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A “fecal” may seem like one of the more humble tasks performed in a veterinary hospital. That does not diminish the importance of this examination, which can provide valuable information on the health status of veterinary patients. Parasite diagnosis and monitoring are vital to pet health and the health of pet owners, given the zoonotic potential of many parasites. Skill in the conduct and interpretation of fecal examinations is important if internal parasites are to be accurately diagnosed and effectively treated. The performance of reliable and accurate fecal examinations requires knowledge of the procedures, a thorough familiarity with the important parasites of dogs and cats, and an understanding of how to use this information in a reliable parasite control strategy.
It's easy to become complacent about parasite management—especially management of internal parasites. We now have highly effective products that prevent gastrointestinal parasites. Nevertheless, research indicates common canine and feline gastrointestinal parasites remain prevalent, due to everything from poor owner compliance to the limitations of “seasonal” prevention. |
Course meets the requirements for 5.00 RACE hours of continuing education credit for veterinary technicians and veterinarians 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. |
VetMedTeam courses are asynchronous - they do not contain real time components. Participants log in at times convenient to personal schedules.
Participants do not need to complete the course in one sitting. However, participants who do not access the course for 30 consecutive days will be processed as incomplete. Any activity within the course will reset to the full 30 days time allotment.
Participants who are unable to complete a course may re-enroll at their convenience. |
Focus on Fecal Diagnostics is designed for all members of the veterinary practice team who wish to improve their fecal diagnostic skills.
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- explain the life cycles of the most common internal parasites
- know how these parasites are transmitted
- determine the most effective method of treatment and prevention
- describe and perform the proper method for fecal examination
- identify the most common internal parasites under magnification
- know the zoonotic potential for the most common internal parasites
- follow the CAPC Guidelines for parasite control and prevention
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- Students must complete all 3 course examinations with a score of 80% or better.
- Students are required to complete the course survey
Students who do not access the course for 30 consecutive days will be processed as incomplete. |
...All aspects of this course were beneficial to me because I am a veterinary technology student.
...Great information and images.
...The entire content of the course. It was very informative and very clear.
...The text and pictures were very informative.
...the exams at the end of the chapters helped a lot
...The pictures of the different eggs & larvae were most helpful, because identification of parasites is one of the most common things I deal with at work.
...Presentation and division of parasite categories. |
This course was written by Lisa Dzyban, DVM, Diplomate, ACVIM with CAPC editing by Dr. Lora Rickard Ballweber. Course content provided by CAPC. |
This course is "on demand." Participants may enroll at any time. Upon submission of the enrollment the participant is immediately added to the course. The course welcome email provides login and other important information.
Upon submission of the final completion requirement the participant will automatically be marked as completed and the course completion email will be sent out. The participant will have immediate access to the certificate. |
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