TECH278-2018: Farm Animal Parasitology � Non Interactive
This course is a self-paced, non-interactive course.

  Enrollment is closed

Presenter: Barbie M. Papajeski, MS, LVT, RLATG, VTS (Clinical Pathology)
Course Open: May 1, 2018 � December 31, 2018

Level and Prerequisites: This basic course is geared toward veterinary assistants and technicians in working with farm animals.
VSPN CE Course: Open to VIN and VSPN members.
This non-interactive course has been RACE approved for veterinary technicians/technologists(22-32603)

Course Description:
Parasites have pestered our farm animals and us since before the dawn of the agricultural revolution. The primary purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of farm animal parasite life cycles, public health issues, proper sample processing, evaluation, and identification of internal and external parasites of horses, ruminants, pigs, and poultry. Techniques to improve ova recovery, life cycles, microscopic and gross identification techniques will be covered. (Diagnosis or treatment options will not be covered in this course.)

This course will consist of 5 (five) non-interactive modules that are in the form of videos to be watched. Modules will include handouts to be read, a quiz for each module and a mandatory end of course test. To earn a certificate of participation, you must attain a score of 80% or higher on the end of course test. The five modules and reading library handouts should take the participant a minimum of 175 minutes total. Participants must complete participation requirements by December 31, 2018 to be eligible to earn a certificate of participation

Course Outline:

Segment 1: (Introduction, Sample Collection, and Testing Methods)
Total time: 0.5 hours

Upon completion of this segment, the participant should be able to

• Explain the proper collection method for various parasitology samples
• Recognize the equipment and tests utilized in identifying parasites
• Develop standard operating procedures for processing parasitology samples
• Differentiate between pseudo-parasites and true parasites

Segment 2: (Protozoa)
Total time: 0.5 hours

Upon completion of this segment, the participant should be able to

• Explain the lifecycles of common protozoal parasites of ruminants, pigs, horses, and poultry
• Identify protozoal stages in parasitology samples
• Recognize terminology specific to protozoal parasites
• Describe zoonotic risks associated with protozoal parasites

Segment 3: (Nematodes)
Total time: 1.0 hour

Upon completion of this segment, the participant should be able to

• Explain the lifecycles of common nematode parasites of ruminants, pigs, horses, and poultry
• Identify nematode stages in parasitology samples
• Recognize terminology specific to nematode parasites
• Describe zoonotic risks associated with nematode parasites

Segment 4: (Cestodes and Trematodes)
Total time: 0.5 hours

Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to

• Explain the lifecycles of common cestode and trematode parasites of ruminants, pigs, horses, and poultry
• Identify cestode and trematode stages in parasitology samples
• Recognize terminology specific to cestode and trematode parasites
• Describe zoonotic risks associated with cestode and trematode parasites

Segment 5: (Ectoparasites)
Total time: 1.0 hour

Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to

• Explain the lifecycles of common arthropod parasites of ruminants, pigs, horses, and poultry
• Identify insects, mites, and ticks in parasitology samples
• Recognize terminology specific to ectoparasites
• Describe zoonotic risks associated with ectoparasites

Course Materials: Course materials in the form of handouts and additional educational online activities will be available in the course library.

Required Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course.

About the Presenter:
Barbie Papajeski, MS, LVT, RLATG, VTS (Clinical Pathology) has been at Murray State University, KY since 1995. She began her career working in the clinical pathology department of Breathitt Veterinary Center, a state diagnostic lab affiliated with the university shortly before graduation in 1995. She has been a Kentucky licensed veterinary technician since 1996. In 2005, she received her credentials as a registered laboratory animal technologist. She served on the organizing committee of the Academy of Veterinary Clinical Pathology Technicians as the secretary and received her VTS (Clinical Pathology) in 2014. She transitioned to a full time teaching position in 1999. Barbie teaches clinical pathology and laboratory animal courses in the veterinary technology program at Murray State University. She is also involved in coordinating and co-chairing state association continuing education meetings as the secretary of the Kentucky Veterinary Technician Association

Total CE Credit: 3.5

Tuition: $74
Prices are listed in US dollars.

*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on December 1, 2018 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.

To Enroll:
  Enrollment is closed

1. Enrollment 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.
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"This program 22-32603 is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 0.00 CE Credits (0.00 max) being available to any one veterinarian: and/or 3.50 Veterinary Technician CE Credits (3.50 max). This RACE approval is for the subject matter categories of: Category One: Scientific using the delivery method of Non-Interactive-Distance. This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board's CE requirements. RACE does not "accredit" or "endorse" or "certify" any program or person, nor does RACE approval validate the content of the program." Call VSPN CE at 800-846-0028 ext. 792 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 VSPN office 800-846-0028 ext. 792 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.
* Note: To ensure rapid handling of your request for withdrawal, we recommend that you call the VSPN office at 800-846-0028 ext. 792.

*For more information on VSPN's upcoming CE courses, check the VSPN Course Catalog.

Lisa Kernaghan, LVT, RVT, CVT, VTS (ECC)
VSPN CE Coordinator

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