RACE and CVPM Credits

Course meets the requirements for 4 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.

This course is applicable for 4 CE credits toward the continuing education requirement for the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager program offered by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA).

RACE Subject Category: Medical; Delivery Method: Non-interactive Distance; Program Number 1296357

 

Content Presenter

Erin Macdonald, CVT, BAS, CVPM, CVBL

 

Course Focus and Learning Objectives

Igniting Your Veterinary Career is a self-study course.

Want to know the secret to a long and successful career in Veterinary Medicine? It is not working 80 hours a week nor is it giving up your family and friends for your career. Train your mindset and use emotional intelligence to navigate your career. Inoculate yourself against some of the stresses that affect so many. No matter your role in the practice, or how long you have been in veterinary medicine, this course can help you learn key leadership skills that benefit you, your team, and the practice.

At the end of the presentation attendees should be able to:

  • explain emotional intelligence
  • compare and contrast growth vs fixed mindsets
  • evaluate self-image
  • explain the importance of and give examples of positive self-talk
  • discuss the importance of proper hygiene
  • create a positive belief system
  • discuss managing change in the workplace
  • compare and contrast verbal and non-verbal communication
  • evaluate fears and implement steps to overcome those fears
  • explain how to analyze conflict effectively
  • describe and implement effective delegation techniques
  • identify personal and professional priorities and values
  • define personal and professional success

 

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 30 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 30 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: $45.00 USD

Practices may enroll individual team members. To learn how to assign a specific team member to a course, please visit the Assigning Students page.

Please use this link to view the Withdrawal Policy for this course.