Course Open: November 29, 2021-December 23, 2021
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Mondays, December 6 and 13, 2021; 8:30-10:00 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 6
RACE Category: 3 hours Medical
Course Information:
This course will give the participants an opportunity to critically think about how and why anesthetic drug protocols are chosen for a particular canine or feline patient. Each session will use a mix of audio, video, and images to present various real-life clinical anesthetic case scenarios. The speaker will lead the participants through the case presenting different variables such as presentation, history, vital signs, blood work, etc. The participants will then be asked to select the best protocol for each case and what type of monitoring equipment would be ideal for each case.
- Evaluate canine and feline anesthetic candidates on presentation and history.
- Participate in selecting a proper anesthesia plan for the patient from pre-medication through post-operative care.
- Select what monitoring equipment would be ideal for each case.
- Examine and discuss techniques including CRIs, local, and epidural blocks.
Course Prerequisites: None
RACE Accreditation: This program has been approved for 3 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. (20-850715)
Course Agenda:Week 1 (Real Time Session December 6): Canine Anesthesia Case Presentations
During this session attendees will learn to assess canine anesthetic candidates based on history and presenting issues, determine appropriate anesthesia plan for each canine patient, and create a post-operative care plan. Proper monitoring techniques for patients will be addressed as well as the appropriate use of CRIs, local, and epidural blocks.
Week 2 (Real Time Session December 13):
Feline Anesthesia Case Presentations
During this session attendees will learn to assess feline anesthetic candidates based on history and presenting issues, determine appropriate anesthesia plan for each feline patient, and create a post-operative care plan. Proper monitoring techniques for patients will be addressed as well as the appropriate use of CRIs, local, and epidural blocks.
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.
Required Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course. Enrollment is closed
Tuition: $63 ($57 early bird special if enrolled by November 15)
Prices are listed in US dollars.
Enroll in both modules by November 15, 2021 and receive a 15% discount off the original course price.
* Students currently enrolled in an AVMA accredited or CVMA approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status).
- 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.
- For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext.792 or email VSPNCE. Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.
VSPN CE Services: VSPNCE
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 792
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357