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Jan
05

Vet Tech Nursing Academy: Laboratory Procedures #5

Welcome, , to the Veterinary Laboratory Procedures Course. This course emphasis is placed on microscopy, interpretation of microscopic observations, and laboratory safety. Collection of quality samples, appropriate sample handling and test protocols will be discussed. Laboratory procedures performed will include clinical biochemistry, cytology, hematology, parasitology, and urinalysis. The course is brought to you using a […]

By David Joyce MD, MBA | Veterinary
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Jan
04

Vet Tech Nursing Academy: Pharmacology #4

Welcome, , to the Veterinary Pharmacology Course. This course provides veterinary technician students with instruction in the study of drugs and medical substances of veterinary medicine. Topics discussed include basics of general pharmacology, mathematic affecting dosage, routes and techniques of drug administration, systems of measurement and conversion, governmental drug agencies, and formulation of drugs. Also […]

By David Joyce MD, MBA | Veterinary
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Jan
03

Vet Tech Nursing Academy: Animal Nursing and Care #3

Welcome, , to the Veterinary Animal Nursing Care Course. This course is a study of the technical skills of hospital maintenance and disinfection; general patient care; clinical nutrition; medicating animals; exam room techniques; zoonotic diseases; and human health hazards associated with veterinary medicine. Topics discussed in lecture: dog and cat behavior, low stress handling, preventative […]

By David Joyce MD, MBA | Veterinary
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Jan
02

Vet Tech Nursing Academy: Anatomy and Physiology #2

Welcome, , to the second course in the Veterinary Nursing Academy. Anatomy is the study of the structure of living things. Physiology is the study of the way body parts function—what they do and how they work. This course will discuss the principles of biology, body organization, metabolism of cells, tissues, and organs systems, including […]

By David Joyce MD, MBA | Veterinary
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Jan
01

Vet Tech Nursing Academy: Introduction to Veterinary Technology/Nursing #1

Welcome to the first course of Veterinary Nurse Training Academy: Introduction to Veterinary Technology. This course introduces the fundamentals of veterinary technology and its relationship to veterinary practice. Topics discussed include professional ethics, career opportunities, veterinarian-client-patient-relationships, client communication, medical terminology, and medical records. Upon completion of this course, you will continue your Veterinary Nurse Training […]

By David Joyce MD, MBA | Veterinary
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Oct
27

Telemental Health Professional Orientation 1.0 CE

A shortage of care practitioners combined with an aging population with disproportionately increasing care utilization patterns has created a “perfect storm”. NBCC ACEP No. 7167 Telemental health is the use of electronic means or technology to provide mental health services by any mental health discipline.  It is not a separate medical or mental health service.  […]

By David Joyce MD, MBA | NBCC
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