is the cause & how to treat?\nParagynecology: Perianal and Mammary Tumors- what is the best way to manage?\nOral Tumors: The good\, the Bad and the Ugly- What about the Melanoma vaccine?\nFeline Head and Neck Tumors- care we making any advances in management?\nParaneoplastic Syndromes- what should we be looking for?\nChemotherapy Associated Nausea/Emesis: What about the newer medications?\nPain control therapy\nEarly Spay/neuter and cancer?\nOncology Interactive Cases\nSmall bumps- How wide should the excisional margin be?\nSplenectomy\nLiver tumors\nResecting intestinal masses\nBladder masses\n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/cancer-therapy-in-practice-today-live-online/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-4-22-21-to-4-24-21-cancer-therapy-in-practice-today-ivs-fee-applies/2021-04-23/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210424T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210424T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T002831
CREATED:20210405T213201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210405T213201Z
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SUMMARY:Online Course -  4/22/21 to 4/24/21 - Cancer therapy in practice today - IVS (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPhilip Bergman D.V.M.\, Ph.D \nDiplomate\, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine-Oncology\nDirector of Clinical Studies\,  VCA-Antech\nOncologist\, Katonah Bedford Veterinary Center\nBedford Hills\, NY \nCatriona MacPhail D.V.M.\, Ph.D. \nDiplomate\, American College of Veterinary Surgeons\nProfessor of Surgery\nColorado State University \nSeminar Schedule:\n\n\n\n\nSingle 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 \nThursday April 22 (5.5 CE hrs) \n8:00am – 1:30pm Pacific11:00am – 4:30pm  Eastern \n11:00am – 1:45pm ET \nDr. MacPhail \n\nSkin & Subcutaneous Mass Removal: Part 1 &  2\n\n2:00pm – 4:30pm  ET \nDr. Bergman \n\nMast Cell Tumors: The Latest and Greatest- What are the current recommendations?\nTOP 10 Recent Advances in Canine and Feline Veterinary Oncology\n\nFriday April 23 (5.5 CE hrs)  \n8:00am – 1:30pm Pacific11:00am – 4:30pm Eastern \n11:00am – 1:45pm ET \nDr. MacPhail \n\nAbdominal Oncologic Surgery: Explore & Biopsy\nAbdominal Oncologic Surgery: Spleen & Liver\n\n2:00pm – 4:30pm ET \nDr. Bergman \n\nParagynecology: Perianal and Mammary Tumors- what is the best way to manage?\nCanine Lymphoma: How do I diagnose and are there effective treatments?\nFeline Lymphoma: Cats are NOT Small Dogs- Can this be managed?\nEarly spay/neuter and cancer connection\n\n  \nSaturday April 24 (5.0CE hrs) \n8:00am – 1:00pm Pacific11:00am – 4:00pm  Eastern \n11:00am – 1:30pm ET \nDr. Bergman \n\nPain control therapy\nOsteosarcoma therapy update\n\n  \n1:40pm – 4:00pm ET \nDr. MacPhail \n\nAbdominal Oncologic Surgery: GI Tract\nFull & Partial Limb Amputation- my thoughts\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeminar Topics:\n\nTopics to be included in the discussions: \n\nWhy Treat Cancer?\nLumps and Bumps: What can you do? What is the best way to diagnose the problem?\nCanine Lymphoma: How do I diagnose and are there effective treatments?\nFeline Lymphoma: Cats are NOT Small Dogs- Can this be managed?\nSoft Tissue Sarcomas- What should I tell the owner?\nMast Cell Tumors: The Latest and Greatest- What are the current recommendations?\nFeline Vaccine Associated Sarcoma- do we know what is the cause & how to treat?\nParagynecology: Perianal and Mammary Tumors- what is the best way to manage?\nOral Tumors: The good\, the Bad and the Ugly- What about the Melanoma vaccine?\nFeline Head and Neck Tumors- care we making any advances in management?\nParaneoplastic Syndromes- what should we be looking for?\nChemotherapy Associated Nausea/Emesis: What about the newer medications?\nPain control therapy\nEarly Spay/neuter and cancer?\nOncology Interactive Cases\nSmall bumps- How wide should the excisional margin be?\nSplenectomy\nLiver tumors\nResecting intestinal masses\nBladder masses\n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/cancer-therapy-in-practice-today-live-online/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-4-22-21-to-4-24-21-cancer-therapy-in-practice-today-ivs-fee-applies/2021-04-24/
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CATEGORIES:Online Course
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SUMMARY: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)
DESCRIPTION:Do you work with dogs who have big behavior issues and are stressed to the max? \n\n\nDo you want to learn more about how giving dogs choices can help decrease their stress and improve behavior? \n\n\nDo you want to add more to your toolbox for assessing and modifying behavior in stressed dogs? \n\n\n\nJoin 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. \nThis 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. \nWhen: April 24th and 25th\, 2021\nTime: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM US Pacific Time Each Day\nWhere: Via Live Stream\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this workshop the following topics will be covered: \nWhat is stress? \n            Definitions and function \n            Physiology of stress \nWhy is chronic stress bad? \n            Effects on health\, learning/memory\, and behavior \nResearch on stress \nHow can we reduce stress? \nStress during development \nControl (or the lack thereof) \n            Adding choice to daily life \nImproving coping mechanisms \nEnrichment \nCooperation from the animal learner \n            Training \n            Petting \n            Husbandry \n            Walks \n            “Room of one’s own” \nWhy don’t we already do this? \n            Human need for control \n            Lack of understanding/cultural fog \n            Delayed reinforcement (for human) \nTeaching animals to make better (by human standards) choices \n            The matching law and why it matters \n            Foundation skills for a choice-rich life \n            Setting up the environment for success \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Schedule – subject to change\nDAY ONE \n Lecture: What is stress? \n            Definitions and function \n            Physiology of stress \n Activity: How do you and your dog react to stress? \n MORNING BREAK \n Lecture: Why is chronic stress bad? \n            Effects on health\, learning/memory\, and behavior \nResearch on stress \n Activity: Evaluate your dog’s chronic stress load \nLUNCH BREAK \n Lecture: How can we reduce stress? \nStress during development \nControl (or the lack thereof) \nControl as a mediator of stress \n Activity: Giving your dog more control \n BREAK \n Lecture: Adding choice to daily life \nImproving coping mechanisms \nEnrichment \nActivity: Evaluating enrichment options \n END OF DAY \n\nDAY TWO: \n Lecture: Cooperation from the animal learner \n            Training \n            Petting \n            Husbandry \n            Walks \n“Room of one’s own” \n Activity: Choose what you want to \n BREAK \n Lecture: Why don’t we already give animals more choices? \n            Human need for control \n            Lack of understanding/cultural fog \n            Delayed reinforcement (for human) \n Activity: Evaluate your own need for control \n LUNCH BREAK \n Lecture: Teaching animals to make better (by human standards) choices \n            The matching law and why it matters \n            Research on sub-optimal choice making \n            Cognitive bias in non-human animals \n Activity: Matching law activity \nBREAK \nLecture: Foundation skills for a choice-rich life \n            Setting up the environment for success \n Activity: Foundation skill related activity \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bios\nIrith Bloom\, CPDT-KSA\, CBCC-KA\, CDBC\, CSAT\, KPA CTP\, VSPDT\, CBATI\, VSDTA Faculty\, DWA Faculty\nIrith 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). \nIn 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. \nIrith 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 \n\nKristina Spaulding\, PhD\, CAAB\nDr. 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. \n 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. \nIn 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. \n 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. \n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://thelooseleashacademy.com/seminars-list/power-of-choice
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LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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SUMMARY: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)
DESCRIPTION:Do you work with dogs who have big behavior issues and are stressed to the max? \n\n\nDo you want to learn more about how giving dogs choices can help decrease their stress and improve behavior? \n\n\nDo you want to add more to your toolbox for assessing and modifying behavior in stressed dogs? \n\n\n\nJoin 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. \nThis 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. \nWhen: April 24th and 25th\, 2021\nTime: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM US Pacific Time Each Day\nWhere: Via Live Stream\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this workshop the following topics will be covered: \nWhat is stress? \n            Definitions and function \n            Physiology of stress \nWhy is chronic stress bad? \n            Effects on health\, learning/memory\, and behavior \nResearch on stress \nHow can we reduce stress? \nStress during development \nControl (or the lack thereof) \n            Adding choice to daily life \nImproving coping mechanisms \nEnrichment \nCooperation from the animal learner \n            Training \n            Petting \n            Husbandry \n            Walks \n            “Room of one’s own” \nWhy don’t we already do this? \n            Human need for control \n            Lack of understanding/cultural fog \n            Delayed reinforcement (for human) \nTeaching animals to make better (by human standards) choices \n            The matching law and why it matters \n            Foundation skills for a choice-rich life \n            Setting up the environment for success \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Schedule – subject to change\nDAY ONE \n Lecture: What is stress? \n            Definitions and function \n            Physiology of stress \n Activity: How do you and your dog react to stress? \n MORNING BREAK \n Lecture: Why is chronic stress bad? \n            Effects on health\, learning/memory\, and behavior \nResearch on stress \n Activity: Evaluate your dog’s chronic stress load \nLUNCH BREAK \n Lecture: How can we reduce stress? \nStress during development \nControl (or the lack thereof) \nControl as a mediator of stress \n Activity: Giving your dog more control \n BREAK \n Lecture: Adding choice to daily life \nImproving coping mechanisms \nEnrichment \nActivity: Evaluating enrichment options \n END OF DAY \n\nDAY TWO: \n Lecture: Cooperation from the animal learner \n            Training \n            Petting \n            Husbandry \n            Walks \n“Room of one’s own” \n Activity: Choose what you want to \n BREAK \n Lecture: Why don’t we already give animals more choices? \n            Human need for control \n            Lack of understanding/cultural fog \n            Delayed reinforcement (for human) \n Activity: Evaluate your own need for control \n LUNCH BREAK \n Lecture: Teaching animals to make better (by human standards) choices \n            The matching law and why it matters \n            Research on sub-optimal choice making \n            Cognitive bias in non-human animals \n Activity: Matching law activity \nBREAK \nLecture: Foundation skills for a choice-rich life \n            Setting up the environment for success \n Activity: Foundation skill related activity \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bios\nIrith Bloom\, CPDT-KSA\, CBCC-KA\, CDBC\, CSAT\, KPA CTP\, VSPDT\, CBATI\, VSDTA Faculty\, DWA Faculty\nIrith 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). \nIn 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. \nIrith 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 \n\nKristina Spaulding\, PhD\, CAAB\nDr. 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. \n 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. \nIn 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. \n 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. \n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://thelooseleashacademy.com/seminars-list/power-of-choice
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/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/2021-04-25/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210427
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Open 4/26/21 to 6/24/21 - Thoracic Radiology of Dogs and Cats: The Areas Not Cardiopulmonary - VIN (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPresenter: Kevin Jepsen-Grant\, DVM\nCourse Open: April 26-June 24\, 2021\nReal Time Sessions (RTS): Mondays\, May 3\, 17\, 24\, June 7 and 14\, 2021; 9:00-10:30 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter\nTotal CE Credit: 7.5\nRACE Category: 7.5 hours Medical \nLearning Objectives:\nUpon completion of the course\, the participant should be able to \n\n\n\nunderstand the normal anatomy of the thorax in dogs and cats.\ndiscuss how to evaluate a rotated radiograph and what landmarks to look for.\ncompare normal radiographs across various canine thoracic .\n\n\n\nconformations (deep chested\, brachycephalic\, etc.). \n\nrecognize abnormalities associated with the trachea and esophagus and use of normal anatomy to identify abnormality.\nunderstand the limitations of radiography for evaluations of the trachea and esophagus.\ndiscuss a variety of disease processes in these areas.\nunderstand the structures of the mediastinal areas not trachea and esophagus.\nrecognize abnormalities in these areas and describe them accurately.\nrecognize abnormalities within the pleural space including fluid\, air\, and tissue.\ndiscuss a number of disease processes that involve the pleural space.\nrecognize abnormalities of the ribs and sternum and how they can relate to the pleural space.\ndiscuss a number of disease processes that can impact the osseous structures of the thorax.\n\nLevel and Prerequisites: This intermediate VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians actively interested in thoracic radiology.\nAccreditation: This course is approved for 7.5 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 20-766755) \nCourse Agenda: \nWeek 1 (Real Time Session May 3\, 2021): Anatomy of the Thorax\nThis session will cover the normal anatomy of the thorax in dogs and cats and discussion on how to compare normal radiographs. \n**** BREAK – May 10\, 2021 **** \nWeek 2 (Real Time Session May 17\, 2021): Trachea and Esophagus\nThis session will cover the abnormalities that are associated with the trachea and esophagus and discuss disease processes in these areas. \nWeek 3 (Real Time Session May 24\, 2021): Mediastinal Structures\nThis session will cover the structures of the mediastinal areas and how to recognize abnormalities in these areas. \n**** BREAK – May 31\, 2021 **** \nWeek 4 (Real Time Session June 7\, 2021): Pleural Space\nThis session will cover how to recognize abnormalities in the pleural space and the disease process in this area. \nWeek 5 (Real Time Session June 10\, 2021): Ribs and Sternum\nThis session will cover how to recognize abnormalities in the ribs and sternum and the disease process in this area. \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. \nTuition: Member $173 ($156 early bird special if enrolled by April 12\, 2021)\nNon-Member $274 ($247 early bird special if enrolled by April 12\, 2021)\nPrices are listed in US dollars. \n*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. \n*For more information on how online CE works\, see the Participant Resource Center. \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.\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\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 Director \nVIN 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 \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.vin.com/ce/DIAG410-0421.htm
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LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210507T070000
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SUMMARY:Online Course - 5/7/21 - Animal Fire Training Evacuation and Rescue (AFTER) - Code 3 Associates (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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 . \nUpon 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. \nAFTER Instruction includes: \n\nIntroduction to Wildland Fire Behavior with focus on the Interface\nThe Human Aspect of Fire Awareness\nScene Assessment for Animal Rescue Evacuation and Safety\n\n\nTuition\, Registration & Payment\nThe tuition for AFTER is $150. \nTraining 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. \nThis 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. \nAs 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. \nPlease email us\, info@code3associates.org\, with any questions. \n\nDetails on Virtual Class\n\nThe virtual AFTER class is taken via computer with the ability for students to interact with each other and the instructors.\nComputer with webcam\, microphone and reliable internet access are required for attendance.\n100% attendance is required with participation options available through the student’s microphone and/or through type-written communications.\nClass materials will be emailed in advance in pdf form – students are expected to download the pdf before the start of class.\nClass will be held May 7\, 2021 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME\n\n\n  \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://code3associates.org/events/after-may-7-virtual/?
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-5-7-21-animal-fire-training-evacuation-and-rescue-after-code-3-associates-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210512
DTSTAMP:20260419T002831
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Starts 5/11/21 - Canine Social Behavior - IAABC (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis course will help you: \n\nExplain the importance of social relationships between dogs from a scientific perspective\nAccurately interpret body language in dogs and understand how body language is linked to emotional states and communication\nDescribe and understand the stages of puppy development and how development can affect adult behaviors\, including the development of problem behaviors\nRecognize and interpret play and greeting behaviors in dogs\nDescribe the functions of conflict and reconciliation behaviors in dogs\n\nCourse Begins: May 11\, 2021\nWeekly online meetings begin: May 18th at 1pm EDT\nDuration: 5 Weeks\nInstructor: Camille Ward\, M.S.\, M.S.\, Ph.D.\, CAAB \nAuditors may learn from other students but will not receive instructor feedback.\nAuditors do not attend online meetings and meetings are not recorded. \nClass Schedule \nThis 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. \nCourse Completion/CEU Requirements \nTo receive CEUs and/or a certificate of completion: \nAuditors must review all course material. This will be verified in the Learning Management System. \nFull 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. \nStudents 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. \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 Instructor \nDr. 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. \nDr. 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). \nDr. 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. \nDr. 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. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://m.iaabc.org/courses/course-register/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-starts-5-11-21-canine-social-behavior-iaabc-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210514T080000
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SUMMARY:Online Course - 5/14/21 to 5/16/21 - Ophthalmology in general practice - IVS (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:This seminar series is designed to provide you with updates on how the speakers actually do things in practice- how they actually manage a patient with a particular ocular disease or disorder\, how they do certain techniques\, how they combine certain drugs for treatment etc. Actual cases will be presented to emphasize the clinical indications for the techniques. \nKathryn Good D.V.M. \nDiplomate\, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists\nClinical Ophthalmologist\nU.C. Davis \nJoshua Seth Eaton\, VMD \nDiplomate\,  American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologist\nAssistant Clinical Professor\, Comparative Ophthalmology\nSchool of Veterinary Medicine\nUniversity of Wisconsin—Madison \nSeminar Schedule: \n\n\n\n\nSingle 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 \nFriday May 14 (5.5 CE hrs) \n8:00am – 1:30pm Pacific Time11:00am – 4:30pm  Eastern TimeUntangling uveitis in small animals\, Under PressureGetting a grip on glaucomaCataracts in Dogs and Cats – Caring for the cloudy eyeFeline conjunctivitis – a common conundrum \n  \nSaturday May 15  (5.5 CE hrs) \n8:00am – 1:30pm Pacific Time11:00am – 4:30 pm   Eastern timeRolling with EntropionWhen it’s time to enucleate …Non-healing corneal ulcerationsCanine dry eye \n  \nSunday May 16 (5 CE hrs) \n8:00am – 1:00pm Pacific Time11:00am – 4:00 pm   Eastern timeThrough the looking glass\, Part I: Examination of the anterior segment in animalsThrough the looking glass\, Part II: Examination of the posterior segment in animals\n\n\n\n\nSeminar Topics: \n\nNon-healing Corneal Ulcerations – How to handle the ulcer that just won’t go away \nCorneal ulcerations can be frustrating to treat in dogs\, particularly when despite all of your therapeutic efforts\, the ulcer just won’t heal.  However\, if the attending clinician follows a few key guidelines when diagnosing and examining eyes with non-healing corneal ulcerations\, the path to success can be much faster! This discussion will concentrate primarily on non-healing corneal ulcerations in dogs\, and will present a practical approach to making the correct corneal diagnosis and choosing the best therapy to produce a successful outcome. \nCanine Dry Eye – What’s next when cyclosporine fails? \nTreatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS)\, or “dry eye” in dogs has made incredible strides over the last few decades\, principally due to the success of medications like topical cyclosporine. However\, there are those canine patients that just don’t respond to topical therapy\, resulting in frustrated owners and doctors and squinty\, unhappy patients. In this hour\, we’ll review not only routine management of KCS but also focus on those patients that are refractory to treatment\, specifically addressing special considerations in examination and assessment of those cases\, exploring possible underlying causes\, and how to best approach them therapeutically. \nFeline conjunctivitis – A common conundrum \nConjunctivitis is one of the most common ophthalmic conditions affecting cats; and as we know\, infectious causes are always at the top of our differential list.  However\, distinguishing one infectious etiology from another can be very difficult as clinical signs are often non-specific.  Furthermore\, despite an ever-expanding menu of ophthalmic infectious assays at commercial and academic laboratories\, diagnostic tests remain difficult and ambiguous to interpret.  This lecture will review the infectious causes of feline conjunctivitis\, discuss the diagnostic approach to each\, and explore the numerous available therapies and their respective advantages and disadvantages\, taken from the most current literature. \nCataracts in dogs and cats – Caring for the cloudy eye \nCataracts are a very common cause of vision loss in dogs and\, while less common\, can also lead to vision impairment in cats.  To date\, the definitive treatment for cataract in any species is surgical removal using phacoemulsification.  Over the past 10-15 years\, however\, there has been an explosion of advertisement and scientific publication touting medical therapies for cataracts.  On its face\, these drops and supplements appear to offer a miraculous “magic bullet”\, sparing pets and owners the cost and hassle of surgery.  But are these therapies the “real deal”?  This hour will explore this question\, while also reviewing the approach to diagnosis of cataracts in animals as well as the most common causes\, the approach to surgical candidacy\, and the current standards-of-care in cataract surgery and peri- and postoperative considerations. \nThrough the looking glass\, Part 1 – Examination of the anterior segment in animals \nExamination of the eye can be intimidating for a number of reasons\, not the least of which is the complexity and diversity of its tiny structures.  Furthermore\, the structures that comprise the anterior portion of the eye in cats are largely clear and lie in direct apposition to one another\, making localization of lesions in the front of the eye very confusing.  However\, by using an organized approach armed with the correct instrumentation and the necessary tools and techniques\, assessment of the anterior structures of the eye can be much easier and maybe even fun!  This lecture will focus on techniques and tips for examination of the anterior segment\, focusing on the cornea\, anterior chamber (and aqueous humor)\, iris\, and lens. \nUntangling uveitis in small animals  – After diagnosing a dog or cat with uveitis\, the practitioner is presented with two concurrent challenges; to determine the cause (if possible)\, and to suppress intraocular inflammation and mitigate uveitis’ potentially blinding complications. In some cases\, the cause of uveitis may be obvious (i.e. following trauma)\, but in many cases\, the ophthalmic manifestations are ambiguous and difficult to interpret. This discussion seeks to demystify the approach to clinical diagnosis of uveitis in small animals\, and elucidate guidelines for treatment\, management\, and formulation of a prognosis. \nUnder pressure – Getting a grip on glaucoma – Glaucoma is one of the most frustrating ophthalmic diseases to manage and treat in veterinary medicine\, causing not only pain for affected animals\, but the inevitable consequence of irreversible blindness without swift treatment. Furthermore\, determination of an underlying cause and formulation of a treatment plan can be confusing at least partially due to the large number of available topical and systemic drugs. This in-depth look at glaucoma seeks to provide the small animal practitioner with a practical perspective on tonometry and diagnosis of glaucoma\, current standards and best practices for treatment in dogs and cats\, and how to approach prognosis in affected animals. \nRolling with Entropion  – Entropion is commonly encountered in dogs and cats and can be painful in addition to causing corneal scarring\, vascularization\, and even corneal rupture and loss of vision. There are numerous anatomical and conformational factors that may contribute to entropion in both species. Therefore\, the best surgical approach to entropion is to carefully consider such factors and choose a surgical technique accordingly.  This will minimize the chance for recurrence and maximize postoperative success. This surgical discussion will review the anatomical factors that predispose to entropion in dogs and cats\, and review the key surgical approaches that can be used for correction in both species. \nWhen It’s Time To Enucleate … – Eyes that have been blinded by disease and carry the long-term potential to cause pain in an animal are candidates for enucleation. Before gowning up for surgery\, however\, it’s important for any practitioner to know the safest surgical technique for removing the diseased eye\, and to understand the periocular and orbital anatomy.  Furthermore\, awareness of local anesthetic block techniques and other anesthetic considerations will serve to ensure a smooth and uneventful recovery.  This surgical discussion will provide the practitioner with a comprehensive approach to pertinent preoperative\, intraoperative\, and postoperative considerations when performing enucleations\, as well as the advantages and disadvantages associated with different surgical techniques. \nThrough the looking glass\, Part II – Examination of the posterior segment in animals \nThe eye’s posterior segment is an enigma to many practitioners as assessment of structures like the retina and optic nerve poses unique challenges.  However\, examination of these posterior structures is not only critical to accurate diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases\, but may also provide insight regarding neurologic and even non-ophthalmic systemic disease.  Without a doubt\, examination of the posterior segment is a challenging skill that takes practice.  However\, knowing how and when to use the right equipment and techniques\, and better understanding the advantages and disadvantages of each\, the practitioner can refine their skills and become quite adept at posterior segment examination in a relatively short period of time. This hour will be spent reviewing the structures of the posterior segment and how to evaluate them with a focus on tips and techniques for getting that perfect view of the ocular fundus. \n  \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/ophthalmology-in-general-practice-live-online/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-5-14-21-to-5-16-21-ophthalmology-in-general-practice-ivs-fee-applies/2021-05-14/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210515T080000
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SUMMARY:Online Course - 5/14/21 to 5/16/21 - Ophthalmology in general practice - IVS (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:This seminar series is designed to provide you with updates on how the speakers actually do things in practice- how they actually manage a patient with a particular ocular disease or disorder\, how they do certain techniques\, how they combine certain drugs for treatment etc. Actual cases will be presented to emphasize the clinical indications for the techniques. \nKathryn Good D.V.M. \nDiplomate\, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists\nClinical Ophthalmologist\nU.C. Davis \nJoshua Seth Eaton\, VMD \nDiplomate\,  American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologist\nAssistant Clinical Professor\, Comparative Ophthalmology\nSchool of Veterinary Medicine\nUniversity of Wisconsin—Madison \nSeminar Schedule: \n\n\n\n\nSingle 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 \nFriday May 14 (5.5 CE hrs) \n8:00am – 1:30pm Pacific Time11:00am – 4:30pm  Eastern TimeUntangling uveitis in small animals\, Under PressureGetting a grip on glaucomaCataracts in Dogs and Cats – Caring for the cloudy eyeFeline conjunctivitis – a common conundrum \n  \nSaturday May 15  (5.5 CE hrs) \n8:00am – 1:30pm Pacific Time11:00am – 4:30 pm   Eastern timeRolling with EntropionWhen it’s time to enucleate …Non-healing corneal ulcerationsCanine dry eye \n  \nSunday May 16 (5 CE hrs) \n8:00am – 1:00pm Pacific Time11:00am – 4:00 pm   Eastern timeThrough the looking glass\, Part I: Examination of the anterior segment in animalsThrough the looking glass\, Part II: Examination of the posterior segment in animals\n\n\n\n\nSeminar Topics: \n\nNon-healing Corneal Ulcerations – How to handle the ulcer that just won’t go away \nCorneal ulcerations can be frustrating to treat in dogs\, particularly when despite all of your therapeutic efforts\, the ulcer just won’t heal.  However\, if the attending clinician follows a few key guidelines when diagnosing and examining eyes with non-healing corneal ulcerations\, the path to success can be much faster! This discussion will concentrate primarily on non-healing corneal ulcerations in dogs\, and will present a practical approach to making the correct corneal diagnosis and choosing the best therapy to produce a successful outcome. \nCanine Dry Eye – What’s next when cyclosporine fails? \nTreatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS)\, or “dry eye” in dogs has made incredible strides over the last few decades\, principally due to the success of medications like topical cyclosporine. However\, there are those canine patients that just don’t respond to topical therapy\, resulting in frustrated owners and doctors and squinty\, unhappy patients. In this hour\, we’ll review not only routine management of KCS but also focus on those patients that are refractory to treatment\, specifically addressing special considerations in examination and assessment of those cases\, exploring possible underlying causes\, and how to best approach them therapeutically. \nFeline conjunctivitis – A common conundrum \nConjunctivitis is one of the most common ophthalmic conditions affecting cats; and as we know\, infectious causes are always at the top of our differential list.  However\, distinguishing one infectious etiology from another can be very difficult as clinical signs are often non-specific.  Furthermore\, despite an ever-expanding menu of ophthalmic infectious assays at commercial and academic laboratories\, diagnostic tests remain difficult and ambiguous to interpret.  This lecture will review the infectious causes of feline conjunctivitis\, discuss the diagnostic approach to each\, and explore the numerous available therapies and their respective advantages and disadvantages\, taken from the most current literature. \nCataracts in dogs and cats – Caring for the cloudy eye \nCataracts are a very common cause of vision loss in dogs and\, while less common\, can also lead to vision impairment in cats.  To date\, the definitive treatment for cataract in any species is surgical removal using phacoemulsification.  Over the past 10-15 years\, however\, there has been an explosion of advertisement and scientific publication touting medical therapies for cataracts.  On its face\, these drops and supplements appear to offer a miraculous “magic bullet”\, sparing pets and owners the cost and hassle of surgery.  But are these therapies the “real deal”?  This hour will explore this question\, while also reviewing the approach to diagnosis of cataracts in animals as well as the most common causes\, the approach to surgical candidacy\, and the current standards-of-care in cataract surgery and peri- and postoperative considerations. \nThrough the looking glass\, Part 1 – Examination of the anterior segment in animals \nExamination of the eye can be intimidating for a number of reasons\, not the least of which is the complexity and diversity of its tiny structures.  Furthermore\, the structures that comprise the anterior portion of the eye in cats are largely clear and lie in direct apposition to one another\, making localization of lesions in the front of the eye very confusing.  However\, by using an organized approach armed with the correct instrumentation and the necessary tools and techniques\, assessment of the anterior structures of the eye can be much easier and maybe even fun!  This lecture will focus on techniques and tips for examination of the anterior segment\, focusing on the cornea\, anterior chamber (and aqueous humor)\, iris\, and lens. \nUntangling uveitis in small animals  – After diagnosing a dog or cat with uveitis\, the practitioner is presented with two concurrent challenges; to determine the cause (if possible)\, and to suppress intraocular inflammation and mitigate uveitis’ potentially blinding complications. In some cases\, the cause of uveitis may be obvious (i.e. following trauma)\, but in many cases\, the ophthalmic manifestations are ambiguous and difficult to interpret. This discussion seeks to demystify the approach to clinical diagnosis of uveitis in small animals\, and elucidate guidelines for treatment\, management\, and formulation of a prognosis. \nUnder pressure – Getting a grip on glaucoma – Glaucoma is one of the most frustrating ophthalmic diseases to manage and treat in veterinary medicine\, causing not only pain for affected animals\, but the inevitable consequence of irreversible blindness without swift treatment. Furthermore\, determination of an underlying cause and formulation of a treatment plan can be confusing at least partially due to the large number of available topical and systemic drugs. This in-depth look at glaucoma seeks to provide the small animal practitioner with a practical perspective on tonometry and diagnosis of glaucoma\, current standards and best practices for treatment in dogs and cats\, and how to approach prognosis in affected animals. \nRolling with Entropion  – Entropion is commonly encountered in dogs and cats and can be painful in addition to causing corneal scarring\, vascularization\, and even corneal rupture and loss of vision. There are numerous anatomical and conformational factors that may contribute to entropion in both species. Therefore\, the best surgical approach to entropion is to carefully consider such factors and choose a surgical technique accordingly.  This will minimize the chance for recurrence and maximize postoperative success. This surgical discussion will review the anatomical factors that predispose to entropion in dogs and cats\, and review the key surgical approaches that can be used for correction in both species. \nWhen It’s Time To Enucleate … – Eyes that have been blinded by disease and carry the long-term potential to cause pain in an animal are candidates for enucleation. Before gowning up for surgery\, however\, it’s important for any practitioner to know the safest surgical technique for removing the diseased eye\, and to understand the periocular and orbital anatomy.  Furthermore\, awareness of local anesthetic block techniques and other anesthetic considerations will serve to ensure a smooth and uneventful recovery.  This surgical discussion will provide the practitioner with a comprehensive approach to pertinent preoperative\, intraoperative\, and postoperative considerations when performing enucleations\, as well as the advantages and disadvantages associated with different surgical techniques. \nThrough the looking glass\, Part II – Examination of the posterior segment in animals \nThe eye’s posterior segment is an enigma to many practitioners as assessment of structures like the retina and optic nerve poses unique challenges.  However\, examination of these posterior structures is not only critical to accurate diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases\, but may also provide insight regarding neurologic and even non-ophthalmic systemic disease.  Without a doubt\, examination of the posterior segment is a challenging skill that takes practice.  However\, knowing how and when to use the right equipment and techniques\, and better understanding the advantages and disadvantages of each\, the practitioner can refine their skills and become quite adept at posterior segment examination in a relatively short period of time. This hour will be spent reviewing the structures of the posterior segment and how to evaluate them with a focus on tips and techniques for getting that perfect view of the ocular fundus. \n  \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/ophthalmology-in-general-practice-live-online/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-5-14-21-to-5-16-21-ophthalmology-in-general-practice-ivs-fee-applies/2021-05-15/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T002831
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SUMMARY:Online Course - 5/14/21 to 5/16/21 - Ophthalmology in general practice - IVS (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:This seminar series is designed to provide you with updates on how the speakers actually do things in practice- how they actually manage a patient with a particular ocular disease or disorder\, how they do certain techniques\, how they combine certain drugs for treatment etc. Actual cases will be presented to emphasize the clinical indications for the techniques. \nKathryn Good D.V.M. \nDiplomate\, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists\nClinical Ophthalmologist\nU.C. Davis \nJoshua Seth Eaton\, VMD \nDiplomate\,  American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologist\nAssistant Clinical Professor\, Comparative Ophthalmology\nSchool of Veterinary Medicine\nUniversity of Wisconsin—Madison \nSeminar Schedule: \n\n\n\n\nSingle 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 \nFriday May 14 (5.5 CE hrs) \n8:00am – 1:30pm Pacific Time11:00am – 4:30pm  Eastern TimeUntangling uveitis in small animals\, Under PressureGetting a grip on glaucomaCataracts in Dogs and Cats – Caring for the cloudy eyeFeline conjunctivitis – a common conundrum \n  \nSaturday May 15  (5.5 CE hrs) \n8:00am – 1:30pm Pacific Time11:00am – 4:30 pm   Eastern timeRolling with EntropionWhen it’s time to enucleate …Non-healing corneal ulcerationsCanine dry eye \n  \nSunday May 16 (5 CE hrs) \n8:00am – 1:00pm Pacific Time11:00am – 4:00 pm   Eastern timeThrough the looking glass\, Part I: Examination of the anterior segment in animalsThrough the looking glass\, Part II: Examination of the posterior segment in animals\n\n\n\n\nSeminar Topics: \n\nNon-healing Corneal Ulcerations – How to handle the ulcer that just won’t go away \nCorneal ulcerations can be frustrating to treat in dogs\, particularly when despite all of your therapeutic efforts\, the ulcer just won’t heal.  However\, if the attending clinician follows a few key guidelines when diagnosing and examining eyes with non-healing corneal ulcerations\, the path to success can be much faster! This discussion will concentrate primarily on non-healing corneal ulcerations in dogs\, and will present a practical approach to making the correct corneal diagnosis and choosing the best therapy to produce a successful outcome. \nCanine Dry Eye – What’s next when cyclosporine fails? \nTreatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS)\, or “dry eye” in dogs has made incredible strides over the last few decades\, principally due to the success of medications like topical cyclosporine. However\, there are those canine patients that just don’t respond to topical therapy\, resulting in frustrated owners and doctors and squinty\, unhappy patients. In this hour\, we’ll review not only routine management of KCS but also focus on those patients that are refractory to treatment\, specifically addressing special considerations in examination and assessment of those cases\, exploring possible underlying causes\, and how to best approach them therapeutically. \nFeline conjunctivitis – A common conundrum \nConjunctivitis is one of the most common ophthalmic conditions affecting cats; and as we know\, infectious causes are always at the top of our differential list.  However\, distinguishing one infectious etiology from another can be very difficult as clinical signs are often non-specific.  Furthermore\, despite an ever-expanding menu of ophthalmic infectious assays at commercial and academic laboratories\, diagnostic tests remain difficult and ambiguous to interpret.  This lecture will review the infectious causes of feline conjunctivitis\, discuss the diagnostic approach to each\, and explore the numerous available therapies and their respective advantages and disadvantages\, taken from the most current literature. \nCataracts in dogs and cats – Caring for the cloudy eye \nCataracts are a very common cause of vision loss in dogs and\, while less common\, can also lead to vision impairment in cats.  To date\, the definitive treatment for cataract in any species is surgical removal using phacoemulsification.  Over the past 10-15 years\, however\, there has been an explosion of advertisement and scientific publication touting medical therapies for cataracts.  On its face\, these drops and supplements appear to offer a miraculous “magic bullet”\, sparing pets and owners the cost and hassle of surgery.  But are these therapies the “real deal”?  This hour will explore this question\, while also reviewing the approach to diagnosis of cataracts in animals as well as the most common causes\, the approach to surgical candidacy\, and the current standards-of-care in cataract surgery and peri- and postoperative considerations. \nThrough the looking glass\, Part 1 – Examination of the anterior segment in animals \nExamination of the eye can be intimidating for a number of reasons\, not the least of which is the complexity and diversity of its tiny structures.  Furthermore\, the structures that comprise the anterior portion of the eye in cats are largely clear and lie in direct apposition to one another\, making localization of lesions in the front of the eye very confusing.  However\, by using an organized approach armed with the correct instrumentation and the necessary tools and techniques\, assessment of the anterior structures of the eye can be much easier and maybe even fun!  This lecture will focus on techniques and tips for examination of the anterior segment\, focusing on the cornea\, anterior chamber (and aqueous humor)\, iris\, and lens. \nUntangling uveitis in small animals  – After diagnosing a dog or cat with uveitis\, the practitioner is presented with two concurrent challenges; to determine the cause (if possible)\, and to suppress intraocular inflammation and mitigate uveitis’ potentially blinding complications. In some cases\, the cause of uveitis may be obvious (i.e. following trauma)\, but in many cases\, the ophthalmic manifestations are ambiguous and difficult to interpret. This discussion seeks to demystify the approach to clinical diagnosis of uveitis in small animals\, and elucidate guidelines for treatment\, management\, and formulation of a prognosis. \nUnder pressure – Getting a grip on glaucoma – Glaucoma is one of the most frustrating ophthalmic diseases to manage and treat in veterinary medicine\, causing not only pain for affected animals\, but the inevitable consequence of irreversible blindness without swift treatment. Furthermore\, determination of an underlying cause and formulation of a treatment plan can be confusing at least partially due to the large number of available topical and systemic drugs. This in-depth look at glaucoma seeks to provide the small animal practitioner with a practical perspective on tonometry and diagnosis of glaucoma\, current standards and best practices for treatment in dogs and cats\, and how to approach prognosis in affected animals. \nRolling with Entropion  – Entropion is commonly encountered in dogs and cats and can be painful in addition to causing corneal scarring\, vascularization\, and even corneal rupture and loss of vision. There are numerous anatomical and conformational factors that may contribute to entropion in both species. Therefore\, the best surgical approach to entropion is to carefully consider such factors and choose a surgical technique accordingly.  This will minimize the chance for recurrence and maximize postoperative success. This surgical discussion will review the anatomical factors that predispose to entropion in dogs and cats\, and review the key surgical approaches that can be used for correction in both species. \nWhen It’s Time To Enucleate … – Eyes that have been blinded by disease and carry the long-term potential to cause pain in an animal are candidates for enucleation. Before gowning up for surgery\, however\, it’s important for any practitioner to know the safest surgical technique for removing the diseased eye\, and to understand the periocular and orbital anatomy.  Furthermore\, awareness of local anesthetic block techniques and other anesthetic considerations will serve to ensure a smooth and uneventful recovery.  This surgical discussion will provide the practitioner with a comprehensive approach to pertinent preoperative\, intraoperative\, and postoperative considerations when performing enucleations\, as well as the advantages and disadvantages associated with different surgical techniques. \nThrough the looking glass\, Part II – Examination of the posterior segment in animals \nThe eye’s posterior segment is an enigma to many practitioners as assessment of structures like the retina and optic nerve poses unique challenges.  However\, examination of these posterior structures is not only critical to accurate diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases\, but may also provide insight regarding neurologic and even non-ophthalmic systemic disease.  Without a doubt\, examination of the posterior segment is a challenging skill that takes practice.  However\, knowing how and when to use the right equipment and techniques\, and better understanding the advantages and disadvantages of each\, the practitioner can refine their skills and become quite adept at posterior segment examination in a relatively short period of time. This hour will be spent reviewing the structures of the posterior segment and how to evaluate them with a focus on tips and techniques for getting that perfect view of the ocular fundus. \n  \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/ophthalmology-in-general-practice-live-online/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-5-14-21-to-5-16-21-ophthalmology-in-general-practice-ivs-fee-applies/2021-05-16/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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SUMMARY:Online Course - 3/26/21 or 5/19/21 - Bat Basics for CA Animal Care & Control - Bat World MidCities (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTopics 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. \nThe class fee is $49. \nThis training is approved for HO/CACO CEs. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.bwmidcities-batworld.org/course-schedule/bat-basics-for-ca-animal-care-control-03-26-21
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-3-26-21-or-5-19-21-bat-basics-for-ca-animal-care-control-bat-world-midcities-fee-applies/2021-05-19/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210605T170000
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SUMMARY:Online Course - 6/5/21 to 6/6/21 - Aggression in Dogs Workshop - Loose Leash Academy (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Michael Shikashio\, CDBC and Trish McMillan MSc\, CPDT-KA\, ACCBC\, CDBC will be presenting a two-day workshop on safety\, defensive handling\, and the behavior modification techniques used with aggressive dogs. Attendees will learn what is needed before working with aggressive dogs\, gain hands-on experience in defensive handling and leash skills\, and see videos of behavior change in aggression cases. \nDefensive Handling and Training \nMichael Shikashio\, CDBC and Trish McMillan MSc\, CPDT-KA\, ACCBC\, CDBC \n\nAre you currently working with aggressive dogs or have an interest in learning more about how to safely work with aggressive dogs?\nWould you like to learn hands-on defensive handling skills?\nDo you want to add more to your toolbox for modifying aggressive behavior in dogs?\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost: $195 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVia Live Stream and the events WILL BE RECORDED \nJune 5-6\, 2021 – US Pacific Time \n  \n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy \n\n\n\n\n\nRefunds up to 30 days before the event. After that date\, no refunds will be given. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCEU’s \n\n\n\n\n\nCCPDT\, IAABC and KPA – 14 CEUs\, RACE 15 CE \nRACE Attendees will have two weeks to view the recordings and submit for CE\, all others will have one year to do so. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://thelooseleashacademy.com/seminars-list/aggression-in-dogs-seminar 
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-6-5-21-to-6-6-21-aggression-in-dogs-workshop-loose-leash-academy-fee-applies/2021-06-05/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210606T170000
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UID:10001350-1622970000-1622998800@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Course - 6/5/21 to 6/6/21 - Aggression in Dogs Workshop - Loose Leash Academy (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Michael Shikashio\, CDBC and Trish McMillan MSc\, CPDT-KA\, ACCBC\, CDBC will be presenting a two-day workshop on safety\, defensive handling\, and the behavior modification techniques used with aggressive dogs. Attendees will learn what is needed before working with aggressive dogs\, gain hands-on experience in defensive handling and leash skills\, and see videos of behavior change in aggression cases. \nDefensive Handling and Training \nMichael Shikashio\, CDBC and Trish McMillan MSc\, CPDT-KA\, ACCBC\, CDBC \n\nAre you currently working with aggressive dogs or have an interest in learning more about how to safely work with aggressive dogs?\nWould you like to learn hands-on defensive handling skills?\nDo you want to add more to your toolbox for modifying aggressive behavior in dogs?\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost: $195 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVia Live Stream and the events WILL BE RECORDED \nJune 5-6\, 2021 – US Pacific Time \n  \n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy \n\n\n\n\n\nRefunds up to 30 days before the event. After that date\, no refunds will be given. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCEU’s \n\n\n\n\n\nCCPDT\, IAABC and KPA – 14 CEUs\, RACE 15 CE \nRACE Attendees will have two weeks to view the recordings and submit for CE\, all others will have one year to do so. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://thelooseleashacademy.com/seminars-list/aggression-in-dogs-seminar 
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-6-5-21-to-6-6-21-aggression-in-dogs-workshop-loose-leash-academy-fee-applies/2021-06-06/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210608T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T002831
CREATED:20210603T231956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T231956Z
UID:10001437-1623157200-1623160800@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Training - 6/8/21 - Lifesaving Dispatch - Best Friends
DESCRIPTION:Traditional dispatch programs focus on collecting information and sending out an officer. Today’s modern dispatch program focuses on lifesaving and proactive problem-solving\, and acts as the agency’s gate keeper for officer call volume and shelter intake. This approach accesses the potential for increased lifesaving and community engagement that the traditional mindset leaves behind. During this training Anna Walton\, Municipal and shelter support coordinator at Best Friends\, and will cover: \n\nCustomer service\nRadio use and priorities\nInformation collection and problem solving over the phone\nTips and tricks on handling some of the commonly received complaint calls\n\nLearn how to challenge the traditional model of animal control dispatch and encourage a more proactive\, engaged\, and community-focused approach to the call-takers of the field service industry. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://network.bestfriends.org/tools-and-information/e-learning/live-online-training
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-training-6-8-21-lifesaving-dispatch-best-friends/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210616
DTSTAMP:20260419T002831
CREATED:20210607T203701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210607T203701Z
UID:10001441-1623715200-1623801599@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Deadline for Online Course - Shelter Playgroup Alliance - Workshop - Cohort Structure - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
DESCRIPTION:WORKSHOP STRUCTURE\n\nNext Cohort Begins June 21\, 2021\n\nSend in your letter of interest by June 15\n\n\nProgram Overview:  This series of educational modules will prepare participants to manage playgroups using the LIMA ethical standard and use conspecific interactions for behavior modification. \nCohort Structure: Learners will be invited to join a cohort of 75 individuals that will meet virtually for three months via the Litmos LMS platform.  Each cohort will be invited to twice-monthly (bi-weekly) hour-long\, live meetings via Zoom webinar so that questions can be answered live.  The bi-weekly meetings will feature video analysis and discussion of relevant topics.  A discussion board per cohort will be maintained and moderated.  After matriculation of each cohort\, the cohort’s discussion board will be archived. \nRegistration process: Individuals interested in joining each cohort must submit an “e-mail of interest” to the executive director\, Mara Velez requesting to be added to the upcoming cohort. Each person must login at least twice a month and complete modules in order to continue. If\, after a period of 30 days\, a learner has not logged-in\, they will be contracted; if no response within five days\, their user account will be deactivated. \nCompletion Timeframe: Learners will be expected to complete one module per week\, which will require 60-90 minutes per week. The program consisting of Foundation and Intermediate modules will be expected to be completed within a three month time-frame. The total seat time per week is estimated to be two to two and a half hours. \n\nCLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD MORE INFORMATION
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/deadline-for-online-course-shelter-playgroup-alliance-workshop-cohort-structure-shelter-playgroup-alliance/
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210624T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210624T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T002831
CREATED:20210621T202552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210621T202552Z
UID:10001466-1624555800-1624563000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Course - 6/24/21 - VIRTUAL Wildland Fireline Safety Course - ResQFAST (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:You will be introduced to & gain knowledge of the basic incident management organization\, general wildland safety and the basics of fire behavior. Review & discuss current issues/concerns in the wildland\, risk management and entrapment avoidance. Review forecasts and assessments for the upcoming fire season. You must check with your organization for acceptance of the course to comply with your agencies guidelines. This course is required by Sonoma County to become an Animal Disaster Service Worker. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.resqfast.com/event-info/virtual-fireline-safety-course-1-5
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-6-24-21-virtual-wildland-fireline-safety-course-resqfast-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210707T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210707T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T002831
CREATED:20210621T200209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210621T200209Z
UID:10001462-1625648400-1625668200@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Course - 7/7/21 - ACO Seminar Series - Best Friends
DESCRIPTION:Community Engagement: The Lifesaving Philosophy\n9-10:30am (PST): Register for this course here.\nThe 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. \nAdvanced Return to Owner in the Field: Beyond the Scanner\n11am-12:30pm (PST): Register for this course here.\nAnimal control officers are playing a much larger 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. \nCommunity Cats: Mitigating Feline Nuisance\n11:00am-12:30pm (PST): Register for this course here.\nThis session will cover how to respond to residents who don’t want  community cats\, also known 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. \nCE Units will be provided by Best Friends after viewing each session. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.calanimals.org/education-and-training
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-7-7-21-aco-seminar-series-best-friends/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210709T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210709T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T002831
CREATED:20210614T220342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T172553Z
UID:10001444-1625817600-1625837400@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Course - 7/9/21 to 7/11/21 - Feline techniques: How I manage common problems. Live from San Diego - IVS (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Drs. Michael Lappin and Susan Little are two of the well-known feline interested veterinarians in North America. Dr. Little is board certified in feline medicine by the ABVP and owns two feline only practices in Ottawa\, Canada. Dr. Lappin is an internal medicine specialist who has been involved with feline clinical research ever since reporting the Toxoplasma gondii IgM and IgG tests in 1989. His research group at Colorado State University completes approximately 15 feline clinical research projects per year. Drs. Little and Lappin have lectured together multiple times and most recently spoke to packed houses at both NAVC and WVC. \nSeminar Topics:\n\nDr. Little:\n– Successful management of urethral obstruction in cats \n– Understanding Feline Idiopathic Cystitis \n– How to Use Feeding Tubes in Cats \n– Diagnosis and management of weight loss in senior cats \n– Finding the inner cat – feline obesity \n– Finicky felines: managing anorexia in cats \n– Let’s get moving – the constipated cat \n– Update on managing CKD \n– Management of diabetes mellitus in cats \nDr. Lappin:\n– Fever of unknown origin in cats. \n– Logical antibiotic therapy in cats. \n– Management of upper respiratory infections in cats. \n– Management of the coughing cat. \n– Feline GI diseases: is it infectious\, inflammatory\, or neoplastic? \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/feline-techniques-how-i-manage-common-problems-live-from-san-diego/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/feline-techniques-how-i-manage-common-problems-live-from-san-diego/2021-07-09/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210710T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210710T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T002831
CREATED:20210614T220342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T172553Z
UID:10001445-1625904000-1625923800@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Course - 7/9/21 to 7/11/21 - Feline techniques: How I manage common problems. Live from San Diego - IVS (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Drs. Michael Lappin and Susan Little are two of the well-known feline interested veterinarians in North America. Dr. Little is board certified in feline medicine by the ABVP and owns two feline only practices in Ottawa\, Canada. Dr. Lappin is an internal medicine specialist who has been involved with feline clinical research ever since reporting the Toxoplasma gondii IgM and IgG tests in 1989. His research group at Colorado State University completes approximately 15 feline clinical research projects per year. Drs. Little and Lappin have lectured together multiple times and most recently spoke to packed houses at both NAVC and WVC. \nSeminar Topics:\n\nDr. Little:\n– Successful management of urethral obstruction in cats \n– Understanding Feline Idiopathic Cystitis \n– How to Use Feeding Tubes in Cats \n– Diagnosis and management of weight loss in senior cats \n– Finding the inner cat – feline obesity \n– Finicky felines: managing anorexia in cats \n– Let’s get moving – the constipated cat \n– Update on managing CKD \n– Management of diabetes mellitus in cats \nDr. Lappin:\n– Fever of unknown origin in cats. \n– Logical antibiotic therapy in cats. \n– Management of upper respiratory infections in cats. \n– Management of the coughing cat. \n– Feline GI diseases: is it infectious\, inflammatory\, or neoplastic? \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/feline-techniques-how-i-manage-common-problems-live-from-san-diego/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/feline-techniques-how-i-manage-common-problems-live-from-san-diego/2021-07-10/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210711T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210711T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T002831
CREATED:20210614T220342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T172553Z
UID:10001446-1625990400-1626008400@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Course - 7/9/21 to 7/11/21 - Feline techniques: How I manage common problems. Live from San Diego - IVS (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Drs. Michael Lappin and Susan Little are two of the well-known feline interested veterinarians in North America. Dr. Little is board certified in feline medicine by the ABVP and owns two feline only practices in Ottawa\, Canada. Dr. Lappin is an internal medicine specialist who has been involved with feline clinical research ever since reporting the Toxoplasma gondii IgM and IgG tests in 1989. His research group at Colorado State University completes approximately 15 feline clinical research projects per year. Drs. Little and Lappin have lectured together multiple times and most recently spoke to packed houses at both NAVC and WVC. \nSeminar Topics:\n\nDr. Little:\n– Successful management of urethral obstruction in cats \n– Understanding Feline Idiopathic Cystitis \n– How to Use Feeding Tubes in Cats \n– Diagnosis and management of weight loss in senior cats \n– Finding the inner cat – feline obesity \n– Finicky felines: managing anorexia in cats \n– Let’s get moving – the constipated cat \n– Update on managing CKD \n– Management of diabetes mellitus in cats \nDr. Lappin:\n– Fever of unknown origin in cats. \n– Logical antibiotic therapy in cats. \n– Management of upper respiratory infections in cats. \n– Management of the coughing cat. \n– Feline GI diseases: is it infectious\, inflammatory\, or neoplastic? \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/feline-techniques-how-i-manage-common-problems-live-from-san-diego/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/feline-techniques-how-i-manage-common-problems-live-from-san-diego/2021-07-11/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210724T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210724T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T002831
CREATED:20210706T193715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T193715Z
UID:10001541-1627106400-1627135200@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Course - 7/24/21 - ACVB Resident Short Course - ACVB (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:The Resident Short Course was created in response to requests for more in-depth coverage of topics of particular interest to residents\, and based on resident suggestions. We are excited to welcome the following presenters: \n\n\n\nDr. Melissa Bain\nRuminant Lecture\n\n\nDr. Tom Favale\nTBD\n\n\nDr. Niwako Ogata\nPsychopharmacology\n\n\nDr. Valli Parsatharathy\nFeline Social Behavior and Intercat Aggression\n\n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.dacvb.org/page/2021residentshortcourse
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-7-24-21-acvb-resident-short-course-acvb-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210726
DTSTAMP:20260419T002831
CREATED:20210621T201525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210621T201525Z
UID:10001464-1627171200-1627257599@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Course - Starts 7/25/21- Fundamentals of Animal Behavior and Learning - IAABC (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:This 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\nDuration: 4 weeks \nInstructor: JoAnna Platzer\, B.Sc. & Dr. Erica Feuerbacher \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 (= a 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. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses_webinars/fundamentals-of-animal-behavior-and-learning/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-starts-7-25-21-fundamentals-of-animal-behavior-and-learning-iaabc-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210807
DTSTAMP:20260419T002831
CREATED:20210629T183423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T183423Z
UID:10001481-1628208000-1628294399@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Course - 8/6/21 to 8/7/21 - The role of nutrition in practice today – IVS (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Stan Marks is also board certified in nutrition and oncology and so is exceptionally qualified for this course. Dr. Deb Greco is an endocrinologist that has spent years studying diabetes mellitus in dogs and cats and pioneered many studies on managing Type II diabetic cats. Deb currently works for Nestle Purina and has a great perspective on nutritional management of many other medical conditions. Dr. Mike Lappin has been working with infectious causes of gastrointestinal disease and urinary tract diseases in cats his whole career. He has completed many studies associated with diarrhea\, in particular\, those where probiotics were used. Deb\, Stan\, and Mike have collaborated on many research projects together and have lectured together all over the world and IVS believes you will love their interactive skills while providing you valuable information to use in your practices. \nStan Marks B.V.Sc.\, Ph.D. \nDiplomate\, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (internal medicine and oncology)\nDiplomate American College of Veterinary Nutrition\nProfessor of Medicine\nU.C. Davis \nDeborah Greco D.V.M.\, Ph.D. \nDiplomate\, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine\nSenior Medical Consultant\nNestle Purina Petcare \nMichael Lappin D.V.M.\, Ph.D. \nDiplomate\, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine\nProfessor of Medicine\nColorado State University \n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/the-role-of-nutrition-in-practice-today-live-online/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-8-6-21-to-8-7-21-the-role-of-nutrition-in-practice-today-ivs-fee-applies/2021-08-06/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210808
DTSTAMP:20260419T002831
CREATED:20210629T183423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T183423Z
UID:10001482-1628294400-1628380799@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Course - 8/6/21 to 8/7/21 - The role of nutrition in practice today – IVS (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Stan Marks is also board certified in nutrition and oncology and so is exceptionally qualified for this course. Dr. Deb Greco is an endocrinologist that has spent years studying diabetes mellitus in dogs and cats and pioneered many studies on managing Type II diabetic cats. Deb currently works for Nestle Purina and has a great perspective on nutritional management of many other medical conditions. Dr. Mike Lappin has been working with infectious causes of gastrointestinal disease and urinary tract diseases in cats his whole career. He has completed many studies associated with diarrhea\, in particular\, those where probiotics were used. Deb\, Stan\, and Mike have collaborated on many research projects together and have lectured together all over the world and IVS believes you will love their interactive skills while providing you valuable information to use in your practices. \nStan Marks B.V.Sc.\, Ph.D. \nDiplomate\, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (internal medicine and oncology)\nDiplomate American College of Veterinary Nutrition\nProfessor of Medicine\nU.C. Davis \nDeborah Greco D.V.M.\, Ph.D. \nDiplomate\, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine\nSenior Medical Consultant\nNestle Purina Petcare \nMichael Lappin D.V.M.\, Ph.D. \nDiplomate\, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine\nProfessor of Medicine\nColorado State University \n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/the-role-of-nutrition-in-practice-today-live-online/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-8-6-21-to-8-7-21-the-role-of-nutrition-in-practice-today-ivs-fee-applies/2021-08-07/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210821
DTSTAMP:20260419T002831
CREATED:20210816T184724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210816T184724Z
UID:10001750-1629417600-1629503999@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Apprenticeship - Application Deadline 8/20/21 - SICSA Safe Pets Apprenticeship - SICSA
DESCRIPTION:When a crisis hits\, it often affects the entire family\, including pets. The humans involved shouldn’t have to choose between their personal needs and safety\, and those of the animals they love and support. Fill out the application to apply to participate in an 11-week apprenticeship and gain many of the tools which have helped SICSA’s Safe Pets Program be so successful. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.sicsa.org/sicsa-safe-pets-apprenticeship/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-apprenticeship-application-deadline-8-20-21-sicsa-safe-pets-apprenticeship-sicsa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210901
DTSTAMP:20260419T002831
CREATED:20210629T180617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T180617Z
UID:10001478-1630368000-1630454399@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Course - Starts 8/31/21 - Animal Behavior Consulting: Principles & Practice - IAABC (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:The IAABC Animal Behavior Consulting Principles & Practice Course is a unique twelve-week\, a multi-module course providing a comprehensive overview of the many facets of animal behavior consulting for all species. The course is appropriate for experienced behavior consultants and practitioners as well as those newer to the field with a strong interest in animal behavior. The course features weekly online meetings with a Course Mentor discussing each learning module. \nOnline Weekly Meetings (1 hour) take place on Tuesdays at 1pm Eastern (first meeting is on September 7th). Week 7 is a 2 hour meeting. \nNew Registration options:\n\nPrinciples & Practice PLUS includes professional review and direct feedback/recommendations on the Functional Assessment and Intervention Design (FAID) assignment from experts in the field.\nOur regular Principles & Practice option still includes weekly mentor meetings\, but no FAID review is included.\n\nCourse Highlights\n\n27 renowned experts in the field\na comprehensive overview of Animal Behavior Consulting for all species\nthe only course to cover all facets of Animal Behavior Consulting\nweekly online Mentor Meetings for ongoing support and further learning\n\nDOWNLOAD SYLLABUS \nPresenters include:\nDr. Mary Burch; Dr. Dan Estep; Dr. Susan Friedman; Dr. Lore Haug; Dr. Suzanne Hetts; Dr. Karen Overall; Dr. Chris Pachel; Chirag Patel; Ken Ramirez; Kathy Sdao; Mychelle Blake; Veronica Boutelle; Kristin Buller\, LSCW; Brian Burton; Steve Dale; Dr. Sheila D’Arpino; Jessica Dolce; Gail Fisher; Sarah Fraser; Dr. Evon Hekkala; Dr. Jessica Hekman; Dr. Elinor Karlsson; Theresa McKeon; Gina Phairas; Randi Rossman; Dr. Rise VanFleet; Miranda Workman \nTopics covered include:\nLearning Science; Applied Behavior Analysis; Functional Analysis and Intervention Design; Biology; Ethology; Genetics; Marker Training; Case Studies; Desensitization and Counter Conditioning; Program Management; Behavioral Medicine; LIMA Practices; TAGteach; Business Promotion and Social Media Strategies; Interpreting Scientific Studies; the Human Side of the Equation; Sheltering\, Fostering and Enrichment; Animal Welfare Science; Compassion Fatigue \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/animal-behavior-consulting-principles-practice/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-starts-8-31-21-animal-behavior-consulting-principles-practice-iaabc-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Enrollment open 9/1/21 to 9/15/21 - Workshop - Cohort Structure - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
DESCRIPTION:WORKSHOP STRUCTURE\nWinter Cohort Enrollment Begins September 1. Send in your letter of interest by September 15. \nProgram Overview:  This series of educational modules will prepare participants to manage playgroups using the LIMA ethical standard and use conspecific interactions for behavior modification. \nCohort Structure: Learners will be invited to join a cohort of 75 individuals that will meet virtually for three months via the Litmos LMS platform.  Each cohort will be invited to twice-monthly (bi-weekly) hour-long\, live meetings via Zoom webinar so that questions can be answered live.  The bi-weekly meetings will feature video analysis and discussion of relevant topics.  A discussion board per cohort will be maintained and moderated.  After matriculation of each cohort\, the cohort’s discussion board will be archived. \nRegistration process: Individuals interested in joining each cohort must submit an “e-mail of interest” to the executive director\, Mara Velez requesting to be added to the upcoming cohort. Each person must login at least twice a month and complete modules in order to continue. If\, after a period of 30 days\, a learner has not logged-in\, they will be contracted; if no response within five days\, their user account will be deactivated. \nCompletion Timeframe: Learners will be expected to complete one module per week\, which will require 60-90 minutes per week. The program consisting of Foundation and Intermediate modules will be expected to be completed within a three month time-frame. The total seat time per week is estimated to be two to two and a half hours. \nCLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD MORE INFORMATION \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshops
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-enrollment-open-9-1-21-to-9-15-21-workshop-cohort-structure-shelter-playgroup-alliance/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210912T085000
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SUMMARY:Online Course - 9/12/21 to 9/14/21 - California Licensing Curriculum (CLC) - CVMA (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:The California Licensing Curriculum (CLC) is a 3-day virtual course offering a total of 27 CEU hours designed to meet the requirements of the California Curriculum for qualified veterinarians to obtain a permanent veterinary license in California without taking the state board examination. \nDue to COVID-19\, the California Department of Consumer Affairs has issued a temporary waiver allowing this course to be conducted virtually. \nVeterinarians who wish to become licensed in California under the Business and Professions Code sections 4848(b) or 4848(c) are required to attend the entire course in order to receive a certificate of completion. Attendees are required to log in each morning to verify full attendance of the course. Topics covered in the CLC course are listed in California’s Code of Regulations. California-licensed veterinarians who would like to attend the CLC course for continuing education credit are also welcome! \nThe curricula will focus on small and large animal diseases consistent with the current proportion of small and large animal veterinarians practicing in the state. \nView program schedule\nRegistration\nRegistration Deadline: September 3\, 2021 \n4 ways to register: \n\nRegister online\nFax registration form to 916.646.9156\nMail registration form to the CVMA office\nCall 800.655.2862 to register over the phone\n\nDownload PDF for faxing or mailing \nRegistration Fee: \n\n$595\, if registered by July 30\, 2021\n$650\, if registered after July 30\, 2021\n\nRegistration Includes: \n\n27 CEUs\nSyllabus (hardcopy mailed to attendee)\nCertificate of Completion\nOne year CVMA membership (upon completion of your license)\n\n\nTERMS AND CONDITIONS: \n\nBy registering for the California Licensing Curriculum (CLC)\, attendee agrees to the terms and conditions.\nSEMINAR CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY:\nAll cancellation requests must be received in writing via email\, mail or fax to the CVMA office no later than August 20\, 2021\, to receive a full refund\, less a 10% administrative fee. No refunds will be issued for registrations received or cancellations made after August 20\, 2021. Mail: Attn: Meeting & Events Department – California Veterinary Medical Association – CLC\, 1400 River Park Drive Suite 100\, Sacramento\, CA 95815. By fax: 916.646.9156; Email: staff@cvma.net.\nThe purchase of webinar attendance is for use by the attendee only and login/passwords provided by CVMA should not be shared with others; doing so may hinder your own access\, as webinar is by pre-registration only.\nCourse materials provided by CVMA is for use by the registered attendee only and should not be reproduced or shared with others.\nThe virtual platform CVMA uses allows audio\, documents\, materials\, chat\, and Q&A exchanged or viewed during the session may be recorded. By joining a session\, you automatically consent to such recordings.\nCVMA and its service provider of audio and online conferencing services are not responsible for unauthorized access to information by hackers or others that obtain access through illegal measures.\n\nQuestions:\nFor additional questions\, please contact Lily Briggs at lbriggs@cvma.net or call 916.649.0599. \n  \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://cvma.net/learning/cvma-ce-programs-2/temporary-license-curriculum/clc-course-information/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-9-12-21-to-9-14-21-california-licensing-curriculum-clc-cvma-fee-applies/2021-09-12/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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