TECH240-0817: Basic Avian Nursing Care
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The lectures for this course will be presented in a predominantly audio format.
Please come prepared to listen.
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Instructor: Jenni Jenkins-Perez, LVT, CVT, AA, BAS (VT)
Course Open: August 29, 2017-October 6, 2017
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Tuesdays, September 5, 12, 19, and 26, 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
CE Practice Area.
*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 is designed for the veterinary technician and veterinary assistant who occasionally sees avian patients in practice or has an interest in learning about avian nursing care.
VSPN CE Course: Open to VIN and VPSN members.
This course has been RACE approved for veterinary technicians/technologists.(22-30137)
Course Description:
This course will cover basic avian anatomy and physiology and how their unique features differ from the mammalian patient. The basics of husbandry, behavior, nutrition, and common disorders will be discussed throughout the Real Time Sessions. Proper history taking, physical examination, and basic nursing care of the hospitalized avian patient will be discussed, including but not limited to medication administration, phlebotomy, fluid therapy, and common emergencies.
Week 1 (Real Time Session September 5):
Anatomy and Physiology, Husbandry, History Taking, and the Physical Exam
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- Describe the unique anatomy, physiology, and behavior and how it impacts the course of treatment for the avian patient
- Record an adequate history of the avian patient and discuss the parameters of the physical examination
- Discuss avian husbandry and nutrition and how it pertains the health of the avian patient
Week 2 (Real Time Session September 12):
Common Disorders of the Avian Patient
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- Recognize the importance of client education as it pertains to the health of the avian patient
- Discuss common nutritional, behavioral, non-nutritional disorders commonly seen in avian practice
- Understand the different parasites seen in birds and the course of treatment prescribed by the veterinarian
Week 3 (Real Time Session September 19):
Caring for the Hospitalized Patient, Part I
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- Understand the techniques for medication administration, and fluid therapy of the avian patient
- Identify the common phlebotomy and catheter placement locations in avian species
- Learn routine outpatient grooming techniques and care of patients while hospitalized
Week 4 (Real Time Session September 26):
Caring for the Hospitalized Patient, Part II
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- Identify the common disorders of the avian patient and distinguish emergencies from non-emergencies
- Discuss various types of toxins the avian patient may be exposed to and understand proper course of treatment
- Recognize the signs of shock in the avian patient and the proper course of treatment
- Learn routine bandaging techniques of the avian 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(s):
There is no required textbook for this course.
About the Instructor:
Jenni Jenkins-Perez, LVT, CVT, AA, BAS (VT) is a graduate of St. Petersburg College with a bachelor�s of applied science in veterinary technology. She graduated from Michigan State University�s veterinary technology program in 1988. Jenni has years of veterinary experience with various reptile species ranging from anoles to pythons in both zoo/aquarium practice and private practice. She has also been a curriculum and developer for a veterinary assistant program in central Florida. Currently, she is a part-time veterinary technologist for a veterinary specialty practice and is president of the Veterinary Laboratory Association. Jenni has taught numerous RACE approved courses for the Veterinary Support Personnel Network, has presented talks on reptile and avian hematology at numerous conferences including AVMA, Association of Zoo Veterinary Technicians and St. Petersburg College. She has been published several times in Veterinary Technician Magazine.
Total CE Credit: 6
Tuition: $126 ($113 early bird special if enrolled by August 15, 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 September 5, 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 22-30137 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 6.00 Veterinary Technician CE Credits (6.00 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."
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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 Director
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