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Latest CE courses in conjunction with AAV:

The Practical Avian Medicine series is presented by the Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV) and Veterinary Information Network (VIN) with the goal to provide veterinarians with solid basic avian medical knowledge that is applicable to everyday practice.

It includes nine modules with each one generating 4 Continuing Education hour credits.

MESSAGE BOARD DISCUSSIONS:

Discussions will begin on the start date of the course and continue for 7 days following the last real-time session.

TUITION:

Member/$70, Non-Member/$130 for early registration.

Member/$78, Non-Member/$144 for late registration.

AAV members are eligible for discount pricing: AAV member/$60 (includes full access to VIN throughout the length of the course).

Go to www.VIN.com for complete registration details.

On the last page of your course registration, in the comment field, state that you are a member of the AAV and provide your membership number.
**Join the AAV: http://www.aav.org/

Scroll down to “New Member Application.”

The Practical Avian Medicine modules are each separate courses. You may enroll in one or all; there are no prerequisites.

Topics for each module:
Module 1: Introduction to Birds
Module 2: Avian Handling & Disease Recognition
Module 3: Diagnostics and Interpretation
Module 4: Managing Avian Diseases: Behavior and Emergency
Module 5: Managing Avian Diseases: Renal, GI, Hepatic, Pancreatic, and Neoplasia
Module 6: Managing Avian Diseases: Neurologic and Orthopedic
Module 7: Management of Avian Infectious Diseases
Module 8: Economics and Equipment
Module 9: Avian Anesthesia and Surgery
Required Textbook: None
Recommended Textbook: None at this time

TO REGISTER:

Go to http://www.vin.com/CE/, select the course you want and click on the “enroll now” link.
Or call 1-800-700-INFO (4636) or e-mail CEonVIN@vin.com and list the course title, your full name, and your preferred method of payment (credit card or check).
For more information on VIN’s upcoming CE courses, see: http://www.VIN.com/CE/Catalog.htm.

This course has been submitted (but not yet approved) for 4 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB 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 of continuing education. Call VIN at 1-800-700-4636 for further information.”

COURSE WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND POLICY:

Withdrawal prior to the listed start date of a course entitles the registrant to a complete refund or a credit toward a future VIN CE course, whichever is preferred. Withdrawal within 1 week after the listed start date (including no more than one real-time session) entitles the registrant to a credit toward any future VIN CE course. (Does not apply to courses with only one real-time session.) After the first real-time session, a registrant may withdraw due to special circumstances and receive prorated credit towards a future VIN course. These requests will be handled on an individual basis. The amount of the prorated credit will be determined based on 65% of the time remaining in the course at the time of withdrawal. It is not possible to withdraw retroactively.

Note: To ensure rapid handling of your request for withdrawal, we recommend that you call the VIN office at 1-800-700-INFO.
Debbie Friedler
Coordinator
Continual Education Division
Veterinary Information Network
kaCEonVIN@vin.com

EXOT302-1008: Practical Avian Medicine Module 1

Introduction to Birds
October 7 – October 21, 2008

About the Instructors:
Susan Orosz, Ph.D, DVM, Diplomate ABVP, Avian Practice and Diplomate, European College of Avian Medicine and Surgery
Scott Ford, DVM, Diplomate ABVP, Avian
Jeffrey R. Jenkins, BS, DVM, Diplomate ABVP, Certified in Avian Practice, Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital, San Diego.

CREDIT HOURS: 4 CE Credits
Interactive sessions: Tuesdays, October 7 and 14; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET (USA)

EXOT303-1008: Practical Avian Medicine Module 2

Avian handling and disease recognition
October 21 – November 4, 2008

About the Instructors:
Brian Speer, DVM, DABVP(Av), DECAMS
Teresa Lightfoot, DVM, DABVP(Av)

CREDIT HOURS: 4 CE Credits
Interactive sessions: Tuesdays, October 21 and 28; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET (USA)

EXOT304-0109: Practical Avian Medicine Module 3

Diagnostics and Interpretation
January 22 – February 5, 2009

About the Instructors:
Lauren Powers, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Avian)
Karen Rosenthal, DVM, MS
Stephen A. Smith, DVM

CREDIT HOURS: 4 CE Credits
Interactive sessions: Thursdays, January 22 and 29; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET (USA)

EXOT305-0209: Practical Avian Medicine Module 4

Managing Avian Diseases: Behavior and Emergency
February 3 – February 17, 2009
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS:
Lori Gaskins, DVM, DACVB
April Romagnano, Ph.D, DVM, DABVP (Avian)
J. Jill Heatley, DVM, MS, DABVP (Avian) DACZM
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Module 4 will cover the following topics: Management of single bird vs. flock, common avian behavior problems and emergency management.
INTERACTIVE SESSIONS:
February 3 – February 17, 2009
Real-time sessions: Tuesdays, February 3 and 10; 9:30 – 11:30 pm ET (USA)
COURSE OUTLINE:
Week 1 (February 3):
Management of common avian behavior problems (Gaskins)
Week 2 (February 10):
Management of the single bird vs. flock (Romagnano)
Emergency Management (Heatley)

EXOT306-0209: Practical Avian Medicine Module 5

Managing Avian Diseases: Renal, GI, Hepatic, Pancreatic Diseases and Neoplasia
February 24 – March 17, 2009

INSTRUCTORS:
Stephen J. Hernandez-Divers, BVetMed, DZooMed(reptilian), MRCVS, Dipl.ACZM, RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Mike Taylor, DVM
Tracey Ritzman DVM, DABVP-Avian
Robert Schmidt, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVP
Natalie Antinoff, DVM, DABVP(Av)
DATES:
February 24 - March 17, 2009
Real-time sessions: Tuesdays, February 24 and March 10 (no class on March 3); 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET (USA)
Course Description
Module 5 will cover the following topics: diagnosis and management of renal disease, GI disease, hepatic and pancreatic disease and neoplasia.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Week 1 (February 24):
Diagnosis and Management of Renal Disease (Hernandez-Divers)
Diagnosis and Management of GI Disease (Taylor)
Week 2 (March 10):
Diagnosis and Management of Hepatic and Pancreatic Disease (Ritzman)
Diagnosis and Management of Neoplasia (Schmidt and Antinoff)

EXOT307-0309: Practical Avian Medicine Module 6

Managing Avian Diseases: Neurologic and Orthopedic Disease
March 31 - April 14, 2009
INSTRUCTORS:
Natalie Antinoff, DVM, DABVP(Av)
Pat Redig, DVM
Gregory Rich, DVM
DATES:
March 31 - April 14, 2009
Real-time sessions: Tuesdays, March 31 and April 7; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET (USA)
Course Description
Module 6 will cover the following topics: Diagnosis and management of neurologic and orthopedic disease.
Orthopedic conditions involving the neonatal and juvenile avian patient are critical for the avian veterinarian to understand and be able to attend to. Diseases and conditions involving the skeletal system of avian neonates and juveniles will have life-long effects on posture, handling, proper perching capabilities and potentially behavior-related issues. Congenital defects, environmental issues creating orthopedic problems, infectious conditions and traumatic injuries will be discussed.

It will be essential for the avian veterinarian to be able to understand, address and correct these problems when the condition is first noted. Seizures and neurologic diseases are both challenging and frustrating. This session will discuss diagnosis and treatment of common etiologies for neurologic diseases in birds. Seizure management in birds will also be included in this discussion.