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STAF147-0412: PM Focus Series: Application of Social Media in Veterinary Practice
INSTRUCTOR(S): Rebecca Rose, AAS, CVT
COURSE OPEN: April 17-May 4, 2012
REAL TIME SESSIONS (RTS): Tuesday, April 24, 2012; 8:00pm-9:30pm 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 Real Time Session. 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 Real Time Session.
* 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 a Practice Session.
Level and Prerequisites: This advanced course is geared toward veterinary practice managers especially those working as practice managers and/or toward their CVPM. This practice management course is part of a series of focus topics to highlight specific features of management in a single Real Time Session. Prior participation in the Practice Management 101 course is recommended, but not required. The course format is that of a VINgnette where interaction in the message boards discussing case scenarios will be required to enhance the single Real Time Session. Participants should plan on this more intensive study.
VSPN CE Course. This course has been submitted for RACE approval for veterinarians and veterinary technicians and is VHMA approved for CVPM credits.
Course Description:
Facebook recently surpassed Google as the largest online community for searching and passing of information. Can social media give your practice a return on investment and help get the practice's name out in the community? What is your call to action and how can it improve the health of the pets visiting your practice? This course is created to build your awareness of social media and how it can be a win/win situation not only for you, but also for the pets and clients you serve and your hospital. Participants will learn how to prioritize social media efforts, identify the relationships they wish to build upon, and connect with clients in fun and informative ways. Content will include a large social marketing resource list.
This course will consist of one (1) ninety (90) minute Real Time Session, supplemental library materials, interactive message board discussions, a mandatory end-of-course test, and may include online multiple choice quizzes (after each Real Time Session). Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to be considered for a course certificate of completion.
** The lecture portion of this course will combine both text and audio presentation. Please be prepared to listen.
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to
Required Texbook(s):
There are no textbooks for this class; however their will be extensive links, books, and articles included library resources.
About the Instructor: Rebecca Rose has been a CVT for several years and is a current practice consultant for Red Valley Rose Consulting, LLC. She has authored two texts on veterinary technician careers, writes peer reviewed articles, is a contributing author in a text book for veterinary technicians as well as sits on several professional councils and committees.
Course Outline:
Week 1 (Real Time Session April 24): Application of Social Media in the Veterinary Practice
Required viewing: Evolution of Social Media (library link available on the course main page upon course open)
Content: Participants will learn the differences between various social media platforms, set goals for building their own sites, determine the focus of the content, and how to measure successes, celebrate accomplishments, and teach the team proper Internet etiquette. Component requirements for client connection, both fun and informative, as well as interaction with other practices will be covered and include discussion of the growing need for continued understanding of interaction in the future.
CE HOURS: 2.5 (1.5 hours of lecture, 1 hour for in-depth interaction of case discussions on the message boards)
Tuition: $50 ($45 early bird special if enrolled by April 3, 2012).
*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 when the maximum number of participants is reached or at 5pm ET the day of the first Real Time Session unless otherwise noted. If the first Real Time Session is on a weekend, course will close on the Friday before the first Real Time Session.
**For more on how online CE works see the Participant Resource Center
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Nanette R. Walker Smith, M.Ed., RVT, CVT, LVT
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