TECH207-0617: Canine and Feline Vaccination
Audio only:
The lectures for this course will be presented in a predominantly audio format.
Please come prepared to listen.
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Instructor: Thomas Hansen, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice)
Course Open: June 6, 2017- June 30, 2017
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Tuesdays, June 13 and 20, 2017; 9:00-10:30pm 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
basic course designed to provide an overview of the use of canine and feline vaccines. Vaccination science, protocols, and a brief overview of the vaccinated conditions will be covered. The course will provide a good understanding of how, when, and why vaccines are used in small animal practice.
VSPN CE Course: Open to VIN and VSPN members.
This course has been RACE approved for veterinary technicians/technologists. (22-29342)
Course Description:
Preventive care is a very important part of both veterinary and human medicine. Vaccines serve to help prevent a number of different diseases, some of which have no known treatment. It is important for veterinary technicians, receptionists, assistants, and other support staff to be comfortable with the use of vaccines, the education of the client, and/or vaccine administration. This course is designed to serve as a basic overview of the science behind vaccination, the different types of vaccines, the rationale behind vaccine timing, and possible adverse reactions. There will also be a brief discussion on the conditions we vaccinate against.
Week 1 (Real Time Session June 13):
Vaccine Science and Canine Vaccination Guidelines
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- Describe how vaccines work and how the body responds to them
- Understand the different types of vaccines and the concept of a core vs. non-core vaccine
- Discuss the basics of each canine disease the vaccines are intended
Week 2 (Real Time Session June 20):
Feline Vaccination Guidelines and Vaccine Adverse Reactions
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- Discuss core vs. non-core vaccines in the cat
- Understand the basics of each feline disease the vaccines are intended to prevent
- Explain common and uncommon adverse reactions to vaccines in the canine and feline 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 lecture portion of this course will be an audio presentation, please be 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 Textbook:
There is no required textbook for this course.
Recommended Textbook:
It is recommended, though not required, that participants familiarize themselves with the most current AAHA canine and AAFP feline vaccination recommendations which can be found online:
About the Instructor:
Thomas Hansen, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) is a graduate of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Canine and Feline Practice). Outside of his work as an emergency clinician in San Francisco he is a VIN Feline Medicine consultant and a VIN/VSPN CE instructor
Total CE Credit: 3
Tuition: $63 ($57 early bird special if enrolled by May 23, 2017)
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 June 13, 2017,
or when the maximum number of participants is reached.
*For more information on how online CE works, see the
Participant Resource Center.
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*Note:
""This program 22-29342 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 3.00 Veterinary Technician CE Credits (3.00 max). This RACE approval is for the subject matter categories of:
Category One: Scientific using the delivery method of Interactive-Distance. This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board's CE requirements. RACE does not "accredit" or "endorse" or "certify" any program or person, nor does RACE approval validate the content of the program."
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
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