VSPN CE is at http://www.vspn.org/CE or course catalog: http://www.vspn.org/CE/VSPN_M02231.htm
All of VSPN's CE classes are RACE approved or have been applied for RACE approval.
Practice Management courses are also submitted for approval by VHMA for CVPMs.
For more on how online CE works see the VSPN Participant's Resource Center.
VIN and VSPN CE Courses Currently In Session
April 13-June 24, 2009
TECH120-0409: Practical Review for Veterinary Technicians: VTNE Preparation Class
Nanette Walker Smith, M.Ed., RVT, CVT, LVT, Darci Palmer, LVT, VTS (Anes), Barb Burri, MBA, CVT, LVT, Shelley Shopsowitz-Durand, RVT, Mark Sharpless, RVT, CMAR, RLATG, CPIA
Real Time Sessions: Sunday evenings, April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 31, and June 7 and 14, 2009 (no class May 24, 2009); 8:00pm-9:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $210 ($105 for enrolled VT program students or those who have graduated within 6 months of the course start date, see below). Tuition fees are deeply discounted thanks to a generous grant from the VIN Foundation.
**NOTE: There is NO early bird discount date and registrations WILL CLOSE on April 13, 2009 at 5pm ET (USA) or earlier if the maximum number of registrants is reached.
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
12 CE Hours
VSPN CE Course
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April 20-July 13, 2009
PRAC100-0409: OSHA & Practice Safety
Philip Seibert, CVT
Real Time Sessions: Mondays: April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, mid-term break. Class resumes June 8, 15, 22, 29, and July 6; 9:30 - 11:00 pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $355 ($325 early bird special if registered before April 6, 2009).
15 CE hours
VIN CE Course
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April 29-June 5, 2009
TECH152-0409: Common Domestic Animal Handling and Restraint for the Veterinary Practice
Shelley Shopsowitz-Durand, RVT
Real Time Sessions: Tuesday evenings, May 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2009; 9:00pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if registered before April 15, 2009).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
6 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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May 4-June 7, 2009
STAF131-0509: Emergency & Specialty Practice: Managing the Front Desk Module 4
Katherine Dobbs, RVT, CVPM, PHR
Real Time Sessions: Thursdays, May 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2009; 2:00pm-3:00pm ET (USA) *Note one hour real time session
Tuition: $80 ($72 early bird special if registered before April 20, 2009).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
4 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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May 7-June 13, 2009
TECH140-0509: Advanced Nursing-Critical Care Module 1
Andrea Steele, BSc, VTS (ECC)
Real Time Sessions: Wednesday evenings, May 13, 20, 27, and June 3, 2009; 9:30pm-11pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if registered before April 23, 2009).
*Enroll in both Modules before May 13, 2009 and receive a 15% discount off the regular course price.
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
6 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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June 2-July 9, 2009
STAF121-0609: Veterinary Medical Terminology
Instructor: Barb Burri, MBA, CVT, LVT
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, June 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2009; 9:30pm-10:30pm ET (USA) **one hour real time sessions
Tuition: $80 ($72 early bird special if registered before May 19, 2009).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
4 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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June 4-21, 2009
TECH170-0609: Anesthetic Complications: Arrhythmias
Dianne Hudson, RVT, VTS (anesthesia)
Real Time Sessions: Thursday evening, June 11, 2009; 9:00pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Registration: $50 ($45 early bird special if registered before May 21, 2009).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director’s name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
2.5 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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June 7, 2009 - September 6, 2009
DIAG206-0609: Quality Management for the Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Part I
Instructors:Kathleen P. Freeman, DVM, BS, MS, PhD, DipECVCP, MRCPath, MRCVS,Certificate in Laboratory Quality Management (University of Wisconsin)
In conjunction with the European College for Veterinary Clinical Pathology, Committee for Laboratory Standards
Martina Becker, DVM, DrMedVet,DipECVCP, Clinical Pathologist, Novartis Laboratories, Basel, Switzerland
Ernst Leidinger, DVM, Dip.ECVCP, Specialist for Clinical Pathologist (national); Lab director and clinical pathologist at In Vitro laboratory in Vienna, Austria
Elizabeth Villiers, BVSc, DipRCPath, Dip.ECVCP, Cert VR, Cert SAM, MRCVS. European Specialist in Veterinary Clinical Pathology
CREDIT HOURS: 10.5 CE Credits
5.0 ECVCP Training Credits
Interactive sessions: Sundays, June 7, 21, July 5, 19, August 2, 16 and 30; 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm ET (USA)
REGISTRATION: Member and Non-Member/$650
Course not open to veterinary students.
VIN course open to VSPNers
Class Information
June 8-July 6, 2009
TECH174-0609: Basic Blood Chemistry in the Canine and Feline
Ann Wortinger, BIS, LVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM)
Real Time Sessions: Friday evenings, June 12, 19, and 26, 2009; 8:00pm-9:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $90 ($81 early bird special if registered before May 25, 2009).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
4.5 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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June 10-July 24, 2009
STAF132-0609: Take Inventory and Make It Work
Angela Aisbet-Schneider, CVT
Real Time Sessions: Tuesdays, June 16, 23, 30 and July 7 and 14, 2009; 9:00pm-10:00pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if registered before May 27, 2009).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director’s name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
6 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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June 23, 2009 - July 7, 2009
EXOT600-0609: Lions and Tigers and Servals, Oh My: Basic Medicine and Husbandry of Non-Domestic Cats
Instructor:Laurie J. Gage, DVM, Dipl. ACZM; USDA APHIS Large Cat Specialist
CREDIT HOURS: 4 CE Credits
Interactive sessions: Tuesdays, June 23 and 30; 9:30-11:30 pm ET (US)
Tuition: $80 ($72 early bird special if registered before June 9, 2009).
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Course Area Opening Soon (Registration Closed)
July 12, 2009 - July 19, 2009
SAIM506-0709: Treating the Diabetic Cat and Dog
Instructors: Ellen Behrend, VMD, PhD, DACVIM
Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP
CREDIT HOURS: 2 CE Credits
Interactive session: Sunday, July 12 at 9:00 - 11:00 pm ET (USA)
REGISTRATION: FREE
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Open for Enrollment / Upcoming Courses
June 23, 2009 - July 7, 2009
EXOT600-0609: Lions and Tigers and Servals, Oh My: Basic Medicine and Husbandry of Non-Domestic Cats
Instructor:Laurie J. Gage, DVM, Dipl. ACZM; USDA APHIS Large Cat Specialist
CREDIT HOURS: 4 CE Credits
Interactive sessions: Tuesdays, June 23 and 30; 9:30-11:30 pm ET (US)
Tuition: $80 ($72 early bird special if registered before June 9, 2009).
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June 30-August 6, 2009
TECH176-0609: Canine and Feline Diseases Overview
Instructor: Barb Burri, MBA, CVT, LVT, Charlotte Waack, AS, BS, CVT, RVT
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, July 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2009; 9:30pm-11:00pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if registered before June 16, 2009).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
6 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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July 2-August 8, 2009
TECH141-0709: Advanced Nursing-Critical Care Module 2
Andrea Steele, BSc, VTS (ECC)
Real Time Sessions: Wednesday evenings, July 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2009; 9:30pm-11pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if registered before June 18, 2009).
*Module 1 is a prerequisite to Module 2, and is required.
*Enroll in both Modules before May 13, 2009 and receive a 15% discount off the regular course price.
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
6 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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July 6-September 6, 2009
TECH154-0709: Equine Anatomy and Physiology
Cindy Ann Shower, DVM
Real Time Sessions: Sunday evenings, July 12,19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2009; 9:00pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $240 ($216 early bird special if registered before June 22, 2009)
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director’s name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
12 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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July 7-July 21, 2009
EXOT310-0709: Practical Avian Medicine Module 9
Joanne Paul-Murphy, DVM, DACZM
Michelle Hawkins, VMD, DABVP (Avian)
Avery Bennett, DVM, MS, DACVS
Real Time Sessions: Tuesdays, July 7 and 14, 2009; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $80 ($72 early bird special if registered before June 23, 2009).
4 CE hours
VIN CE Course
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July 9-26, 2009
TECH171-0709: Anesthetic Complications: Blood Pressure-Causes and Treatments
Dianne Hudson, RVT, VTS (anesthesia)
Real Time Sessions: Thursday evening, July 16, 2009; 9:00pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Registration: $50 ($45 early bird special if registered before June 25, 2009).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director’s name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
2.5 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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July 16-October 3, 2009
STAF128-0709: CVPM Preparatory Review
Katherine Dobbs, RVT, CVPM, PHR
Real Time Sessions: Wednesdays, July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26, September 2, 16, and 23, 2009 (no class September 9); 2:00pm-3:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $240 ($216 early bird special if registered before July 2, 2009).
*NOTE: Registration WILL CLOSE on Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 5pm ET (USA) or earlier if the maximum number of registrants is reached. Course opens early due to amount of material to review prior to Wk 1 real time session.
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
12 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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July 28-August 27, 2009
TECH163-0709: Controlling Controlled Drugs
Philip Seibert, CVT
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, August 3, 10, and 17, 2009; 9:30-10:30 pm ET (USA) **Note one-hour sessions
Tuition: $60 ($54 early bird special if registered by July 14, 2009).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
3 CE hours
VSPN CE course
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July 29-September 4, 2009
TECH153-0709: Equine Laboratory Diagnostics
Shelley Shopsowitz-Durand, RVT
Real Time Sessions: Tuesday evenings, August 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2009; 9:00pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if registered before July 15, 2009).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
6 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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August 3-August 31, 2009
TECH175-0809: Nutrition Basics for the Canine and Feline
Ann Wortinger, BIS, LVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM)
Real Time Sessions: Friday evenings, August 7, 14, and 21, 2009; 8:00pm-9:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $90 ($81 early bird special if registered before July 20, 2009).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
4.5 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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August 18-September 18, 2009
STAF114-0809: VA Module 1: The Basics and Orientation to the Hospital
Heather Howell, LVT, MBA
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, August 24 and 31, and Tuesday evening, September 8, 2009; 9:30pm-11:00pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $90 ($81 early bird special if registered before August 4, 2009).
*Enroll in all four Modules before August 24, 2009 and receive a 15% discount off the regular course price.
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
4.5 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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September 8-October 1, 2009
TECH179-0909: Digital Radiography
Tara Wochesen BS, RVT
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, September 14 and 21, 2009; 8:30pm-10:00pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $60 ($54 early bird special if registered before August 25, 2009).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
3 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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September 9-October 16, 2009
TECH167-0909: Basic Reptile Nursing Care
Instructor: Jenni Jenkins-Perez, LVT, CVT
Real Time Sessions: Tuesday evenings, September 15, 22, 29, and October 6, 2009; 9pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if registered before August 26, 2009).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
6 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
Course Information page: coming soon
September 22-October 22, 2009
STAF115-0909: VA Module 2: How the Veterinary Assistant Can Directly Improve Patient Care
Heather Howell, LVT, MBA
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, September 28, October 5 and 12, 2009; 9:30pm-11:00pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $90 ($81 early bird special if registered before September 8, 2009).
*Enroll in all four Modules before August 24, 2009 and receive a 15% discount off the regular course price.
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
4.5 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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September 24-October 31, 2009
STAF110-0909: Exceptional Client Skills Front Desk Module 1
Phyllis Webster, AA, CVPM
Real Time Sessions: Wednesday evenings, September 30, October 7, 14, and 21, 2009; 9:00pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if registered before September 10, 2009).
*Enroll in both Front Desk Modules before September 30, 2009 and receive a 15% discount off the regular course price.
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
6 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
Course Information page: coming soon
September 28-November 4, 2009
TECH156-0909: Equine Pharmacology
Cindy Ann Shower, DVM
Real Time Sessions: Sunday evenings, October 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2009; 9:00pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if registered before September 14, 2009).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director’s name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
6 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
Course Information page: coming soon
October 5-November 15, 2009
EMRG200-1009: First Responder's Guide to Animal Care Workshop on Disaster Preparedness
Melissa Nixon, DVM (facilitator)
Real Time Sessions: Thursday evenings, October 15, 22, and 29, and November 5, 2009; 9:30pm-11:00pm ET (USA)
Tuition: Free. You must be a VIN or VSPN member to enroll; veterinary students may not enroll, veterinary technology students may enroll provided they meet the requirements on the course information page. Enrollment is required to participate in this course.
NOTE: This course will require active participation and include break out groups to address simulated disaster response.
6 CE hours
VIN and VSPN CE course
Course Information page : coming soon
October 12-November 16, 2009
TECH125-1009: Transfusion Medicine
Lindan Spromberg, LVT, BS, VTS (ECC)
Real Time Sessions: Friday evenings; October 16, 23, 30, and November 6, 2009; 9:00pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if registered before September 28, 2009).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
6 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
Course Information page: coming soon
October 14-November 6, 2009
TECH155-1009: Reptile Hematology
Instructor: Jenni Jenkins-Perez, LVT, CVT
Real Time Sessions: Tuesday evenings, October 20 and 27, 2009; 9pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $60 ($54 early bird special if registered before September 30, 2009).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
3 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
Course Information page: coming soon
October 27-November 25, 2009
STAF116-1009: VA Module 3: Overview of Diagnostic Procedures
Heather Howell, LVT, MBA
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, November 2, 9, and 16, 2009; 9:30pm-11:00pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $90 ($81 early bird special if registered before October 13, 2009).
*Enroll in all four Modules before August 24, 2009 and receive a 15% discount off the regular course price.
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
4.5 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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October 28-December 4, 2009
TECH160-1009: Large Animal Parasitology
Shelley Shopsowitz-Durand, RVT
Real Time Sessions: Tuesday evenings, November 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2009; 9:00pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if registered before October 14, 2009).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
6 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
Course Information page: coming soon
October 29-November 28, 2009
STAF111-1009: Challenges Facing the Front Desk Module 2
Phyllis Webster, AA, CVPM
Real Time Sessions: Wednesday evenings, November 4, 11, and 18, 2009; 9:00pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $90 ($81 early bird special if registered before October 15, 2009).
*Enroll in both Front Desk Modules before September 30, 2009 and receive a 15% discount off the regular course price.
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
4.5 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
Course Information page: coming soon
November 2, 2009-January 20, 2010
TECH120-1109: Practical Review for Veterinary Technicians: VTNE Preparation Class
Nanette Walker Smith, M.Ed., RVT, CVT, LVT, Darci Palmer, LVT, VTS (Anes), Barb Burri, MBA, CVT, LVT, Shelley Shopsowitz-Durand, RVT
Real Time Sessions: Sunday evenings, November 8, 15, 22, December 6, 13, 20, 2008 and January 3 and 10, 2010 (no class November 29 and December 27, 2009); 8:00pm-9:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $210 ($105 for enrolled VT program students or those who have graduated within 6 months of the course start date, see below). Tuition fees are deeply discounted thanks to a generous grant from the VIN Foundation.
**NOTE: There is NO early bird discount date and registrations WILL CLOSE on November 2, 2009 at 5pm ET (USA) or earlier if the maximum number of registrants is reached.
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
12 CE Hours
VSPN CE Course
Course Information page: coming soon
November 9-December 1, 2009
TECH168-1109: Reptile Parasitology
Instructor: Jenni Jenkins-Perez, LVT, CVT
Real Time Sessions: Saturday evenings, November 14 and 21, 2009; 8:30pm-10:00pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $60 ($54 early bird special if registered before October 26, 2009).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
3 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
Course Information page: coming soon
November 23-December 31, 2009
STAF121-1109: Veterinary Medical Terminology
Instructor: Barb Burri, MBA, CVT, LVT
Real Time Sessions: Tuesday evenings, December 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2009; 9:30pm-10:30pm ET (USA) **one hour real time sessions
Tuition: $80 ($72 early bird special if registered before November 9, 2009).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
4 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
Course Information page: coming soon
November 24-December 23, 2009
STAF117-1109: VA Module 4: Basic Concepts of Anesthesia, Elective Surgery, and Emergency Medicine
Heather Howell, LVT, MBA
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, November 30, December 7 and 14, 2009; 9:30pm-11:00pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $90 ($81 early bird special if registered before November 10, 2009).
*Enroll in all four Modules before August 24, 2009 and receive a 15% discount off the regular course price.
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
4.5 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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January 6-February 12, 2010
TECH177-0110: Fundamentals of Small Animal Anesthesia Module 1
Darci Palmer, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia) and Brenda Feller, CVT, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia)
Real Time Sessions: Tuesday evenings, January 12, 19, 26, and February 2, 2010; 9:00pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $TBD ($TBD early bird special if registered before December 23, 2009).
*Enroll in both Modules before January 12, 2010 and receive a 15% discount off the regular course price.
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
6 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
Course Information page : coming soon
February 17-March 26, 2010
TECH178-0210: Fundamentals of Small Animal Anesthesia Module 2
Darci Palmer, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia) and Brenda Feller, CVT, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia)
Real Time Sessions: Tuesday evenings, February 23, and March 2, 9, and 16, 2010; 9:00pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $TBD ($TBD early bird special if registered before February 3, 2010).
*Enroll in both Modules before January 12, 2010 and receive a 15% discount off the regular course price.
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
6 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
Course Information page : coming soon
February 22-March 31, 2010
TECH157-0210: Equine Diagnostic Imaging and Emergency Medicine
Cindy Ann Shower, DVM
Real Time Sessions: Sunday evenings, February 28, March 7, 13, and 21, 2010; 9:00pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $TBD ($TBD early bird special if registered before February 8, 2010)
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director’s name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
6 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
Course Information page: coming soon
In the Works...
Ventilation in practice use - Andrea Steele
Exotics Emergencies
Avian Anesthesia
Equine Medical Terminology - Kim Sykes, CVT; early 2010
Advanced Hematology - Course has been postponed to early 2010 due to instructor's schedule. New course dates will be determined as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience!
CVPM Preparatory Review - summer 2010
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