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Antimicrobial Resistance in Veterinary Medicine 210
Sub-Title Microbiology
Credit Hours(s) 2.0
Price $48.00 USD
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Educational Objectives
Identify bacterial antimicrobial resistance mechanisms for resisting antimicrobial agents
Discuss the molecular basis for bacterial antimicrobial resistance
Explain laboratory methods for detecting and measuring antimicrobial resistance
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Instructors Jeff Bender, DVM
Format(s) AudioVisual Course Multiple Formats RACE Category 1 Scientific Text
Approval Code(s) 20-743141 (RACE 726-36162) Category 1 Scientific
This program is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer Non Interactive Online CE Credit(s), with a maximum of the above listed CE Credit(s) being available to any individual veterinarian or veterinary technician/technologist. This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each boards CE requirements. RACE Provider #726
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Antimicrobial Resistance in Veterinary Medicine 210 - 213
Credit Hours(s) 8.0
Price $192.00 USD
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This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Antimicrobial Resistance in Veterinary Medicine 210 through Antimicrobial Resistance in Veterinary Medicine 213
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Course Group includes all Courses numbered 210 thru 213
Instructors Jeff Bender, DVM
Format(s) AudioVisual Course Multiple Formats RACE Category 1 Scientific Text
Approval Code(s) 20-743141 (RACE 726-36162) Category 1 Scientific
This program is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer Non Interactive Online CE Credit(s), with a maximum of the above listed CE Credit(s) being available to any individual veterinarian or veterinary technician/technologist. This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each boards CE requirements. RACE Provider #726 Expires: 2025-01-01
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Antimicrobial Resistance in Veterinary Medicine 211
Sub-Title Beef and Dairy Cattle
Credit Hours(s) 2.0
Price $48.00 USD
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Educational Objectives Parts 1-3
Demonstrate understanding of how preconditioning and other preventive management procedures can reduce the frequency of antibiotic treatments for Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD).
Describe the components of a good preconditioning program and how BRD can be prevented in the feedlot.
Describe how preventing BRD tends to cost less than clinical treatments with antibiotics.
Parts 4 - 5
Describe medicated milk replacer and how it is regulated under the Veterinary Feed Directive.
Identify antibiotics that historically were most commonly added to medicated milk replacer.
List the disadvantages associated with using medicated milk replacer.
Describe proper management and preventive medicine that are critical to long-term calf health.
Describe a good colostrum management program for dairy calves.
Parts 6 - 9
Describe the management practices that can prevent scours in calves, such as high quality colostrum management, sanitation and proper isolation procedures.
Explain the proper role of antimicrobial agents in treating calves with scours.
Parts 10 - 11
Discuss the general guidelines for the judicious use of antibiotics in the treatment of mastitis.
Describe the factors to consider in the selection of an antimicrobial drug for mastitis treatment.
Outline the preventive measures that may be taken on a dairy farm with regards to mastitis.
Discuss proper indications for the use of antimicrobials for contagious mastitis in dairy cattle.
Demonstrate understanding of the need to follow proper treatment protocols when using an antibiotic to treat individual cows for contagious udder pathogens.
Explain how somatic cell counts and culture results are used to formulate a herd antibiotic treatment plan for contagious udder pathogens.
Describe how antimicrobial treatment of contagious udder pathogens can be greatly reduced in herds by using effective mastitis prevention and control programs.
Recognize the futility of using antibiotics to treat cases of contagious mastitis if the cow is to be returned to a herd where she will quickly become reinfected.
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Instructors Jeff Bender, DVM
Format(s) RACE Category 1 Scientific Text
Approval Code(s) 20-743141 (RACE 726-36162) Category 1 Scientific
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Antimicrobial Resistance in Veterinary Medicine 212
Sub-Title Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in Companion Animal Medicine
Credit Hours(s) 3.0
Price $72.00 USD
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Educational Objectives Part 1 and 2
Identify the frequency of antimicrobial use in small animal practice
Summarize the classes and types of antimicrobials commonly used in small animal practice
Discuss the clinical applications where antimicrobial use may be reduced
Describe the association between antimicrobial use and the occurrence of antimicrobial resistance
Demonstrate understanding of the use of bacterial culture with antimicrobial susceptibility testing as an important diagnostic tool to support antimicrobial therapy
Part 3
Identify how antibiotics are frequently used in the pocket pet industry and how the use of antibiotics in pocket pets may select for antimicrobial resistance
Discuss how animal and human health may both be impacted by antimicrobial resistance
Describe how veterinarians in agriculture departments work with veterinarians and other health professionals in local, state, and federal health departments to investigate and control zoonotic disease
Summarize how the use of antibiotics may select for the dissemination of gene cassettes conveying resistance to multiple antibiotics
Part 4
Discuss how antibiotics are frequently used in treatment of canine pyoderma
List the factors to be considered when choosing antibiotic therapy
Identify the underlying causes of canine pyoderma and possible diagnostic and treatment options
Describe the importance of bacterial culture and susceptibility testing, and effective communication with the client
Demonstrate understanding of how animal and human health can both be affected by antibiotic resistance
Part 5
Discuss the use antibiotics to treat feline lower urinary tract disease
List factors that need to be considered when using antibiotic therapy in cases of feline lower urinary tract disease
Identify the importance of bacterial culture results in the selection of an antibiotic
Part 6
Be aware of the guidelines for feline upper respiratory infections set by the International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases (ISCAID)
Name the underlying causes of feline upper respiratory infections
Determine the appropriate diagnostic tests and interpretations for cases of feline upper respiratory infection
Explain when the use of antibiotics is appropriate for cases of feline upper respiratory infections and which 2 antibiotics would be appropriate to use empirically
Identify 3 alternative treatment options for antibiotics in cases of feline upper respiratory infection and describe when these treatment options are appropriate
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Instructors Jeff Bender, DVM
Format(s) AudioVisual Course Multiple Formats RACE Category 1 Scientific Text
Approval Code(s) 20-743141 (RACE 726-36162) Category 1 Scientific
This program is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer Non Interactive Online CE Credit(s), with a maximum of the above listed CE Credit(s) being available to any individual veterinarian or veterinary technician/technologist. This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each boards CE requirements. RACE Provider #726 Expires: 2025-01-01
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Antimicrobial Resistance in Veterinary Medicine 213
Sub-Title Pharmacology
Credit Hours(s) 1.0
Price $24.00 USD
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Educational Objectives
Outline how antibiotics were discovered and what drives the discovery of new antimicrobial drugs.
Define and differentiate the following related terms: antibiotic, antimicrobial, anthelmintic, antiparasitic, and antifungal.
Describe the different mechanisms of action for antimicrobial drugs, and associate these mechanisms with the common classes of antimicrobial drugs.
Explain pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic factors that affect dose and duration of treatment needed to provide effective therapy for bacterial infections.
Describe some important considerations in prescribing antimicrobial drugs to successfully treat infections in animals without promoting microbial drug resistance.
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Instructors Jeff Bender, DVM
Format(s) AudioVisual Course Multiple Formats RACE Category 1 Scientific Text
Approval Code(s) 20-743141 (RACE 726-36162) Category 1 Scientific
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Common Disease of Companion Animals 201
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Credit Hours(s) 6.0
Price $144.00 USD
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Demonstrate a working knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system.
Explain to clients how cardiovascular disease affects the patient.
Explain diagnostic and treatment plans to clients.
Answer clients’ questions concerning the medications needed by the patient.
Explain the basic anatomic arrangement of the mammalian digestive system.
Relate changes in the digestive system to the development of disease symptoms.
Explain to owners why their pet is ill and how the problem is best treated.
Explain the interrelationship between the nervous system and the endocrine system.
Understand the clinical pathologic changes that occur with each endocrine disease.
Describe how the absence of a specific hormone can have clinical effects on the animal.
Explain to owners the treatment regime necessary for their pets.
Explain the structures of the eye and the purpose of each.
Describe how changes from normal result in clinical disease.
Discuss and demonstrate the proper treatments for common eye problems in small animals.
Describe the cellular components of blood.
Relate changes in blood components to common blood diseases seen in dogs and cats.
Discuss with owners treatment options for specific blood dyscrasias seen in dogs and cats.
Describe the arrangement and importance of the skin as an organ.
List common ectoparasites that produce skin disease in companion animals.
Demonstrate the ability to explain parasite control for the most common ectoparasites.
Relate diagnosis and treatment of skin lumps and bumps, for example,tumors,abscesses, and cysts.
Instructors Linda DuPont, DVM
Format(s) Downloadable Course in PDF Text
Approval Code(s) Course Accepted as Approved by Another State Vet Board Expires: 2025-01-01
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Common Disease of Companion Animals 201 - 202
Sub-Title Dogs and Cats - Part 1 and Part 2
Credit Hours(s) 12.0
Price $288.00 USD
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Educational Objectives
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system.
Explain to clients how cardiovascular disease affects the patient.
Explain diagnostic and treatment plans to clients.
Answer clients’ questions concerning the medications needed by the patient.
Explain the basic anatomic arrangement of the mammalian digestive system.
Relate changes in the digestive system to the development of disease symptoms.
Explain to owners why their pet is ill and how the problem is best treated.
Explain the interrelationship between the nervous system and the endocrine system.
Understand the clinical pathologic changes that occur with each endocrine disease.
Describe how the absence of a specific hormone can have clinical effects on the animal.
Explain to owners the treatment regime necessary for their pets.
Explain the structures of the eye and the purpose of each.
Describe how changes from normal result in clinical disease.
Discuss and demonstrate the proper treatments for common eye problems in small animals.
Describe the cellular components of blood.
Relate changes in blood components to common blood diseases seen in dogs and cats.
Discuss with owners treatment options for specific blood dyscrasias seen in dogs and cats.
Describe the arrangement and importance of the skin as an organ.
List common ectoparasites that produce skin disease in companion animals.
Demonstrate the ability to explain parasite control for the most common ectoparasites.
Relate diagnosis and treatment of skin lumps and bumps, for example,tumors,abscesses, and cysts.
Describe how muscles and bones act together to result in purposeful movement.
List various musculoskeletal problems with respect to bone, muscle, joint, or combinations of each as the cause.
Discuss various musculoskeletal problems, treatments, therapy with clients.
Know what diagnostic tests are needed for the diagnosis of musculoskeletal diseases.
Describe the arrangement of the nervous system.
Relate the dysfunctions of various portions of the nervous system to diseases seen in companion animals.
Discuss symptoms and treatments of neuronal disease with clients.
Relate the specific cause of disease with the pansystemic clinical signs seen in dogs and cats.
Initiate the proper safety methods to prevent spread of these transmissible or infectious dis-eases within the clinic.
Discuss with clients the necessity of an effective vaccination program.
Explain how environment and husbandry conditions affect the health of the young or immunosuppressed older pet.
Explain to clients the health reasons for ovariohysterectomy or castration of their pets.
Recognize the problem areas in the reproductive system of the male and female and relate them to the clinical symptoms.
Advise clients on pregnancy-related problems.
Review the anatomy of the respiratory system.
Recognize the difference between the upper and lower respiratory diseases.
Discuss with owners the prescribed medications and treatments commonly used for respiratory diseases in the small-animal clinic.
Recommend vaccination to owners as a way to prevent some of the viral and bacterial respiratory diseases.
Explain the anatomy of the urinary system and the functions it performs.
Describe how bacterial and viral infections can occur and how these may lead to the formation of stones.
Identify the most commonly seen canine bladder stones.
Explain the benefits of castration as it relates to prostate disease in the male dog.
Discuss the cause of urinary incontinence in spayed female dogs.
Instructors Linda DuPont, DVM
Format(s) Downloadable Course in PDF Text
Approval Code(s) Course Accepted as Approved by Another State Vet Board Expires: 2025-01-01
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Common Disease of Companion Animals 202
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Credit Hours(s) 6.0
Price $144.00 USD
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Educational Objectives
Describe how muscles and bones act together to result in purposeful movement.
List various musculoskeletal problems with respect to bone, muscle, joint, or combinations of each as the cause.
Discuss various musculoskeletal problems, treatments, therapy with clients.
Know what diagnostic tests are needed for the diagnosis of musculoskeletal diseases.
Describe the arrangement of the nervous system.
Relate the dysfunctions of various portions of the nervous system to diseases seen in companion animals.
Discuss symptoms and treatments of neuronal disease with clients.
Relate the specific cause of disease with the pansystemic clinical signs seen in dogs and cats.
Initiate the proper safety methods to prevent spread of these transmissible or infectious dis-eases within the clinic.
Discuss with clients the necessity of an effective vaccination program.
Explain how environment and husbandry conditions affect the health of the young or immunosuppressed older pet.
Explain to clients the health reasons for ovariohysterectomy or castration of their pets.
Recognize the problem areas in the reproductive system of the male and female and relate them to the clinical symptoms.
Advise clients on pregnancy-related problems.
Review the anatomy of the respiratory system.
Recognize the difference between the upper and lower respiratory diseases.
Discuss with owners the prescribed medications and treatments commonly used for respiratory diseases in the small-animal clinic.
Recommend vaccination to owners as a way to prevent some of the viral and bacterial respiratory diseases.
Explain the anatomy of the urinary system and the functions it performs.
Describe how bacterial and viral infections can occur and how these may lead to the formation of stones.
Identify the most commonly seen canine bladder stones.
Explain the benefits of castration as it relates to prostate disease in the male dog.
Discuss the cause of urinary incontinence in spayed female dogs.
Instructors Linda DuPont, DVM
Format(s) Downloadable Course in PDF Text
Approval Code(s) Course Accepted as Approved by Another State Vet Board Expires: 2025-01-01
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Diagnoses and Treatments in Equine Medicine 201
Sub-Title Diagnosis from Abortions to Burns
Credit Hours(s) 6.0
Price $144.00 USD
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Discuss the epidemiology of 53 conditions (Abortions to Burns) affecting the horse
Recognize the clinical presentation of 53 conditions (Abortions to Burns) affecting the horse
Differentially diagnose 53 conditions (Abortions to Burns) affecting the horse
Apply therapeutic goals and treatments of 53 conditions (Abortions to Burns) affecting the horse
Discuss prognosis and outcomes of 53 conditions (Abortions to Burns) affecting the horse
Educate clients about conditions (Abortions to Burns) affecting their horse
Instructors Linda DuPont, DVM
Format(s) Downloadable Course in PDF Text
Approval Code(s) Course Accepted as Approved by Another State Vet Board Expires: 2025-01-01
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Diagnoses and Treatments in Equine Medicine 202
Sub-Title Candidiasis to Dorsal Displacement of the Soft Palate
Credit Hours(s) 6.0
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Discuss the epidemiology of 51 conditions (Candidiasis to Dorsal Displacement of the Soft Palate) affecting the horse
Recognize the clinical presentation of 51 conditions (Candidiasis to Dorsal Displacement of the Soft Palate) affecting the horse
Differentially diagnose 51 conditions (Candidiasis to Dorsal Displacement of the Soft Palate) affecting the horse
Apply therapeutic goals and treatments of 51 conditions (Candidiasis to Dorsal Displacement of the Soft Palate) affecting the horse
Discuss prognosis and outcomes of 51 conditions (Candidiasis to Dorsal Displacement of the Soft Palate) affecting the horse
Educate clients about conditions (Candidiasis to Dorsal Displacement of the Soft Palate) affecting their horse
Instructors Linda DuPont, DVM
Format(s) Downloadable Course in PDF Text
Approval Code(s) Course Accepted as Approved by Another State Vet Board Expires: 2025-01-01
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Diagnoses and Treatments in Equine Medicine 203
Sub-Title Diagnosis of Early Embryonic Loss to Fumonisin Toxicosis
Credit Hours(s) 6.0
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Discuss the epidemiology of 42 conditions (Early Embryonic Loss to Fumonisin Toxicosis) affecting the horse
Recognize the clinical presentation of 42 conditions (Early Embryonic Loss to Fumonisin Toxicosis) affecting the horse
Differentially diagnose 42 conditions (Early Embryonic Loss to Fumonisin Toxicosis) affecting the horse
Apply therapeutic goals and treatments of 42 conditions (Early Embryonic Loss to Fumonisin Toxicosis) affecting the horse
Discuss prognosis and outcomes of 42 conditions (Early Embryonic Loss to Fumonisin Toxicosis) affecting the horse
Educate clients about conditions (Early Embryonic Loss to Fumonisin Toxicosis) affecting their horse
Instructors Linda DuPont, DVM
Format(s) Downloadable Course in PDF Text
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Diagnoses and Treatments in Equine Medicine 204
Sub-Title Diagnosis from Gasterophilus to Hypoxemia
Credit Hours(s) 6.0
Price $144.00 USD
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Discuss the epidemiology of 49 conditions (Gasterophilus to Hypoxemia) affecting the horse
Recognize the clinical presentation of 49 conditions (Gasterophilus to Hypoxemia) affecting the horse
Differentially diagnose 49 conditions (Gasterophilus to Hypoxemia) affecting the horse
Apply therapeutic goals and treatments of 49 conditions (Gasterophilus to Hypoxemia) affecting the horse
Discuss prognosis and outcomes of 49 conditions (Gasterophilus to Hypoxemia) affecting the horse
Educate clients about conditions (Gasterophilus to Hypoxemia) affecting their horse
Instructors Linda DuPont, DVM
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Diagnoses and Treatments in Equine Medicine 205
Sub-Title Diagnosis from Ileus to Myonecrosis
Credit Hours(s) 6.0
Price $144.00 USD
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Discuss the epidemiology of 64 conditions (Ileus to Myonecrosis) affecting the horse
Recognize the clinical presentation of 64 conditions (Ileus to Myonecrosis) affecting the horse
Differentially diagnose 64 conditions (Ileus to Myonecrosis) affecting the horse
Apply therapeutic goals and treatments of 64 conditions (Ileus to Myonecrosis) affecting the horse
Discuss prognosis and outcomes of 64 conditions (Ileus to Myonecrosis) affecting the horse
Educate clients about conditions (Ileus to Myonecrosis) affecting their horse
Instructors Linda DuPont, DVM
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Diagnoses and Treatments in Equine Medicine 206
Sub-Title Diagnosis from Nasal Polyps to Pythiosis
Credit Hours(s) 6.0
Price $144.00 USD
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Discuss the epidemiology of 87 conditions (Nasal Polyps to Pythiosis) affecting the horse
Recognize the clinical presentation of 87 conditions (Nasal Polyps to Pythiosis) affecting the horse
Differentially diagnose 87 conditions (Nasal Polyps to Pythiosis) affecting the horse
Apply therapeutic goals and treatments of 87 conditions (Nasal Polyps to Pythiosis) affecting the horse
Discuss prognosis and outcomes of 87 conditions (Nasal Polyps to Pythiosis) affecting the horse
Educate clients about conditions (Nasal Polyps to Pythiosis) affecting their horse
Instructors Linda DuPont, DVM
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Diagnoses and Treatments in Equine Medicine 207
Sub-Title Diagnosis from Rabies to Spinal Injury
Credit Hours(s) 6.0
Price $144.00 USD
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Discuss the epidemiology of 61 conditions (Rabies to Spinal Injury) affecting the horse
Recognize the clinical presentation of 61 conditions (Rabies to Spinal Injury) affecting the horse
Differentially diagnose 61 conditions (Rabies to Spinal Injury) affecting the horse
Apply therapeutic goals and treatments of 61 conditions (Rabies to Spinal Injury) affecting the horse
Discuss prognosis and outcomes of 61 conditions (Rabies to Spinal Injury) affecting the horse
Educate clients about conditions (Rabies to Spinal Injury) affecting their horse
Instructors Linda DuPont, DVM
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Diagnoses and Treatments in Equine Medicine 208
Sub-Title Diagnosis from Splenic Abscess to Zygomycosis
Credit Hours(s) 6.0
Price $144.00 USD
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Discuss the epidemiology of 63 conditions (Splenic Abscess to Zygomycosis) affecting the horse
Recognize the clinical presentation of 63 conditions (Splenic Abscess to Zygomycosis) affecting the horse
Differentially diagnose 63 conditions (Splenic Abscess to Zygomycosis) affecting the horse
Apply therapeutic goals and treatments of 63 conditions (Splenic Abscess to Zygomycosis) affecting the horse
Discuss prognosis and outcomes of 63 conditions (Splenic Abscess to Zygomycosis) affecting the horse
Educate clients about conditions (Splenic Abscess to Zygomycosis) affecting their horse
Instructors Linda DuPont, DVM
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Diagnostic Parasitology 201
Sub-Title The Language of Veterinary Parasitology and Parasites that Infect and Infest Domestic Animals
Credit Hours(s) 1.0
Price $24.00 USD
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Educational Objectives
Briefly discuss the importance of veterinarians in public health
Briefly discuss the importance of veterinary parasitology
Describe the important types of symbiotic relationships
Become fluent in the language of veterinary parasitology
Utilize the Linnaean classification scheme within the discipline of veterinary parasitology
Define and describe terms associated with veterinary parasitology and give examples of parasites that exemplify these terms
Understand that many types of living “creatures” are capable of parasitizing domesticated, wild, exotic, and laboratory animals
Understand that the Linnaean classification scheme is an important tool for studying veterinary parasitology
Instructors Linda DuPont, DVM
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Diagnostic Parasitology 202
Sub-Title Nematodes That Infect Domestic Animals
Credit Hours(s) 5.0
Price $120.00 USD
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Briefly discuss the importance of nematodes in veterinary practice
Describe the important external morphologic features for identifying nematodes
Name the important parts of the male nematode’s reproductive system
Name the important parts of the female nematode’s reproductive system
Determine which reproductive system (male or female) is more important in veterinary parasitology (diagnostically speaking)
Describe the four types of nematode eggs
Determine the difference among these reproductive terms: oviparous, ovoviviparous, and larviparous
Describe the “typical life cycle” of a representative nematode
Explain the difference between a direct life cycle and an indirect life cycle
Remember scientific names and corresponding common names for major parasites affecting domestic and laboratory animals
Recognize pathology produced by nematodes of domesticated and laboratory animals
Recognize ova and distinctive larval stages of major parasites affecting domestic and laboratory animals
Understand the life cycles of: Canine roundworm (Toxocara canis), Canine hookworm (Ancylostoma caninum), Canine whipworm (Trichuris vulpis), Canine heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis), Feline heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis), Ruminant lungworm (Dictyocaulus viviparus), Equine roundworm (Parascaris equorum), Equine large and small strongyles (Strongylus vulgaris)
Instructors Linda DuPont, DVM
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Emergency Treatment and Procedures 201a
Credit Hours(s) 4.0
Price $96.00 USD
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Describe the appropriate steps to take in addressing an injured animal
Recognize common bandaging and splinting techniques
Explain the indications for and the procedures involved in blood component therapy
Outline the diagnosis and treatment of intracellular fluid deficit and electrolyte imbalance
List vascular access techniques and central venous catheters and explain indwelling catheter maintenance
Describe signs of acute pain and methods of assessment, management and prevention
Compare and contrast common pharmacological agents used to control pain
Outline the emergency management of the abdomen
Explain the potential causes of anaphylactic shock and complications of anesthetics use and their treatment
Instructors Linda DuPont, DVM
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Emergency Treatment and Procedures 201b
Credit Hours(s) 4.0
Price $96.00 USD
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Recognize the common causes of burn injuries and initial interventions
Tabulate abnormalities of cardiac rhythm, physiology and structure in feline and canine patients
Describe common disorders of the male and female genitalia and reproductive tract
Identify the signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal emergencies
Describe the treatment and management of acute gastrointestinal disorders
Identify the etiology, signs and symptoms of systemic metabolic emergencies
Outline common medical emergencies of the central and peripheral nervous system
List ocular emergencies requiring immediate treatment
Instructors Linda DuPont, DVM
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Emergency Treatment and Procedures 201c
Credit Hours(s) 4.0
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Recognize the clinical signs of neoplastic disease
Describe an organized response to poison and toxin ingestion
Plan the physical examination when poisoning or toxin ingestion is suspected
Identify the clinical signs and treatment for common agents that are poisonous to dogs and cats
Summarize the differential diagnosis of respiratory emergencies
Outline the emergency care of respiratory diseases
List the classification and care of superficial wounds
Describe the clinical signs and management of shock
Instructors Linda DuPont, DVM
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Implicit Bias
Sub-Title The Connection of Implicit Bias: Barriers to Care and Disparities in Access to and the Delivery of Health Care
Credit Hours(s) 2.0
Price $48.00 USD
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Educational Objectives
Define the concepts of implicit bias and equitable access to health care
Describe historical factors impacting trust in the medical system
Recognize and understand the impact of implicit bias on perception, judgment, and actions that may result in inequitable decision making, failure to effectively communicate, and barriers or disparities in access to and the delivery of health care services
Identify appropriate methods of addressing implicit bias
Identify strategies to ensure that healthcare providesr are enhancing access to care and reducing disparities in the access to and delivery of healthcare services (e.g., understanding differences in needs of diverse population, establishing diversity and inclusion initiatives, and working to enhance personal cultural sensitivity)
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Instructors Jeanine Abrons, PharmD, MS
Format(s) AudioVisual Course
Approval Code(s) RACE #726-988606 Category 1 Scientific This program is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer Non Interactive Online CE Credit(s), with a maximum of the above listed CE Credit(s) being available to any individual veterinarian or veterinary technician/technologist. This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each boards CE requirements. RACE Provider #726 Expires: 2025-01-01
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Natural Veterinary Medicine 201
Credit Hours(s) 6.0
Price $144.00 USD
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Educational Objectives
Associate the traditional Chinese medicine metaphors to the corresponding Western physiology and anatomy concepts
Compare and contrast the concepts of Qi, Yin, Yang, Zang and Fu
Recognize the relationship between Zang and Fu organs and their association with the Cooking Pot Analogy
Relate how a deficiency of a particular source of Qi may produces multiple manifestations and health effects
Describe the concept of pulse diagnosis
Summarize the similarities and differences in taking the History of Present Illness
Compare the traditional Chinese medicine paradigm to the modern Western medicine theories in the etiology of behavioral disorders
Identify the correspondence of modern Western therapeutic herbal supplements to traditional Chinese medicine remedies.
Recognize in the traditional Chinese medicine paradigm, the similarity of etiology for a wide variety of behavioral and emotional disorders
Differentiate the traditional Chinese medicine therapeutic approachs to dermatological disorders based on the theory of excess or deficiency
Instructors Linda DuPont, DVM
Format(s) Downloadable Course in PDF Text
Approval Code(s) Course Accepted as Approved by Another State Vet Board Expires: 2025-01-01
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Natural Veterinary Medicine 202
Credit Hours(s) 6.0
Price $144.00 USD
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Identify the correspondence of modern Western nutritional approaches and therapeutic herbal supplements to traditional Chinese medicine remedies
Compare the traditional Chinese medicine paradigm to the modern Western medicine theories in the etiology of Digestive Disorders
Recognize in the traditional Chinese medicine paradigm, the similarity of etiology for a wide variety of Digestive Disorders
Differentiate the traditional Chinese medicine therapeutic approaches to Digestive Disorders based on the theory of excess or deficiency
Compare the traditional Chinese medicine paradigm to the modern Western medicine theories in the etiology of Ear Disorders
Recognize in the traditional Chinese medicine paradigm, the similarity of etiology for a wide variety of Ear Disorders
Differentiate the traditional Chinese medicine therapeutic approaches to Ear Disorders based on the theory of excess or deficiency
Compare the traditional Chinese medicine paradigm to the modern Western medicine theories in the etiology of Endocrine, Hematological and Immunological Disorders
Recognize in the traditional Chinese medicine paradigm, the similarity of etiology for a wide variety of Endocrine, Hematological and Immunological Disorders
Differentiate the traditional Chinese medicine therapeutic approaches to Endocrine, Hematological and Immunological Disorders based on the theory of excess or deficiency
Instructors Linda DuPont, DVM
Format(s) Downloadable Course in PDF Text
Approval Code(s) Course Accepted as Approved by Another State Vet Board Expires: 2025-01-01
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Natural Veterinary Medicine 203
Credit Hours(s) 6.0
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Identify the correspondence of modern Western nutritional approaches and therapeutic herbal supplements to traditional Chinese medicine remedies
Compare the traditional Chinese medicine paradigm to the modern Western medicine theories in the etiology of Infectious Diseases
Recognize in the traditional Chinese medicine paradigm and the similarity of etiology for a wide variety of Infectious Diseases
Differentiate the traditional Chinese medicine therapeutic approaches to Infectious Disease based on the theory of excess or deficiency
Compare the traditional Chinese medicine paradigm to the modern Western medicine theories in the etiology of Liver and Musculoskeletal Disorders
Recognize in the traditional Chinese medicine paradigm and the similarity of etiology for a wide variety of Liver and Musculoskeletal Disorders
Differentiate the traditional Chinese medicine therapeutic approaches to Liver and Musculoskeletal Disorders based on the theory of excess or deficiency
Compare the traditional Chinese medicine paradigm to the modern Western medicine theories in the etiology of Neoplastic Disorders
Recognize in the traditional Chinese medicine paradigm and the similarity of etiology for a wide variety of Neoplastic Disorders
Differentiate the traditional Chinese medicine therapeutic approaches to Neoplastic Disorders based on the theory of excess or deficiency
Instructors Linda DuPont, DVM
Format(s) Downloadable Course in PDF Text
Approval Code(s) Course Accepted as Approved by Another State Vet Board Expires: 2025-01-01
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Natural Veterinary Medicine 204
Credit Hours(s) 6.0
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Identify the correspondence of modern Western nutritional approaches and therapeutic herbal supplements to traditional Chinese medicine remedies
Compare the traditional Chinese medicine paradigm to the modern Western medicine theories in the etiology of Neurological and Ophthalmologic Disorders
Recognize in the traditional Chinese medicine paradigm and the similarity of etiology for a wide variety of Neurological and Ophthalmologic Disorders
Differentiate the traditional Chinese medicine therapeutic approaches to Neurological and Ophthalmologic Disorders based on the theory of excess or deficiency
Compare the traditional Chinese medicine paradigm to the modern Western medicine theories in the etiology of Liver and Respiratory Disorders
Recognize in the traditional Chinese medicine paradigm and the similarity of etiology for a wide variety of Liver and Respiratory Disorders
Differentiate the traditional Chinese medicine therapeutic approaches to Liver and Respiratory Disorders based on the theory of excess or deficiency
Compare the traditional Chinese medicine paradigm to the modern Western medicine theories in the etiology of Reproductive and Urological Disorders
Recognize in the traditional Chinese medicine paradigm and the similarity of etiology for a wide variety of Reproductive and Urological Disorders
Differentiate the traditional Chinese medicine therapeutic approaches to Reproductive and Urological Disorders based on the theory of excess or deficiency
Instructors Linda DuPont, DVM
Format(s) Downloadable Course in PDF Text
Approval Code(s) Course Accepted as Approved by Another State Vet Board Expires: 2025-01-01
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Veterinary Acupuncture 201
Credit Hours(s) 6.0
Price $144.00 USD
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Assess the history of traditional acupuncture and its application to veterinary medicine
Describe the anatomy of acupoints
Relate the classification of acupoints to organ systems
Explain the neurophysiological basis of acupuncture
Analyze the current research on acupuncture as it relates to veterinary practice
Outline the Eastern concepts of acupuncture
Describe the traditional Eastern approached to diagnosis and treatment
Use the methods of classification by The Five Elements, The Eight Conditions and Zang – fu theory to develop a treatment formula
Recognize the various techniques of acupuncture and the types of instrumentation employed
Summarize the principles of Point Selection
Instructors Allen Schoen, DVM, MS
Format(s) Downloadable Course in PDF Text
Approval Code(s) Course Accepted as Approved by Another State Vet Board Expires: 2025-01-01
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Veterinary Acupuncture 202
Credit Hours(s) 6.0
Price $144.00 USD
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Identify the canine acupuncture points
Correlate the canine acupuncture points to the associated cutaneous nerve
Differentiate disease causations in dogs based on Western and traditional Chinese medicine approaches
Describe the components of the canine examination in traditional Chinese medicine
Explain the diagnosis and treatment of specific canine musculoskeletal disorders using traditional Chinese medicine
Outline the use of acupuncture for canine neurological disorders
Describe the implementation of acupuncture for the treatment of thoracolumbar and cervical disk disease in small mammals
Explain trigger point treatment in dogs
Summarize the efficacy of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of chronic respiratory disease, cardiovascular disorders and heart disease in small animals
Outline the approaches used in traditional Chinese medicine to critical care situations in dogs
Instructors Allen Schoen, DVM, MS
Format(s) Downloadable Course in PDF Text
Approval Code(s) Course Accepted as Approved by Another State Vet Board Expires: 2025-01-01
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Veterinary Acupuncture 203
Credit Hours(s) 6.0
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Compare and contrast the study and treatment of gastrointestinal, reproductive, immunological and dermatological disorders from Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine perspectives
Explain the theory and evidence for the effects of acupuncture on gastrointestinal, reproductive, immunological and dermatological function
Identify the pathogenesis of gastrointestinal, reproductive, immunological and dermatological disorders according to the patterns of the Eight Principles, vital substances, Zang-fu organs, pathogenic factors, channels and the four level theory on heat-induced disease
Describe the recommended acupuncture treatment for gastrointestinal, reproductive, immunological and dermatological disorders
Assess the evidence for the the use of acupuncture in surgical and postoperative analgesia
Identify the acupuncture points used to induce analgesia in specific anatomical locations
Explain the technique of gold bead implantation
Summarize the differences and similarities in applying acupuncture to avian and mammalian patients
Outline the use of Traditional Chinese Medicine herbal remedies in treating the avian patient
Describe the theory and principles of auricular therapy in animals
Instructors Allen Schoen, DVM, MS
Format(s) Downloadable Course in PDF Text
Approval Code(s) Course Accepted as Approved by Another State Vet Board Expires: 2025-01-01
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Veterinary Acupuncture 204
Credit Hours(s) 12.0
Price $288.00 USD
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Explain the similarities and difference in the traditional versus the transpositional approach to equine acupuncture
Compare and contrast the location and function of the traditional Chinese back Shu points with the transpositioanl Shu points
Identify the location and function of the traditional Chinese acupuncture points in horses
Define the traditional Chinese medicine approaches of the Eight Principles, the Zang-fu Organs and the Five Elements
Identify the location and function of the transpositional acupuncture points in horses
Contrast the principles of diagnosis from a Western and traditional Chinese medicine perspective
Outline the components of the traditional Chinese acupuncture examination
Integrate the various approaches in traditional Chinese medicine and Japanese acupuncture in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal and neurological disorders and chronic back pain in horses
Describe the etiology and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders of horses within the traditional Chinese medicine paradigm
Develop traditional Chinese medicine treatment formulas for general conditions in the horse using the Eight Principles
Explain the theory of Ting point therapy and Thoresen coronary band therapy
Describe the methods of palpation for and the treatment of Ting points and Thoresen coronary band therapy points
Diagnose conditions using the Eight Principles based on inspection, hearing and smelling, inquiry and palpation
Critique the Whole-Horse approach to acupuncture in performance horses
Explain proper saddle fitting and how improper fitting can result in low back pain
Describe the application of traditional Chinese medicine to equine sports medicine
List the muscles of the horse, their associated meridians and their Zang-fu organ relationships
Outline the basic principles of force, motion and material strength in biological tissues and apply them to the biomechanics of the horse
Summarize the application of traditional Chinese acupuncture to cattle
Identify the acupuncture points in the pig
Instructors Allen Schoen, DVM, MS
Format(s) Downloadable Course in PDF Text
Approval Code(s) Course Accepted as Approved by Another State Vet Board Expires: 2025-01-01