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Main : Course Catalog : Avian Handling, Restraint and Behavior |
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EXOT312-0611: Avian Handling, Restraint and Behavior
INSTRUCTOR(S):
Brian Speer, DVM, DABVP(Av), DECAMS and Lori Gaskins, DVM, DACVB
COURSE OPEN: June 22 - July 16, 2011
REAL TIME SESSIONS: Wednesdays, June 29 and July 6, 2011; 9:30pm-11:30pm ET (USA)
Course RTS Times in Your Area: World Clock Converter
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 RTS. Times and dates will be listed in your course confirmation email. Expect to spend up to 1 hour at one of the 2-4 practice sessions held prior to the first RTS.
Level and Prerequisites: Participants in this course should know basic handling and behavior terminology; this course is geared toward the veterinarians and staff with an interest in avian handling, restraint and behavior.
VIN CE course: open to veterinarians and veterinary technicians/VSPN members. This course has been submitted for RACE approval for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
Course Description:
The Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV) and the Veterinary Information Network (VIN) are collaborating on avian continual education courses with the goal to provide veterinarians and staff with solid basic avian medical knowledge that is applicable to everyday practice.
This course will integrate the methods of a clinician and behaviorist and apply them to avian handling, restraint and management of common behavior problems.
This course consists of two (2) 2 hour Real Time Sessions; library materials; interactive message board discussions; and an end of course quiz (80% minimum score required) designed to enhance course effectiveness and material retention.
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to
About the Instructors: Dr. Lori Gaskins received her DVM degree from North Carolina State University, performed her residency in Animal Behavioral Medicine at the University of California-Davis, and is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. She joined the faculty at St Matthew's University, School of Veterinary Medicine in 2007 and teaches animal welfare and behavior.
Dr. Brian Speer received his DVM degree from University of California, Davis. He is boarded with the European College of Avian Medicine and Surgery (ECAMS) in Avian Medicine and the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) in Avian Medicine. Dr. Speer is currently owner and director of Oakley Veterinary Medical Center, and The Medical Center for Birds.
Course Outline:
Week 1: (Real Time Session June 29):
Instructor(s): Brian Speer, DVM, DABVP(Av), DECAMS and Lori Gaskins, DVM, DACVB
Content:
Tuition: $80 ($72 early bird special if enrolled by June 8, 2011).
AAV members eligible for discount pricing: AAV Member/$60 (For veterinarians, this includes full access to VIN throughout the length of the course)
Please type in the comment field on the last page of your course registration that you are a member of the AAV and your member number (if available).
AAV members: Please note that you can find your member number on your mailing label for the AAV journal or you may contact AAV at the publications office (office@aav.org) and request the number, or email the central office.
**Join AAV here: http://www.aav.org/
**For more on how online CE works see the VSPN Participant's Resource Center
Note: "This course has been approved for 4 continuing education credits in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education." Call VSPN/VIN CE at 1-800-700-4636 for further information. (Attendees are encouraged to check with their licensing jurisdiction(s) for information regarding recognition by their board).
Course withdrawal and refund policy: Withdrawal prior to the listed start date of a course entitles the registrant to a complete refund or a credit toward a future VIN CE course, whichever is preferred. Withdrawal within 1 week after the listed start date (i.e. including no more than one real-time session) entitles the registrant to a credit toward any future VIN CE course. (This policy does not apply to courses with only one real-time session.) After the first real-time session, a registrant may withdraw due to special circumstances and receive prorated credit towards a future VIN course. These requests will be handled on an individual basis. The amount of the prorated credit will be determined based on 65% of the time remaining in the course at the time of withdrawal. It is not possible to withdraw retroactively.
Note: To ensure rapid handling of your request for withdrawal, we recommend that you call the VIN/VSPN office at 1-800-700-INFO (4636).
*For More Information on VSPN's Upcoming CE Courses check the Course Catalog at http://www.vspn.org/CE/VSPN_M02231.htm
Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education Coordinator
VIN CE Services: CEonVIN@vin.com
1-800-846-0028 or 1-530-756-4881 or direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01452226154
Andrea Pomposo (Andrea@vin.com); ext 126
Debbie Friedler (Debbie@vin.com); ext 756
Heather Schoffstall (Heather@vin.com); ext 116
Jennifer Boyle (JenniferB@vin.com); ext 169
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