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EMRG102-0623: Getting Thru the Night – How to make it thru the night in ER, Module 1

The lectures for this course will be presented via the Zoom webinar platform.

Presenter: Beth Davidow, DVM, DACVECC
Course Open: June 15-July 16, 2023
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Thursdays, June 22, 29, and July 6, 2023; 9:00-11:00 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 6
RACE Category: 6 hours Medical


Enrollment is closed.  

Tuition: FREE for 2021, 2022 and 2023 graduates
Member $138 ($124 early bird special if enrolled by June 1, 2023)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


Note: The course content, the course transcript, message board and library will be made available to the general VIN membership after the course closes, but VIN members who just can't wait may enroll at the standard course cost.
VIN members and veterinary students who are scheduled to graduate in 2024 or later can access prior years' content FREE by going to https://www.vin.com/vinmembers/ce and clicking on Getting Thru the Day/Night under Archived Courses or using this direct link: https://www.vin.com/doc/?id=5374153.


Course Information:
You recently were or soon will be diagnosed with a new condition -- DOCTOR! The transition from NOT doctor to THE doctor is a scary one. You don't know it yet, but you already know a lot and are ready to do this. Transforming that competence into confidence is the next big step in your journey.

Getting Through the Night Module 1 is the first in a series of CE courses offered yearly FREE to new graduates, thanks to the VIN Foundation.

     

The VIN Foundation (https://vinfoundation.org) is a non-profit organization committed to helping you, and all new graduates, feel supported as you journey into and through our profession. Getting Through the Night is a VIN Foundation resource made possible through individual donations and grants. VIN membership is not required to access the VIN Foundation resources.

There will be minimal emphasis on pathophysiology and a strong emphasis on diagnostic testing, client management, time management and therapy for various common emergencies. Common mistakes will be highlighted so YOU don't make them, and common pitfalls will be mentioned so YOU can avoid them.


Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to
  • Understand and be comfortable with common ER diseases and their management including:
    • Acute vomiting
    • Heat stroke
    • Seizures
    • Hit by car
    • Urinary obstruction
    • DKA
    • Congestive heart failure
    • Head trauma
    • Pneumonia
    • Anemia/transfusion medicine
    • IMHA and ITP
    • ER nutrition
  • Discuss and collect finances as well as being able to identify what "do everything, cost is not a concern" means.
  • Obtain vascular access in an emergency situation.
  • Formulate a fluid therapy plan, including shock management.
  • Place Chest tubes in an emergency situation.
  • Use a glucometer for more than just blood glucose testing.


Level and Prerequisites: This basic VIN CE course is geared toward new grads looking for practical guidance as they venture forth into the unpredictable world of veterinary medicine but can be useful to those already experienced with ER work.
Credit Approval: This course is approved for 6 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 20-1025840)


Course Agenda:

Week 1 (Real Time Session June 22, 2023): Common Emergencies Part I
Presenter: Beth Davidow, DVM, DACVECC

Week 2 (Real Time Session June 29, 2023): Common Emergencies Part II
Presenter: Beth Davidow, DVM, DACVECC

Week 3 (Real Time Session July 6, 2023): Common Emergencies Part III
Presenter: Beth Davidow, DVM, DACVECC


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.
Required Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course.


Enrollment is closed.  

Tuition: FREE for 2021, 2022 and 2023 graduates
Member $138 ($124 early bird special if enrolled by June 1, 2023)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on June 22, 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. 797 or email CEonVIN@vin.com. 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. 797 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.

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

Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education Director

VIN CE Services: CEonVIN@vin.com
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797
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