Getting Through the Day: How to Make it Through the Day in GP Module I (SAIM801-0824)Tom Hansen, DVM, DABVP
Amy Nichelason, DVM, DABVP
Susan P. Cohen, DSW
Course Dates: August 12-September 26, 2024
Enrollment Ends: 5:00 pm ET (USA), August 19, 2024
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Mondays, August 19, 26, September 9, and 16, 2024; 8:00-10:00 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 8
RACE Category: 6 hours Medical, 2 hours Non-Medical
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Tuition: FREE to 2024, 2023, and 2022 graduates |
Course Information:
This course is the first of a multiple module series designed to give an overview of common cases/presentations in small animal day practice. Different topics will be presented each week, and each discussion will include highlights on pathophysiology, case presentation, differentials, diagnostic approach, treatment recommendations, and case examples where appropriate. Important non-technical skills will also be included.
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to
- discuss common vaccine preventative protocols for dogs and cats.
- communicate with clients regarding behavior and nutrition.
- field common questions from clients.
- recognize and address common Ophthalmic and Otic presentations seen in everyday practice.
- recognize and address common GI and Dermatologic presentations seen in everyday practice.
- give differentials for common (and uncommon!) cases.
- develop rational diagnostic and therapeutic treatment plans.
- understand common causes of compassion fatigue.
- communicate with clients regarding money, euthanasia and compliance.
Level and Prerequisites: This basic VIN CE course is geared toward new and recent grads looking for practical guidance as they venture forth into the unpredictable world of small animal general practice. It may also serve as a review for more experienced practitioners or as an introduction for those transitioning from other practice areas. There are no prerequisites.
Credit Approval: This course is approved for 8 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 20-1222890)
Course Agenda: Week 1 (Real Time Session August 19, 2024): Client Communications
Presenter: Susan P. Cohen, DSW
This session will cover common causes of compassion fatigue and how to communicate with clients regarding money, euthanasia and compliance.
Week 2 (Real Time Session August 26, 2024): Common Presentations Part I (Eyes and Ears)
Presenter: Carl Darby, MA, VETMB
This session will cover common Ophthalmic and Otic presentations seen in everyday practice.
**** BREAK - September 2, 2024, Labor Day ****
Week 3 (Real Time Session September 9, 2024): Common Presentations Part I (Eyes and Ears)
Presenter: Amy Nichelason, DVM, DABVP
This session will cover common GI and Dermatologic presentations seen in everyday practice.
Week 4 (Real Time Session September 16, 2024): Wellness
Presenter: Tom Hansen, DVM, DABVP
This session will cover vaccine preventative protocols for dogs and cats, how to increase client awareness of behavior and nutrition during the wellness exam and common questions from clients.
Successful 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. Course Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
Required Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course.
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Tuition: FREE to 2024, 2023, and 2022 graduates |
*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on August 19, 2024 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.
Enrollment qualifications:
- VIN CE Courses:
- VIN CE courses are open to VIN member, VIN student member, and non-member veterinarians.
- Veterinary support staff must be VSPN members in order to enroll in a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
- VSPN CE Courses:
- VSPN CE courses are open to veterinary support staff and veterinarians.
- Only VIN and VSPN members can enroll in a VSPN CE course.
- Veterinarians will only receive credit for those VSPN CE courses that specify in the Accreditation statement that the course is accredited for veterinarians.
- Please check the course Level and Prerequisites, Accreditation, and Tuition before enrolling.
- Each 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.
- For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email CEonVIN@vin.com. Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.
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 office 800-846-0028 ext. 797 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund. *For more information on VIN's upcoming CE courses, check the VIN Course Catalog. VIN CE Services: CEonVIN@vin.com
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357