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Main : Course Catalog : Advanced Canine Reproduction |
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TECH112-1003: Advanced Canine Reproduction for the Veterinary Technician
INSTRUCTOR:
Joni L. Freshman, DVM, MS, DACVIM
DATES:
October 3 - November 7, 2003
Real Time Sessions: Tuesday evenings October 7, 14, 21, 28; 9:00pm - 10:30pm ET (USA)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Clinical reproduction is uniquely suited to make excellent use of the veterinary technician's skills and abilities. This advanced course is for veterinary technicians who have taken the introductory course and/or have mastered the topics discussed therein. This course is designed to provide the veterinary technician with in-depth, useable knowledge on care of the bitch during pregnancy and lactation, routine and critical care for the canine neonate, and basic physiology and skills for preparing and utilizing chilled and frozen canine semen.
This course will consist of four (4), ninety (90) minute real-time sessions, detailed presentations with slides when appropriate, and library materials provided on all topics. There will be multiple choice homework quizzes designed to enhance course effectiveness and material retention as well as interactive message board discussions.
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
Week 1: Care of the Pregnant and Lactating Bitch
Content: This section of the course will delve into appropriate nutritional constituents, vaccinations, use of medication, how to evaluate mothering and milk production, how to enhance same, and monitoring for postpartum problems such as postpartum metritis and eclampsia.
Week 2: Neonatal Care--Routine and Critical
Content: This section will cover routine care and monitoring of canine neonates, as well as evaluation, nursing, and intensive care of the ill neonate. This will include tube feeding, feeding and weight gain schedules, medication, access for fluid and blood administration, oxygen administration and special considerations for anesthesia.
Week 3: The Preparation and Use of Chilled Canine Semen
Content: In this section we will learn the science and technique behind chilling canine semen, as well as what quality is acceptable, the importance of performing a chill test, shipping, and warming to use for insemination. Sources for chilled semen buffer will be provided.
Week 4: The Preparation and Use of Frozen Canine Semen
Content: This session will concentrate on the underlying theory and technique for the freezing, sample evaluation, and thawing of canine semen. Options for freezing systems (straws, pellets) will be discussed. Why is canine semen so much more difficult to freeze than bovine?-find out here!
Recommended texts are:
Canine and Feline Theriogenology by Johnston, Kustritz, and Olson (WB Saunders, 2001)
This book can be purchased from the VIN bookstore. Click here to access the bookstore:
https://www.vin.com/Members/Store/Store.plx?p=82113
Veterinary Pediatrics 3rd Edition by Hoskins (WB Saunders, 2001)
This book can be purchased from the VIN bookstore. Click here to access the bookstore:
https://www.vin.com/Members/Store/Store.plx?p=82526
LIBRARY MATERIALS: Library materials will be made available one week before the course starts so participants will have plenty of time to prepare for the real time sessions and discussion.
MESSAGE BOARD DISCUSSIONS:
Message board discussions regarding the topic presented will begin on the day the course opens and continue for one week following the last real time session. These discussions will be held in the VSPN CE course area.
CE HOURS: 6 (applied for RACE approval)
Note: "This course has been submitted for approval for 6 hours of continuing education credits 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. Call VIN/VSPN for further information." (Attendees are encouraged to check with their licensing jurisdiction(s) for information regarding recognition by their board.)
TUITION : $96 ($86 Early Bird before September 19, 2003)
Full time students of an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technician Program will receive a reduced rate for this course of $48.00 (upon verification of student status)
*VT students, please include your program directors name, school, and school phone number in the comments section of the CE registration form. Your registration will be delayed if this information is not included.
TO REGISTER:
Note: "This course has been submitted (but not yet approved) for 7.5 hours of continuing education credits 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. Call VIN/VSPN for further information." (Attendees are encouraged to check with their licensing jurisdiction(s) for information regarding recognition by their board.)
Note: To ensure rapid handling of your request for withdrawal, we recommend that you call the VIN office at 1-800-700-INFO (4636).
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