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This advanced level 4 week course is designed for veterinary technicians and veterinarians who already have a basic understanding of the endocrine system. This endocrinology course will cover the symptoms, causes, diagnostic testing, and medical as well as pharmaceutical resolutions to endocrine related diseases of the cat and dog. The "case-based" assignments will allow the students to apply the practical knowledge acquired in this course to resolve the fictional medical issues.
Examples of the diseases discussed are hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Cushing's disease, Addison's disease, Diabetes mellitus, growth hormone problems, and more. Research outside the course materials may be needed to complete assignments. Note: This course was formerly known as Endocrinology in Dogs and Cats. |
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Understand the common clinical presentation of the major endocrine disorders
- Know the appropriate testing methodology to diagnose these disorders
- Discuss the interpretation and pitfalls of these tests
- Explain the treatment options and prognosis associated with each endocrine disorder
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- Module 1: Polyuria Polydipsia
- Module 2: Disorders of Growth Hormone
- Module 3: Hypothyroidism
- Module 4: Hyperthryoidism
- Module 5: Hyperadrenocorticism
- Module 6: Hypoadrenocorticism
- Module 7: Hyperaldoteronism
- Module 8: Pheochromocytoma
- Module 9: Diabetes Mellitus
- Module 10: Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Module 11: Hypoglycemia
- Module 12: Hypercalcemia
- Module 13: Hypocalcemia
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No additional materials provided - all course content is online.
Students that prefer to read technical material in text form may wish to purchase the book that comprises the general content. The text 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. |
...I just started working for the Internal medicine service at the specialty hospital I work. I am not overly familiar with a lot of the diseases, and disease processes we deal with on a daily basis. Because of this class I have a much better overall understanding of the disease process, and the way it needs to be maintained. The text was easy to read and understand, and I was able to relate many of the cases used to cases that I have already seen in practice.
...the assignments were good at helping to focus on the more important things to remember. The case studies at the end required a deeper understanding which helped me to identify points i just skimmed over previously.
...The case reports were particularly challenging and really make me go back again and again to search the material and try to understand the subtle implications of some of the tests.
I found that the instructor was very responsive and gave very good feedback. This proved often even more useful than the class materials themselves.
...1.The fact that the course is only open for one month made me keep on task, which helped me learn effectively. 2. The textbook with this course was very useful and easy to use and 3. Tests and assignments challenged me to learn material.
...The instructor is very helpful and his corrections are very clear and easy to understand. The agrupation of the issues is coherent.
...The process of creating a differential diagnosis list - I did not have experience doing this. This expanded my thinking. The case studies showed that the answers aren't always straight forward and you need to look at the problem as a whole.
...The text was an excellent resource and the case study assignments were really great for putting it all together and seeing the bigger picture |
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. |
Students must receive a grade of 80% or higher on all examinations. Also, students are required to complete a number of practical assignments. Upon fulfillment of the course requirements, the student will receive a VetMedTeam certificate of completion that will document the RACE credits earned. |
This is an advanced level course. A strong basic understanding of the endocrine system is needed. Assignments in this course are challenging and "case - based" to bring the learning experience into your everyday practice. The instructor will guide the student to an practical understanding of the factors in endocrine disease diagnosis and treatment, either as the supervising veterinarian or as the practice staff involved in assisting the veterinarian with the steps to diagnosis and treatment. The average student spends 5 to 7 hours per week in order to complete all the mandatory requirements. Research outside the course materials may be needed to complete assignments. |
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 has been developed in cooperation with Teton NewMedia, utilizing content from Endocrinology for the Small Animal Practitioner by David L. Panciera and Anthony P. Carr; published by Teton NewMedia; Edition 1, 2006.
If you are interested in purchasing this text for your library visit Teton New Media or do a web search to locate a distributor in your area. |
 Alex Gallagher, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Dr. Alex Gallagher is a 2001 graduate of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. After completing a rotating internship at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine (VMRCVM) in 2002, Dr. Gallagher spent two years as an associate veterinarian in a feline only practice. Following completion of an internship in internal medicine at Affiliated Veterinary Specialists in Maitland, Florida in 2005, Dr. Gallagher returned to the VMRCVM for a residency in small animal medicine and Master’s degree which he completed in 2008. Dr. Gallagher is currently a clinical assistant professor in small animal medicine at the University of Florida. Professional interests include endocrinology and interventional endoscopy. In his spare time, he enjoys photography, video games, and college football. |
August 01, 2013 - Registration deadline is 11:30 PM Eastern August 06, 2013
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