TECH273-0917: Capnography
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: Jody Nugent-Deal, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia-Analgesia, Clinical Practice-Exotics)
Course Open: September 11, 2017-September 28, 2017
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Monday, September 18, 2017; 8:30pm-10:30pm EDT (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 instructors 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
intermediate course is geared toward experienced veterinary assistants and technicians that utilize capnography in patient monitoring.
VSPN CE Course: Open to veterinary technicians/technologists, and support staff.
This course has been RACE approved for veterinary technicians/technologists.(22-30336)
Course Description:
This course will discuss the basic principles of capnography, including but not limited to the different types of capnograph units commonly used in practice today. Capnograph waveforms will comprise a large portion of the lecture and participants will be taught how to read and recognize normal vs. abnormal tracings including what causes common abnormalities and how to rectify them.
Week 1 (Real Time Session September 18):
Capnography
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- Understand the pros and cons of sidestream vs. mainstream capnography
- Learn to read a normal capnograph waveform
- Learn to recognize normal vs. abnormal capnograph tracings
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. There is no required reading or textbooks although it is suggested that attendees review the website
http://www.capnography.com prior to the session. This is a human based site, but has a lot of great information that transfers to veterinary patients.
About the Instructor:
Jody Nugent-Deal, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia, Exotic Companion Animal) has worked for the University of California-Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital since 1999, working in the companion exotics department for 10 years and currently the small animal anesthesia department where she is the supervisor. Ms. Nugent-Deal is a founding member of the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Clinical Practice and is the executive secretary for the group as well as the appeals committee chair. Jody is an active member with the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anesthesia and Analgesia having served on the nominations, credentials and appeals committees. Jody is currently a Member At Large for the AVTAA. Jody also serves on the board for CaRVTA. Ms. Nugent-Deal has lectured throughout North America since 2000 on anesthesia and various exotic animal topics. Jody has published numerous articles and book chapters for both canine/feline and exotic animal medicine and anesthesia topics. Jody is an instructor for both VSPN, VetMedTeam and Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Program. She has a special interest in anesthesia, analgesia, pain management and critical care in exotics and dogs and cats. In Jody�s spare time, she loves to read, visit the ocean, run, road and mountain bike.
Total CE Credit: 2
Tuition: $42 ($38 early bird special if enrolled by September 4, 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 18, 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 22-30336 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 2.00 Veterinary Technician CE Credits (2.00 max). This RACE approval is for the subject matter categories of:
Category One: Scientific using the delivery method of Lab/Wet LabInteractive-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.
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to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.
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call the VSPN office at 800-846-0028 ext. 792.
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VSPN Course Catalog.
Charlotte Waack, RVT, CVT
VSPN Director/VSPN CE Director
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