VIN and VSPN CE Courses Currently In Session

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: $120 ($108 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
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January 11-February 10, 2010
TECH180-0110: Equine Animal Handling, Restraint, and Behavior
Shelley Shopsowitz, RVT, BA
Real Time Sessions: Sunday evenings, January 17, 24, and 31, 2010; 8:00pm-9:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $90 ($81 early bird special if registered before December 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.
4.5 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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January 12-February 18, 2010
TECH159-0110: Basic Medical Calculations
Elizabeth Warren, RVT
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, January 18, 25 and February 1 and 8, 2010; 8:30pm-10:00pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if registered before December 29, 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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January 27-February 19, 2010
STAF134-0110: Empathy and Reflective Listening
Heather Howell, LVT, MBA
Real Time Sessions: Tuesdays, February 2 and 9, 2010; 3:00pm-4:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $60 ($54 early bird special if registered before January 13, 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.
3 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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January 28-March 7, 2010
TECH127-0110: Advanced Hematology
Cheryl Stockman, MT (ASCP), Joyce Knoll, VMD; PhD, DACVP
Real Time Sessions: Thursday evenings, February 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2010; 8:30pm -10:00pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 + $40 ($ 108 + $40 early bird special if registered before January 1, 2010).
**NOTE: Space is limited. ENROLLMENT CLOSES January 14, 2010 at 5pm ET (USA) or earlier if the course maximum number of participants is reached so that we may get the course materials to you prior to the first real time session. When you enroll, PLEASE be sure to provide a current mailing address for delivery of the course materials, preferably HOME so you are sure you receive it; no additional slide sets will be mailed out. The fee for this course includes a "laboratory fee" to cover costs associated with the collection, preparation, and shipping of the microscope slides used for this course. It is essential that you have a microscope available for viewing the slides during the course (you will not need to view slides during the real time sessions).
*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). However, the lab fee included for the slide sets will not be discounted. Your fee for this course will be $60 + $40. 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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February 1-22, 2010
TECH182-0210: Feeding Tubes-Complications and Maintenance
Ann Wortinger, BIS, LVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM)
Real Time Sessions: Friday evenings, February 5 and 12, 2010; 8:00pm-9:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $60 ($54 early bird special if registered before January 18, 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 (u pon 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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Open for Enrollment / Upcoming Courses

February 9-March 11, 2010
TECH163-0210: Controlling Controlled Drugs
Philip Seibert, CVT
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, February 15, 22, and March 1, 2010; 8:00pm-9:00pm ET USA**Note one-hour sessions
Tuition: $60 ($54 early bird special if registered by January 26, 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.
3 CE hours
VSPN CE course
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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: $120 ($108 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
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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, 14, and 21, 2010; 9:00pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 ($108 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
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February 23-March 25, 2010
TECH132-0210: Basic Dentistry for the Veterinary Technician Module 1
Instructor: Steve Holmstrom, DVM, DAVDC
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, March 1, 8, and 15, 2010; 9:00pm-11:00pm pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if registered before February 9, 2010).
*Enroll in all three Modules before March 1, 2010 and receive a 15% discount off the regular course price.
*Each module is a prerequisite for the next
*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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March 2-25, 2010
STAF129-0310: Effective Staff Meetings and Training
Heather Howell, LVT, MBA
Real Time Sessions: Mondays, March 8 and 15, 2010; 3:00pm-4:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $60 ($54 early bird special if registered before February 16, 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.
3 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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March 14, 2010 - June 20, 2010
DIAG206-0310: 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
Ernst Leidinger, DVM, Dip.ECVCP, Specialist for Clinical Pathologist (national); Lab director and clinical pathologist at In Vitro laboratory in Vienna, Austria
Stefanie Klenner, DVM, Dr.med.vet., Resident ECVCP Central Laboratory, Veterinary Department
Professor Elspeth Milne, BVM&S, Ph.D, DipECVCP, DipRCPath, FRCVS
Anne Lanevschi Pietersma, DVM, MRCVS, MVSc, Dipl ACVP, ECVCP
CREDIT HOURS: 10.5 (for RACE)
5.0 ECVCP Training Credits
Interactive sessions: Sundays, March 14, 28, April 11, 25, May 9, 23 and June 6; 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm ET (USA)
Registration: Member and Non-Member/$650
Course open to veterinarians and VSPN members.
Course not open to veterinary students.
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March 16, 2010 - March 30, 2010
EXOT314-0310: Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Avian Infectious Diseases
Instructors: Susan Orosz, Ph.D, DVM, Diplomate ABVP, Avian Practice and Diplomate, European College of Avian Medicine and Surgery
David N. Phalen, DVM, PhD, DABVP (Avian)
CREDIT HOURS: 4
Interactive sessions: Tuesdays, March 16 and 23; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $80 ($72 early bird special if registered before March 2, 2010).
VIN CE Course open to veterinarians and VSPN members.
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March 17-April 30, 2010
STAF133-0310: Practice Management 101 - The Basics
Rebecca Rose, CVT
Real Time Sessions: Tuesday evenings, March 23, 30, and April 13 and 20, 2010 (no class April 6); 8:00pm-9:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if registered before March 3, 2010).
*Enroll in both Module 1 & 2 or all four Front Desk Modules before April 1, 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
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March 23-April 22, 2010
TECH134-0310: Intermediate Dentistry for the Veterinary Technician Module 2
Instructors: Steve Holmstrom, DVM, DAVDC; Lori Fuehrer, CVT, VTS; (Anesthesia); and Sara Sharp, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, March 29, April 5 and 12, 2010; 9:00pm-11:00pm pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if registered before March 9, 2010).
*Module 2 of the Dentistry for Veterinary Technician series is a prerequisite for Module 3.
*Enroll in all three Modules before March 1, 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
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March 29-April 30, 2010
STAF110-0310: Exceptional Client Skills Front Desk Module 1
Phyllis Webster, AA, CVPM
Real Time Sessions: Thursday evenings, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2010; 9:30pm-11pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if registered before March 15, 2010).
*Enroll in both Module 1 & 2 or all four Front Desk Modules before April 1, 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
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April 1-22, 2010
STAF126-0410: Equine Office Procedures
Deb Reeder, BA, AS, RVT
There are no real time sessions for this hybrid course. Participants will be required to interact in the course message boards and the course library to attain the participation required. See the course information page for more instructions.
Tuition: $40 ($37 early bird special if registered before March 18, 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.
2 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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April 5, 2010 - April 18, 2010
PHAR100-0410: Pharmaceutical Regulatory Review Course
Instructor: Doug Kemp, Pharm.D,DICVP.
CREDIT HOURS: 3 (Accepted for Florida State Veterinary Board Pharmacy CE requirement & Approved for 2 credits in Georgia laws, rules and professionalism)
Interactive session: Sunday, April 11; 6:00 - 8:00 pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $60 ($54 early bird special if registered before March 22, 2010).
VIN CE Course open to veterinarians and VSPN members.
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April 19, 2010 - July 12, 2010
PRAC100-0410: OSHA & Practice Safety
Instructor: Philip Seibert, CVT
CREDIT HOURS: 15
Interactive sessions: Mondays: April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, mid-term break. Class resumes June 7, 14, 21, 28, and July 5; 9:30 - 11:00 pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $355 ($325 early bird special if registered before April 5, 2010).
VIN CE Course open to veterinarians and VSPN members.
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April 20-May 27, 2010
TECH172-0410: Advanced Dentistry for the Veterinary Technician Module 3
Instructors: Steve Holmstrom, DVM, DAVDC
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, April 26, and May 3, 10, and 17, 2010; 9pm-11pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $160 ($144 early bird special if registered before April 6, 2010).
*Module 2 of the Dentistry for Veterinary Technician series is a prerequisite for Module 3.
*Enroll in all three Modules before March 1, 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.
8 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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April 21-May 28, 2010
TECH123-0410: Equine Essentials-the Basics
Deb Hembroff, RVT, CVT & Chris Upchurch, AA, VA
Real Time Sessions: Tuesday evenings, April 27, May 4, 11, and 18, 2010; 8:30pm-10:00pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if registered before April 7, 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
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April 27-June 3, 2010
STAF112-0410: Personnel Issues Facing Veterinary Practice Managers
Heather Howell, LVT, MBA
Real Time Sessions: Mondays, May 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2010; 3:00pm-4:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if registered before April 13, 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
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April 29-June 5, 2010
TECH181-0410: Building an Animal Blood Bank: Creation and Maintenance
Lindan Spromberg, LVT, BS, VTS (ECC) & David Liss, BA, RVT
Real Time Sessions: Wednesday evenings, May 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2010; 10:00pm-11:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if registered before April 15, 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
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May 3-May 30, 2010
STAF111-0510: Challenges Facing the Front Desk Module 2
Phyllis Webster, AA, CVPM
Real Time Sessions: Thursday evenings, May 6, 13, 20, 2010; 9:30pm-11pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $90 ($81 early bird special if registered before April 19, 2010).
*Enroll in both Module 1 & 2 or all four Front Desk Modules before April 1, 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.
4.5 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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May 3-July 21, 2010
TECH120-0510: 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, RVT, BA; Mark Sharpless, RVT, CMAR, RLATG, CPIA; Mary Mould, RVT, AS
Real Time Sessions: Sunday evenings, May 9, 16 23, June 6, 13, 20, 27, and July 11, 2010 (No class May 30 and July 4); 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 Enrollment WILL CLOSE on May 3, 2010 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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May 6, 2010 - June 17, 2010
PRAC112-0510: Excel for Veterinary Professionals
Instructors: Michael A. Porrello, CPA, CVA
Karen D. Osborne, MBA
Both instructors are with Lacher McDonald & Co
CREDIT HOURS: 12
Interactive sessions: Thursdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3 and 10; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $240 ($216 early bird special if registered before April 22, 2010).
VIN CE Course open to veterinarians and VSPN members.
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May 27-July 2, 2010
STAF130-0510: Emergency & Specialty Practice: Managing the Front Desk Module 3
Katherine Dobbs, RVT, CVPM, PHR
Real Time Sessions: Thursdays, June 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2010; 2:00pm-3:00pm ET (USA) *Note one hour real time session
Tuition: $80 ($72 early bird special if registered before May 17, 2010).
*Enroll in all four Front Desk Modules before April 1, 2010 or enroll in Front Desk Modules 3 & 4 before June 3, 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.
4 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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June 1, 2010 - July 6, 2010
EXOT602-0610: Marsupial Medicine
Instructor: Geoff Pye, BVSc, MSc, DACZM
CREDIT HOURS: 10
Interactive sessions: Tuesdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; 6:30 - 8:30 pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $200 ($180 early bird special if registered before May 18, 2010).
VIN CE Course open to veterinarians and VSPN members.
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June 1-July 8, 2010
TECH150-0610: Professional Development for the Veterinary Technician
Charlotte Waack, AA, AS, BS, CVT, RVT; Elizabeth Warren, RVT; Brenda Feller, CVT, RVT
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, June 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2010; 9:00pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if registered before May 18, 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

June 24-July 17, 2010
TECH183-0610: End of life: Caring for the Cat and for the Caregivers
Margie Scherk, DVM, DAVBP (Feline)
Real Time Sessions: Wednesday evenings, June 30 and July 7, 2010; 9:00pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $TBD ($TBD early bird special if registered before June 10, 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.
3 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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June 30-August 6, 2010
STAF121-0610: Veterinary Medical Terminology
Instructor: Barb Burri, MBA, CVT, LVT
Real Time Sessions: Tuesday evenings, July 6 13, 20, and 27, 2010; 9:30pm-10:30pm ET (USA) **one hour real time sessions
Tuition: $TBD ($TBD early bird special if registered before June 16, 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.
4 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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July 6-August 12, 2010
TECH147-0710: Equine Surgical Assistance and Anesthesia Basics
Cheryl Marlowe, VA, PM
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, July 12, 19, 26, and August 2, 2010; 8:30pm-10:00pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $TBD ($TBD early bird special if registered before June 22, 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
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July 12, 2010-August 15, 2010
STAF131-0710: Emergency & Specialty Practice: Managing the Front Desk Module 4
Katherine Dobbs, RVT, CVPM, PHR
Real Time Sessions: Thursdays, July 15, 22, 29, and August 5, 2010; 2:00pm-3:00pm ET (USA) *Note one hour real time session
Tuition: $80 ($72 early bird special if registered before June 28, 2010).
*Enroll in all four Front Desk Modules before April 1, 2010 or enroll in Front Desk Modules 3 & 4 before June 3, 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.
4 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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July 12-September 30, 2010
STAF128-0710: CVPM Preparatory Review
Katherine Dobbs, RVT, CVPM, PHR
Real Time Sessions: Thursday evenings, July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19, September 2, 9, and 16; 2010 (no class August 26, 2010) 8pm-9:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $TBD ($TBD early bird special if registered before June 28, 2010).
*NOTE: Enrollment WILL CLOSE on Thursday, July 12, 2010 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
Course Information page: coming soon

September 1-November 17, 2010
TECH120-0910: 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, RVT, BA; Mark Sharpless, RVT, CMAR, RLATG, CPIA; Mary Mould, RVT, AS
Real Time Sessions: Sunday evenings, September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 24, 31, and November 7, 2010 (No class October 17); 8:00pm-9:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $TBD ($TBD 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 Enrollment WILL CLOSE on September 1, 2010 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 Info Page: coming soon

September 7-October 7, 2010
STAF108-0910: Effective Staff Training
Philip Seibert, CVT
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, September 13, 20, and 27, 2010; 9:00pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $TBD ($TBD early bird special if registered by August 24, 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.
4.5 CE hours
VSPN CE course
Course info Page: coming soon

September 8-October 8, 2010
STAF135-0910: Introductory Veterinary Assisting Module 1
Heather Howell, LVT, MBA
Real Time Sessions: Tuesdays, September 14, 21, and 28, 2010; 9:30pm-11:00pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $TBD ($TBD early bird special if registered before August 25, 2010).
*Enroll in all three Modules before September 14, 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.
4.5 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
Course Information page: coming soon

October 1-November 5, 2010
STAF138-1010: Compassion & Fatigue Module 1: Healing Ourselves
Katherine Dobbs, RVT, CVPM, PHR
Real Time Sessions: Thursdays, October 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2010; 8:00pm-9:00pm ET (USA) *Note one hour real time session
Tuition: $TBD ($TBD early bird special if registered before September 17, 2010).
*Enroll in both Compassion & Fatigue Modules before October 7, 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.
4 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
Course Info page URL: coming soon

October 13-November 12, 2010
STAF136-1010: Introductory Veterinary Assisting Module 2
Heather Howell, LVT, MBA
Real Time Sessions: Tuesdays, October 19, 26 and November 2, 2010; 9:30pm-11:00pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $TBD ($TBD early bird special if registered before September 29, 2010).
*Enroll in all three Modules before September 14, 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.
4.5 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
Course Info Page: coming soon

November 5-November 28, 2010
STAF139-1110: Compassion & Fatigue Module 2: Healing our Practices
Katherine Dobbs, RVT, CVPM, PHR
Real Time Sessions: Thursdays, November 11 & 18, 2010; 8:00pm-9:00pm ET (USA) *Note one hour real time session
Tuition: $TBD ($TBD early bird special if registered before October 22, 2010).
*Enroll in both Compassion & Fatigue Modules before October 7, 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.
2 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
Course Info page URL: coming soon

November 17-December 17, 2010
STAF137-1110: Introductory Veterinary Assisting Module 3
Heather Howell, LVT, MBA
Real Time Sessions: Tuesdays, November 23, 30, and December 7, 2010; 9:30pm-11:00pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $TBD ($TBD early bird special if registered before November 3, 2010).
*Enroll in all three Modules before September 14, 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.
4.5 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
Course Info Page: coming soon

In the Works...

The Complete Urinalysis - Cheryl Stockman & Joyce Knoll - summer/fall
Fundamentals of Toxicology - APCC (Tina Wismer, DVM et al)
Equine - toxic plants and their symptoms - Ann Shower - fall 2010
Dermatology for VTs - Shelley Shopsowitz - late 2010 or early 2011
Canine/Feline Diseases Overview - Barb Burri, Charlotte Waack - early 2011
Common Domestic Animal Handling and Restraint - Shelley Shopsowitz - 3RTS - early 2011
Equine Diseases Overview - Shelley Shopsowitz - early 2011
Communication and Conflict Management Modules 1, 2, and 3 - confirmed for January, February and March 2011 respectively.
Equine Laboratory Diagnostics - Shelley Shopsowitz - spring 2011
Large Animal Parasitology - Shelley Shopsowitz - fall 2011