WHAT’S INSIDE
THIS COURSE FULFILLS THE REQUIREMENT FOR DRUG DISPENSING Chapter 1: Dispensing Veterinary Prescription Drugs: An Overview (Mandatory)
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[1 CE hour] This course fulfills Florida’s requirement for one hour of continuing professional education in the area of dispensing prescription drugs. After completing this course, veterinarians will have renewed familiarity with the rules and regulations surrounding prescription drug dispensing, including recent changes related to the prescribing of compounded drugs. THIS COURSE FULFILLS THE REQUIREMENT FOR LAWS AND RULES GOVERNING VETERINARY MEDICINE Chapter 2: Florida Laws and Rules: Veterinary Practice (Mandatory) 6 [2 CE hours] To remain current on the scope of practice for veterinarians, it is essential that they be updated on new rules being passed or introduced. This course will review Florida’s rules on these matters, as well as the new acts recently enacted in the last few years. As a licensed veterinarian, it is imperative to be judicious in understanding the laws and rules governing the profession. This course will review the recently adopted rules, rule changes or amendments that, in particular, impact the profession and the practice of veterinary medicine. Chapter 3: Advanced Anesthesia for Small Animals 19 [1 CE hour] This course will give a review of the common anesthetic drugs. It will cover the effects that you will see as well as any contraindications of each drug. This course will include the many pre-operative drugs, induction agents, inhalation agents, and pain medications. It will also briefly cover local and regional nerve blocks. Chapter 4: Avian Influenza and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza 26 [2 CE hours]
Avian influenza is a highly contagious viral respiratory illness of birds, which tends to circulate primarily within the avian population but can occasionally affect domestic animals. It is important for all veterinarians to have a basic understanding of this virus so they can provide appropriate guidance to their clients and the community. Chapter 5: Canine Influenza [2 CE hours] This course is designed to provide veterinarians with information on the historical background and epidemiology of canine influenza, as well as practical information related to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. With this information, veterinarians will be more prepared for canine influenza outbreaks in their community, and also more
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prepared to educate dog-owning clients and address their concerns. Chapter 6: Diagnosis and Treatment of Feline Inappropriate Elimination
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[3 CE hours] Inappropriate elimination can often be resolved with early intervention by finding the underlying problem, if it is a behavioral issues then there are ways to correct this behavior. Chapter 7: Feline Heartworm Disease: It’s More Common Than You Think
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[2 CE hours] Feline heartworm disease is a significant risk to the health of cats throughout the United States. Although Dirofilaria immitis has traditionally been regarded as a parasite of dogs, recent research has demonstrated that feline infections are far more common than veterinarians once thought. These infections often remain undiagnosed, however, given the wide variation in clinical signs of feline heartworm disease and the challenges of obtaining an accurate diagnosis with currently available diagnostic tests. If feline heartworm infection is detected or suspected based on tests, treatment is similarly challenging. There is no single “best” treatment for heartworm disease in cats; most cases are treated symptomatically, with a guarded prognosis. Chapter 8: Heartworm Disease in Dogs 58 [2 CE hours]
Heartworm infection is a serious parasitic infection in dogs, with worldwide distribution. Testing for heartworms can be complicated and controversial, as can determining treatment options. In this course, you will learn about recent developments in heartworm testing, treatment, and prevention, allowing you to better serve your canine patients. Final Examination Answer Sheet
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VETERINARIAN CONTINUING EDUCATION 2024
Book Code: VFL1524
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