EXOT007-2018: Euthanasia of the Exotic Animal Patient [Non-Interactive]
This course is a self-paced, non-interactive course.
Enrollment is closed.
Presenter: Sandra Mitchell, DVM, ABVP Feline, ABVP ECM
Course Open: January 25-December 31, 2018
Level and Prerequisites:
This
basic course will be open to any VIN or VSPN member interested in
easing some of the stress caused by the "unknowns" when euthanizing exotic pets.
This course is open to VIN and VSPN members only.
VIN CE Course:
"This program (22-32097) is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a
total of 1.5 CE Credits, with a maximum of 1.5 CE Credits being
available to any individual veterinarian or veterinary technician/technologist.
This RACE approval is for the subject matter categories of:
Scientific,
using the delivery method of Non-Interactive-Distance: (Online, Correspondence,
Journal, or Other Self-Study).
This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however,
participants are responsible for ascertaining each board's CE requirements."
Course Description:
This course will cover the basics to consider when seeing exotic animals presented
for euthanasia. Owner communication factors will be discussed, as well as things to
prepare your staff for to make the procedure go as smoothly as possible. Common pet
species will be discussed - birds, rodents, ferrets, rabbits, reptiles, amphibians,
and fish, with basic information provided about each such as appropriate drugs
(pre-euthanasia sedation), potential sites of venous access, and potential agonal
reactions to be prepared for.
This course will consist of non-interactive modules in the form of videos to be
watched. Modules will include handouts to be read and multiple choice poll
questions as well as include an end-of-course test.
To earn a certificate of completion, the participant must complete all modules and
attain a minimum score of 80% on the end-of-course test. Completion of all modules
(videos, reading handouts, polls, and end-of-course test) will take a minimum of
82 minutes to complete.
Participants must complete the participation requirements by December 31, 2018
to be eligible for a certificate.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Euthanasia of the Exotic Patient
Total Time: 82 minutes
Video: 33 minutes
Handouts: 25 minutes
Polls: 4 minutes
End of Course Test: 20 minutes
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- understand the particular hurdles involved with exotic pet euthanasia, and
potential solutions to those challenges. The species to be covered to varying
degrees will be Ferrets, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas, Small Rodents,
Birds, Reptiles, Frogs, Amphibians and fish.
Course Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library.
Required Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course.
About the Presenter:
Sandra Mitchell, DVM, DABVP (Feline Specialty and Exotic Companion Mammal Specialty)
is currently doing relief and emergency medicine in Saco, Maine and is a board certified
feline specialist and exotic companion mammal specialist. Additionally, she is a licensed
wildlife rehabilitator in the State of Maine and routinely treats wildlife in her area.
She loves caring for companion animals, particularly dealing with geriatric patients as
well as animals with difficult to diagnose or treat conditions. If it fits through the
door, she will see the pet as there are no medical challenges she is unwilling to tackle.
She is "owned" by her own personal tribe which includes cats, ferrets, chinchillas, and
whatever wildlife have decided to take up temporary residence. In her spare time,
she writes for veterinary journals, gives lectures to veterinarians, veterinary staff,
and owners, writes exam questions for a variety of veterinary qualification exams, and
authors for animal oriented magazines and websites. In her real time off, she loves to
canoe - especially whitewater. In 2011, she completed a 1,000 mile canoe race in the
Yukon, finishing in only 7 days, 10 hours, and 46 minutes!
Total CE Credit: 1.5
Tuition: VIN/VSPN Member $23
Prices are listed in US dollars.
*Enrollment will close on December 1, 2018 at 5 pm ET (USA).
*For more information on how online CE works, see the
Participant Resource Center.
To Enroll:
Enrollment is closed.
- Enrollment qualifications: Veterinarians enrolling in a VIN CE or VSPN CE
non-interactive course must be a VIN member. Veterinary support staff must be a member
of VSPN to enroll in a VIN CE or VSPN CE non-interactive 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. 797 or email
CEonVIN@vin.com.
Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.
"This program (22-32097) is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a
total of 1.5 CE Credit, with a maximum of 1.5 CE Credit being
available to any individual veterinarian or veterinarian technician/technologist.
This RACE approval is for the subject matter categories of:
Scientific,
using the delivery method of Non-Interactive-Distance: (Online, Correspondence, Journal, or Other Self-Study).
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 VIN office 800-846-0028 ext. 797
to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.
*For more information on VIN's upcoming CE courses, check the
VIN Course Catalog.
Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education Director
VIN CE Services:
CEonVIN@vin.com
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