ADVANCED CONCEPTS IN VETERINARY ANESTHESIA

Course Description
Advanced Veterinary Anesthesia is an *advanced level* course designed to be completed in 6 weeks. Students must have experience in anesthesia techniques or have completed the Basic Principles of Anesthesia course in order to understand the material covered.

Learning Objectives
After completion of this course, the student should be able to: Understand the importance of anesthesia monitoring and record keeping Know how to evaluate and prepare the patient to avoid anesthetic complications Understand how to provide quality anesthetic monitoring using various mechanical devices Identify normal and abnormal blood pressure, oxygen levels, heart rates, and EKGs Create safe protocols for a wide range of species including small animals, exotics, fish, and birds Identify the anesthetic depth of a patient Evaluate and respond to anesthetic complications Know the procedures and drugs required for resuscitation in the event of cardiac arrest Prepare and maintain a crash cart

Learning Objectives

After completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Understand the importance of anesthesia monitoring and record keeping
Know how to evaluate and prepare the patient to avoid anesthetic complications
Understand how to provide quality anesthetic monitoring using various mechanical devices
Identify normal and abnormal blood pressure, oxygen levels, heart rates, and EKGs
Create safe protocols for a wide range of species including small animals, exotics, fish, and birds
Identify the anesthetic depth of a patient
Evaluate and respond to anesthetic complications
Know the procedures and drugs required for resuscitation in the event of cardiac arrest
Prepare and maintain a crash cart

Course Content
This course provides an in-depth study of advanced monitoring procedures for cats and dogs (arterial pressure monitors, electrocardiography (EKG), ventilation, pulse oximetry, fluid therapy, blood gases, and more); troubleshooting predictable problems (breed specific protocols, pre-existing medical conditions, surgical procedures); as well as anesthesia protocols for pocket pets, rabbits, ferrets, birds, fish, and reptiles; and cardiac arrest and resuscitation.

Course Content

This course provides an in-depth study of advanced monitoring procedures for cats and dogs (arterial pressure monitors, electrocardiography (EKG), ventilation, pulse oximetry, fluid therapy, blood gases, and more); troubleshooting predictable problems (breed specific protocols, pre-existing medical conditions, surgical procedures); as well as anesthesia protocols for pocket pets, rabbits, ferrets, birds, fish, and reptiles; and cardiac arrest and resuscitation.

Required Materials
No additional materials provided - all course content is online. Students that prefer to read technical material in text form may wish to purchase the book that comprises the general content. The text is a new publication and should make an excellent addition to private or practice libraries. If you wish to buy the text, information is provided below in the Course Writer's section of this page.

Testimonials
...Mary Ellen is a dynamo -- she responded very quickly and had relevant comments about the assignments and case studies. I liked the "critical thinking" assignments as they made me go back and review some cases, clarify the details, and think about ways that I could do more effect anesthesia. ...I loved the ECG interpretation section. Very helpful. I also really appreciated the section that gave a breakdown of specific underlying conditions and appropriate protocol for such condition. I will be using the crash cart section to finally get my clinic to make a crash kit! ...It is obvious that the course instructor is very knowledgeable. She was excellent about getting back and grading the assignments in a timely and efficient manner. She was also very upbeat and encouraging. ...I really enjoyed the exotic part of the course. My work deals with them and I don't really know any of their anesthetic protocols. I also enjoyed the part about the ECGs and other monitoring devices and what to look out for in case complications arise. ...A live person was the most valuable asset. Mary Ellen Goldberg was very accessable and quick with responses. She even gave me more info when I had specific questions about ECG. ...Learning how to read an ECG was has been extremely helpful and most interesting. ...I think the critical thinking and case studies were great. It really made me think about how each drug affects the body and when they are/ or aren't the most benificial to use.

Testimonials

...Mary Ellen is a dynamo -- she responded very quickly and had relevant comments about the assignments and case studies. I liked the "critical thinking" assignments as they made me go back and review some cases, clarify the details, and think about ways that I could do more effect anesthesia.

...I loved the ECG interpretation section. Very helpful. I also really appreciated the section that gave a breakdown of specific underlying conditions and appropriate protocol for such condition. I will be using the crash cart section to finally get my clinic to make a crash kit!

...It is obvious that the course instructor is very knowledgeable. She was excellent about getting back and grading the assignments in a timely and efficient manner. She was also very upbeat and encouraging.

...I really enjoyed the exotic part of the course. My work deals with them and I don't really know any of their anesthetic protocols. I also enjoyed the part about the ECGs and other monitoring devices and what to look out for in case complications arise.

...A live person was the most valuable asset. Mary Ellen Goldberg was very accessable and quick with responses. She even gave me more info when I had specific questions about ECG.

...Learning how to read an ECG was has been extremely helpful and most interesting.

...I think the critical thinking and case studies were great. It really made me think about how each drug affects the body and when they are/ or aren't the most benificial to use.

Student Login Requirements
VetMedTeam courses are asynchronous - they do not contain real time components. Students log in while a course is in session at times convenient to personal schedules.

Course Completion Requirements
Completed students are awarded a certificate of completion. Completion requirements include: Discussion, Homework Assignments and Case Studies: All assignments and discussions MUST be posted to the discussion boards 96 hours before course end. Examinations: All examinations must be submitted with a score of 80% or better. Submission of the course survey

Recommended Student Criteria
Students will find this a comprehensive and in-depth presentation of the advanced skills and knowledge needed to provide quality anesthesia services to clients and patients. Assignments in this course are challenging and "case - based" to bring the learning experience into your everyday practice. This course will guide the student to an understanding of the complexities of anesthesia and the skills and knowledge needed to prevent or address complications, either as the attending veterinarian or as the technician responsible for patient anesthesia. The average student spends 5 to 7 hours per week in order to complete all the mandatory requirements. If you are seeking a course that provides a strong foundation upon which to build anesthesia skills please note that this is an advanced level course. The Basic Principles of Anesthesia course is designed for those students that are not yet ready for this level.

Recommended Student Criteria

Students will find this a comprehensive and in-depth presentation of the advanced skills and knowledge needed to provide quality anesthesia services to clients and patients.

Assignments in this course are challenging and "case - based" to bring the learning experience into your everyday practice. This course will guide the student to an understanding of the complexities of anesthesia and the skills and knowledge needed to prevent or address complications, either as the attending veterinarian or as the technician responsible for patient anesthesia.

The average student spends 5 to 7 hours per week in order to complete all the mandatory requirements.

If you are seeking a course that provides a strong foundation upon which to build anesthesia skills please note that this is an advanced level course. The Basic Principles of Anesthesia course is designed for those students that are not yet ready for this level.

Continuing Education Credits
Course meets the requirements for 25 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.

Course Writer
This course has been developed in cooperation with Teton NewMedia, utilizing content from The Practice of Veterinary Anesthesia: Small Animals, Birds, Fish and Reptiles Donald C. Sawyer, DVM, PhD, DACVA ; published by Teton New Media; 2008. If you are interested in purchasing this text for your library visit Teton New Media or do a web search to locate a distributor in your area.

Course Instructor
Mary Ellen Goldberg LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRVN, CVPP, VTS-lab animal medicine (research anesthesia-retired), VTS-Physical rehabilitation-retired, VTS-H (anesthesia/analgesia) Mary Ellen Goldberg is a graduate of Harcum College and the University of Pennsylvania in 1976. She worked at Virginia Commonwealth University in the Division of Animal Resources and for Research Scientists advising on their choices for anesthesia and pain management on their protocols. She was a member of VCU’s IACUC for 10 years. She has been the instructor in Anesthesia and Pain Management at VetMedTeam since 2003. She is a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner through IVAPM. Mary Ellen is retired as a Surgical Research Anesthetist certified through the Academy of Surgical Research. Currently, she is a staff member at the Canine Rehabilitation Institute since 2012, as a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Veterinary Nurse. (CCRVN) where she is the examination coordinator. She is a member of the IACUC at the Manheimmer Foundation, Inc. Mary Ellen was chosen NAVTA’s Veterinary Technician of the Year 2017. In 2019, Mary Ellen received the VTS-anesthesia, analgesia – honorary title from the Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthesia and Analgesia. Mary Ellen has written several books, and contributed to numerous chapters regarding anesthesia, pain management and rehabilitation. She has worked in various aspects of veterinary medicine from small animal and equine to mixed practice, coccidiosis research for a pharmaceutical company,zoo animal medicine and laboratory animal medicine since 1976.

Course Instructor

Mary Ellen Goldberg LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRVN, CVPP, VTS-lab animal medicine (research anesthesia-retired), VTS-Physical rehabilitation-retired, VTS-H (anesthesia/analgesia)

Mary Ellen Goldberg is a graduate of Harcum College and the University of Pennsylvania in 1976. She worked at Virginia Commonwealth University in the Division of Animal Resources and for Research Scientists advising on their choices for anesthesia and pain management on their protocols. She was a member of VCU’s IACUC for 10 years.

She has been the instructor in Anesthesia and Pain Management at VetMedTeam since 2003. She is a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner through IVAPM. Mary Ellen is retired as a Surgical Research Anesthetist certified through the Academy of Surgical Research. Currently, she is a staff member at the Canine Rehabilitation Institute since 2012, as a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Veterinary Nurse. (CCRVN) where she is the examination coordinator. She is a member of the IACUC at the Manheimmer Foundation, Inc.

Mary Ellen was chosen NAVTA’s Veterinary Technician of the Year 2017. In 2019, Mary Ellen received the VTS-anesthesia, analgesia – honorary title from the Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthesia and Analgesia. Mary Ellen has written several books, and contributed to numerous chapters regarding anesthesia, pain management and rehabilitation. She has worked in various aspects of veterinary medicine from small animal and equine to mixed practice, coccidiosis research for a pharmaceutical company,zoo animal medicine and laboratory animal medicine since 1976.

Upcoming Sessions

Pricing
Price: $224.00 USD Students may enroll in this course after it has begun, up to the enrollment deadline date. Participants who enroll after the start date do not miss out on any components of the course. There are no real time sessions. The design of this course allows each student to proceed based on individual schedule, as long as all assignments are submitted by the assignment submission deadline.

Pricing

Price: $224.00 USD

Students may enroll in this course after it has begun, up to the enrollment deadline date. Participants who enroll after the start date do not miss out on any components of the course. There are no real time sessions. The design of this course allows each student to proceed based on individual schedule, as long as all assignments are submitted by the assignment submission deadline.

ADVANCED CONCEPTS IN VETERINARY ANESTHESIA

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