1) How do I register?

There are several convenient ways to register for this and other online courses.

To register, contact us by phone or email.

EMAIL: Send Email to: VSPNCE@vspn.org. List the course title (in this case, "FUN-damentals of Toxicology"), your full name, full mailing address, phone, and fax number (if appropriate).

PHONE: 1-800-700-INFO (4636). Ask for Nanette. Provide the same information as above.

Expect return email confirming your registration. (This confirmation letter will also describe the requirements for earning CE credit in this CE course.)

2) I'd like to earn CE credit for my participation in this session. How do I do that?

You must be a member of VSPN (VIN members are automatically included). All participants that complete the requirements for this course will receive email verification of their completion. There is no charge to participate in the session and earn CE credits; RACE credits are approved for Veterinary Technicians in most states but you should always check with the licensing board in your state for qualifications. You must register prior to 12 noon ET, May 22, 2001. After you register, you will receive email confirming your registration. This confirmation letter will describe the requirements for earning CE credit in this course.

3) Where are the Library materials for this session?

The background reading materials and slides for the session are located in the VSPN CE Public library.

4) How do I find the live, interactive session?

The real-time sessions will be held on Monday, May 22 and May 29, in the VSPN/VIN Unity Conferencing Center. Before you can enter the chatroom, Unity must be downloaded and installed on the computer you will be using to attend the session. Here is a quick link to the information on how to download Unity and enter the classroom.

Real-time sessions are structured like a class discussion session - rather than a lecture. Although the instructor will direct the session, active participation by the class members is encouraged! You will find a description of ONLINE PROTOCOL for real time sessions on the chat page.

5) Who do I contact if I need help?

If you need any help using the VIN or VSPN websites, contact VINGRAM or call 800-700-4636.

In order to ensure the real-time session runs smoothly, VIN tech support (call 1-800-700-4636) will be available beginning 30 minutes before the session, and will continue throughout the real-time session.

If you are new to VIN Unity, we suggest you arrive about 20 minutes early. This will give you plenty of time to get into the room and practice "speaking" in the chatroom and "accepting" web-tours.

If you have any technical glitches during the session, please contact tech support (call 1-800-700-4636 and follow the instructions) so we can address the problem and get you back to class as quickly as possible.

6) How do a I post questions or comments on the message board for this session?

The course message boards are open throughout the duration of the course and for one week beyond the last interactive session. Questions and discussions arising from the course materials, interactive sessions, or clinical case material relevant to the course should be posted on the course message boards. Message board discussions are an essential element of a successful online class. This is where topics can be explored in depth and applied to clinical cases and real practice situations.

Thank you for using VSPN's Online CE!