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 1251114


 

Content Presenter

Julia Albright, MA, DVM, DACVB

 

Course Focus and Learning Objectives

VetCE on Demand: A Tale Of Three Tails - Abnormal Repetitive Behaviors In Dogs utilizes the archive of a live presentation under the same name.

Abnormal repetitive behaviors (ARB) in animals encompass a diverse group activities characterized as repetitive, exaggerated, sustained, out of context, and without apparent function. In dogs common examples include spinning or tail chasing, light or shadow chasing, fly snapping, flank sucking, or self-injurious licking. Etiology is unclear but medical conditions and sources of distress should always be assessed. Common differentials and treatment plans, including management, medications, and behavior modification for common canine repetitive behaviors will be discussed.

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

  • explain the common terms (compulsive disorder, stereotypies, displacement behaviors) associated with ABRs
  • recognize medical differentials or comorbidities for canine ARBs
  • outline how to develop treatment plans including environmental management, behavioral modification, and pharmaceutical treatments

 

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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