Drat: That Diabetic Cat!

INSTRUCTOR:
Margie Scherk

DATES:
March 20th - April 3rd, 2001
Interactive sessions: Tuesdays; 3/20 & 3/27;
Time: 9:30-11:30 PM Eastern Time

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this 2 week course is to increase the understanding of the participants in feline diabetes. The pathophysiology of feline diabetes will be discussed as it differs from that of other species. Case management will be looked at extensively: insulin therapy, (types, sources), non-insulin therapies, the role of nutrition (what is known and what is speculated), client support tools, blood glucose curves, home glucose testing, fructosamine and glycated hemoglobin, Somogyi effect, when to consider hyperadrenocorticism, concurrent disorders and risks.

Reading material will be available in the online library.

MESSAGE BOARD DISCUSSIONS:
Discussions will begin on the start date of the course, and will continue for one week following the last real time session.

CE HOURS: 4

TUITION: $60

TO REGISTER:
Call 1-800-700-INFO (4636) or email CEonVIN@vin.com, listing the course title, your full name, and your preferred method of payment (credit card, check).

PLEASE NOTE
If the course starts in less than 48 hours, email CEonVIN@vin.com, or phone the VIN office directly (800-700-4636)

*** For More Information On VIN's Upcoming CE Courses, check out http://www.VIN.com/CE/Catalog.htm

Note: "Course meets the requirements for 4 hours of continuing education credit 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."

(Attendees are encourage to check with their licensing jurisdiction(s) for information regarding recognition by the board.)

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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 withdrawal retroactively. Note: To ensure rapid handling of your request for withdrawal, we recommend that you call the VIN office at 1-800-700-INFO.

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Debbie Friedler
Coordinator
Continual Education Division
Veterinary Information Network
CEonVIN@vin.com

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