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a little bit about…
THE COURSE
In the past decades, much advancement has been achieved in the science and art of anesthesia, perioperative pain management, and critical patient care. In parallel, expectations and demand for improved anesthesia and analgesia practices in animals have increased within 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 health care of our animals 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 learned 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.
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COURSE FEES
Tuition
$3800
Payable in 4 equal installments
Registration
$300
Early Bird Registration
25% discount on course fee ($2850)
before August 15, 2019
WHAT DO OUR LEARNERS SAY?
expect from
THE PROGRAM
- Introduction to the course and outline of a well functional anesthesia service group within the clinical veterinary team
- Physiological, pathophysiological & pharmacological concepts of anesthesia and perioperative analgesia in small animals
- Basic principles of safe and efficient anesthesia and perioperative pain management in small animals, ranging from pre-anesthetic patient assessment to post-anesthetic care
- Components, function, and functionality testing of anesthesia equipment and workstations
- Basic concepts of safe anesthesia techniques and methods of perioperative analgesia
- Techniques of perioperative vital function monitoring
- Basic concepts and clinically commonly applied methods for monitoring depth of anesthesia and nociception
- Disease-, age-, and species-specific aspects of anesthesia and perioperative analgesia management
- Maintenance of adequate respiratory and cardiovascular function during anesthesia
- Management of intraoperative respiratory and/or hemodynamic dysfunction
- Case studies, simulations, and footage of clinical case management illustrating state of the art practice of anesthesia including high flow/low flow inhalation anesthesia techniques, perioperative monitoring, ventilation support, hemodynamic support, and analgesia care in small animals
- Basic and advanced techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) following the RECOVER consensus guidelines leading to ACVECC certification as Animal Rescuer
- Recognition and management of perianesthetic cardiac arrhythmias
- Recognition and management of perianesthetic disturbances in blood, electrolyte, and/or acid-base homeostasis
- Recognition of perioperative pain and assistance in pain therapy
DATES
LOCATIONS
Module 1: Oct 3 – 5, 2019
Module 2: Dec 5 – 7, 2019
Module 3: Apr 23 – 25, 2020
Module 4: June 10 – 13, 2020
Modules 1, 2 and 4
Basilian Spirituality Center
Manor College
Fox Chase Manor, PA 19046
Module 3
College of Veterinary Medicine
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
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