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Tuition: $44 ($40 early bird special if enrolled by August 29, 2023) * Students currently enrolled in an AVMA accredited or CVMA approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). Prices are listed in US dollars.

Course Information:
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of feline kidney diseases, focusing on the latest research, diagnostic approaches, treatment strategies, and management techniques. It explores the evolving concepts and advancements in the field, equipping participants with updated knowledge to improve feline kidney disease management in the new decade.

• Review the anatomy and physiology of feline kidneys, emphasizing their role in maintaining overall health.
• Understand the etiology and pathogenesis of various feline kidney diseases, including chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury (AKI), and congenital renal disorders.
• Explore the risk factors associated with feline kidney diseases and their impact on disease progression.
• Examine the principles of staging and grading feline kidney diseases to facilitate appropriate treatment and management decisions.
• Review the current therapeutic approaches for feline kidney diseases, including medical management, dietary interventions, and supportive care.
• Discuss the emerging therapies and treatment modalities being researched and developed for feline kidney diseases.
• Explore the importance of multimodal management strategies, including fluid therapy, nutritional support, and monitoring parameters in feline kidney disease patients.

RACE Accreditation: This program has been approved for 2 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.20-945929

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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.