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SUMMARY:Online Course - 9/11/20 to 9/13/20 - How I Manage Common Medical Problems in Practice - IVS (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Gary Oswald D.V.M.\nDiplomate\, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine\nChief of Staff\nTampa Bay Veterinary Specialists \nEllen Behrend V.M.D.\, Ph.D.\nDiplomate\, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine\nJoezy Griffin Professor\nDepartment of Clinical Sciences\nAuburn University \n  \nThis combination of two internationally recognized Internists will provide you with a practical approach to the management of many common medical problems that you encounter in your daily practice. You are sure to come away with some very helpful tips! \nSeminar Schedule:\n\n\n\n\nSingle day registration available:   Limited to 60 registrants each day to enhance the webinar question and answer experience \nAll times are Eastern time.  \nSeminars start each day at 5.00am Pacific\, 6.00am Mtn\, 7.00am Central & 8.00am Eastern \nFriday (5.5 CE hrs) \nDr. Oswald: \n8:05-8:50  Testing for Chronic Kidney Disease \n9:00-9:50 Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease \n10:00-10:45 Treatment of CKD (continued) \nDr. Behrend: \n11:00-11:50  Trilostane: the latest on how to use it \n12:00-12:50  A case based-approach to diagnosis of pu/pd – part 1 \n1:00-1:30  A case based-approach to diagnosis of pu/pd – part 2 \n  \nSaturday  (5.5 CE hrs) \nDr. Oswald: \n8:00-8:50  Urinary Tract Infection – testing and treating uncomplicated cases. \n9:00-9:50 Urinary Tract Infection – treating complicated cases and preventing recurrence. \n10:00-10:45 Feline Pyelonephritis & Canine Prostatitis – diagnosis and treatment. \n  \nDr. Behrend: \n11:00-11:50. Feline hyperthyroidism: finding it and helping your patients live longer \n12:00-12:50.  Diagnosing canine hypothyroidism: a case-based approach \n1:00-1:30  Diabetics: anything new that can help? \n  \nSunday (5CE hrs) \nDr. Behrend: \n8:00-9:00  Diabetic conundrums: management dilemmas – dogs \n9:10-10:15  Diabetic conundrums: management dilemmas – cats \nDr. Oswald: \n10:30-11:35.  Update on canine & feline congestive heart failure treatment. \n11:45-1:00. Updates on treatment of coughing dogs (chronic bronchitis\, airway collapse) & wheezing cats (asthma\, feline heartworm).\n\n\n\n\nSeminar Topics:\n\nEndocrine\n\nDiabetics: anything new that can help?\nDiabetic conundrums: management dilemmas\nTrilostane: the latest on how to use it\nA case-based approach to diagnosis of pu/pd\nDiagnosing canine hypothyroidism: a case-based approach\nFeline hyperthyroidism: finding it and helping your patients live longer\n\nCardiac disease\n\nIs a heart murmur a consistent indicator of underlying heart disease?\nMurmurs\, Gallops and Arrhythmias in cats.\nWhen should Atenolol or Diltiazem be considered for feline cardiomyopathy?\nWhat are the best treatment strategies for treating congestive heart failure in cats?\nConsiderations in thromboprophylaxis treatment in feline cardiomyopathy patients?\nThis asymptomatic dog has a murmur. What diagnostics should I consider?\nTreatment considerations in mitral valve disease vs dilated cardiomyopathy.\nLoop diuretic therapy in CHF – furosemide of torsemide?\nWhat role does spironolactone play in CHF patients?\nReducing angiotensin and aldosterone – ACE-inhibitors or ARBs?\nWhen to initiate and how to dose pimobendan in cardiac patients.\nUse of Viagra in canine heart disease.\n\nRespiratory disease\n\nHow to determine whether a coughing dog has chronic bronchitis vs airway collapse.\nWhich drugs are considered preferred cough suppressants in dogs?\nAre bronchodilators helpful in coughing dogs? Which one?\nWhen to consider surgical intervention or tracheal stenting in airway collapse.\nCoughing cats – How do I tell if it is feline asthma or some other respiratory disease?\nDo I have to give corticosteroids to feline asthma patients?\nWhat are the preferred corticosteroids options for asthmatic cats?\nWhen would bronchodilator treatment be useful in asthmatic cats?\nAre human asthma drugs helpful in feline asthma patients?\nShould cyproheptadine or Cerenia be considered in feline asthma patients?\nIs immunotherapy helpful in treating asthmatic cats?\n\nChronic Kidney Disease\n\nWhen should renal biopsy be considered?\nHas SDMA become the preferred means of diagnosing CKD?\nShould quantitative urine protein values be determined in geriatric patients?\nIs blood pressure determination really that important in renal patients?\nWhich antihypertensive treatment is preferred in CKD – amlodipine\, ACE-Is or ARBs?\nWhat are the realistic goals in treating chronic kidney disease?\nWhen should a therapeutic renal diet be started in CKD patients?\nThis dog/cat doesn’t like oral phosphorus binders. How important is this drug?\nIs it just an “Ohio State thing” or are vitamin D\, calcium and PTH important in CKD?\nAppropriate use of erythropoeitin analogs in anemic CKD patients.\nAppropriate use of fluid therapy and appetite stimulants in hyporexic CKD patients.\n\nUrinary Tract Infection\n\nWhat are the preferred antibiotics in uncomplicated UTI patients?\nHow long should antibiotic therapy be administered in uncomplicated UTI?\nWhat predisposing disorders should I look for in patients with recurrent UTI?\nHow do I select an appropriate antibiotic in recurrent UTI patients?\nWhat follow-up testing is recommended in monitoring UTI treatment?\nWhat do I do when asymptomatic bacteruria is present?\nWhat can be done to prevent recurrent UTI development?\nIs oral cranberry effective? What about other drugs or supplements?\nDoes improving vulvar and vaginal health help reduce UTIs?\nWhen to consider Phenylpropanolamine treatment in UTI patients.\n\n\nRegister Now \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/how-i-manage-common-medical-problems-in-practice-online-course/#event_toggle
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SUMMARY:Online Certificate Program - Starting 9/14/20 - Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program - Humane Network/UOP (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:University of the Pacific Animal Shelter Management\nCertificate Program\n\n\nThis award-winning online certificate program provides practical information and valuable networking for current sheltering professionals\, those looking to advance their career\, or move into the field of animal sheltering. \n​The program’s courses include leadership\, shelter operations\, community program development\, animal health/clinic operations\, and marketing/development.  \n\n\nNext session starting Sept. 14 – Leadership Training\n\n\n\n\nProgram Content\nThe five courses are: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeadership covering strategic planning\, analyzing operations\, decision-making\, managing people and processes to achieve results\, organizational responsibilities\, and working with a board of directors.\nShelter Operations covering adoptions\, animal care\, and sheltering fundamentals\, animal behavior and enrichment\, and customer service.\nCommunity Program Development covering volunteers\, foster care\, spay/neuter\, pet retention\, events\, and community relations.\nAnimal Health and Clinic Operations covering understanding shelter medicine\, basic animal health considerations and care\, euthanasia decisions\, and clinic operations.\nMarketing and Development covering development fundamentals\, fundraising strategies\, marketing fundamentals\, adoption promotion\, social media and websites\, and media relations.\n\nEach of these courses includes live video conference sessions with top experts in the field providing students valuable contacts within the field. Additionally\, alumni have access to exclusive networking opportunities and receive notification of employment opportunities. \n\n\nWho will benefit from the program?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessionals seeking a career change to something more personally fulfilling.\nNew shelter directors.\nShelter directors or managers wishing to improve their organization’s live release rate and sustainability.\nPeople working in the animal welfare field who wish to advance into management roles.\nBoard members of animal shelters.\n\n\n\nCredit for program/courses\nUpon completion of all five courses\, you will receive a Certificate in Animal Shelter Management from the University of the Pacific. \nEach course earns: \n\nContinuing Education Units (CEUs) from the University of the Pacific\nAssociation of Animal Welfare Advancement CAWA Continuing Education (CE) credits\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule and Registration\n\n\n\nEach of the five online courses are six weeks long and are offered sequentially. The entire program is approximately seven months long and a new round starts again after a short break. More information on start dates of each course and how to register can be found on the University of the Pacific website.\n\n\n1. Leadership Training \n\nStrategic Planning for Impact\nAnalyzing Operations and Decision Making\nManaging People & Processes to Achieve Results\nOrganizational Responsibilities\, Structure\, and Board of Directors\n\nDate: 9/14/20 – 10/25/20\nInstructor: Bonney Brown\nCourse Code: UNSM 005 51 (6 CEUs) \n\n2. Shelter Operations \n\nAdoptions\nAnimal Care Fundamentals\nEnrichment\nAnimal Behavior\nCustomer Service\n\nDate: 10/26/20 – 12/6/20\nInstructor: Denise Stevens\nCourse Code: UNSM 010 51 (6 CEUs) \n\n3. Community Program Development \n\nCommunity Relations\nVolunteers\nFoster Care\nSpay/Neuter\nHelp Desk\nEvents\n\nDate: 12/7/20 – 1/24/21\nInstructor: Diane Blankenburg\nCourse Code: UNSM 015 51 (6 CEUs) \n\n4. Animal Health and Clinic Operations \n\nUnderstanding Shelter Medicine\nBasic Animals Health Considerations and Care\nEuthanasia Decisions\nClinic Operations\n\nDate:  1/25/21 – 3/7/21\nInstructor: Bonney Brown\nCourse Code: UNSM 020 51 (6 CEUs) \n\n5. Marketing and Development \n\nDevelopment Fundamentals\nFundraising Strategies\nMarketing Fundamentals\nAdoption Promotion\nSocial Media and Websites\nMedia Relations\n\nDate: 3/8/21 – 4/18/21\nInstructor: Diane Blankenburg\nCourse Code: UNSM 025 51 (6 CEUs) \n\nIndividual courses (6 CEUs):  $299\nCertificate/all courses (30 CEUs): $1\,395\, special bundle pricing if you register for ALL courses up front ($100 discount)\n**This certificate program is not eligible for financial aid.** \n\n\n\n\nHUMANE NETWORK WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.humanenetwork.org/shelter-management-certificate\n\nUOP WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.pacific.edu/academics/schools-and-colleges/benerd-college/professional-development/certificate-programs/animal-shelter-management-certificate.html
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Enrollment Opens 9/8/20\, Starts 9/15/20 - Cultural Competence and Diversity - VIN/VSPN (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:STAF184-0920: Cultural Competence and Diversity\nThe lectures for this course will be presented in an audio format using a webinar platform. \nEnroll Now \n\n\n\nPresenter: Heather Howell\, RVT\, LVT\, MBA\nCourse Open: September 8\, 2020- October 2\, 2020\nReal-Time Sessions (RTS): Tuesdays September 15 and 22\, 2020 9:30-11:00pm ET (USA)\nCourse RTS Times in Your Area: World Clock ConverterLevel and Prerequisites: This basic course will be open to veterinarians\, veterinary technicians/technologists\, support staff\, practice managers\, veterinary teams\, etc.\, actively interested in cultural competency\, diversity\, and inclusion.\nVSPN CE Course: “This program has been approved for 3 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.(22-42966)” This course has been VHMA approved ID20-40.Course Description:\nThis course on cultural competency and diversity is meant to examine these topics and create an understanding of the importance of cultural competency in the workplace. During a time when the topics of race\, equality and bias are in the news\, leaders and team members will benefit from a greater awareness of diversity and inclusion practices.\nWeek 1 (Real Time Session September 15): Culture and Cultural Competence\nObjectives: Upon completion of this session\, the participant should be able to: \n\nDefine culture and cultural competence.\nExamine your cultural self-awareness.\nUnderstand oppression\, privilege\, and the importance of cultural awareness.\nExamine leadership role in individual and organizational cultural competence.\n\nWeek 2 (Real Time Session September 22): Increasing Awareness and Understanding\nObjectives: Upon completion of this session\, the participant should be able to: \n\nDefine concepts and terminology related to marginalized groups increase awareness and understanding.\nUnderstand workplace policies and expectations regarding non-discrimination.\nUnderstand applicable laws and regulations.\nExplore attitudes and consider the experiences of others.\nUnderstand workplace professional communication.\n\nSuccessful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course.\nTo learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate\, please refer to Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.Course Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session. \n\nRequired Textbook: There is no required textbook for this course.About the Presenter:\nHeather Howell\, RVT\, LVT\, MBA is a credentialed veterinary technician in CA and NV. She received her BS in Animal Science at UC Davis and her MBA at the University of Nevada\, Reno. Since 1988\, she has worked in all capacities of the veterinary hospital including hospital administrator\, practice management consultant\, speaker\, adjunct professor\, and instructor. She is currently the Veterinary Services Manager of the largest single-site open admission shelter in the USA\, and consultant with Compliance and Training Consultants.\n\nTotal CE Credit: 3\n\nTuition: $63 ($57 early bird special if enrolled by August 25\, 2020)\n* Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CVMA approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status).\nPrices are listed in US dollars.*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes\, enrollment will close on September 15\, 2020 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached.*For more information on how online CE works\, see the Participant Resource Center.\n\nTo Enroll: \n\nEnrollment qualifications: VIN CE courses are open to VIN member and non-member veterinarians. Veterinarians enrolling in a VSPN CE course must be a VIN member. Veterinary support staff must be a VSPN member to enroll in a VSPN CE or a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.\nEach enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses. Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.\nEach person is individually responsible for his/her own registration. To ensure that all information received is secure and correct\, please do not enroll for a course on behalf of another individual.\nFor further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email VSPNCE. Please include the course title\, your full name\, and contact information in your correspondence.\n\nEnroll Now“This program has been approved for 3 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.(22-42966)” This course has been VHMA approved ID20-40. \nCourse withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course. If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VIN office 800-846-0028 ext. 797 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.*For more information on VSPN’s upcoming CE courses\, check the VSPN Course Catalog. \n\nLisa Kernaghan\, LVT\, RVT\, CVT\, VTS (ECC)\nVSPN CE CoordinatorVSPN CE Services: VSPNCE\n800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797\nor direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154\nor direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357\n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.vin.com/ce/STAF184-0920.htm
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