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Main : Course Catalog : FUN-damentals of Toxicology |
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FUN-damentals of Toxicology Course
TECH100-0501
INSTRUCTOR:
Sharon M. Gwaltney-Brant, DVM, PhD
Charlotte Means, DVM, MLIS
Jill A. Richardson, DVM
Camille Safrit, VMD
Tina A. Wismer, DVM
Veterinary Poison Information Specialists, ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, Urbana, Illinois.
Margaret M. Moorman, CVT
Christine Allen, CVT
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, Urbana, Illinois.
EDUCATIONAL SPONSOR: JPI Jones Animal Heath and its Veterinary Distributors & ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
DATES:
May 18 - June 6, 2001
Interactive session: (Tuesday) May 22 & May 29, 2001; 9:30 - 11:30pm ET (US)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
FUN-damentals of Toxicology is divided into two parts: General Management of Poisonings and Common Household Hazards. This interactive course has an emphasis on visual aids and case reports. The two sessions will include lecture notes and will be supported by a series of web-based case problems. This course is designed and course work will be geared specifically for the veterinary support personnel in practice (i.e. veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, receptionists, etc.)
COURSE OUTLINE:
WEEK 1 - General Management of Poisonings (Small Animals and Exotics)
Tuesday, May 22, 2001, 9:30pm - 11:30pm ET
Instructors: Christine Allen, CVT, Jill A. Richardson, DVM, and Charlotte Means, DVM, MLIS
This session will emphasize the important elements in triage and history taking for poisoning cases and suspected poisoning cases, including how to ask all the right questions when clients call about exposures. We will highlight the five basic steps in managing an emergency poisoning case: assessing the situation (quickly obtaining pertinent information such as the product, clinical signs, vitals), stabilizing the animal (checklist of what items are necessary to begin treating the patient), preventing absorption, monitoring the animal (what to look for, what to be ready for), and initiating ancillary measures. Medications, supplies, and procedures commonly used in toxicology will be discussed, including a presentation on setting up and performing gastric lavage. Also included will be a discussion of what types of samples are needed for specific poisoning cases so your practice is prepared to submit the appropriate diagnostic samples.
WEEK 2 - Common Household Hazards
Tuesday, May 29, 2001, 9:30pm - 11:30pm
Instructor: Margaret Moorman, CVT, Camille Safrit, VMD, Tina Wismer, CVT, Sharon M. Gwaltney-Brant, DVM
This session will focus on common types of toxicants found in the home - including ant and roach baits, silica gel packets, cleaners and disinfectants, liquid potpourri, mothballs, pennies, albuterol inhalers, birth control tablets, and chocolate. Specifically included will be how to identify the active ingredients, specific clinical signs (including what a client or staff person sees in vomitus, stools, etc), and tips/techniques to rule out what a substance might or might not be. This session will also cover how to calculate the dose of toxin that has been ingested.
Upon completion of this course, you should:
1. Obtain all the important information from clients inquiring about poisonings or potential exposures.
2. Recognize and be prepared for poisoning emergencies, including having prepared checklists for samples commonly required and procedures commonly used in toxicologic emergencies.
3. Have a knowledge base for what is essential in the monitoring of patients being treated for common small animal poisonings.
4. Learn treatment tips for common cases that can be handled at home by the owner.
5. Be able to provide client information about poison prevention.
MESSAGE BOARD DISCUSSIONS:
Case discussions will begin 3 (three) days before the start of the course
and will continue for one week following the last real time session. These
discussions will be held in the VSPN message boards in the toxicology
folder.
CE HOURS: 4 (RACE Approved for Veterinary Technicians Only).
TUITION:
Free to VSPN members (Sponsored by JPI Jones Animal Health and the Animal
Poison Control Center)
Veterinarians are welcome to register, but the course is designed for
technicians and CE credit is not available.
TO REGISTER:
Call 1-800-700-INFO (4636) or email VSPNCE@vspn.org, listing the course title, your full name, and email address.
PLEASE NOTE
If the course starts in less than 48 hours, email VSPNCE@vspn.org, or phone the VIN/VSPN office directly (800-700-4636).
*** For More Information on VSPN�s upcoming CE Courses, check out http://www.VSPN.org
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.)
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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