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Although safe and effective treatment and control methods exist for many internal and external parasites, countless dogs and cats continue to suffer from preventable parasitic infections. Millions of dogs and cats in the United States are treated for fleas and ticks each year. These parasites can produce disease through blood loss, injection of salivary proteins and transmission of infectious agents.
Zoonotic parasites not only jeopardize the health of pets but they pose a significant health risk to people. The public's exposure to zoonotic parasites is of a magnitude generally not recognized by veterinarians, physicians, or members of the general public. Due to the impact on pet and human health, it is veterinarians' responsibility to make comprehensive parasite control a priority in preventive pet health care. In addition, the entire veterinary practice team needs to understand the impact of this topic and to participate in the client education process.
This course will provide valuable information regarding fleas and ticks, including disease transmission, control, and prevention.
The content for this course has been provided by Lifelearn in partnership with the Companion Animal Parasite Council. |
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Explain general parasitology topics, including zoonotic infection and controlling parasites
- Dicuss factors relating to fleas and ticks, including species identification, parasite-related diseases and transmission methods, parasite lifecycles and the public health considerations associated with each parasite
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of a pet with flea and tick infestations
- Relate the importance of consistent parasite control for their clients with regards to the zoonotic potential posed by fleas and ticks
- Make recommendations for appropriate control, treatment and prevention strategies to help clients and their pets avoid future infestations
- Acquire insight into opportunities for educating clients on the importance of parasite control and prevention
- Follow the CAPC Guidelines for parasite control and prevention
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Topics covered in this course include general information on parasitic infections, zoonotic infections and controlling parasites. Specifics regarding the impact of fleas and ticks is provided. Information on client compliance and the CAPC Guidelines are provided.
The content presentation has been provided by Lifelearn
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| No additional materials are required - all content is contained online. |
| VetMedTeam courses are asynchronous - they do not contain real time components. Students log in at times convenient to personal schedules. |
- Students must complete the course examination with a score of 80% or better.
- Students are required to complete the course survey
Completed students will have access to their documenting certificate online. |
This course is appropriate for all members of the veterinary practice team.
The average student spends about one hour in order to complete all the mandatory requirements. |
| Approved for 1 RACE credit for technicians and veterinarians |
Dr. D. Bowman
Dr. Bowman earned his MS and PhD in parasitology from Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, and completed post-doctorate work on ocular larva migrans at the University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine. He has published over 100 research papers in peer-reviewed journals and is the author of five textbooks, including Feline Clinical Parasitology and Georgi's Parasitology for Veterinarians
Dr. A. Lucio-Forster
Dr. Lucio-Forster earned her PhD in microbiology from Cornell University where she studied zoonotic waterborne and soil-transmitted parasites. She is currently a Teaching Support Specialist in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology where she spends most of her time instructing veterinary students in diagnostic parasitology during their clinical years.
Course content provided by Lifelearn. |
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.
NOTE: Until RACE approval is received the course certificates cannot be released. Upon notifcation of approval any completed participant will be processed and the course certiifcate released. At that time the course completion email will be released. |
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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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