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    CLIENT SATISFACTION
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    Course Description


    Today's clients are value-conscious and they expect great service for themselves, as well as their animals.

    To meet their needs for outstanding service while keeping up with the demands of a busy practice, veterinarians and their employees must make the most of every client interaction.

    This two-week course improves the staff's ability to respond positively to the needs of clients without compromising the care of their animals. Through examples and exercises, attendees will learn how to:

    • Professionally manage difficult people
    • Resolve conflicts with clients and co-workers
    • Control stress and avoid burnout
    • Collect client feedback to improve the practice



    Learning Objectives
    • To understand the basics of providing high quality client service.
    • To understand why cooperation between co-workers and clients can lead to team satisfaction as well as client satisfaction
    • to develop problem solving skills
    • To understand the importance of client feedback and how it plays an essential role for client satisfaction


    Course Content
    1. Part I - Introduction
      1. Section One: Why read this book?

    2. Part II - Clearing the Barriers and Building the Foundation
      1. Section Two: Dealing with Difficult People
      2. Section Three: Burnout- Threat to Client Satisfaction
      3. Section Four: The Secret to Getting More Cooperation


    3. Part III - Using the Tools
      1. Section Six: The Client is Not Always Right, but
      2. Section Seven: Getting What You Want


    4. Part IV - Maintaining Client Satisfaction
      1. Section Eight: Building Motivation with Client Feedback


    Required Materials
    No additional materials provided - all course content is online.

    Students that prefer to read material in text form may wish to purchase the handbook that comprises the general content. The handbook has been well received by students in past sessions and makes an excellent addition to private or practice libraries.

    If you wish to buy the text, information is provided below in the Course Writer's section of this page.





    Testimonials
    ... I really enjoyed the 7 practical steps, signs of burnout and the real life examples of certain issues that occur in veterinry practices

    ...I enjoyed the case studies and found the advice given to improve client relationships very helpful and practical. I never felt the course content could not be applied at the practice I am at. Information was short and to the point.

    ... I liked how the course assignments directly related to current situations at our clinic.

    ... I like the ability to take the course on my own time, when I have the free time to complete it. I had the option to do work a little at a time, or complete the entire thing at once if necessary.

    ... The assignments were challenging and really made me take stock of how things really are in my clinic. It made me think! The instructor gave no-nonsense straight to the point comments to our assignments which also helped me to review my situation and my posted answers.

    ...Very good points that can be applied to our hospital to improve our services. I like how the importance of internal clients affects the service upon external clients.





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


    Course Completion Requirements
    This course consists of content exercises as online discussion board assignments and case studies that give you the opportunity to interact with your instructor. Interaction in these discussions with specific postings are required for completion. You will be able to participate without having to be online at any specific time.


    Recommended Student Criteria
    This course is appropriate for all members of the veterinary healthcare team. The average student spends 3 to 5 hours per week in order to complete all the mandatory requirements.


    Continuing Education Credits
    This course has been approved for 5 CE credits toward the continuing education requirement for the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager program offered by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA).




    Course Writer
    The VetMedTeam Client Satisfaction Course has been developed in cooperation with the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), utilizing content from the AVMA customized handbook entitled “Client Satisfaction” originally written by Dru Scott, Ph.D.



    The handbook may be purchased from the AVMA via AVMA Handbooks




    Course Instructor
    Tina Graham, CVPM Tina Graham, CVPM
    Tina Graham's introduction to practice management came in 1990 when she was hired by Dr. Charles A. Wasicek. Even though Dr. Wasicek practiced human medicine, Tina gained a great deal of experience from her time there. Her pinnacle achievement at his employ was automating his practice, computers and software, to include records and billing.

    In 1997, Tina was hired by her current employers, Dr. David Plante & Dr. Teresa Dewey. Tina was very enthusiastic about working in veterinary medicine, and Dr. Plante's practice afforded her many opportunities to grow. Her first challenge came in 1998 when the practice went through AAHA certification. Much of the successful certification was due to Tina's work with hospital policies and procedures. Tina's next challenge was moving the practice from a 1700 sq ft facility, into a new, ultra modern 6300 sq ft facility. Along with this move came the upgrades to the IT side of the practice, including new computers, networking and major upgrades to AviMark and Quickbooks. Tina again had to take the new practice through AAHA certification in 2003. Today, the North Country Animal Health Center is the premier veterinary practice in Northern NY dealing with domestic animals and exotics and the only one North of Syracuse, NY to hold AAHA certification.

    Tina began seeking certification as Veterinary Practice Manager in 2000, knowing that it would benefit her and the practice. After two years of study she successfully tested and gained the title of CVPM. She would highly recommend the CVPM program for anyone seeking or expanding a career in practice management.

    Tina's continuing education consists of attending many conferences throughout the U.S. and Canada as well as participating in on-line courses.

    Tina lives in Watertown, NY with her husband Roger, daughter Windi, dog Steven and her cats Sammy, Otto and Princess. She enjoys camping, boating and crafts.


    Upcoming Sessions
    October 01, 2010 - Registration deadline is 11:00 PM Eastern October 03, 2010




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    Course Price: $88.00



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