RACE Approved for Vets and Techs

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 1126842


 

Content Presenter

Tabitha Kucera RVT, VTS (Behavior), CCBC, KPA-CTP

 

Course Focus and Learning Objectives

VetCE on Demand: Do You Speak Cat? Feline Communication for the Veterinary Team utilizes the archive of a live presentation under the same name.

This course explores how cats communicate with us and how to determine when they are fearful, stressed, anxious, or happy. This is the first step to Fear-Free and Feline Friendly handling.

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

  • explain why the language used to describe behavior matters
  • outline how to recognize and interpret body language cues
  • compare and contrast signs of fear, stress, anxiety, and happiness

 

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.

 

Participant Feedback

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

...Great overview of cat behavior. Would love another class with tips and more examples of communicating with owners about behavior. Thanks!

...Love the phrase: let's listen to the whispers so they don't have scream.

...The point of language being important when addressing cats behavior was very valuable.

...I really enjoyed this course and Tabitha did a fantastic job explaining everything covered. She is very passionate and energetic, which made the course both interesting and fun.

...I appreciate the scoring system as a more objective way to record behavior. Good photos on the various expression!

 

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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