NAVTA CE: GOLDEN YEARS: TREASURING THE SENIOR YEARS OF OUR FURRY FRIENDS CONVENTION 2026

 

 

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RACE Approved For Veterinary Technicians/Nurses

Course meets the requirements for 1 RACE hours of continuing education credit for veterinary technicians 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 1340202.

 

Content Author

Vicky Ograin, MBA, RVT, VTS (Nutrition)

 

Course Focus and Learning Objectives

This article will discuss the AAHA Senior Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats, which provide veterinary teams with a thorough framework to enhance the quality and longevity of life for aging pets. Recognizing that aging itself is not a disease, the guidelines stress the importance of individualized wellness care, proactive health screenings, tailored nutrition, and routine communication with pet owners.


After completion of this course, the student should be able to:

  • explain what defines a senior pet
  • discuss how to evaluate a senior pet
  • outline what comprises senior nutrition
  • explain how to navigate the end of life for a senior pet

 

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 have 30 days to complete this course, if the course is not completed in 30 days, the participant will be marked incomplete

Participants who are unable to complete a course may re-enroll at their convenience providing the course is still available.

 

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.

 

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