TECH209-2018: Feline Diabetes Mellitus Nutrition Non-Interactive
This course is a self-paced, non-interactive course
Enrollment is closed
Instructor: Ann Wortinger, BIS, LVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM, Nutrition)
Course Open: January 2, 2018-December 31, 2018
Level and Prerequisites:
This advanced course is geared toward veterinary technicians, especially those working toward their VTS in Nutrition.
VSPN CE Course: Open to VIN and VSPN members.
This course has been submitted to RACE for approval for veterinary technicians/technologists in the format of a non-interactive course.
Veterinary Information Network�s RACE provider number is #22.
Course Description:
In this non-interactive course, we will discuss the diagnostics, management, and treatments used in feline diabetes patients. Our guest case will be Bootsie, an obese F/S DSH. Key Nutritional Factors, disease, and nutritional management including client communication and follow up will complete the course.
Course Outline:
Feline Diabetes Mellitus Nutrition Module
Total Time: 2.0 Hours
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- Interpret and explain the predisposing factors associated with feline diabetes mellitus
- Categorize and support disease management including oral, injectable, and nutritional implementation
- Analyze Key Nutritional Factors for managing a feline diabetes mellitus patient
- Develop and explain a feeding plan and follow up for clients and their cats
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 Instructor:
Ann Wortinger, BIS, LVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM, Nutrition) is a published author and has veterinary technician specialty certifications in Emergency Critical Care, Small Animal Internal Medicine, and Nutrition. Her experience in general, emergency and specialty practices, as well as in education, provides solid experience in teaching the various aspects of nutrition. She is president-elect of the Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians (AVNT). Ann is currently working as a private consultant, veterinary technology instructor and mentor.
Total CE Credit: 2
Tuition: $42
Prices are listed in US dollars.
*To ensure participants have enough time to complete the course,
enrollment will close at 5pm ET on December 1, 2018.
*For more information on how online CE works, see the
Participant Resource Center.
To Enroll:
Enrollment is closed
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VSPN CE or a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
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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.
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Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.
*Note:
"This program (RACE program number to be determined) has been submitted for approval by the AAVSB RACE
to offer a total of 2 CE Credits, with a maximum of 2 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 Director
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