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The treatment outcome for many diseases seen in companion animals is greatly improved when nutritional factors are addressed. Adding nutrition to the mix requires a thorough understanding of the disease process and the role nutrition plays. Nutrition factors into nutrient metabolism, obesity, diabetes, urolithiasis, dermatoses, renal failure, feline hepatic lipidosis, gastrointestinal disease, cancer, mobility and the function of the heart. In order to fully utilize the benefits of nutrition, team members must understand key characteristics associated with diets designed to treat such diseases, therefore enabling them to choose the best diet available for each individual patient.
Clients are usually very accepting of feeding change recommendations when they are provided with information regarding the benefits to their pet. The patient benefits when the veterinary healthcare team is the source of disease related nutritional recommendations. Each member of the team has a part in practice nutrition protocols but it is vital that credentialed technicians and veterinarians fully understand the role nutrition plays and the options available. Treating disease in companion animals is a multi-focal process. Nutrition needs to be as much a part of the treatment protocol as drugs, surgery and other options, to help patients live the highest quality of life in the face of disease.
Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians: The Advanced Principles of Companion Animal Nutrition course may be used towards the CE requirements for initial credentialing or towards recertification. For more information visit their website at AVNT - VTS
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Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- evaluate disorders of nutrient uptake
- diagnose and treat Hyperlipidemia
- discuss mechanisms associated with purine metabolism in Dalmatians
- differentiate endogenous and exogenous factors related to obesity
- determine nutrient intake to aid in the treatment of diabetes in dogs and cats
- analyze dietary risk factors associated with urolithiasis in dogs and cats
- diagnose and treat nutritionally responsive skin disorders
- recognize the importance of nutrients in Chronic Renal Failure
- assess caloric intake factors for patients diagnosed with Feline Hepatic Lipidosis
- construct a nutritional treatment protocol to manage gastrointestinal diseases
- recognize the nutritional alterations that occur with cancer
- evaluate the nutritional factors that influence skeletal diseases
- implement nutritional modifications when treating cardiovascular disease
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This 8-week course discusses the treatment of diseases that are nutritionally responsive. Students will determine key characteristics of ideal diets to aid in the management of obesity, diabetes, urolithiasis, dermatoses, chronic renal failure, dental health, gastrointestinal diseases, cancer, mobility and cardiovascular disease. Studies are presented in the reading material to aid in the understanding of the disease and treatment process. |
Canine and Feline Nutrition: A Resource for Companion Animal Professionals, 3rd Edition Authored by: Linda P. Case, MS, Leighann Daristotle, DVM, PhD, Michael G. Hayek, PhD and Melody Foess Raasch, DVM
It is mandatory that each participant has access to this textbook as the content of the book is not reproduced within the course. It is up to each person to determine the best way to acquire the text. Some will already have the text in their library and therefore will not need to purchase another copy. Where to purchase and in what format is totally up to the participant. The text is not included in the fee for this course.
The text is available as a print publication and as an eBook. One option is to purchase the text from Elseiver. The following link to the text on their website is provided as a courtesy.
Purchase Text From Elsevier
Important: Regardless of which option the participant chooses, access to a copy of the textbook is mandatory. Without the text the student will not be able to complete the assignments, case studies and examinations. If enrolling close to or beyond the course start date, it is recommended that the text be purchased as an eBook to prevent text acquisition related delays. VetMedTeam has no control over shipping delays and other related problems.
Limited Quantity eBook Code Offer:
VetMedTeam has a limited number of eBook text codes available for purchase. The cost of the eBook via this option is $40.00. If you are interested in purchasing a code please email us at CE@vetmedteam.com. VetMedTeam cannot guarantee the availability of codes so please look into other options while waiting for a reply. |
...I like the information. The assignments and case studies were very educational - required study and thought. The quizzes relevent. The teacher very well versed in the subject (impressive actually). She was available and willing to answer questions... very good.
...The case study made me take the extra step to think out a diet plan
...The personalized feedback and suggestions from my instructor. Very appreciative.
...The text is very comprehensive in its review of the information. The assignments helped emphasize the course materials from a clinical perspective and will be useful later in a clinical setting.
...Appreciated that it was online.
...Good review for various diseases
...I liked the case study portion, that I was able to formulate diet plans based on diagnosis'. |
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. |
Completed students are awarded a certificate of completion. Completion requirements include:
- Interactive Assignments: Practical in nature - designed to help the student apply the newly learned material
- Examinations: All examinations must be submitted with a score of 80% or better.
- Course survey
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This is an advanced 8-week course designed for practice team members who already have an educational foundation in nutritional concepts. This course is appropriate for veterinary technicians and veterinarians who provide nutrient recommendations to clients on a daily basis and who wish a deeper understanding of nutrition as it relates to diseases common to companion animals. The components of this course are critical to developing an understanding of why particular nutrients and diets are recommended to treat nutritionally responsive diseases.
It is recommended that students first complete the Basic Principles of Companion Animal Nutrition course or have equivalent training. Course assignments are practical in nature and many require the use of practice resources for completion. In addition, research outside of the course materials may be required to complete some assignments. The examinations are designed to assess the retention of the student’s newly achieved knowledge in companion animal nutrition. The average student will spend 3 to 5 hours per week in order to complete all the mandatory requirements. |
Course meets the requirements for 20.00 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. |
Participants 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 participant to proceed based on individual schedule, as long as all assignments are submitted by the assignment submission deadline |
This course utilizes content from Canine and Feline Nutrition: A Resource for Companion Animal Professionals, 3rd Edition Linda P. Case, MS, Leighann Daristotle, DVM, PhD, Michael G. Hayek, PhD and Melody Foess Raasch, DVM; 2011 Elsevier |
 Kara Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (IM-H)
Kara Burns is a licensed veterinary technician originally from New England, now living in Kansas. She holds a master’s degree in physiology and a master’s degree in counseling psychology. She began her career in human medicine working as an emergency psychologist in the Maine Medical Center emergency department. She also worked at Maine Poison Control as a poison specialist dealing with human and animal poisonings.
She then made the move to veterinary medicine and worked in small animal private practice and a small animal and avian practice in Maine.
Kara is the Founder and President of the Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians, the tenth recognized specialty for veterinary technicians.
Currently, she works for Hill’s Pet Nutrition as the veterinary technician specialist working with the graduate technician profession in all aspects – National association, State vet tech associations, specialty vet associations, and national, regional, and specialty conferences.
She is also a member of many national and state associations and holds positions on many boards in the profession - such as the AAHA Yearly Conference Development Committee – Technician Chair; AAVN technician liaison; the NAVTA Journal editorial board; Chair - NAVTA Committee on Veterinary Technician Specialties; Exceptional Veterinary Team Advisory Board; VSPN Nutrition Board Moderator; NAHERC; and is the president of the Kansas Veterinary Technician Association, to name a few.
She has authored many articles and textbook chapters and is an internationally invited speaker, focusing on topics of nutrition, leadership, and technician utilization.
Ms. Burns has been featured on the cover of the Veterinary Technician Journal and the NAVTA Journal. She was granted an honorary VTS – (Internal Medicine) in 2011. She is the 2010 NAVTA Veterinary Technician of the Year, as well as the 2011 Dr. Franklin Loew Lecturer. Kara has also been named the National Association of Professional Women "Woman of the Year" for 2010-2011 and the Cambridge Who’s Who in Professionals V.I.P. for 2010-2011. She was accepted into the International Women’s Leadership Association in 2012.
She enjoys spending time with her wife Dr. Ellen Lowery and their children. They are actively involved in coaching youth sports, 4-H, school activities, and church ministry. The family also includes three horses, two sheep, 2 pugs, a French bulldog, 3 birds, 4 indoor cats, a rooster, a hamster, a guinea pig, a blue–tongue skink, and a bearded dragon! |
May 15, 2013 - Registration deadline is 11:30 PM Eastern May 28, 2013
September 01, 2013 - Registration deadline is 11:30 PM Eastern September 14, 2013
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