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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

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
Faith Banks, DVM, CHPV, CCRT

Course Focus and Learning Objectives
VetCE on Demand: A Peaceful Passing- Best Practices for In Home Pet Euthanasia utilizes the archive of a live presentation under the same name. This course helps explain why families choose euthanasia over natural death. It looks at setting expectations and how to communicate the process to pet owners. It covers pre-euthanasia sedation, euthanasia injection techniques, and aftercare, including memorialization options. Lastly, the course discusses on supporting pet owners through grief with resources and ongoing emotional support. This course helps the veterinarian and practice team perform in-home pet euthanasia compassionately and professionally.. At the end of the course participants should be able to: prepare clients for what to expect during and after euthanasia, both emotionally and practically discuss the drugs, dosages, and administration techniques needed to ensure the pet's comfort throughout the process explain the various euthanasia injection techniques, including alternative options outline all the aftercare options available to clients

Course Focus and Learning Objectives

VetCE on Demand: A Peaceful Passing- Best Practices for In Home Pet Euthanasia utilizes the archive of a live presentation under the same name.

This course helps explain why families choose euthanasia over natural death. It looks at setting expectations and how to communicate the process to pet owners. It covers pre-euthanasia sedation, euthanasia injection techniques, and aftercare, including memorialization options. Lastly, the course discusses on supporting pet owners through grief with resources and ongoing emotional support. This course helps the veterinarian and practice team perform in-home pet euthanasia compassionately and professionally..

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

prepare clients for what to expect during and after euthanasia, both emotionally and practically
discuss the drugs, dosages, and administration techniques needed to ensure the pet's comfort throughout the process
explain the various euthanasia injection techniques, including alternative options
outline all the aftercare options available to clients

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.

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