FELI102-0524: Update on Feline RetrovirusesCourse Open: May 24-June 19, 2024
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Sundays, June 2 and 9, 2024; 2:00-4:00 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 4
RACE Category: 4 hours Medical
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Tuition: Member $92 ($83 early bird special if enrolled by May 12, 2024) |
Course Information:
Understanding feline retroviral diseases is important for veterinarians to be able to correctly diagnose these diseases, as well as advise the owners/carers of the patients about the best care options for their cat. Recent research in the behavior of these viruses in cats, as well as the availability of new diagnostic options, mean that the advice provided to owners a few years ago is no longer current. In this course, we will review these new discoveries as well as discuss when to use and how to interpret the newly available diagnostic techniques for feline retroviruses.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to
- understand the biology and pathogenesis of FeLV, incorporating the latest research.
- discuss the different FeLV disease stages, according to the most recent classification.
- correctly choose and interpret the meaning of different FeLV test results and create a further diagnostic/therapeutic plan as needed.
- develop an understanding of the prognosis of FeLV infected cats, depending on the disease stage.
- understand the pathogenesis of FIV, incorporating the latest research in the subject.
- discuss the different FIV disease stages.
- correctly choose and interpret the meaning of FIV test results.
- develop an understanding of the disease stages, as well as the best ways to prevent and manage the disease in cats with FIV infection.
Level and Prerequisites: This intermediate VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians interested in feline medicine, general practice, and/or shelter medicine.
It is also open for enrollment to veterinary technicians/technologists working toward a VTS in Internal Medicine.
Credit Approval: This course is approved for 4 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists. (RACE 20-1117844)
Course Agenda: Week 1 (Real Time Session June 2, 2024): FeLV - What we know and how we can incorporate the latest research.
In this session the basic background knowledge about FeLV will be discussed, including the behavior of the virus in the cat, as well as incorporate the recent new paradigms, including the latest knowledge about the different stages of disease. Additionally, the current available tests will be described, discussing the pros and cons of the different options and incorporating the interpretation, depending on the different disease stages.
Week 2 (Real Time Session June 9, 2024): FIV - How the latest research affects the way we approach these patients.
In this session, we will discuss the background knowledge about FIV, including the behavior of the virus in that cat, as well as clarifying the different disease stages. The different diagnostic tests available for FIV will be discussed, as well as how external factors such as vaccination affect their reliability to diagnose the disease. Additionally, different therapeutic options will be explained, including their advantages and disadvantages.
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.
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Tuition: Member $92 ($83 early bird special if enrolled by May 12, 2024) |
*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on May 31, 2024 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:
- VIN CE Courses:
- VIN CE courses are open to VIN member, VIN student member, and non-member veterinarians.
- Veterinary support staff must be VSPN members in order to enroll in a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
- VSPN CE Courses:
- VSPN CE courses are open to veterinary support staff and veterinarians.
- Only VIN and VSPN members can enroll in a VSPN CE course.
- Veterinarians will only receive credit for those VSPN CE courses that specify in the Accreditation statement that the course is accredited for veterinarians.
- Please check the course Level and Prerequisites, Accreditation, and Tuition before enrolling.
- 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. 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