INTRODUCTION TO FLUID THERAPY

 

 

Course Description


Introduction to Fluid Therapy is a two week course designed to educate veterinary assistants, and serve as a basic review for veterinary technicians, regarding the fundamentals of fluid therapy. This course is the first in a series of two (second course is in creation).

 

Learning Objectives


Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Understand the physiology of fluid therapy
  • Identify the types of fluids and their specific usage
  • Calculate appropriate fluid therapy amounts
  • Determine the proper drip rates
  • Discuss fluid additives and their usage
  • Calculate percent solutions

 

Course Content

Students will review the physiology of fluid movement; types of fluids, usages, and routes of administration; basic math associated with fluid therapy; and fluid additives.

 

Testimonials

... I liked the case studies where we could apply the coursework to what we'd seen in clinic. I thought the equations and graphs were very helpful and presented in a very clear, efficient manner.

... I felt Kimm was interested in us and our learning. Writing up the case studies taught me so much. I have never paid that much attention to fluid therapy and will follow future patients with interest.

... I liked learning from the other students' observations and questions. Kimm was very accessable and I appreciate that. The fun part is that now I'll do fluid calculations before getting them from my Doc and compare answers. He has a Palm Pilot with all sorts of software in it, so he puts in the basic numbers and it spits out the fluid rate/hr.

... Kimm gave us interesting case studies and homework! I found the medical calculations to be most beneficial to me as a direct correlation to my job

 

Student Login Requirements

VetMedTeam courses are asynchronous - they do not contain real time components. Students log in while a course is in session at times convenient to personal schedules.

 

Course Completion Requirements


Upon fulfillment of all requirements, the student will receive a VetMedTeam, RACE documenting, certificate of completion. Students must:
  • attain a score of 80% or higher on the course examinations
  • complete the required assignments to the discussion boards
  • complete the course exit survey


The assignments in this course are primarily case based, using the student's experience and the practice's resources to fulfill.

 

Recommended Student Criteria

This course is appropriate for all practice team members seeking to improve their understanding of the basics of fluid therapy.

 

Continuing Education Credits

Course meets the requirements for 5 RACE hours of continuing education credit for veterinary technicians in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB's RACE approval. However, participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery.

 

Course Instructor

Kimm Wuestenberg, CVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM)Kimm Wuestenberg, CVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM)

 

Upcoming Sessions

 

Pricing

Price: $88.00 USD

 

In addition, you many use your MERIAL® Rewards Visa® Prepaid Card to pay for courses. If you are not enrolled in the MERIAL Rewards program, ask your Merial Sales Representative or call 1-800-307-7000. If you do not have enough points and wish to supplement your payment with another card, please write to CE@VetMedTeam.com.