TECH120-0916: Fall VTNE Preparation Class
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The lectures for this course will be presented in a predominantly text format.
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Instructors: Ann Wortinger, BIS, LVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM, Nutrition)Darci Palmer, BS, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)Mark Sharpless, MBA, CMAR, RVT
Shelley Shopsowitz, RVT, BAKenichiro Yagi, BS, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM)
Course Open: September 9, 2016-December 15, 2016 (Note: For a certificate of completion, participation statistics will be pulled and calculated on November 16, 2016 (10 days after the last Real Time Session); however, class message boards will remain open for interaction with the instructors through the VTNE testing window ending December 15, 2016).
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Sundays, September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and November 6, 2016 8:00pm-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
CE Practice Area.
Level and Prerequisites:
This
intermediate course is designed to help veterinary technician students review the basics of veterinary technology in an overview format. It is not designed to provide in-depth knowledge on each subject as it is assumed the student has that knowledge and is reviewing information in preparation for sitting for the VTNE.
VSPN CE Course: "This program 22-19007 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 12.00 Veterinary Technician CE Credits (12.00 max). This RACE approval is for the subject matter categorie(s) of: Category One: Scientific 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"
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Course Description:
This course is designed to provide a review of the veterinary technician essential skills, tasks, and knowledge base as provided by the guidelines set forth by the AVMA CVTEA for approved veterinary technology programs. Active engagement in the entire course should help organize study time and allow for better competency and test taking skills. The course library will contain a variety of handouts, study guides, charts, interactives, slide shows, and flash cards.
Note: This class does not guarantee passage of the exam; we will approach as many topics as possible in an effort to help the student identify levels of competency as an aid to focus study efforts. In depth and advanced topics will NOT be covered.
Week 1 (Real Time Session September 18):
Laboratory Procedures (Domain 40)
Presenter: Ann Wortinger, BIS, LVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM, Nutrition)
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- Describe sample clinical pathology collection, preparation and handling techniques
- Recall procedures in cytology, microbiology, parasitology, serology and urinalysis
- Perform microscopic evaluations for blood smears, fecal tests and urine sedimentation
Week 2 (Real Time Session September 25):
Pharmacy and Pharmacology (Domain 10) & Pain Management and Analgesia (Domain 90)
Presenter: Darci Palmer, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- Discuss preparation, administration, and dispensation features of pharmacological and biological agents
- Educate clients about drug protocols, administration, safety and side effects of medications
- Perform basic medical math calculations
- Define terminology and physiology of types of pain
- Discuss analgesic techniques in veterinary medicine
- Evaluate pain in animals
Week 3 (Real Time Session October 2):
Anesthesia (Domain 70)
Presenter: Darci Palmer, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- Discuss and identify common drugs used for premedication, induction and maintenance of anesthesia
- Explain pre-operative considerations including patient assessment, IV catheterization, fluid therapy and airway management
- Explain the parts and functions of anesthesia machines
- Discuss monitoring parameters and the importance of anesthesia monitoring
Week 4 (Real Time Session October 9):
Animal Care and Nursing and Zoonoses (Domain 50)
Presenter: Ann Wortinger, BIS, LVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM, Nutrition)
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- Discuss and demonstrate small animal nursing procedures of all common species
- Discuss nutrition for small animal species
- Demonstrate knowledge of reproduction and genetics of small animal species
Week 5 (Real Time Session October 16):
Animal Care and Nursing and Zoonoses (Domain 50 continued) and Emergency Medicine/Critical Care (Domain 80)
Presenter: Kenichiro Yagi, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM)
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- Provide client communication for nursing procedures of small animal species
- Discuss and show proficient knowledge in emergency nursing procedures
- Demonstrate knowledge in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, acute blood loss, fracture stabilization, blood transfusion, fluid therapy and oxygen therapy
- Show knowledge emergency protocols, planning and procedures
Week 6 (Real Time Session October 23):
Large Animal Medicine and Nursing
Presenter: Shelley Shopsowitz, RVT, BA
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- Demonstrate knowledge of large animal nursing techniques
- Discuss large animal diseases
- Identify images of large animal internal and external parasites
Week 7 (Real Time Session October 30):
Diagnostic Imaging (Domain 60) & Dentistry (Domain 30
Presenter: Ann Wortinger, BIS, LVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM, Nutrition)
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- Demonstrate knowledge of diagnostic imaging equipment, procedures and positioning
- Discuss various types of imaging including endoscopy, ultrasonography, specialty imaging
- Demonstrate knowledge in dental procedures and treatment
- Identify charting techniques as it relates to small animal dentistry
Week 8 (Real Time Session Novmeber 6):
Surgical Nursing (Domain 20)
Presenter:Kenichiro Yagi, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM)
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- Discuss and demonstrate knowledge on preparation and maintenance of the surgical environment
- Discuss and surgical equipment and supplies
- Identify basic surgical instruments
- Demonstrate preparation of the surgical site, positioning and sterile techniques
Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required
to earn a certificate of completion for the course.
*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.
Recommended Textbooks: Students and graduates of AVMA/Canadian accredited veterinary technology programs should have the majority of, or a similar set of, the references and resources listed for this course. Below is our list of highly recommended texts for adjunctive information. Further suggestions will be available in the course library after the course opens.
About the Instructors:
Please click on the instructor names above to view their bio pages.
Total CE Credit: 12
Tuition: $210 ($105 for enrolled AVMA/Canadian accredited VT program students or those who have graduated within 6 months of the course start date, see below). Tuition fees are deeply discounted thanks to a generous grant from the VIN Foundation.
**NOTE: There is NO early bird discount date and enrollment
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 Friday September 16, 2016,
or when the maximum number of participants is reached.
*For more information on how online CE works, see the
Participant Resource Center.
To Enroll:
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- Enrollment qualifications: VIN CE courses are open to
VIN member and non-member veterinarians. Veterinarians enrolling in a VSPN CE course
must be a VIN member. Veterinary support staff must be a VSPN member to enroll in a
VSPN CE or a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
- Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org
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.
To ensure that all information received is secure and correct, please do not enroll
for a course on behalf of another individual.
- For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 792 or email
VSPNCE@vspn.org.
Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.
*Note:
"This program 22-19007 is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 12.00 CE Credits (12.00 max) being available to any one Veterinary Technician .This RACE approval is for the subject matter categorie(s) of: Category One: Scientific 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.
* 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 Interim Director
VSPN CE Services: VSPNCE@vspn.org
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