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Tuition: $44($40 early bird special if enrolled by May 2, 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 proof of student status). * To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on May 23, 2023, at 5 pm EST Prices are listed in US dollars.

Course Information:
Hypertension is a common finding in cats. Because of the effects of untreated hypertension on highly vascular target organs (i.e., eyes, brain, kidneys, and cardiovascular system), it is very important to detect elevations in blood pressure (BP) early in order to prevent permanent damage. Additionally, monitoring the BP of every anesthetized patient is critical to ensure and avoid intra-operative and post-operative effects of hypotension. The biggest concern practitioners have regarding measuring blood pressure in cats is the effect of stress. In this presentation, practical aspects regarding measurement as well as the pathophysiology behind elevations in blood pressure will be discussed so the practitioner and veterinary technicians can have greater confidence in the interpretation of readings.

• Identify what etiologies may be contributing to this disorder.
• Explain the risks of persistent hypertension.
• Demonstrate the role of stress in blood pressure and how to minimize it.
• Explain how the veterinarian will treat hypertension.
• Know how to minimize the risk of hypotension.

RACE Credit Approval: This program has been approved for 2 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.(20-998850)

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.

*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on Friday, May 23, 2023 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached.

1. VIN CE Courses:
   1. VIN CE courses are open to VIN member, VIN student member, and non-member veterinarians.
   2. Veterinary support staff must be VSPN members in order to enroll in a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
2. VSPN CE Courses:
   1. VSPN CE courses are open to veterinary support staff and veterinarians.
   2. Only VIN and VSPN members can enroll in a VSPN CE course.
   3. Veterinarians will only receive credit for those VSPN CE courses that specify in the Accreditation statement that the course is accredited for veterinarians.
3. Please check the course Level and Prerequisites, Accreditation, and Tuition before enrolling.
4. Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses.
   1. Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
5. 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.