TECH206-0416: Canine and Feline Dermatology for Veterinary Technicians
Text only:
The lectures for this course will be presented in a predominantly text format.
Instructor(s): Shelley Shopsowitz, BA, RVT
Course Open: April 20, 2016-May 28, 2016
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Wednesdays, April 27, May 4, 11, and 18 2016; 8:00-9:30pm ET (USA)
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Practice Sessions: In order to prepare you for a successful experience
in your CE course, we request you attend a Practice Session prior to the first
Real Time Session. Please arrive promptly at the start time; each Practice Session
is up to 1 hour in length.
For more information, please visit the
CE Practice Area.
Level and Prerequisites:
This
intermediate course will be open to will cover small animal dermatological conditions seen in veterinary practices and cover collection and diagnostic testing commonly performed by veterinary technicians in a dermatology practice.
VSPN CE Course: Open to veterinary technicians/support staff only.
This course has been RACE approved for veterinary technicians/technologists only. (RACE: 22-14116).
Course Description:
The itching, odor, appearance and general discomfort seen in animals with skin conditions is a major concern to pet owners. Veterinary technicians are instrumental in collecting samples, performing diagnostic tests, and aiding veterinarians with dermatologic diagnoses, patient care, procedures, treatments, and client education. This course will cover basic skin anatomy and physiology, terminology, and basic skin conditions commonly seen in the practice of dermatology. Mange mites, fleas, lice and ticks will be covered. We will look at dermatophytes and how to perform a fungal culture. Skin and ear cytology, atopy, and food reactions will all be discussed. Immunotherapy, shampoos and skin treatments, biopsy, and aspirates will also be covered.
Week 1 (Real Time Session April 27):
Introduction to Skin Anatomy and Skin Lesions; History and Record-keeping; Fleas, Lice and Ticks
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- define terminology specific to dermatology
- explain flea control to clients including the affect various therapies have on the flea life cycle.
- Take a complete history and understand its importance
Week 2 (Real Time Session May 4):
Mange and Dermatophytes
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- identify the various types of mange mites typically seen in dogs and cats
- discuss sample collection and microscopically identify all life stages of mange mites commonly affecting veterinary patients.
- prepare and monitor fungassay media and identify dermatophytes if present
Week 3 (Real Time Session May 11):
Microscopic Sample Evaluation and Sample Collection and Relevant Diseases Seen in Dermatology Practice
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- discuss sample collection for microscopic analysis and distinguish basic cytology of skin and ear samples.
- discuss tests commonly done in the veterinary dermatology practice, including skin biopsy, fine needle aspirate and relevant blood tests
Week 4 (Real Time Session May 18):
Atopy, Adverse Food Reaction, and Control of Pruritic Individuals
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- discuss allergy testing (intradermal tests, serum allergy tests) and allergen specific immunotherapy.
- classify and distinguish various types of shampoos, dips and conditioners used in treating skin conditions and educate clients thereof.
- classify and distinguish the various diets available for the food sensitive animal and educate clients thereof.
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 Instructors:
Shelley Shopsowitz has a long standing interest in dermatology working in a specialty practice focusing on dermatology since 1993. Her extensive background also includes lab animal science, clinical pathology, and emergency medicine, and education.
Total CE Credit: 6
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if enrolled by April 6, 2016)
* 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).
*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes,
enrollment will close at 5pm ET on April 27.2016,
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@vspn.org.
Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.
*Note:
"This program (22-14116) has been approved by the AAVSB RACE
to offer a total of 6.0 CE Credits, with a maximum of 6.0 CE Credits being available to any
individual veterinary technician/technologist. This RACE approval is for the subject matter
categories of: Scientific, Non-Scientific-Practice Management/Professional Development 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 VSPN office 800-846-0028 ext. 792
to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.
* Note: To ensure rapid handling of your request for withdrawal, we recommend that you
call the VSPN office at 800-846-0028 ext. 792.
*For more information on VSPN's upcoming CE courses, check the
VSPN Course Catalog.
Charlotte Waack, RVT, CVT
VSPN Director/VSPN CE Interim Director
VSPN CE Services: VSPNCE@vspn.org
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