TECH100-0308: FUNdamentals of Toxicology

INSTRUCTORS:
Joanna Delaport, CVT, Mindy Bough, CVT, BA, Margaret Moorman, CVT; and the veterinarians of the Animal Poison Control Center: Eric Dunayer, DVM, Camille DeClementi, VMD, DABT, DABVT, Christine Hayes, DVM, Colette Wegenast, DVM, Donna Mensching, DVM, Mary Schell, DVM

DATES:
March 17-April 6, 2008
Real Time Sessions: Thursday evenings, March 20 and 27, 2007; 9:00pm-10:30pm pm ET (USA)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

FUNdamentals of Toxicology will cover 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.)

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

• obtain all the important information from clients inquiring about poisonings or potential exposures.
• recognize and be prepared for poisoning emergencies, including having prepared checklists for samples commonly required and procedures commonly used in toxicologic emergencies.
• have a knowledge base for what is essential in the monitoring of patients being treated for common small animal poisonings.
• learn treatment tips for common cases that can be handled at home by the owner.
• be able to provide client information about poison prevention.

  TEXTBOOK There is no required for this course, however, it is highly recommended that participants utilize the current APCC Poisonous Plant Book located online in the VSPN Library: https://www.vin.com/Members/VSPN/Library/Misc/VSPN_M01947.htm

  COURSE OUTLINE:

  Week 1: General Management of Poisonings
  During this session we will study history taking, recognition of, and preparation for poisoning emergencies.

  Week 2: Common Household Hazards
  During this session we will study treatment and monitoring of common small animal poisoning cases, as well as poison prevention.

  LIBRARY MATERIALS:
  Library materials will be made available prior to the topic week so participants will have plenty of time to prepare for the real time sessions and discussion.

  MESSAGE BOARD DISCUSSIONS:
  Message board discussions regarding the topic presented will begin on the day the course opens and continue for one week following the last real time session. These discussions will be held in the VSPN CE course area.

  CE HOURS: 3

  TUITION: $Free (Sponsored by the ASPCA - Animal Poison Control Center); There is limited space for this course, please enroll early to ensure your slot. Enrollment will be closed as soon as all spaces are filled. Enrollment will be limited to VSPN Membership only.

  ** NOTE: Registration will be closed when the maximum number of participants is reached or at 5pm ET the day of the first real time session.

  ** Minimal computer requirements for participating in VSPN and VPSNCE: http://www.vspn.org/CE/MinReqs.htm

  **For More Information on how our online CE courses work please read the following:
  How to's of online CE: http://www.vspn.org/CE/VSPN_M02233.htm
  Policies and Procedures: https://www.vin.com/Members/VSPN/Library/Misc/VSPN_M06292.htm

  TO REGISTER:

  1. Each enrollee must individually be a registered member of VSPN or VIN (www.vspn.org). Membership in VSPN is free; VIN membership includes VSPN membership.
  2. To enroll in any VSPN CE course click on the ENROLL NOW link below the course title on the right side of the page at www.vspn.org/CE
  3. Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses. This is our major form of communication with participants. It is highly recommended that course participants use their own, personal emails rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
  4. VIN Member veterinarians SHOULD NOT register for their staff. Please have the staff member register through VSPN. Please email VSPNCE@vspn.org if you have questions.

  Note: "This course has been submitted (but not yet approved) for 3 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB 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. Call VSPN CE at 1-800-700-4636 for further information." (Attendees are encouraged to check with their licensing jurisdiction(s) for information regarding recognition by their board).

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  COURSE WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND POLICY: Withdrawal prior to the listed start date of a course entitles the registrant to a complete refund or a credit toward a future VIN CE course, whichever is preferred. Withdrawal within 1 week after the listed start date (i.e. including no more than one real-time session) entitles the registrant to a credit toward any future VIN CE course. (Does not apply to courses with only one real-time session.) After the first real-time session, a registrant may withdraw due to special circumstances and receive prorated credit towards a future VIN course. These requests will be handled on an individual basis. The amount of the prorated credit will be determined based on 65% of the time remaining in the course at the time of withdrawal. It is not possible to withdraw retroactively.
  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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  Nanette R. Walker Smith, M.Ed., RVT, CVT, LVT
  VSPN Content Director & CE Coordinator
  VSPNCE@vspn.org
  1-800-846-0028 or 1-530-297-4950, ext 187

  Charlotte Waack (Charlotte@vspn.org), ext 193
  Chris Upchurch (Chris@vspn.org), ext 197 VSPN CE Services
  1-800-846-0028 or 1-530-756-4881

  **For More Information on VSPN's upcoming CE Courses, check out http://www.VSPN.org/CE

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