VIN

VSPN

Canine and Feline Weight Loss Programs (TECH289-0623)

The real time sessions for this course will be presented via Zoom webinar platform.

Presenter: Kelly Gredner, RVT, VTS (Nutrition)
Course Open: August 9-Septenber 9, 2023
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Wednesdays, August 16, 23, & 30, 2023; 8:00-9:30pm ET (USA)    World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 4.5
RACE Category: 4.5 hours Medical

Enrollment is closed.  

Tuition: $95 ($85 early bird special if enrolled by July 26, 2023).
* Students currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited or CVMA-approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon proof of student status).

Prices are listed in US dollars.


Course Information:
In this interactive course, we will be discussing all aspects of obesity: causes, prevention, nutrition, and developing a weight loss program. Veterinary technicians are the cornerstone to maintaining a successful weight loss program in the clinic.

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

  • Understand the pathology of obesity.
  • Identify the risks and causes of obesity.
  • Understand the importance of weight loss.
  • Understand the different ways to use nutrition for weight loss.
  • Calculate energy requirements for weight loss.
  • Calculate feeding amounts for patients.
  • Understand the importance of having a clinic program.
  • Develop a weight loss program.
  • Manage/maintain a weight loss program.
Level and Prerequisites: This intermediate VSPN CE course will be open for enrollment to veterinary technicians/technologists, support staff, veterinary teams, etc. actively interested in canine and feline weight loss programs.
Credit Approval: This program has been approved for 4.5 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.(20-1007380)

Course Agenda:

Week 1 (Real Time Session August 16): Obesity as a Disease
 Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to understand the pathology of obesity, identify the risks and causes of obesity, and understand the importance of weight loss.

Week 2 (Real Time Session August 23): Tackling Obesity with Nutrition
 Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to understand the different ways to use nutrition for weight loss, calculate energy requirements for weight loss and calculate feeding amounts for patients.

Week 3 (Real Time Session August 30): Developing a Weight Loss Program
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:

  • Understand the importance of having a clinic program
  • Develop a weight loss program
  • Manage/maintain a weight loss program
Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course. To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.

Course Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
No Required Textbook.


Enrollment is closed.  

Tuition: $95 ($85 early bird special if enrolled by July 26, 2023).
* Students currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited or CVMA-approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon proof of student status).

Prices are listed in US dollars.


*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on August 16, 2023 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached.

*For more information on how online CE works, see the Participant Resource Center.


Enrollment qualifications:
  1. VIN CE Courses:
    1. VIN CE courses are open to VIN member, VIN student member, and non-member veterinarians.
    2. Veterinary support staff must be VSPN members in order to enroll in a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
  2. VSPN CE Courses:
    1. VSPN CE courses are open to veterinary support staff and veterinarians.
    2. Only VIN and VSPN members can enroll in a VSPN CE course.
    3. Veterinarians will only receive credit for those VSPN CE courses that specify in the Accreditation statement that the course is accredited for veterinarians.
  3. Please check the course Level and Prerequisites, Accreditation, and Tuition before enrolling.
  4. Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses.
    1. Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
  5. For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 792 or email . Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.


Course withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course. If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VIN office 800-846-0028 ext. 792 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.

*For more information on VSPN's upcoming CE courses, check the VSPN Course Catalog.

VSPN CE Services:
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 792
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357