RACE Approved for Vets and Techs

Course meets the requirements for 1 RACE hours of continuing education credit for veterinary technicians and veterinarians in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB's 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.

RACE Subject Category: Medical; Delivery Method: Non-interactive Distance; Program Number UPDATE

 

Content Presenter

Tyler Carmack, DVM, CVA, CVFT, CHPV, CTPEP Certified, Hospice and Palliative Care

 

Course Focus and Learning Objectives

VetCE on Demand: Essential Hospice and Palliative Care Strategies for Veterinary Professionals utilizes the archive of a live presentation under the same name.

This course helps to provide veterinary professionals with the essential tools and insights needed for navigating the delicate landscape of end-of-life scenarios. It examines the nuances of the hospice and palliative care philosophy, offering the expansion of this component of care. It reviews communication techniques that go beyond the clinical, fostering empathy and forging lasting bonds with families facing difficult decisions. The course looks at palliative care strategies to enhance the quality of life for patients. It also offers a wealth of resources within the veterinary community, ensuring the seamless continuation of care throughout the end-of-life journey..

At the end of the course participants should be able to:

  • state the 5-Step Hospice and Palliative Care Plan and explain key mindset shifts that occur when entering Hospice and Palliative Care
  • recognize the role of empathy and communication tools in Hospice and Palliative Care relationship-building
  • explain the benefits of utilizing QOL and Pain Scales in clinical practice
  • identify areas of potential improvement in senior and geriatric workflow for more thorough healthcare

 

Open Enrollment with Immediate Access and Individual Scheduling

This is an open enrollment course. Participants may enroll at any time. Upon submission of enrollment the participant is immediately added to the course. The course welcome email provides login and other important information.

This is an asynchronous course, meaning it does not contain real time components. Participants do not need to be logged into the course at specific times to attend lectures or view presentations. Participants do not need to complete the course in one sitting.

Completion Deadline:

Participants have 60 days from date of enrollment to view the presentation, as often as desired, as well as submit the two completion requirements outlined below. If after 60 days the completion requirements have not been submitted, the participant will be graded out of the course as incomplete.

 

Completion Requirements

The completion requirements for this course are:

  • complete the quiz with a score of 80% or better - multiple attempts are permitted
  • submit the course survey

Upon submission of the final completion requirement, the participant will automatically be marked as completed and the course completion email will be sent out. The participant will have immediate access to the certificate.

 

Course Fee

Price: $25.00 USD

Practices may enroll individual team members. To learn how to assign a specific team member to a course, please visit the Assigning Students page.


Please use this link to view the Withdrawal Policy for this course.