BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY - OLD COURSE

Course Description
In this 4-week course, topics such as basic math for pharmacology and the general drug groups will be discussed. Additionally, subjects include inventory management for pharmaceuticals, immunizations, prescriptions and labeling.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course the student will: Label and dispense prescription medications Describe inventory control procedures for the veterinary hospital pharmacy Recognize general types and groups of drugs Discuss safety concerns related to pharmacy and pharmacology Be able to perform dosage calculations

Required Materials
This course does not require the purchase of outside materials - all course content is online.

Testimonials
...The Section on Types and Groups of drugs was most beneficial to me. As I have worked with all of the drugs mentioned, I was very familiar with them but because of the way our system at Angell worked, I had not seen them categorized as you did it. It all made sense to me and was a great refresher course. ...I enjoyed the practical application of the subject matter, as well as the instructor's request that we share our experiences in our own practices. Because every practice is different, it can be interesting,and usefule, to the instructor to get this information. ...Learning all the different groups of drugs was very beneficial to me it will help me a lot with my job and explaining to the clients why the doctor is prescribing each medication. ... The inventory portion and learning the different Body System Groupings were most beneficial, but I learned a lot about a small portion of the technicians job, so I can better understand and therefore become a better manager. ... i loved all the aspects of the course ... I liked the assignments and really enjoyed the discussion board. The assignments helped me refresh my knowledge in math and vocabulary and the discussion board assignments gave me a better perspective on how I can use my knowledge and share it with others.

Testimonials

...The Section on Types and Groups of drugs was most beneficial to me. As I have worked with all of the drugs mentioned, I was very familiar with them but because of the way our system at Angell worked, I had not seen them categorized as you did it. It all made sense to me and was a great refresher course.

...I enjoyed the practical application of the subject matter, as well as the instructor's request that we share our experiences in our own practices. Because every practice is different, it can be interesting,and usefule, to the instructor to get this information.

...Learning all the different groups of drugs was very beneficial to me it will help me a lot with my job and explaining to the clients why the doctor is prescribing each medication.

... The inventory portion and learning the different Body System Groupings were most beneficial, but I learned a lot about a small portion of the technicians job, so I can better understand and therefore become a better manager.

... i loved all the aspects of the course

... I liked the assignments and really enjoyed the discussion board. The assignments helped me refresh my knowledge in math and vocabulary and the discussion board assignments gave me a better perspective on how I can use my knowledge and share it with others.

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
VetMedTeam courses do not contain real time sessions Homework Assignments: Worth 50% of your grade and must be posted in the course message boards. Examination: The course examination (not the Progress Check questions) is worth 25% of your grade. It is to be taken upon completion of all unit information in the course. Weekly Instructor Lead Discussions: Worth 25% of your grade. Your participation is required to successfully complete the course.

Course Completion Requirements

VetMedTeam courses do not contain real time sessions

Homework Assignments:
Worth 50% of your grade and must be posted in the course message boards.

Examination:
The course examination (not the Progress Check questions) is worth 25% of your grade. It is to be taken upon completion of all unit information in the course.

Weekly Instructor Lead Discussions:
Worth 25% of your grade. Your participation is required to successfully complete the course.

Recommended Student Criteria
The average student spends 3 to 5 hours per week in order to complete all the mandatory requirements.

Continuing Education Credits
Course meets the requirements for 15 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
Helen E. Sweeney, DVM Dr Helen Sweeney is the owner of Elma Animal Hospital and Aquatic Veterinary Services of WNY. She has been in private small and exotic animal practice since receiving her DVM degree from the University of Georgia. Dr. Sweeney is a member of several national and regional professional organizations including AVMA, ARAV, AEMV, AAFV, WAVMA, NFVS, WNYVMA, and NYSVMS. She served as the President of the Niagara Frontier Veterinary Society (NFVS), was selected for two terms as Chairman of AVMA's Aquatic Veterinary Medicine Committee, and currently serves as the past President of the American Association of Fish Veterinarians, the AAFV, which she helped found. Dr. Sweeney is a frequent speaker at national and international veterinary conferences on pet fish health. She is an instructor for AquaVet® (a summer Aquatic Animal medicine program for veterinary students associated with Cornell University college of Veterinary Medicine). She edited and co-authored 'Fundamentals of Ornamental Fish Health', published by Wiley-Blackwell late 2009. She has authored and co-authored several articles published in peer reviewed journals and texts and is a consultant for veterinary Information Network. Dr. Sweeney was also featured in 'Fixing Nemo', an article on fish veterinarians published in the New York Times Magazine. Dr. Sweeney has a special interest in public health and is the Veterinary Medical Consultant for the Buffalo Veterans Affairs Hospital animal research facility. In her spare time, Dr. Sweeney enjoys photography and gardening. She has two fish ponds in her backyard, her own private oasis. Many other pets complete the 'zoo', including two mixed breed dogs, Phoenix and Gryphon; and 'Spike', a vintage tuxedo cat.

Course Instructor

Helen E. Sweeney, DVM

Dr Helen Sweeney is the owner of Elma Animal Hospital and Aquatic Veterinary Services of WNY. She has been in private small and exotic animal practice since receiving her DVM degree from the University of Georgia. Dr. Sweeney is a member of several national and regional professional organizations including AVMA, ARAV, AEMV, AAFV, WAVMA, NFVS, WNYVMA, and NYSVMS. She served as the President of the Niagara Frontier Veterinary Society (NFVS), was selected for two terms as Chairman of AVMA's Aquatic Veterinary Medicine
Committee, and currently serves as the past President of the American Association of Fish Veterinarians, the AAFV, which she helped found.

Dr. Sweeney is a frequent speaker at national and international veterinary conferences on pet fish health. She is an instructor for AquaVet® (a summer Aquatic Animal medicine program for veterinary students associated with Cornell University college of Veterinary Medicine). She edited and co-authored 'Fundamentals of Ornamental Fish Health', published by Wiley-Blackwell late 2009. She has authored and co-authored several articles published in peer reviewed journals and texts and is a consultant for veterinary
Information Network. Dr. Sweeney was also featured in 'Fixing Nemo', an article on fish veterinarians published in the New York Times Magazine.

Dr. Sweeney has a special interest in public health and is the Veterinary Medical Consultant for the Buffalo Veterans Affairs Hospital animal research facility.

In her spare time, Dr. Sweeney enjoys photography and gardening. She has two fish ponds in her backyard, her own private oasis. Many other pets complete the 'zoo', including two mixed breed dogs, Phoenix and Gryphon; and 'Spike', a vintage tuxedo cat.

Upcoming Sessions

Pricing
Price: $145.00 USD Students may enroll in this course after it has begun, up to the enrollment deadline date. Participants who enroll after the start date do not miss out on any components of the course. There are no real time sessions. The design of this course allows each student to proceed based on individual schedule, as long as all assignments are submitted by the assignment submission deadline.

Pricing

Price: $145.00 USD

Students may enroll in this course after it has begun, up to the enrollment deadline date. Participants who enroll after the start date do not miss out on any components of the course. There are no real time sessions. The design of this course allows each student to proceed based on individual schedule, as long as all assignments are submitted by the assignment submission deadline.

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.

BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY - OLD COURSE

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