CONTINUING EDUCATION

Important Reminder for all Licensed Members of the PEIVMA

PEIVMA CONTINUING EDUCATION POLICY

According to bylaw 18.1, all licensed members of the PEIVMA must obtain at least twenty (20) hours of continuing education every two (2) calendar years. A record of this Continuing Education (CE) must be submitted annually, regardless of the CE activity taken by the member the previous year. Even those members who qualify for an exemption (see below) must submit their form indicating why they are exempt. Completed forms are due by January 31 each year or member risks suspension of license.

Acceptable continuing education within the PEIVMA is any formal veterinary-related lecture, lab or seminar where the speaker is a veterinarian or the sponsoring organization is veterinary in nature. Also, online CE is acceptable if it is sponsored by a veterinary group, has a method of assessment to ensure completion of the material, and issues a certificate to that end.

RACE (Registry of Approved Continuing Education with the American Association of Veterinary State Boards) approved online courses are preferred. If you are in doubt as to whether or not your planned CE fits the PEIVMA policy, please do not hesitate to contact a member of council for approval prior to attendance.

New graduates are exempt from the above bylaw when applying for membership/ licensure within the first two years of graduation from an accredited college. However, at the time of their membership/licence renewal two years post-graduation, they are required to have accumulated the necessary 20 hours.

Individuals applying for new membership/license from a jurisdiction where there was no mandatory requirement for continuing education will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the licensing board. They may be required to obtain CE deemed suitable by the licensing board before being granted a licence.
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UPCOMING CONTINUING EDUCATION EVENTS

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Continuing Education Seminars in Cardiology

The AVC cardiology seminar dates for 2012 are:

Jan. 26, Feb. 9, Feb. 23, Mar. 8, Mar. 22, Apr. 5, Apr. 19, May 3, May 17

30-minute continuing education seminars in cardiology are once again being held at the Atlantic Veterinary College every other Thursday at lunch time (12:30-1:00).

Lectures are in an open, interactive format about principles of cardiovascular physical examination, electrocardiography, echocardiography, and thoracic radiography.  These presentations always are founded on interesting (sometimes common, sometimes unusual) case examples that have come through the Cardiology Service. The sessions are now videotaped and uploaded into iTunes, so they can be viewed as podcasts for free anywhere.

I invite any member of the PEIVMA to join us for these sessions. These are formal educational seminars.
Where? Atlantic Veterinary College Teaching Hospital: Polar Bear Lounge (just between the diagnostic lab and large animal ambulatory)
When?  Every other Thursday, from 12:30-1:00 pm
Schedule for 2021: Thursdays

March 20

Mark the date! Dr. Margaret Slater, senior director of veterinary epidemiology, ASPCA, will give lunchtime and evening talks at AVC on Tuesday, March 20, in lecture theatre A (sponsored by the SJDAWC, the Animal Welfare Club, CVER, and the PEIHS).

12:30 pm - “Saving cats' lives in animal shelters through data-driven programs” Dr. Slater will talk about identification research, adoption program research and a bit about the ASPCA’s “how do you tell if a cat is feral or just frightened?” research.

7:00-9:00 pm “Free-roaming Cats:  Issues and New Ideas for (their) Survival” Dr. Slater will talk about Trap-Neuter-Release, population dynamics, targeted spay/neuter programs and a lack of good data on changing people’s cat-keeping approaches.

Margaret Slater, DVM, PhD
Dr. Slater obtained her DVM from Cornell University in 1986 and spent a year in small animal practice. She returned to Cornell to complete her PhD in epidemiology in 1990. She then joined the faculty at Texas A&M University and was a Professor of Epidemiology at the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences there. Her focus has been on health and disease in companion animals, including research on chronic diseases, questionnaire evaluation and pet overpopulation. Dr. Slater is internationally recognized for her work on the sources, problems and potential solutions for free-roaming cats and dogs. She also has extensive teaching experience at the undergraduate, graduate and professional student levels. Dr. Slater joined the ASCPA in 2008 and currently provides epidemiological and statistical support for staff across the ASPCA, with emphasis on animal shelter focused research.

Dr. Slater has authored over 85 peer-reviewed publications and 2 books. She has taught undergraduate, graduate and veterinary students in biostatistics, epidemiology, critical review of the literature, and the human-animal bond. She has worked with more than 20 pure bred dog clubs to develop and analyze breed specific health information. Her first book, Community Approaches to Feral Cats: Problems, Alternatives, and Recommendations, was published by the Humane Society Press in 2002. Her second book, Veterinary Epidemiology: An Evidence-Based Approach describes the process of using veterinary literature to bring new science into veterinary practice.

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The Canadian Association of Swine Veterinarians (CASV) has been tasked by the Canadian Swine Health Board with a leadership role in Regional Control of Porcine Respiratory and Reproductive Syndrome virus (PRRSv). Regional control projects are grassroots initiatives that support producers’ efforts to control disease on a regional basis. Regional control projects represent a new approach to swine health; they involve all stakeholders in the pork production chain. Veterinarians are very often leaders in this process.

The Canadian Association of Swine Veterinarians will be hosting a 2-hour workshop on Sunday, March 11, 2012. This meeting will be open to veterinarians and will be held in conjunction with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians annual meeting in Denver, Colorado. 

The seminar will provide attendees with practical approaches to initiating and running a PRRSv Regional Control project. There will be 1 hour of presentations by invited speakers followed by 1 hour of discussion using a case-based approach.

This seminar will be awarded 1.5 CE hours of credit. Please contact Dr. Leigh Rosengren at 306-458-7729 or leigh.rosengren@vetepi.com.

http://www.casv-acvp.ca

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The International Association of Equine Dentistry’s (IAED) program, Annual Conference (RACE #251-6434): Similar to the American Humane Association program, this conference is offered to non-regulated individuals (individuals who are not licensed veterinary personnel) who will be trained to perform veterinary medicine in a non-regulated environment (diagnosis and surgical procedures on horses), in potential violation of participating AAVSB Member Board regulations and laws.  Furthermore, several of the presenters submitted do not meet the minimum Presenter Qualifications as detailed in the RACE Standards (2009 Standards, Article X).  Accordingly, it was determined that the applicant program does not meet the applicable RACE Standards.
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Standard Process’ program, The Secrets of Canine Rehabilitation (RACE #143-6479): the RACE Standards in effect at the time of application (RACE Standards 2009, effective September 14, 2009) mandate as a threshold requirement that “RACE providers must present activities that promote recommendations, treatment or manners of practicing  veterinary medicine that are within the definition of RACE approved CE.  CE programs that advocate unscientific modalities of diagnosis or therapy are not eligible for RACE approval.   Furthermore, those programs that promote treatments known to pose significant risks, dangers that outweigh benefits or unproven effectiveness are generally not considered approvable.” (AAVSB RACE Standard Article II).  Based upon the documentation submitted, AAVSB has determined that there is insufficient scientifically-validated evidence presented for the modalities and therapies promoted in the program. 
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The AAVB Board of Directors, in consultation with the RACE Committee, has determined that the American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners (ASLAP) program, Pain Management: Current Perspectives in Pain Recognition and Treatment (431-4954) in part meets the RACE Standards and in part does not meet the Standards. Accordingly, 7 of the 8 total hours of the program have been approved and 1 of the 8 total hours was denied for RACE program recognition.  ___________________________________________________________________

For information on VetMedTeam online educational opportunities just stop by the course catalogue.

The greatest resource in every veterinary practice is the healthcare delivery team.
See you online at www.VetMedTeam.com.
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MEDIA RELEASE

LIFELEARN INC. LAUNCHES COMMUNICATION MATTERS CD-ROM

VETERINARY TEAM TRAINING PROGRAM

Lifelearn is pleased to announce the release of Communication Matters authored by

Dr. Cindy Adams PhD, MSW. This interactive educational program is the latest CD in a series on customer service within the veterinary team training product line. The program was sponsored by Medi-Cal/Royal Canin Veterinary Diets.

Communication Matters helps you and your staff to develop effective clinical communication. Differing from interpersonal communication, clinical communication is evidence based and is intentionally used at particular times during a medical interview for specific reasons. Successful clinical communication pays back with greater team satisfaction, positive performance reviews and best possible outcomes for patients and their care givers.

Communication Matters uses the Calgary Cambridge Guide as a framework to promoting collaborative partnerships between the client and the veterinary professional. The guide details the steps involved in the medical interview and the clinical communication skills required during each step of the interview. The program is highly interactive with video, audio and text-based scenarios and exercises in applying the most essential communication skills that will aid all members of the team in dealing with clients.

After completing the program the veterinary team will:

1. Understand the benefits of effective communication

2. Recognize and discriminate between different styles of communication

3. Apply effective communication skills to a variety of situations that may occur in the veterinary practice

4. Integrate veterinary skills and knowledge with communication or process skills

5. Develop and set goals for ongoing development of communication within the practice

Price: $99 (21 day money-back evaluation period)

Accredited for 1 hour of veterinary CE. Built-in self assessment test. Licensed to one practice location.

For additional information, please contact:

Isobelle Gray, Marketing and Sales Manager

Lifelearn Inc.

1-800-375-7994

igray@lifelearn.com

www.lifelearn.com <http://www.lifelearn.com/>

LifelearnR is an educational publisher, and interactive digital media developer, with products and services for veterinary continuing education, client communications, and reference materials.

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Veterinary courses starting in July 2011 give you the opportunity for a fresh look at updating your veterinary skills. Massey University’s Master of Veterinary Medicine (MVM) programme offers in-depth flexible distance learning opportunities. In the MVM programme, you’ll study with highly-regarded educators from New Zealand and around the world, backed by the experienced MVM support team.

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CFIA Teleconference: New Regulations Concerning Specified Risk Material (SRM)

Attention Bovine and Mixed Animal Practitioners: CFIA Teleconference
You are invited to join a teleconference hosted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) concerning new regulations concerning specified risk material (SRM) which come into effect July 12, 2007.

These one-hour calls are intended to provide a short overview of the regulatory requirements applicable to veterinary practices as of July 12, and to answer veterinarians' questions about the new regulations.

For more information, please refer to the attached PDF or visit the News section of the CVMA member Web site at www.canadianveterinarians.net.
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WOW, tons of courses, some free, some not, all RACE approved

1. The IDEXX site, has tons of RACE approved courses, to take at your own pace, in a variety of subjects https://www.idexxlearningcenter.com/idexx/default.aspx

2. A 1 -hour dermatology course http://www.virbacvet.com/product_guide/PDFS/DermUModule_2_PR101706.pdf

3. 2008 Nestle Purina Veterinary Symposium on Companion Animal Medicine
Online quiz for CE Credit!
Veterinarians and technicians can earn up to 6 hours of CE credit by viewing the 2008 Nestle Purina Veterinary Symposium on companion animal medicine on CD and taking an online quiz.
 
To request a free copy of the CD, call the Veterinary Resource Center at 1-800-222-VETS (8387), 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT weekdays.

The symposium, which was held throughout the United States and Canada in 2008, features the following speakers and topics: Debra L. Zoran, DVM, PhD, DACVIM - Managing vomiting in cats: What's new for an old problem? Stanley L. Marks, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM (Internal Medicine Oncology), DACVN
- Inflammatory bowel disease: More than a garbage-can diagnosis Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP (feline)
- Growing old gracefully: An overview of healthcare management in the aging cat David C. Twedt, DVM, DAVCIM
- Treatment of liver disease in dogs and cats: The role of nutrition in patient management.

Each course meets the requirements for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB 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 of continuing education.

To register and take the CE quiz, visit www.purinavets.com (username: purinavets and password: nutrition).

4. Continuing Education Tutorial: Tipping The Scale on Canine Obesity
Presented by Dr. Dottie Laflamme, DVM, PhD, DACVN
A FREE CD tutorial offered exclusively through your Purina Veterinary Sales Consultant. To request a free copy of the CD, call the Veterinary Resource Center at 1-800-222-VETS (8387), 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT weekdays.

Discussion topics include:
  The role of adipose in disease
  The benefit of increased protein for weight management
  The incorporation of pharmaceutical management into a weight management program
  Tips on helping clients succeed in getting weight off their dogs.

Tutorial sponsored by Nestle Purina
Program Details: Participants visit www.purinavets.com (username: purinavets password: nutrition) to register and participate in the online quiz to earn 1 CE credit. Participants will then be directed to a registration form prior to taking the quiz.

Course meets the requirements for 1.0 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB 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 of continuing education.

5. http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/ce/

6. http://vetmedicine.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=vetmedicine&cdn=homegarden&tm=64&f=10&su=p284.9.336.ip_&tt=2&bt=0&bts=0&zu=http%3A//vetmedteam.com/

7. http://www.greenies.com/en_US/vets/webinars.aspx
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