TECH262-0916: Helping Technicians Provide Physical Rehabilitation for In-Hospital Patients
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The lectures for this course will be presented in a predominantly text format with some audio and video to augment the lecture. Please come prepared to listen.
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Instructor: Maria Maddox, BA, CVT, LVT, CCRP, AMCP
Course Open: September 8, 2016-October 9, 2016
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Thursdays, September 15, 22 and 29, 2016; 8:00-9:30pm ET (USA)
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Practice Sessions: In order to prepare you for a successful experience
in your CE course, we request you attend a Practice Session prior to the first
Real Time Session. Please arrive promptly at the start time; each Practice Session
is up to 1 hour in length.
For more information, please visit the
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*The instructor for this course will be using audio which will require you to have a headset or speakers to listen.
If you have any concerns regarding your computer's audio capabilities, please be sure to attend
one of the Practice Sessions.
Level and Prerequisites:
This
intermediate course is focused towards veterinary technicians and support staff interested in physical therapy and rehabilitation of veterinary patients. Participants should have a solid knowledge of anatomy, palpable anatomical landmarks, and intermediate skills in nursing care for hospitalized patients.
VSPN CE Course: Open to VIN and VSPN members.
"This program 22-26015 is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 0.00 CE Credits (0.00 max) being available to any one veterinarian: and/or 4.50 Veterinary Technician CE Credits (4.50 max). This RACE approval is for the subject matter categorie(s) of:
Category Two: Non-Scientific-Clinical using the delivery method(s) of: Interactive-Distance. This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board's CE requirements"
Course Description:
Physical rehabilitation for animals is rapidly becoming a standard of care in most specialty and university hospitals, as well as in general practice. This course is designed to teach seasoned veterinary technicians and assistants various physical rehabilitation techniques that can immediately be implemented in their clinic for the benefit of their in-hospital patients. It is designed to help technicians have the proper skills to carry out rehab exercises that have been prescribed by the managing veterinarian. Discussion will include charting, pain scales, and therapeutic exercise goals, precautions, and contraindications.
Week 1 (Real Time Session September 15):
Introduction to Veterinary Physical Rehabilitation
Presenter: Maria Maddox, BA, CVT, LVT, CCRP, AMCP
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- Understand the veterinary technician�s role as part of the rehab team
- Utilize pain scales to document pain levels in patients
- Record rehab exercises and outcomes in patient charts
- Differentiate between proper and improper body mechanics
- Recognize benefits, contraindications, and treatment parameters for cryotherapy, thermotherapy, and hydrotherapy
Week 2 (Real Time Session September 22):
Physical Rehabilitation of the Orthopedic Patient
Presenter: Maria Maddox, BA, CVT, LVT, CCRP, AMCP
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- Describe the responses of different tissues to disuse and immobilization
- Demonstrate the difference between passive and active ROM, and point out the benefits of each and when one is preferable over the other
- Assist with supported weight-bearing and gaiting exercises
- Define goals of rehab for early-stage post-operative orthopedic patients
Week 3 (Real Time Session September 29):
Physical Rehabilitation of the Neurologic Patient
Presenter: Maria Maddox, BA, CVT, LVT, CCRP, AMCP
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- Recognize where patients lie on a neurological function spectrum
- Define goals of rehab for hospitalized neurologic patients
- Demonstrate knowledge of various techniques utilized to care for the �down� patient
Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required
to earn a certificate of completion for the course.
*The lectures for this course will be presented in a text format. Audio will be used to answer questions and augment the lecture. Please come prepared to listen.
*To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to
Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.
Course Materials: Course materials will be available
in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
Required Textbooks:
There is no required textbook for this course.
About the Instructor:
Maria Maddox, BA, CVT, LVT, CCRP, AMCP has a B.A. in Biology and graduated with honors from Bel-Rea Institute in 2002. She helped establish the rehabilitation department in one of the country�s largest privately owned veterinary hospitals in 2005. She earned her Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner status from the University of Tennessee in 2006. She has worked in the rehab field for a total of 8 years, mostly working hands-on with in-hospital and out-patient cases. She has lectured on rehab at the Oquendo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. She has taught basic rehab techniques to technicians and assistants in Las Vegas and in Okinawa, Japan. She is a member of the organizing committee of the Academy of Physical Rehabilitation Veterinary Technicians (APRVT), who will be applying to the NAVTA VTS (veterinary technician specialty) committee. She is head of the continuing education and membership committees for the APRVT.
Total CE Credit: 4.5
Tuition: $90 ($81 early bird special if enrolled by August 25, 2016)
All prices are listed in US dollars.
* Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status).
*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes,
enrollment will close at 5pm ET on September 15, 2016,
or when the maximum number of participants is reached.
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Participant Resource Center.
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*Note:
"This program 22-26015 is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 0.00 CE Credits (0.00 max) being available to any one veterinarian: and/or 4.50 Veterinary Technician CE Credits (4.50 max). This RACE approval is for the subject matter categorie(s) of:
Category Two: Non-Scientific-Clinical using the delivery method(s) of: Interactive-Distance. 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.
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call the VSPN office at 800-846-0028 ext. 792.
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Charlotte Waack, RVT, CVT
VSPN Director/VSPN CE Interim Director
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