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TECH104-0704 : Dentistry for Veterinary Technicians
INSTRUCTOR:
Steve Holmstrom, DVM, DAVDC
DATES:
July 29 - September 9, 2004
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, August 2, 16, 23, and 30, 2004 (no class August 9); 9:00 - 11:00pm ET
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Due to the relatively high number of patients with periodontal disease in veterinary practice, the emphasis of this course is placed on the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease. This course will provide instruction to the veterinary technician student, experienced unregistered assistants, and Registered/Certified/Licensed Veterinary Technicians on veterinary periodontics. There is a required text for this course, see information below.
The course will consist of four (4), two hour, real time sessions; library materials supplementing the chapters in the required text; multiple choice quizzes (at the end of each chapter) designed to enhance course effectiveness and material retention; a cumulative final online; and interactive message board discussions.
All veterinary staff involved in or wishing to learn more about veterinary dentistry are encouraged to register, however, it is advisable that registrants be for those currently performing dental prophylaxis in practice.
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
Week 1: Chapter 2 - The Oral Examination and Disease Recognition
Content: Oral examination including charting, nomenclature, terminology and a review of veterinary dental oral disease.
Week 2: Chapter 3 - Dental Instruments and Equipment and Chapter 4 - Personal Safety and Ergonomics
Content: Types, uses, and maintenance of dental instruments and equipment. Physical, chemical, biological and ergonomic hazards, in veterinary dentistry to prevent injury in the workplace.
Week 3: Chapter 6 - Pathogenesis of Periodontal Disease and Chapter 7 - The Complete Prophy
Content: The cause and prevention of periodontal disease including staging, proper instrument use and the steps to the complete prophylactic care.
Week 4: Chapter 8 - Homecare Instruction and Periodontal Therapy
Content: The treatment of periodontal disease and followup care at home.
Textbook: Required Text is: Veterinary Dentistry for the Veterinary Technician and Office Staff. By Steve Holmstrom, DVM, DAVDC. Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders, c2000. This book can be purchased from the VIN bookstore by clicking on this link: http://store.vin.com/custom/edit.asp?p=82497
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: 8 (applied for RACE approval)
Note: "This course has been submitted for approval for 8 hours of continuing education credits 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. Call VIN/VSPN for further information." (Attendees are encouraged to check with their licensing jurisdiction(s) for information regarding recognition by their board.)
TUITION:
$128.00 ($115.00 early bird special if registered before July 19, 2004).
Full time students of an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technician Program will receive a reduced rate for this course of $64 (upon verification of student status)
TO REGISTER:
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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