SAIM801-1118: Getting through the Day: How to Make it through the day in GP, Module I
The lectures for this course will be presented in an audio format using a webinar platform.
Enrollment is closed.
Presenters: Carl Darby, MA, VETMB
Tom Hansen, DVM, DABVP
Susan Cohen, DSW
Course Open: November 19-December 27, 2018
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Mondays, November 26, December 3, 10 and 17; 9:30-11:30 pm ET (USA)
Course RTS Times in Your Area:
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Level and Prerequisites:
This
basic course is geared toward new grads looking for practical guidance
as they venture forth into the unpredictable world of small animal general practice.
It may also serve as a review for more experienced practitioners or as an introduction
for those transitioning from other practice areas. There are no prerequisites.
VIN CE Course: Open to ALL recent grads and VIN members.
This course is approved by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 22-34699)
Course Information:
This course is the first of a multiple module series designed to give an
overview of common cases/presentations in small animal day practice.
Different topics will be presented each week, and each discussion will
include highlights on pathophysiology, case presentation, differentials,
diagnostic approach, treatment recommendations, and case examples where
appropriate. Important non-technical skills will also be included.
Week 1 (Real Time Session November 26, 2018):
Wellness
Presenter: TBA
Format: Audio
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- understand common vaccine preventative protocols for dogs and cats
- communicate with clients regarding behavior and nutrition
- field common questions from clients
Week 2 (Real Time Session December 3, 2018):
Common Presentations - Part I (Eyes and Ears)
Presenter: Carl Darby, MA, VETMB
Format: Audio
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- recognize and address common Ophthalmic and Otic presentations seen in everyday practice
- give differentials for common (and uncommon!) cases
- develop rational diagnostic and therapeutic treatment plans
Week 3 (Real Time Session December 10, 2018):
Common Presentations - Part II (GI/Dermatology)
Presenter: Tom Hansen, DVM, DABVP
Format: Audio
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- recognize and address common GI and Dermatologic presentations seen in everyday practice
- give differentials for common (and uncommon!) cases
- develop rational diagnostic and therapeutic treatment plans
Week 4 (Real Time Session December 17, 2018):
Client Communications
Presenter: Susan Cohen, DSW
Format: Audio
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- understand common causes of compassion fatigue
- communicate with clients regarding money, euthanasia and compliance
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.
About the Presenters:
Susan Cohen is a Social Worker specializing in the Human-Animal Bond.
She spent 28 years at the Animal Medical Center in New York and now works as a
consultant assisting veterinary practices with issues of communication, stress, and morale.
Thomas Hansen is a graduate of the UC Davis School of
Veterinary Medicine and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary
Practitioners (Canine and Feline Practice). He is in general and emergency
practice in the San Francisco East Bay Area. His favorite areas of practice
are internal medicine, emergency medicine, and ultrasound.
Carl Darby attended Cambridge University School of Veterinary
Medicine and graduated with honors in 1991. After working in private practice,
Dr. Darby became a board-certified specialist in avian medicine in 2003 and has
owned Seneca Falls veterinary hospital since 2006.
Total CE Credit: 8
Tuition: FREE for 2016, 2017 and 2018 graduates
Member $184 ($166 early bird special if enrolled by November 5, 2018)
Prices are listed in US dollars.
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 2019
or later can access prior years' content FREE by going to
https://www.vin.com/CE
and clicking on Getting Thru the Night under Archived Courses or using this direct link:
https://beta.vin.com/doc/?id=5374153 .
*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes,
enrollment will close on Monday, November 26, 2018 at 5 pm ET (USA)
or when the maximum number of participants is reached.
Awesome free courses like this one fill up quickly, so enroll now!
*For more information on how online CE works, see the
Participant Resource Center.
To Enroll:
Enrollment is closed.
- Enrollment qualifications: VIN CE courses are open to
VIN member and non-member veterinarians. Veterinarians enrolling in a VSPN CE course
must be a VIN member. Veterinary support staff must be a VSPN member to enroll in a
VSPN CE or a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
- 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.
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Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.
"This program (22-34699) is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a
total of 8 CE Credits, with a maximum of 8 CE Credits being available to any individual
veterinarian.
This RACE approval is for the subject matter categories of:
Scientific,
using the delivery method of Interactive-Distance: (Web-based, Teleconference or Audio-Conference).
This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are
responsible for ascertaining each board's CE requirements."
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
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Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education Director
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