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SUMMARY:Online Course - Starts 3/7/21 - Feline Behavior Solutions: Teaching Foundation Behaviors for Modifying Behavior - IAABC (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:About the Course\nModification of any problematic or unwanted behavior requires mechanical skill\, knowledge of species-specific behavior\, and experience with a variety of strategies and techniques. This course will provide opportunities for anyone who works with cats to gain all of that\, and more. Each of the five weeks is packed with information that can be directly and immediately applied to a variety of cat behavior cases\, from aggression to anxiety and from fighting to fear. This course was created for cat behavior consultants who are looking to take on more advanced cases\, or cat lovers simply looking to teach cats specific skills. Content is relevant to anyone who works with cats in a professional\, volunteer\, or personal capacity. \n  \n\n\n\nDate\nRegister\n\n\n\nCourse Begins: March 7\, 2021\nDuration: 5 weeks\nInstructor: Katenna Jones\, ACAAB\, CCBC\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n  \nRequired Course Materials\n\nAccess to at least one cat throughout the duration of the course that\n\nis social and friendly\nhas not been previously\, formally trained\nis food\, touch\, praise\, or toy motivated\nAccess to multiple cats is recommended as a “backup” in case your primary isn’t feeling well or isn’t in the mood to train\n\n\nAbility to record\, trim\, and upload videos with audio of cat training sessions\nClicker (iClick recommended)\nTarget stick (to be discussed in week 1\, can be made or purchased – check out example here)\nCat rewards (to be discussed in week 1)\n\nWeekly Content\nWeek 1 – Tools\, Techniques\, and Targets \nWe begin this course with a review of various tools\, techniques\, and tips that can be useful when addressing feline behavior problems. \nWeek 2 – Improving Mechanical Skill \nThis week students will learn about setting criteria\, adjusting rates of reinforcement\, assessing progress\, DRI/DRO/DRA\, and more. \nWeek 3 – Building Toward Useful Behaviors \nThis week\, students will learn how to take target training to the next level and begin teaching cats skills that can be applied to the real world. \nWeek 4 – Achieving Fluency \nThis week\, students will learn to assist their cats in becoming fluent in the behaviors they have been working on throughout this course. \nWeek 5 – Critical Self-Assessment \nThis week\, students will critically self-assess their work throughout this course to identify where they excelled\, where they succeeded\, and where they could have been done better. \n\nRecommended Supplemental Materials\n\nWhat is My Cat Saying? Feline Communication 101 (Munera) DVD\nUnderstanding Cat Behavior (Roger Tabor)\nClicker Training for Cats (Karen Pryor)\nStarting from Scratch: How to Correct Behavior Problems in Your Adult Cat (Pam Johnson-Bennett)\nTwisted Whiskers: Solving Your Cat’s Behavior Problems (Pam Johnson-Bennett)\n\nPrerequisites\n\nUnderstanding of and ability to effectively marker train (any species)\nUnderstanding of and ability to effectively train “target” or “touch” (any species)\n\n* Experience with cats not required \n\nClass Schedule\nThis five-week course will begin on the specified start date. Students will have access to the course material for 60 days after the course ends. \n\nCourse Completion/CEU Requirements\nAuditors must review all course material. This will be verified in the Learning Management System. \nFull Students must complete the homework assignments and participate in forum discussions. Students should expect to spend an average of 4 hours per week on course material and viewing\, depending on individual speed of learning and the week’s materials. \nRegistration Information\n\n\n\n\nAuditor\nFull Student\n\n\nCEUs\n5.5 (CCPDT\, IAABC\, KPA)\n9.5 (CCPDT); 12.5 (IAABC\, KPA)\n\n\nMember Cost\n$174*\n$274*\n\n\nNon-Member Cost\n$199\n$324\n\n\n\n*IAABC Members – log into your member account for the discount code \nOnline Course Cancellation Policy \n\nFull refunds available more than 30 days before program start.\n50% refund available 16 – 30 days before program start.\nNo refunds available 15 or fewer days before program start.\n\nAbout the Instructor\nThrough her business Jones Animal Behavior\, Katenna Jones provides private dog and cat behavior consulting services\, group classes\, and seminars at both local and national events. Katenna is the former Director of Educational Programs for the Association of Professional Dog Trainers\, Animal Behaviorist for the American Humane Association\, and Behaviorist and Investigator for the RISPCA. \nShe has been involved in animal sheltering and rescue since 2000\, is a disaster responder\, is author of Fetching the Perfect Dog Trainer: Getting the Best for You and Your Dog and has contributed to numerous local and national publications. \nKatenna earned her Master’s from Brown University where she studied animal behavior\, learning and cognition. She is an Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist\, Certified Cat and Dog Behavior Consultant\, and Certified Pet Dog Trainer. \nShe shares her RI home with her husband\, two adopted cats\, and adopted dog. \nIf you have questions\, email us at courses@iaabc.org. \n  \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://m.iaabc.org/courses/feline-behavior-solutions/
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SUMMARY:Online Certificate Program - Starting 3/8/21 - Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program - Marketing and Development - Humane Network/UOP (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:University of the Pacific Animal Shelter Management Certificate 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 March 8\, 2021 – Marketing and Development\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\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\n\nHUMANE NETWORK WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.humanenetwork.org/shelter-management-certificate\nUOP WEBSITE LINK:  https://uc.pacific.edu/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=192577
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Registration open until full - 3/11/21 to 3/25/21 - Canine and Feline Pediatrics - VIN/VSPN (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Appropriate pediatric care and client education is critical part of companion animal practice. It helps set the stage for lifelong health\, enhances the bond between owner and pet\, and helps avoid common preventable diseases. This course will discuss important topics that need to be covered during wellness visits\, vaccination and deworming protocols\, and common health conditions encountered during the pediatric period. We will focus exclusively on those patients between the ages of about 6-16 weeks of age. A separate class on VIN focuses on the care of the neonate. \nThe lectures for this course will be presented in an audio format using a webinar platform. \n\n\n\nPresenter: Thomas Hansen\, DVM\, DABVP\nCourse Open: March 4-April 4\, 2021\nReal Time Sessions (RTS): Thursdays\, March 11\, 18 and 25\, 2021; 9:00-11:00 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter\nTotal CE Credit: 6\nRACE Category: 6 hours Medical  \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nUpon completion of the course\, the participant should be able to \n\nrecall the most important components of a pediatric visit which include husbandry\, behavior\, nutrition\, preventative care\, and vaccination.\nunderstand the most recent pediatric vaccination recommendations.\nrespond to common client questions.\ndiscuss the etiology\, pathophysiology\, diagnosis\, and management of common conditions seen in pediatric patients.\n\n  \n\nLevel and Prerequisites: This basic VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians actively interested in an overview of pediatric care (puppies and kittens)\, including important pediatric wellness visit topics\, vaccination protocols\, and common health conditions.\nRACE Accreditation: This course is approved for 6 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 22-41999)\n\n  \n\n\n\nCourse Agenda: \nWeek 1 (Real Time Session March 11\, 2021): Optimizing the Pediatric Visit\nThe first week will review the most common items to cover during the pediatric visit\, including husbandry\, behavior\, nutrition\, preventative care\, and the spay/neuter discussion \nWeek 2 (Real Time Session March 18\, 2021): Pediatric Vaccination\nThis week will focus on the history and science of vaccination and then discuss the most current vaccination recommendations for the pediatric patient. \nWeek 3 (Real Time Session March 25\, 2021): Common Pediatric Health Conditions\nThe course will conclude with a presentation on the diagnosis and management of common health concerns that arise during the pediatric period. \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. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\nTuition: Member $138 ($124 early bird special if enrolled by February 18\, 2021)\nNon-Member $231 ($208 early bird special if enrolled by February 18\, 2021)\nPrices are listed in US dollars.*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes\, enrollment will close on March 11\, 2021 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached. \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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.vin.com/ce/MULT117-0321.htm
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