Veterinary Technician Certificate Course in Principle Techniques of Small Animal Anesthesia, Perioperative Analgesia & Critical Patient Care (rated among top 10 favorite developments by the Anesthesia Nerds administrators)
For: RVTs, AHTs, RVNs, LVTs
9 months, from October 03, 2019 to June 13, 2020
Course description
In the past decades, much advancement has been achieved in the science and art of anesthesia, perioperative analgesia, and critical patient care. In parallel, expectations and demand for improved anesthesia and the veterinary community and the general public. Therefore, advanced education of veterinary technicians in all aspects of veterinary anesthesia and analgesia is necessary to satisfy the growing expectations of both the veterinary community and animal owners and to optimize small animal health care in the future. The course program is directed towards credentialed veterinary technicians with a focused interest in small animal anesthesia, analgesia, and perioperative care and who potentially pursue a career as a veterinary technician specialist (VTS) in Anesthesia & Analgesia or as a research anesthetist. The 4-module course combines traditional methods of lecturing and laboratory/workshop teaching with the new technology of on-demand e-learning. To facilitate translation of learnt information into clinical practice we include case studies, simulations, and footage of clinical case management into the training program. Furthermore, the program includes comprehensive education and simulator workshop training in basic and advanced techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation offering participants the opportunity to obtain certification as a RECOVER Certified Rescuer in Basic and Advanced Life Support. The Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anesthesia & Analgesia (AVTAA) accepts successful completion of this program as having fulfilled all CE requirements necessary for submission of credentials to the AVTAA. The ALAVTN designates for the Research Anesthetist category a total of 90 continuing education (CE) credits upon successful completion of this program. For the Research Surgeon, the ALAVTN will accept 30% of the CE units toward the continuing education requirements for that subspecialty. Module 1: Oct 03 – 05, 2019; Basilian Spirituality Center at Manor College, Fox Chase Manor (Jenkintown), PA 19046 Module 2: Dec 05 – Dec 07, 2019; Basilian Spirituality Center at Manor College, Fox Chase Manor (Jenkintown), PA 19046 Module 3: Apr 23– 25, 2020; College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853 Module 4: June 10 – Jun 13, 2020; Basilian Spirituality Center at Manor College, Fox Chase Manor (Jenkintown), PA 19046 Deadline for registration: Sept 12, 2019. Register before July 15, 2019 and save 25 % or almost 1,000 $ in course fees! For more information and curriculum see registration site listed below.