Update on Thyroid Disease (hyper and hypo) for the Feline Patient (TECH385-0623) | Continual Education

Presenter: Margie Scherk, DVM, DipABVP (feline practice)
Course Open: June 6 - 23, 2023
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Tuesday, June 13, 2023: 9:00-11:00 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 2
RACE Category: 2 hours Medical

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Tuition: $44 ($40 early bird special if enrolled by May 23, 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 verification of student status).

Course Information:
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THYROID DISEASES IN CATS
Hyperthyroidism has been recognized for over 40 years, and we still don't know what causes it. Some cats are tricky to identify, AND some are very fragile to treat. While hyperthyroidism is common, hypothyroidism may be overlooked in cats. Bring your knowledge up to date on theories of etiologies and current recommendations for diagnosing and treating thyroid conditions in cats.

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

What etiologies may be contributing to hyperthyroidism.
The role of overtreatment and prevalence of hypothyroidism.
How to minimize the risk of hypothyroidism.

Level and Prerequisites: This intermediate VSPN CE course will be open for enrollment to veterinarians, veterinary technicians/technologists, actively interested in Thyroid diseases in cats.

RACE Credit Approval: This program has been submitted (but is not yet approved) for 2 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.

Course Agenda:

Week 1 (Real Time Session June 13): Update on Thyroid Disease (hyper and hypo) for the Feline Patient
This presentation will discuss updates on thyroid disease in the feline patient. While hyperthyroidism is common, hypothyroidism may be overlooked in cats. This course will bring you up to date on theories, etiologies, and current recommendations for treating cat thyroid conditions.

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.

*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on June 13, 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.

To Enroll:

Enrollment qualifications: VIN CE courses are open to VIN member and non-member veterinarians. Veterinarians enrolling in a VSPN CE course must be a VIN member. Veterinary support staff must be a VSPN member to enroll in a VSPN CE or a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses. Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext.792 or email VSPNCE. 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: VSPNCE
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