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CSI: PHOEBE THE DIABETIC CAT

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Course Description

Phoebe has a sudden onset of illness and as the history and medical clues unfold, the case presents medical treatment options as well as technical procedures that can be applied in any veterinary practice. As the student progresses through the course, critical thinking questions will be asked. An explanation of the correct or incorrect answer choice is presented to lead the participant into a deeper understanding of Phoebe's condition and treatment.

CSI: Phoebe the Diabetic Cat is a case study investigation that leads the participant from Phoebe's hospital admission to treatment, discharge and follow-up. The goal of this case study is to bring awareness to the treatment of a diabetic patient in crisis while discovering there can be underlying conditions contributing to the medical emergency.

This case study is structured to allow you to proceed at your own pace.

All material for this case study is contained online...no additional materials are needed.

PLEASE NOTE: This course contains flash based Articulate presentations. iPhones and iPads are not natively flash compatible but if a flash compatible browser has been installed on the iPad the presentations will play correctly. This link Flash on iPads provides information on flash compatible browsers. The presentations may also be viewed on a Mac.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

Identify abnormal feline glucose values
Recognize the potential for underlying infections in addition to glucose abnormalities
Explain the reasons for using a dextrose drip in the treatment of a diabetic cat
Define fructosamine testing and why it is used
Discuss the importance of using a central venous catheter
provide wound management
Demonstrate the steps for glucose testing from a central venous catheter
Recall the process of slowly increasing insulin dosage after removal of a dextrose drip
Restate the importance of follow-up testing and treatment

Required Materials

All material is contained online - no addition material is needed.

Testimonials

...Case presentation style very helpful.

...I enjoy the "powerpoint" method of presentation as well as the section questions that give the correct answer.

...The content is very focus. Information are clearly structured and highlighted that I can easily understand.

...I took this course to keep my brain sharp during a break from vet tech school. I like that it is free and presents a case study similar to what I might see at work. I feel that I flexed quite a few of my technician's muscles.

...like the step by step fun

...i like that the course was an actual case

...Progression of history in following the cat.

Student Login Requirements

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

Students will have 30 days from the date of enrollment to access and complete.

PLEASE NOTE: This course contains flash based Articulate presentations. iPhones and iPads are not natively flash compatible but if a flash compatible browser has been installed on the iPad the presentations will play correctly. This link Flash on iPads provides information on flash compatible browsers. The presentations may also be viewed on a Mac.

Course Completion Requirements

Completed students are awarded a certificate of completion. Completion requirements include an examination and the survey.

Recommended Student Criteria

This course is appropriate for all veterinary practice team members involved in patient care who wish to broaden and/or review their medical knowledge. The cases contain medical terminology so a fundamental understanding of general medical terms and procedures is recommended.

Continuing Education Credits

Course meets the requirements for 1.00 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.

Course Writer

Jennifer Garcia, DVM, DACVIM

Open Enrollment

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.

Pricing

Price: FREE

Students who do not access the course for 30 consecutive days will be processed as incomplete.

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