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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.
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Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Understand 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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| Topics covered in this course include gastrointestinal parasite prevalence, life cycles, transmission, diagnosis and treatment. In addition, current fecal evaluation techniques are explained and demonstrated. Zoonotic disease potential and client education are discussed. The current CAPC Guidelines are provided. |
| No additional materials are required - all content is contained online. |
... I was already using the information I was learning even before I finished the course. It is nice to have the information to answer the why should we do this quesstions. We don't ever see parasites. etc. etc. The photo galleries where very nicely done. I love all of the outside links that were given to further information on the subjects.
... Emphasis on most commonly seen and most infective parasites helped to firmly establish in my mind the important issues of parasite identification and control. I also appreciated the video and links to CAPC. I thought the chapter exams were very fair and pulled out the most relevant information.
... It was very beneficial to learn more about the life cycles of parasites. I thought the video was a great idea - its good to actually see the technique.
... This course was very helpful. I was able to apply what I learned immediately to my work. It was also a refresher course on what which drugs are most beneficial in using to treat parasites.
... the well structured chapters, the diagrams (easy to understand), and the emphasis on the zoonotic importance. I like it, although I give long lectures to my clients on these aspects, this cource has motivated me to stay there and give more to my clients and our pets.
... As a veterinary receptionist, I gained valuable info pertaining to clients' pet care (IE: ALL parasite control & reasoning why) & feel I will now be able to provide better, more informative information to them. In the process, I think I can help elevate client complaince with parasite control for their pets, thus helping the clinic's standing with them.
... I really liked the total outline of the course and how well everything was put together - from what each parasite is to how to identify it to how it can be treated/ prevented and the zoonotic potentials. Very well done.
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| VetMedTeam courses are asynchronous - they do not contain real time components. Students log in at times convenient to personal schedules. |
- Students must complete all 3 course examinations with a score of 80% or better.
- Students are required to complete the course survey
The Course Discussion Boards are available for students to ask questions or discuss the course material. A board moderator/instructor is available to assist students. Students are encouraged to participate in group discussions, but it is not a course completion requirement.
Completed students will have access to their documenting certificate online. |
This course is appropriate for all members of the veterinary practice team although it does contain information and terminology that may be unfamiliar to those not veterinary technicians or veterinarians.
The average student spends 3 to 5 hours in order to complete all the mandatory requirements. |
| Approved for 5 RACE credits for technicians and veterinarians* |
This course was written by Lisa Dzyban, DVM, Diplomate, ACVIM with CAPC editing by Dr. Lora Rickard Ballweber. Course content provided by CAPC.
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| Chery Kendrick, DVM, MPVM (zoonotics), ASCP,MLT |
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Dr. Chery F. Kendrick is the president and owner of Kendrick Technical Services, LLC, providing regulatory consulting and materials development for the veterinary practice. She earned her DVM at the University of California-Davis and also graduated from the California State University-Sacramento.
Her experience in the veterinary laboratory – clinical setting and research environment – and her knowledge as an epidemiologist, specialty zoonotic diseases and her years of experience as a medical technologist, combined with her years in a mixed animal practice, come through in her understanding of the various realms of veterinary services. She is dedicated to simplifying life for the busy practitioner, and that is reflected throughout her manuals as well as through her various training programs, newsletters and articles.
Dr. Kendrick speaks and teaches at conferences, seminars and veterinary association meetings. Her specialty in zoonotic diseases has made her a sought-after speaker and consultant. Her nationwide on-site regulatory consulting services include the development and setup of OSHA Safety programs and DEA, EPA, FDA and FTC program compliance in the clinic, as well as employee training and update services. Dr. Kendrick writes the only monthly regulatory newsletter specifically for the veterinary practice written by a veterinarian: OSHA Tidings.
Dr. Kendrick joined VetMedTeam as a course writer and instructor in 2007 in order to provide online training for the veterinary community.
She is the past president and co-founder/owner of Medical/Legal Information Services (MLIS) in California and trained judges and lawyers on regulatory issues, clinical laboratory medicine, DNA as evidence, epidemiology and veterinary medicine. She is an active member of American Association of Clinical Laboratory Research Professionals and a CHE partner (Collaborative on Health and the Environment).
Dr. Kendrick remains actively involved in regulatory issues at the federal and state levels, maintaining an active presence as a voice and advocate for the profession. Dr. Kendrick has testified on Capitol Hill before the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives as well as the California state legislative bodies. She has served as an expert witness for U.S. House and Senate on the following issues:
* Regulatory control in the medical, dental and veterinary industries
* Animal Control: humane facilities, shelter medicine and compassion fatigue
* Livestock housing and farming methods: factory farming, bioterrorism and the epidemiology of zoonotic transfer
* Emerging infectious diseases: including H1N1 (swine flu) and H5N1 (bird flu).
The Kendrick Technical Services team includes a legal staff (which includes former Department of Justice and Trade attorneys and law school professors), an editorial staff (including former assistant managing editor of a major metropolitan newspaper) and a team of administrative professionals that keep Kendrick Technical Services relevant, up-to-date, and focused.
Dr. Kendrick strongly believes that training in regulatory compliance does not need to be hard or boring and encourages each student to find fun in the learning process.
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This course provides open enrollment. Students may enroll at any time and are instantly added to the course and sent the course welcome email. After reading the information provided in the welcome email, students may begin the course.
Upon submission of the final completion requirement the student will automatically be marked as completed and the course completion email will be sent out. The student will have immediate access to the certificate. |
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* Course meets the requirements for indicated hours of continuing education credit 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 of continuing education. (AAVSB means American Association of Veterinary State Boards)
++ This course has been submitted (but not yet approved) for the indicated hours of continuing education credit 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 of continuing education. Contact CE@VetMedTeam.com for further information.
More information regarding RACE may be found at www.aavsb.org. In addition you can obtain the contact information for your state to determine if they accept RACE online credits. Online courses are a great way to help meet continuing education goals!
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