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Tuition: $66 ($59 early bird special if enrolled by April 25, 2024) * Enroll in both modules by March 27, 2024 and receive a 15% discount off the original course price. * 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 will explore how the technician’s role in managing patients in shock is vital to successful patient outcomes. We will explore the pathophysiology of shock and review the various types of shock, as well as the different stages of shock our patients may be dealing with. Our focus will be on the technician’s role in recognizing shock and managing patients in the various types of shock states. In the second part of this course, we will learn how SIRS (systemic inflammatory response syndrome) and sepsis are complex and life-threatening conditions that require prompt recognition and treatment. We will review the pathophysiology and diagnostic criteria of SIRS and sepsis, as well as the latest evidence-based treatment strategies. We discuss the importance of early detection and intervention in improving patient outcomes and the role veterinary technicians play in providing treatment for these critical patients. By the end of this course, you will have a thorough understanding of key concepts and strategies for managing SIRS and sepsis to provide optimal patient care. Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:

• Recognize various types of shock including; hypovolemic shock, distributive shock, cardiogenic shock and obstructive shock
• Define the different stages of shock
• Understand the pathophysiology what is happening to our patients in shock
• Explain the treatment options for shock
• Understand the differences between SIRS (systemic inflammatory response syndrome), sepsis, and septic shock
• Define SIRS and sepsis
• Understand the pathophysiology that can lead to SIRS, sepsis, and septic shock
• Utilize the treatment options available
• Understand your role as a veterinary technician in recognizing and treating SIRS, sepsis, and septic shock

RACE Accreditation: This program has been RACE approved for 3 hours of continuing education credit for veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. (20-1167728)

Week 2 (Real Time Session May 23): Sepsis and SIRS
During this session, we will cover how to recognize the signs of SIRS/sepsis and an understanding of the pathophysiology involved with these processes. Treatment options and the technician’s role in managing these critical patients will also be discussed.

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.