TECH141-0719: Advanced Nursing-Critical Care Module 2 | Continual Education

Instructor: Andrea Steele, RVT, VTS (ECC), MSc
Course Open: July 4, 2019-August 11, 2019
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Thursdays, July 11, 18, 25 and August 1, 2019; 9:00-11:00pm ET (USA)
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To prepare for your online experience, review the VIN-VSPN CE informational video prior to the course open date.

Level and Prerequisites: This advanced course is focused toward the experienced technician who routinely deals with emergent or critical cases or has an interest in specializing in emergency and critical care. Module 1 is highly recommended prior to enrolling in Module 2, as Module 2 builds on information learned in Module 1.
VSPN CE Course: Open to VSPN members actively interested in veterinary emergency and critical care nursing. This program has been approved for 8 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.(22-36088)

Course Description:
This is module 2 of a two-part course in advanced nursing skills for emergent and critically ill patients. Advanced Nursing Modules 1 and 2 will emphasize the role of the technician in emergency and critical care. Throughout the series, technicians will be encouraged to critically think, problem solve, and develop new skills. These courses will be presented in a systems approach, beginning with nursing techniques that may be universal to any emergency situation or critical illness, followed by techniques that focus on the various body systems.

Week 1 (Real Time Session July 11): Nursing of the Kidney Patient
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to

Discuss renal physiology.
Explain acute vs. chronic renal failure.
Describe peritoneal dialysis and CRRT.
Outline specialized requirements of renal patients.

Week 2 (Real Time Session July 18): Nursing of the Endocrine Patient
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to

Discuss treatment for common endocrine diseases.
Understand common fluid and electrolyte movements that arise in these cases.
Explain complications that arise during treatment of endocrine disorders.

Week 3 (Real Time Session July 25): Nursing the Neurologic and Gastrointestinal Patient
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to

Discuss neurological sequelae to other disease processes.
Explain primary and secondary disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.
Understand the role of the technician in identifying changes in patient parameters.

Week 4 (Real Time Session August 1): Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to

Discuss the techniques for CPR.
Understand the RECOVER CPR Guidelines.
Explain DNR orders.
Discuss levels of CPR.

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: There is no required textbook for this course.

About the Instructor:
Andrea Steele, RVT, VTS (ECC), MSc is an experienced lecturer on the topic of veterinary emergency and critical care at numerous international veterinary conferences, private continuing education events and in-clinic. Andrea has been an ICU technician since 1998, is a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Emergency and Critical Care, and is a Past President, and current Member at Large of the Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians (AVECCT). Andrea has authored numerous book chapters and articles, and co-edited Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care for Veterinary Technicians 3rd Edition.

Total CE Credit: 8

Tuition: Member $168 ($151 early bird special if enrolled by June 20, 2019)
* Enroll in both modules by May 9, 2019 and receive a 15% discount off the original course price.
Prices are listed in US dollars.

*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on July 11,2019, 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.

To Enroll:

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.
Each person is individually responsible for his/her own registration. To ensure that all information received is secure and correct, please do not enroll for a course on behalf of another individual.
For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 792 or email VSPNCE. Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.

Enrollment is closed.

*Note: "This program has been approved for 8 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.(22-36088)"

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. 792 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.

*For more information on VSPN's upcoming CE courses, check the VSPN Course Catalog.

Lisa Kernaghan, LVT, RVT, CVT, VTS (ECC)
VSPN CE Coordinator

VSPN CE Services: VSPNCE
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 792
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