This course is designed for postgraduate Veterinary Technologists, Technicians and Nurses (National and International) working in small animal practice.
This is the first course in the Veterinary Anesthesia Refresher Certificate.
15 CE hours
- Course content
- Instruction method
- Prerequisites
- Grading
- Learning resources
- Completion timeframe
- Tuition & fees
- Registration and course start
Course content
- Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System
- Anesthetic drugs
- Analgesic drugs
- Team approach to safe anesthesia
Instruction method
Asynchronous online course in Blackboard. The course is self-paced and instructor supported.
Due to the nature of an online delivery, the student will be expected be proficient in computer skills including email, adding attachments, navigating the internet etc. Resources for getting started with Blackboard are available online to help get the student comfortable in the Blackboard environment.
Prerequisites
- Current registration as a Veterinary Technologist or a Registered Animal Health Technologist in any North American (Canada/USA) Jurisdiction or;
- Degree or diploma in Veterinary Technology, Animal Health Technology or Veterinary Nursing or;
- Veterinary degree (Doctor or Veterinary Medicine or international equivalent)
Grading
Minimum grade to pass is B (75%).
Learning resources
All resources are provided within the course.
There are no additional textbooks required.
Completion timeframe
6 weeks from course start date.
Tuition & fees
Fall: $374.00
Registration and course start
To register email the Program Assistant the prerequisites.
Payment instructions will be provided after the approval and registration is processed.
Instructions on how to access the course materials will be emailed by the Program Assistant by or on the start date.
Start Dates:
2025
- July 14 & 28
- August 11 & 25
- September 8 & 22
- October 6 & 20
- November 3 & 17
- December 1, 15 & 29