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PVM Online Continuing Education (CE) Opportunities
Purdue Veterinary Medicine is an authorized provider of Continuing Education for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians. Courses are offered through Purdue University Campus Blackboard. Participants must take a quiz after each online presentation in order to obtain CE credits. Once a participant has received a score of 80% or better on the quiz, they can print a sheet with the score and the words: “You have successfully earned 1.0 hour of continuing education credit from Purdue Veterinary Medicine.” Participants can take each quiz up to 3 times. Course fees are $40 for each 1 CE credit course. Course topics are listed below. Click on the course title to get an additional course description and registration information.
Register for the courses below at www.continuinged.purdue.edu/veteducation.
Small Animal / Exotics
Canine Rehabilitation and its Practical Application
Understanding and Communicating Cancer Risk and Risk Management
Technology vs. Biology in Cancer Control: Which Matters More?
3 Cheers for the Stifle: Lateral Sutures, TPLOs, and TTAs
What’s Up Doc? Rabbit Husbandry and Common Diseases
Large Animal / Food Animal
Food Production in the Global Environment
Equine Rehabilitation and its Practical Application
The Broodmare: From Breeding to Foaling
Equine Anesthesia for Veterinary Technicians
All Species
The Anatomy and Physiology of Anesthetic Machines
The EKG
World Veterinary Year & Diversity
Veterinary Medicine & Diversity: Relevance and Reality
How Did You Get Here?
Times They Are A-Changin'
Inclusion: The Poverty of Knowledge
Descriptions
Food Production in the Global Environment
Course Description: This lecture addresses changes in agriculture, food security and food availability across the globe. This program tells the story of how we must address tomorrow’s food production opportunities while dealing with increasing population growth and the changing demands for food. Threat and effects of disease as well as food export dependency will also be discussed.
Speaker: Marianne Ash, DVM, MVPH, DACVPM
Length of Program: 55 minutes
Continuing Education (CE) credit available: 1 CE credit for DVMs and Veterinary Technicians
Cost: $40
The Anatomy and Physiology of Anesthetic Machines
Course Description: This lecture is an introduction to the anesthetic machine. The focus will be to identify the various components of the machine (i.e. one way valves, pop-off valve, and vaporizer). Attention will also be given to the function of each of the components and how that may affect the other components. Tips for daily care of the machine will be addressed.
Speaker: Harry Latshaw, MS, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia)
Length of Program: 55 minutes
Continuing Education (CE) credit available: 1 CE credit for DVMs and Veterinary Technicians
Cost: $40
Canine Rehabilitation and Its Practical Application
Course Description: Physical rehabilitation is a well-known specialized field in human medicine, and is becoming increasingly popular in the veterinary field. Physical rehabilitation in canines and felines can be applied to orthopedic, neurologic, and soft tissue conditions to reduce recovery times. Many different techniques can be used in treating dogs and cats, including massage, electrotherapy, and thermotherapy. This talk provides an overview of common physical rehabilitation modalities.
Speaker: Maggie Lump, BS, RVT
Length of Program: 49 minutes
Continuing Education (CE) credit available: 1 CE credit for DVMs and Veterinary Technicians
Cost: $40
Equine Rehabilitation and Its Practical Application
Course Description: Physical rehabilitation is a well-known specialized field in human medicine, and is becoming increasingly popular in the veterinary field. Physical rehabilitation in equines can be applied to orthopedic, neurologic, and soft tissue conditions to reduce recovery times. Many different techniques can be used in treating horses, including massage, electrotherapy, and thermotherapy. This talk provides an overview of common physical rehabilitation modalities.
Speaker: Maggie Lump, BS, RVT
Length of Program: 41 minutes
Continuing Education (CE) credit available: 1 CE credit for DVMs and Veterinary Technicians
Cost: $40
The Broodmare: From Breeding to Foaling
Course Description: This lecture addresses breeding management, pregnancy and foaling.
Speaker: Katherine Naughton, DVM, MS, DACT
Length of Program: 48 minutes
Continuing Education (CE) credit available: 1 CE credit for DVMs and Veterinary Technicians
Cost: $40
Understanding and Communicating Cancer Risk and Risk Management
Course Description: The goal of this lecture is to improve the understanding of health and wellness programs. The session focuses on greater cancer awareness in order to accurately inform clients about the potential and limitations of cancer risk and screening.
Speaker: Rod Page, DVM
Length of Program: 51 minutes
Continuing Education (CE) credit available: 1 CE credit for DVMs and Veterinary Technicians
Cost: $40
Veterinary Medicine & Diversity: Relevance and Reality
Course Description: This lecture addresses the relevance and impact of social and cultural diversity on the veterinary profession and specifically on different areas of practice. The session also includes primer information on diversity concepts and their applicability to the promotion of a diverse profession well positioned to meet societal and global needs.
Speaker: Lisa Greenhill, MPA
Length of Program: 72 minutes
Continuing Education (CE) credit available: 1 CE credit for DVMs and Veterinary Technicians
Cost: $40
Equine Anesthesia for Veterinary Technicians
Course Description: This session will cover equine anesthesia focusing on applications for veterinary technicians working in the field and in the private practice setting.
Speaker: Heidi Lescun, BS, RVT
Length of Program: 48 minutes
Continuing Education (CE) credit available: 1 CE credit for DVMs and Veterinary Technicians
Cost: $40
How Did You Get Here?
Course Description: Veterinary Medicine has a rich and textured history, and yet the past will not ensure the future of the profession. “How Did You Get Here?” will explore the past only in the context of the insights it provides in determining the future of the profession. As the profession celebrates its 250th birthday, the future is brighter than ever!
Speaker: Bret Marsh, DVM
Length of Program: 35 minutes
Continuing Education (CE) credit available: .5 CE credit for DVMs and Veterinary Technicians
Cost: $20
Technology vs. Biology in Cancer Control: Which Matters More?
Course Description: The evolution of cancer management includes advances in both technology and biology. Biological innovations result in better understanding of cancer behavior through refined grading schemes, new biomarkers and better products. Technological advancements have also had a profound impact on cancer management through improved staging with imaging and anatomical reconstruction, better radiation dosimetry and minimally invasive, interventional and robotic surgical techniques. This session will review the biology and technology of cancer treatment innovations as well as raise some controversy.
Speaker: Rod Page, DVM
Length of Program: 42 minutes
Continuing Education (CE) credit available: 1 CE credit for DVMs and Veterinary Technicians
Cost: $40
Times They Are A-Changin'
Course Description: Times are changing rapidly, far more so than when Bob Dylan penned his famous song in 1963. The challenges facing the veterinary profession are huge, but so are the opportunities. From practice economics to educating the future members of our profession, now is the time for us to drive change.
Speaker: Ron DeHaven, DVM, MBA, DSc (Hon)
Length of Program: 52 minutes
Continuing Education (CE) credit available: 1 CE credit for DVMs and Veterinary Technicians
Cost: $40
Inclusion: The Poverty of Knowledge
Course Description: This session discusses ways to move the veterinary profession forward with respect to enhancing diversity and fostering inclusive work environments. These issues not only have ethical impacts but business impacts as well.
Speaker: Malcolm Kram, DVM
Length of Program: 52 minutes
Continuing Education (CE) credit available: 1 CE credit for DVMs and Veterinary Technicians
Cost: $40
The EKG
Course Description: A review of the EKG. Troubleshooting to get a reliable EKG regardless of patient position and common anesthetic arrhythmias will be reviewed.
Speaker: Carrie LaCombe, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia)
Length of Program: 35 minutes
Continuing Education (CE) credit available: .5 CE credit for DVMs and Veterinary Technicians
Cost: $20
3 Cheers for the Stifle: Lateral Sutures, TPLOs, and TTAs
Course Description: This session will discuss the most common stifle injury in the canine patient, a cranial cruciate ligament tear (CCL). There are several signs and symptoms that follow the rupture of the CCL. Veterinarians have several surgical options at their disposal to repair this type of ligament tear. We will discuss three of the most common stifles; the lateral suture technique, TPLOs, and TTAs.
Speaker: Jackie Ziven-LeCount, BS, RVT
Length of Program: 40 minutes
Continuing Education (CE) credit available: 1 CE credit for DVMs and Veterinary Technicians
Cost: $40
What’s Up Doc? Rabbit Husbandry and Common Diseases
Course Description: A brief discussion on the many intricacies of educating clients on rabbit husbandry as well as common diseases that affects them.
Speaker: Cindy Voglewede, BS, RVT
Length of Program: 48 minutes
Continuing Education (CE) credit available: 1 CE credit for DVMs and Veterinary Technicians
Cost: $40