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Main : Course Catalog - 2003 : Introduction to Shelter Medicine |
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MULT100-0903: Introduction to Shelter Medicine
INSTRUCTORS:
Course coordinator: Lila T. Miller, DVM; ASPCA
Lila T. Miller, DVM; ASPCA
Stephen L. Zawistowski, PhD; ASPCA
Janet M. Scarlett, DVM, MPH, PhD; Cornell University
Pamela J. Reid, PhD; ASPCA
Robert Reisman, DVM; ASPCA
DATES:
September 17 - October 15, 2003
Interactive sessions: Weds, 9/17,9/24,10/1,10/8; 9:30- 11:30 PM ET (USA)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The provision of comprehensive health care services to animal shelters requires an understanding of the mission and goals of animal shelters as well as an appreciation of the animal welfare issues that drive shelter medical and management policy decisions. This introductory course is designed to provide veterinarians, veterinary students and veterinary technicians with the necessary background information to help lay the foundation for designing effective programs for population and disease control.
COURSE OUTLINE
Week 1: Dr. Janet Scarlett and Dr. Lila Miller
Defining animal sheltering
The first week will delve briefly into the history of animal sheltering, including a description of the different types of animal shelters and how their various organizational structures and missions affect the role of the veterinarian in the delivery of veterinary services. Pet population issues, animal relinquishment data, relationships with the private practice veterinarian and selected animal welfare topics that have created heightened interest in animal sheltering (pediatric neutering, feral cat management, no kills) will also be explored.
Week 2: Dr. Lila Miller
Shelter Operations
The second week will discuss the benchmarks of a high quality shelter program and the ways that veterinarians will be expected to manage the disease implications. Topics will include the source of shelter animals and how that affects their care, obstacles to designing effective health care programs, disease prevention strategies and specific programs such as spay neuter, foster care and euthanasia.
Week 3: Dr. Stephen Zawistowski and Dr. Pamela Reid
Behavior and Adoptability
This week will focus on the behavior problems encountered in shelter animals. Programs of behavior assessment and temperament testing will be described, including an evaluation of their usefulness and limitations. Suggestions for behavior modification, enrichment programs and stress reduction will be offered in addition to adoptability guidelines for matching pets and people.
Week 4: Dr. Robert Reisman
Animal Cruelty
The final week will provide vital information for handling animal abuse and cruelty cases. In addition to helping define animal cruelty, abuse and neglect, legal issues for veterinary professionals will be discussed, along with guidelines for recognizing and documenting animal abuse for court cases.
Upon completion of the course, participants should
CE HOURS: 8
TUITION:
Member/$115, Non-Member/$173 before Sept 3rd;
Member/$128, Non-Member/$192 after Sept 3rd
VSPN Okay
For More Information on VIN's Upcoming CE Courses, check out https://www.vin.com/CE/Catalog.htm
Note: "This course has been submitted (but not yet approved) for 10 hours of continuing education credits in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB's 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 VIN for further information."
(Attendees are encouraged to check with their licensing jurisdiction(s) for information regarding recognition by the board.)
COURSE WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND POLICY: Withdrawal prior to the listed start date of a course entitles the registrant to a complete refund or a credit toward a future VIN CE course, whichever is preferred. Withdrawal within 1 week after the listed start date (i.e. including no more than one real-time session) entitles the registrant to a credit toward any future VIN CE course. (Does not apply to courses with only one real-time session.) After the first real-time session, a registrant may withdraw due to special circumstances and receive prorated credit towards a future VIN course. These requests will be handled on an individual basis. The amount of the prorated credit will be determined based on 65% of the time remaining in the course at the time of withdrawal. It is not possible to withdraw retroactively.
Note: To ensure rapid handling of your request for withdrawal, we recommend that you call the VIN office at 1-800-700-INFO.
Debbie Friedler
Coordinator
Continual Education Division
Veterinary Information Network
CEonVIN@vin.com
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