TECH151-0610: Avian Bandaging and Wound Care

INSTRUCTOR:
Drew Bickford, AS, CVT

DATES:
June 16-July 9, 2010
Real Time Sessions: Tuesday evenings; June 22 and 29, 2010; 7:00pm-8:30pm ET (USA)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Participants will learn bandages commonly used in avian medicine and appropriate situations and techniques to apply said bandages. Additionally, participants will be taught about various wound types seen in birds and common treatment options. This course will utilize photographs and videos of actual cases.

Drew Bickford is the current Senior Certified Veterinary Technician at the University of Minnesota's Raptor Center. A long time career with significant emphasis in avian medicine has made Mr. Bickford an ideal teacher for nursing care of all members of this species. He teaches all levels of staff and veterinary students as well as participates in research and fundamental studies of avian medicine.

This course is open to all veterinary support staff currently working with avians, but is geared toward the veterinary technician looking to expand knowledge and expertise in avian nursing care and in avian medicine.

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

• properly apply avian bandages including: Figure-of-8, body wrap, metacarpal splint, carpal bumpers, wing splints, Robert Jones bandage, tape splints, ball bandages, foot splints ("shoes"), and interdigitating bandages.
• understand the concepts involved with wound management and apply them to the following wound types seen in avian patients: lacerations, abrasions, punctures, constriction injuries, necrotic wounds, abscesses, frostbite, and burns.

TEXTBOOKS:
There is no required text for this course however the instructor recommends the following:

• Rupley, A. E. (Ed.) (2004). Veterinary Clinics of North America-Clinics Collection: Exotic Animal Practice. Elsevier Health. Chapters on wound healing and management in psittacine birds and wound management in non-psittacine birds. Purchase through the VIN Store at: https://store.vin.com/custom/edit.asp?p=99768

COURSE OUTLINE:

Week 1: Bandaging
Content: We will discuss specific cases, techniques, materials, and show videos of how appropriate bandages would be applied to that patient. Participants should familiarize themselves with the library handout material before the session.

Week 2: Wound Management
Content: Through the use of case studies, we will evaluate wounds through photos and discuss appropriate wound care options. Participants should familiarize themselves with the library handout material before the session.

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:
$60 ($57 early bird special if registered before June 2, 2010).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.

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

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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 for approval for 3 continuing education credits 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).
This course has also been submitted for approval for continual education units toward CVPM requirements through VHMA.

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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. (Refund policy 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 & VSPN CE Director

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