INSTRUCTOR(S): Sandra Mitchell DVM, DABVP (Exotic Companion Mammal Specialty and Feline Specialty)
COURSE OPEN: January 11-February 18, 2012
REAL TIME SESSIONS (RTS): Wednesdays, January 18, 25, February 1 and 8, 2012; 8:00-9:30 pm ET (USA)
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Practice Sessions: In order to prepare you for a successful experience in your CE course,
we request you attend a practice session prior to the first Real Time Session. Times and dates will be listed
in your course confirmation email. Expect to spend up to 1 hour at one of the 2-4 practice sessions held
prior to the first Real Time Session.
Level and Prerequisites:
This basic course will be open primarily to veterinarians, but veterinary technicians
interested in basic ferret medicine and common ferret endocrinopathies are welcome to attend.
VIN CE Course: Open to veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
This course has been submitted for RACE approval for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
Course Description:
Ferrets are commonly seen in private practice, and many veterinarians have a limited working
knowledge of this species. This course is intended to provide an overview of basic ferret
husbandry, medicine, and disease presentations in order to allow veterinary staff to feel
more comfortable with their diagnosis and treatment. A variety of common ferret endocrinopathies
will be discussed, including adrenal gland disease, insulinoma, and diabetes.
Clinical symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and current considerations for prevention
will be covered. Much research has been done in recent years and this information will
be included as a review.
This course consists of four (4) ninety (90) minute Real Time Sessions, supplemental library materials,
interactive message board discussions, and a mandatory end-of-course test.
Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required
to earn a certificate of completion for the course.
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to
- Evaluate a ferret's current living situation
- Educate owners about proper ferret husbandry
- Educate owners regarding preventative care
- Diagnose and treat common ferret conditions
- Recognize a variety of endocrinopathies
- Present owners with appropriate diagnostic and treatment options
Course Materials: Course materials will be available
in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
Required textbook: There is no required textbook for this course.
About the Instructors:
Dr. Sandra Mitchell was one of the first veterinarians to be recognized
by the American Board of Veterinary Medicine as an Exotic Companion Mammal specialist.
She has been treating ferrets and other small companion mammals since her graduation
from the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine in 1995.
She has served on the board of directors as a health consultant for both the
American Ferret Association and the International Ferret Congress; and has been a
featured speaker at veterinary conferences sponsored by both groups.
Dr. Mitchell is contacted by veterinarians worldwide to discuss difficult cases.
She is currently the owner of Animal Medical Associates in Saco, Maine; and sees
referrals of ferrets and other exotics from all over the northeast.
In addition to her professional interest in ferrets, she shares her home with 14 ferrets!
Course Outline:
Week 1 (Real Time Session January 18):
Basic Husbandry and Preventative Care
Content:
- Basic Husbandry
- Housing
- Diet
- Treats and how they relate to disease
- Grooming
- Preventative Care
- Proper restraint
- Basic physical examination
- Vaccines or titers?
- Vaccine reactions
Week 2 (Real Time Session January 25):
Common Non-Endocrine Disease Presentations
Content:
- Injury
- Fleas/Mites/Skin disease
- Cardiac disease
- Gastritis/Inflammatory bowel disease
- Preputial carcinomas
- Lymphoma
Week 3 (Real Time Session February 1):
Adrenal Disease
Content:
- Pathophysiology
- Clinical symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Treatment options - medical
- Treatment options - surgical
- Prevention
Week 4 (Real Time Session February 8):
Assorted Endocrinopathies
Content:
- Insulinoma
- Pathophysiology
- Clinical symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Treatment options - medical
- Treatment options - surgical
- Prevention
- Diabetes, pancreatitis, and other less recognized endocrinopathies
CE CREDITS: 6
Tuition: Member $120.00 ($108.00 early bird special if enrolled by December 28, 2011).
Non-Member $201.00 ($181.00 early bird special if enrolled by December 28, 2011).
*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close when
the maximum number of participants is reached or at 5pm ET the day of the first
Real Time Session unless otherwise noted. If the first Real Time Session is on a
weekend, course enrollment will close on the Friday before the first Real Time Session.
*For more information on how online CE works, see the
Participant Resource Center.
Note: "This course has been approved for 6 hours of
continuing education credits in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however
participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted
in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education."
Call VSPN/VIN CE at 1-800-700-4636 for further information. (Attendees are encouraged to check
with their licensing jurisdiction(s) for information regarding recognition by their board).
Course withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be
issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course.
If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VIN/VSPN office 1-800-700-INFO (4636)
to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.
* Note: To ensure rapid handling of your request for withdrawal, we recommend that you
call the VIN/VSPN office at 1-800-700-INFO (4636).
* For more information on VIN's Upcoming CE Courses check the Course Catalog at
https://www.vin.com/CE/Catalog.htm
Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education Coordinator
VIN CE Services: CEonVIN@vin.com
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