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MULT103-1109: Shelter Medicine
INSTRUCTORS:
Lila Miller, DVM
Miranda Spindel, DVM, MS
Kathleen Makolinski, DVM
Sandra Newbury, DVM
DATES:
November 23 - December 21, 2009
Interactive Sessions: Mondays, November 23, 30, December 7 and 14; 9:00 - 11:00 pm ET (USA)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The number of sheltering agencies in the United States grows annually, and positions for veterinarians to work in animal shelters are increasingly available. Shelter medicine is a unique and expanding area of the veterinary profession. This course is designed as an introduction to the field of shelter medicine - for those considering spending time in a shelter, those newly engaged in the profession, or those with an interest in finding out what shelter veterinary medicine is all about!
The course is primarily aimed at a veterinarian with minimal shelter experience but all veterinarians interested are encouraged to enroll. This course includes four, 2-hour real-time sessions and interactive message boards with the instructors.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Week 1 (November 23):
Intro to Animal Shelter Medicine (Miller)
Week 2 (November 30):
Common Wellness Protocols for the Shelter (Spindel)
Week 3 (December 7):
Spay/Neuter Services for Shelter & Community Animals (Makolinski)
Week 4 (December 14):
Population Management and Current Issues (Newbury)
MESSAGE BOARD DISCUSSIONS:
Discussions will begin on the start date of the course and will continue for 7 days following the last real time session.
CE HOURS: 8
TUITION:
$160 ($144.00 early bird special if registered by November 9, 2009).
Course open to VIN and VSPN members.
Required Textbook: none
Recommended Textbook:
Infectious Disease Management in Shelter Animals. K. Hurley and L. Miller (ed.), Wiley-Blackwell Publishing; 2009
Available in the VIN bookstore: https://store.vin.com/custom/edit.asp?p=99894
Shelter Medicine for Veterinarians and Staff, L. Miller and S. Zawistowski (ed.), Blackwell Publishing; 2004
Available in the VIN bookstore: https://store.vin.com/custom/edit.asp?p=89732
For More Information on VIN's Upcoming CE Courses, check out https://www.vin.com/CE/Catalog.htm
"This course has been approved for 8 hours of continuing education credit 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 VIN at 1-800-700-4636 for further information."
COURSE WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND POLICY: To receive a full refund or credit towards another VIN or VSPN CE course, you must withdraw before the course start date. To withdraw, call the VIN CE office or the VSPN CE office at the numbers given in the "Contact Us" section immediately below.
If the course for which you are registered has more than a single real-time (RT) session, you can withdraw from that course after the first RT session and before the second RT session and receive credit towards a future VIN or VSPN CE course. If you are withdrawing because of special circumstances, your request will be handled on an individual basis; you can arrange for a prorated credit.
Debbie Friedler
Coordinator
Continual Education Division
Veterinary Information Network
CEonVIN@vin.com
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