Continuing Education Credits

Course meets the requirements for 1 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.

RACE Subject Category: Medical; Delivery Method: Non-interactive Distance; Program Number 935912

 

Content Presenter

Kristen Cooley BA, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia), CVCC

 

Participant Feedback

When asked what aspects of the course liked best some responses were:

...It was very informative

...Excellent resource on all the options for pain control in cats

...Appreciated concise summary of OA info in cats as well as treatment options.

...Great information. The summary of how pain works paired with the different modes of management was very informative.

 

Course Focus and Learning Objectives

VetCE on Demand: Me-OUCH! The Physiology of OA in Cats utilizes the archive of a live presentation under the same name.

Osteoarthritis (OA) affects many cats over 10 years of age. Understanding the physiology of pain and the intricacy of OA is the first step to helping our feline friends feel better. This course reviews pain physiology in general and delves into the specifics of OA as well as discusses some treatment options

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the course participants should be able to:

  • discuss the general physiology of pain
  • outline the physiology of feline OA pain
  • discuss treatment options for feline OA pain

 

Open Enrollment with Immediate Access and Individual Scheduling

This is an open enrollment course. Participants may enroll at any time. Upon submission of enrollment the participant is immediately added to the course. The course welcome email provides login and other important information.

This is an asynchronous course, meaning it does not contain real time components. Participants do not need to be logged into the course at specific times to attend lectures or view presentations. Participants do not need to complete the course in one sitting.

Completion Deadline:

Participants have 60 days from date of enrollment to view the presentation, as often as desired, as well as submit the two completion requirements outlined below. If after 60 days the completion requirements have not been submitted, the participant will be graded out of the course as incomplete.

 

Completion Requirements

The completion requirements for this course are:

  • complete the quiz with a score of 80% or better - multiple attempts are permitted
  • submit the course survey

Upon submission of the final completion requirement, the participant will automatically be marked as completed and the course completion email will be sent out. The participant will have immediate access to the certificate.

 

Course Fee

Price: $25.00 USD

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