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Continuing Education

In Washington State.

June 2^nd 7-10 pm at UW, Seattle, WA

Current Approach to Feline Hyperthyroidism

Also: Update on Insulin Treatment in Diabetic Dogs and Cats. Speaker: J. Catherine Scott-Mancrieff, VetMB, MA, MS, Dip lACVIM/ECVIM. Presented by Seattle-King County Veterinary Medical Assoc. Continuing Education Series. Health Sciences Building Rm D-209 on Univ. of Washington campus. Reservations are not required. Technicians: $7.50 at door. Park in the S-1 lot (pay on entry) and walk across Columbia Rd. to the building. Questions: call Dr. Christine Wilford at 425-285-9486 or pic@skcvma.org .

Wed. June 2^nd 7-9 pm in Renton, WA

Nervous Techs-Anesthetic Considerations in the Critical Patient

Speaker: John Wieringa, LVT. ACCES Renton Conference Room. Contact: S. Zhang (see above)

June 12^th -13^th at Spokane County Fair and Expo Center

Basic Animal Emergency Services Training

Two day training to develop the skills to respond to, care for and shelter animals during times of disaster, whether at the local or national level. $125. For more info: www.americanhumane.org or AEStraining@americanhumane.org or call 303-925-9461.

Tues. June 15^th 7-9 pm in Renton, WA

Transfusion Medicine

Speaker: Beth Davidow, DVM, DACVECC. At ACCES Renton Conference Room. Contact: S. Zhang 206-364-1660 or szhang@criticalcarevets.com .

Tues. June 15^th 7-9 pm in Renton, WA

Transfusion Medicine

Speaker: Beth Davidow, DVM, DACVECC. ACCES Renton Conference Room. Contact: S. Zhang (above).

Wed. July 7^th 7-9 pm in Seattle, WA

Canine Cardiology and Recent Genetic Insights

Speaker: Kate Muers, DVM, PhD. SKCVMA Combined Chapter Continuing Education Series. North Seattle Community College, Rm ED2843A Peter Ku Education Bldg, 9600 College Way, Seattle. Non-members $15 at door. Please RSVP by &/4 to Dr. Lori Siverling 425-908-7486 or email las_dvm@yahoo.com .

Tuesday, July 20^th, 7-9 PM in Seattle, WA

ACVIM Updates

ACCES CE opportunity at North Seattle Community College. Presenting Sherri Wilson, DVM, DACVIM of ACCES. Free. RSVP to: szhang@criticalcarevets.com. More info at: www.criticalcarevets.com/forvets.

Wed. Aug 4^th 7-10 pm at UW, Seattle, WA

Practical Techniques in Soft Tissue Surgery

Speaker: Howard Seim, III, DVM, Dipl ACVS. Presented by Seattle-King County Veterinary Medical Assoc. Continuing Education Series. Health Sciences Building Rm D-209 on Univ. of Washington campus. Reservations are not required. Technicians: $7.50 at door. Park in the S-1 lot (pay on entry $6) and walk across Columbia Rd. to the building. Follow signs to lecture hall. Questions: call Dr. Christine Wilford at 425-285-9486 or pic@skcvma.org .

August 31^st – September 5^th in Seattle, WA

2010 Therio Annual Conference

Veterinarians Dedicated to Animal Reproduction. www.therio.org

Looking Ahead:

October 1^st -3^rd in Spokane, WA

WSAVT/WSVMA Annual Conference

The following CE are presented by Seattle Veterinary Specialists

Please go to their website to read more and register.

Thurs, Jun 03 7pm Burn Wound Management

A discussion on Burn Wound Managment will be presented by Rebekah Beam, DVM, Surgery Resident. For more information on Dr. Beam: http://www.svsvet.com/doctordetails.php?doctorid=22
Registration begins at 6:45pm, light refreshments will be provided. This CE event is free. Veterinarians and technicians are welcome to attend. Space is limited, please register online.

Tues, Jun 15 7pm Ophthalmic Emergencies

Presented by Victoria Jones, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVO from Northwest Animal Eye Specialists

Mon, Jun 21 7pm Anesthetic Considerations for Ophthalmic Injury and Disease

The Washington State Association of Veterinary Technicians and Seattle Veterinary Specialists have partnered to offer quality continuing education for technicians.
Anesthetic Considerations for Ophthalmic Injury and Disease, presented by Donna Sisak, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia)

Thus, Jul 15 7pm Understanding Endocrine Disease

The Washington State Association of Veterinary Technicians and Seattle Veterinary Specialists have partnered to offer quality continuing education for technicians.
Presented by Laura Tautz-Hair, LVT, VTS (ECC)

Mon, Jul 19 7pm Anesthetic Considerations with Endocrine Disease - Part 1

Tues, Jul 27 7pm Surgical Indications for Adrenal Tumors

Thurs, Aug 12, 2010 Endocrine Emergencies

The Washington State Association of Veterinary Technicians and Seattle Veterinary Specialists have partnered to offer quality continuing education for technicians.

Mon, Aug 16 7pm Anesthetic Considerations with Endocrine Disease - Part 2

The Washington State Association of Veterinary Technicians and Seattle Veterinary Specialists have partnered to offer quality continuing education for technicians.

Out of State

June 9^th – 12^th in Anaheim, CA

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum

Real People. Real Discoveries. Enhance animal and human health via training, education, and discovery at the ACVIM Forum – the premier event featuring cutting-edge veterinary internal medicine, strong educational programs, and unparalleled network opportunities. Two tracks of Technician lectures, but technicians are welcome to attend any of the veterinary lectures. www.ACVIMForum.org . Or 800-245-9081.

June 24^th – 28^th Snake River in Hells Canyon, ID

Whitewater Dentistry

Enjoy the whitewater rafting experience of your life, combined with 5 hrs of CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Ride the rapids all day and camp on a white sandy beach each night with evening CE. Doctors, technicians, and families welcome. Topics include Periodontal Disease, Dental Radiography, Extractions, and more. Presented by John A. Koehm, DVM, FAVD. www.cahreno.com or jkoehm@inbox.com. For trip cost and details contact: Winding Waters River Expeditions www.windingwatersrafting.com .

June 27 Vancouver BC, Canada

Hands-on Rabbit and Small Animal Anesthesia Workshop

Learn to provide effective and safe anesthesia. Practice various techniques for successful atraumatic rabbit intubation.s of CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Learn how to use capnography and blood pressure monitoring in small animals. Presented by Nancy Brock DVM Dipl ACVA. For more information please visit http://nancybrockvetservices.com/Education.html Held at BCSPCA Hospital Vancouver BC.

July 15^th – 18^th in San Francisco, CA

Pacific Veterinary Conference (PACVET) 2010

Connecting Knowledge to Life. Tracks include: small animal medicine, small animal surgery, avian/exotics, technician, equine, food animal, practice management, disaster response and preparedness, labs, workshops, and sunrise breakfasts. Technician Regis. $320 by 5/17, then $340. www.pacvet.net .

July 31^st – August 3^rd in Atlanta, GA

AVMA Annual Convention

VetLanta! One Sweet City. Four full days of CE. Technicians may attend DVM sessions as well as technician program. Interactive Labs extra. Vet tech registration $250 by 7/1, then $275. www.avmaconvention.org .

Online

Online Courses with AVMA Ed

Lifelong Learning for the Veterinary Profession. New and Improved! High quality audio and video. Full screen viewing at high resolution. Uses Adobe Flash Player. See demo and course list at: www.avma.org/avmaed .

Online/Webinars with IDEXX Learning Center

Offers Webinars, online courses, and local seminars. See website for details:

www.idexxlearningcenter.com

WSU College of Veterinary Medicine Cont. Ed. for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians

Beyond NSAIDS: What can we do to treat chronic pain?

Dr. Tammy Grubb Asst. Clinical Professor Anesthesia and Analgesia. Select any 2 wk period through Nov 2010 during which you can access this course.

Other Online Courses through WSU:

Dos and Don’ts of Compounding Veterinary Drugs

Veterinary Medical Records

Intro to the Human-Animal Bond in Veterinary Medicine: Course 1&2

www.vetmed.wsu.edu/ce/. More info: Karen Hornfelt, Coordinator 509-335-5862 or khornflet@vetmed.wsu.edu .

Online CE with VetMedTeam

Starting June15^th:

Team Development: Effective Communication for the Veterinary Team

Basic Principles of Surgical Assisting

Advanced Concepts in Endocrinology

OSHA: The Safety Officer

Starting July1^st:

Client Satisfaction

Developing Puppy and Kitten Kindergarten

Advanced Concepts in Pain Management

Go to www.vetmedteam.com for pricing, instructions, details, and to register.

Also available: “On Demand”, Free Courses through partnership of Merial and CAPC. See catalog of courses, enroll at any time, work on the course at times convenient to personal schedule.

Online CE with VSPN

Upcoming Courses:

Marsupial Medicine

Professional Development for the Veterinary Technician

Avian Bandaging and Wound Care

End of Life: Caring for the Cat and for the Caregiver

Veterinary Medical Terminology

Equine Surgical Assistance and Anesthetic Basics

Front Desk Module 4

CVPM Preparatory Review

Dermatology for Technicians

For more details on the above courses and to register, visit: www.vspn.org/CE/ or email VSPCE@vspn.org. Or call 1-800-700-INFO (4636).

AAHA Continuing Education Web Conferences

Earn CE credit by accessing archived web-based educational conferences. www.aahanet.org . Questions? Contact webconference@aahanet.org or phone 800-252-2242 ext 489.