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Program for Veterinary Family Practice
Center for Continuing Professional Education
School of Veterinary Medicine
University of California, Davis

 

Credential Course in Veterinary Family Practice

Module 3 is now online and will be offered through December 31, 2009. Register now! (PDF: 1p, 32KB)

Upon successful completion, you will receive both a certificate of completion and a certificate for the CE units earned.

(Module 4 was held on the UC Davis campus November 21–22, 2009.)

Successful completion of all four modules of the Credential Course in Veterinary Family Practice, launched in 2008, will earn a credential in Veterinary Family Practice issued by the School of Veterinary Medicine. Those who previously completed Modules 1 and 2 will be eligible for the credential. We are, unfortunately, not able to provide repeat sessions for those who may have missed one of the modules.

Why should you register for this course?

Primary Care Practice has changed dramatically over the past few decades. The revolution in medical knowledge and technology and the evolution of the human-animal bond has changed the way we do business. This course defines the skills and knowledge essential for success in veterinary primary care: Veterinary Family Practice.

Receipt of a Credential in Veterinary Family Practice denotes a mastery of these skills and a commitment to a client/patient-centered practice. It tells your clients and colleagues you are dedicated to enhancing the well-being of pets, families and communities.

 

The Four Modules

Module 1: Clinical Competencies

(9 units CE credit)

Module 1 was online through September 30, 2009.

Module 1 Topics

  • Applying the Principles of Risk Assessment to Companion Animal Health Care
  • The Nature of Human Attachment to Pets and Its Effect Health Care Decisions
  • Applying Basic Principles of Behavior to Prevent and Treat Common Behavior Disorders
  • Understanding Genetic Diseases and Tests and Providing Genetic Counseling to Clients
  • Nutrition Counseling for Patients Based on Age, Breed and Lifestyle
  • Providing an Integrated Approach to Individualized Lifestage Health Plans for Patients
  • A Practice Management Model to Promote a Team-Based Approach to Lifestage Health Management
  • Addressing the Emotional and Physical Needs of Both Clients and Patients at the End of the Patient's Life
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    Module 2: Communication, Part A

    (16 units CE credit)

    Module 2 was presented on site at UC Davis, September 13 and 14, 2008

    Budget cuts associated with the California fiscal crisis prevents us from repeating Module 2. Upon conclusion of Module 4 (which will be offered at UC Davis November 21–22, 2009), the Veterinary Family Practice course will be discontinued and the course materials withdrawn from this Web site.

    Module 2 Topics

  • Communicating with Clients to Ensures Effective and Efficient Interactions Between Client and Veterinary Team
  • Gaining Compliance Through an Understanding and Application of the Principles of Adult Learning and Responding to Differing Communication and Learning Styles
  • Negotiating Agreement to Enhance Clients' Participation in Health Care Decisions and to Promote the Satisfaction of Clients and the Veterinary Team
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    Module 3: Community

    (8 units CE credit)

    Module 3 is online and available now through November 22! Just register to begin the course. Complete instructions are on the Module 3 page.

    Faculty/Presenters

    Download the Registration Form (PDF: 1p, 32KB) for Module 3 and/or Module 4. Upon registration, you will be sent a password that will allow access to each section of the module.

    Module 3 Topics

    Section 1—The changing role of animals in society: Impacts on primary veterinary medical care—Rick Timmins, DVM

    Section 2—When attachment fails: Recognizing and preventing animal abuse and relinquishment—Lila Miller, DVM

    Section 3—Minimizing the individual and community health risks from zoonotic diseases of companion animals—Marcia Merryman, DVM, MPVM

    Section 4—Cultural competence in veterinary medicine: Maintaining effective doctor-client relationships—Lisa Greenhill, MPA & Evan Morse, DVM

    Section 5—Helping clients deal with the cost of pet health care—Rick Timmins, DVM

    Section 6—Using effective community education to build understanding and adherence—Richard Meadows, DVM, DABVP

      

    Module 4: Communication, Part B

    (10 units CE credit)

    Module 4 was offered November 21–22, 2009, at UC Davis

    Module 4 Topics

  • Media Training: A Proactive Approach to Educating the Community about Animal-Related Issues
  • Leadership in the Practice and in the Community
  • Building an Effective and Efficient Veterinary Family Practice Team
  • Managing Conflict in the Veterinary Family Practice
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