This program has been approved for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE Approval. (20-906762)

The traditional methods of handling were to scruff, stretch, and force-restrain cats. The result: bites, scratches, and veterinary staff who were unsure of how to keep safe. Learn low stress towel wrap techniques that will help you handle cats with skill and ease. Cats will remain calm and cooperative, and veterinarians and technicians will be confident handling their feline patients.

Looking for more Sophia Yin behavior courses? Consider enrolling in Low Stress Handling® Silver Certification.

Low Stress Handling® Silver Certification: A comprehensive review of ten individual courses, including Feline Lab: Towel Wrap Techniques for Handling Cats with Skill and Ease (CDPS105). Participants will learn to understand and improve the individual's or hospital's ability to create a low stress environment and handle animals in a less stressful manner. More information/enrollment: Low Stress Handling® Silver Certification

To earn a certificate of completion, the participant must complete all learning modules and score 80% or better on the end-of-course test. Participants must complete the participation requirements to be eligible for a certificate.

To learn more about the requirements for earning a Self Study CE certificate, please refer to Self Study CE Certificate Requirements.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to

• apply 6 towel wraps on cats to keep them feeling comfortable and secure and a seventh wrap for emergency situations.
• recognize common handler errors that can cause cats to struggle instead of calm down.
• evaluate which wraps are appropriate for a given cat and learn how to know when to choose something else.

Level and Prerequisites: This basic VIN CE self-study course is open for enrollment to veterinarians and veterinary staff actively interested in towel wrap techniques for handling cats. This course is open to VIN and VSPN members only.

Recommended Textbook: Dr. Sophia Yin’s Low Stress Handling® and Behavior Modification of Dogs and Cats, second edition, is an essential treasure for anyone passionate about understanding and enhancing their animal behavior knowledge.

The NEW edition contains:

• modern science-based techniques
• contributions by leading professionals in the field of animal behavior
• inclusion of current feline handling practice guidelines
• Dr. Sophia Yin’s foundational techniques
• over 700 photos
• Low Stress Handling® approach and adjustments to body language and humane handling,
• cooperative care, training, and behavior modification
• https://cattledogpublishing.com/product/dr-sophia-yins-low-stress-handling-and-behavior-modification-of-dogs-and-cats/

Module 1: Feline Lab: Towel Wrap Techniques for Handling Cats with Skill and Ease
Total Time: 70 minutes
Video: 65 minutes

Module 2: 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.

Module 3: Course Evaluation

To learn more about the requirements for earning a Self Study CE certificate, please refer to Self Study CE Certificate Requirements.