EquinePractical CE Courses in North America
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EquinePractical CE Courses in North America
Equine Practical CE Courses in North America 2016 Program Go home with a new skill - 7-8 hrs of wetlabs - 2-4 vets per US machine Based on your Feedback ADJUSTED PRICES! Bringing veterinary science to life North American Courses - 2016 Advances in Equine Orthopedic Therapies 5 - 6 February 2016 Peterson & Smith Equine Hospital, Ocala, FL (Daytona Beach or Orlando International Airport) 5 - 6 August 2016 Milton Equine Clinic, ON, Canada (Toronto Pearson International Airport) Orthopedic and Respiratory Poor Performance & Rehabilitation of the Sports Horse 18 - 19 November 2016 Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center, Ringoes, NJ (Newark Liberty or Philadelphia International Airport) 13 CE hours 11 - 12 November 2016 Desert Pines Equine Medical & Surgical Center, Las Vegas, NV (McCarran International Airport) 13 CE hours Over the two days of this course the following orthopedic therapies will be discussed via an evidence-based approach, the speakers will also explain their personal views on these modalities and especially how they use them as part of their daily clinical routine: IRAP, alcoholfacilitated ankyloses, PRP, stem cell therapy, bisphosphonates, Adequan & Cartrophen, nutraceuticals, therapeutic shoeing, new ‘miracle’ OA therapeutics like polyacrylamide hydrogel etc., intra- and extraarticular corticosteroid & hyaluronan, shock wave therapy, therapeutic laser, mesotherapy, physical therapies, sports horse surgeries – decision making & outcome etc.. The 7 hours of practical and case-based sessions will allow attendees to further their practical skills on equine specimens in small groups (2 attendees per specimen). As part of the wetlabs alcohol-facilitated ankylosis of the distal tarsal joints (incl. contrast arthrography) will be trained on equine specimens. This 2-day practical course covers the most common causes of orthopedic and respiratory poor performance in sports horses, how to recognize them and to decide if they are clinically relevant. The topics of management of horses with back/sacroiliac pain, how to devise tailor-made rehabilitation programs for musculoskeletal conditions and physiotherapy of the horse with upper front- and hindlimb problems and back/sacroiliac conditions will be discussed. Indications and usefulness of chiropractic therapy, acupuncture and pulse, lactate and GPS tracking as training and rehabilitation tools will furthermore be reviewed. The 7 hours of practical sessions will allow attendees to further their practical skills on live horses and to discuss the above topics with the specialists in small groups (3 - 5 attendees per endoscope). Speakers/Instructors: Speakers/Instructors: Dr. Laurie Goodrich DVM, PhD, DACVS - Colorado State University, USA Dr. Brad Jackman DVM, MS, DACVS - Pioneer Equine Hospital, USA Dr. Orlaith Cleary MVB, DACVS, MRCVS - Milton Equine Clinic, Canada Dr. Tim Lynch DVM, DACVS, Dipl. ACVSMR - Peterson & Smith Equine Hospital, USA 30 - 31 January 2016 Bend Equine Medical Center, Bend, OR (Eugene or Portland International Airport) Equine LaserofSurgery Ultrasound the Mid-Distal Limb for Equine Practitioners 16 - 17 September 2016 Equine Sports Medicine & Surgery, Weatherford, TX (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport) 18 - 19 November 2016 : Milton Equine Clinic, ON, Canada (Toronto Pearson International Airport) Speakers/Instructors: Dr. Mary Beth Whitcomb DVM, MBA, ECVDI (LA-ASSOC) - Univ. of California, USA Dr. Carol Gillis DVM, PhD, Dipl.ACVSMR - Aiken, SC, USA Dr. Wade Tenney BS, DVM - Tufts University, USA Dr. Ronald Genovese VMD - Cleveland Equine Clinic, USA Dr. Betsy Vaughan BA, DVM - Univ. of California, USA Dr. Jose Garcia-Lopez VMD, DACVS, DACVSMR - Tufts University, USA Dr. Narelle Stubbs B.AppSc, M.AnimSt, PhD - Physiotherapy Consultant, Australia Dr. Carrie Schlachter VMD - Circle Oak Equine Sports Medicine & Rehab., USA This course has been designed to equip Equine Clinicians with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to make the most of their abilities and ultrasound machine, in the diagnosis and treatment of equine musculoskeletal conditions affecting the mid and distal frontlimb and hindlimb. There will be plenty of opportunity for attendees to further improve their scanning skills in small groups (2 – 4 vets per ultrasound machine) on live horses during the 8 hours of practical sessions. Each attendee will rotate through the following practical stations: Foot & pastern, digital . flexor tendon sheath, fetlock region, flexor tendons & check ligaments, suspensory ligament, tarsus & tarsal sheath and the carpus & carpal sheath. 15.5 CE hours Axial Skeleton & Upper Limb Finance & Business Strategies for Equine Practitioners Ultrasound Creating a Profitable Veterinary Business - 19 – 21 February 2016 Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center, Ringoes, NJ (Newark Liberty or Philadelphia International Airport) 1 - 2 April 2016 30 September - 1 October 2016 Woodside Equine Clinic, Ashland, Stillwater Equine Veterinary Clinic, VA (Richmond International Airport) Stillwater, MN (Minneapolis - Saint Paul International Airport) 10.5 CE hours 14.5 CE hours Most veterinarians graduate from veterinary school with minimal or no training on how to run a veterinary practice and are left to acquire this knowledge elsewhere. This course was specifically developed for equine practitioners and practice managers wanting to make their practice more profitable and deliver excellent medical care. The many topics will be discussed via interactive lectures and case-based discussions – some of the cornerstone lectures will be on starting a practice, pricing strategies, how to increase the bottom line, equipment purchases, profit/loss-based strategies, staffing/hiring, marketing, tax efficiencies, exit strategies etc. This course was developed to provide vets with an equine and mixed animal background with the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills of ultrasound image acquisition and interpretation of the upper front- and hindlimbs, the poll, neck, withers, back and pelvis. There will be plenty of opportunity for attendees to further improve their scanning skills in small groups (2 – 4 vets per ultrasound machine) on live horses during the 7 hours of practical sessions. Each attendee will rotate through the following practical stations: Shoulder joint & bicipital bursa, stifle joint region, poll & neck, withers & back, percutaneous ultrasound of hip & pelvis and transrectal ultrasound of the lumbosacroiliac region & pelvis. Speakers/Instructors: Dr. Mary Beth Whitcomb DVM, MBA, ECVDI (LA-ASSOC) - Univ. of California, USA Dr. Florent David DVM, MSc, DACVS, DECVS, ECVDI Assoc., DACVSMR - Mid-Atlantic Equine Speakers/Instructors: Dr. Mike Pownal DVM - McKee-Pownall Equine Services, Canada Kirk Eddleman MHA - Inova Partners, TX, USA Dr. James Bryant DVM, DACVS - Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital, USA 12 - 13 February 2016 Littleton Equine Medical Center, Littleton, CO (Denver International Airport) 30 September - 1 October 2016 Moore Equine Veterinary Center, Calgary, Canada (Calgary International Airport) Speakers/Instructors: Dr. Scott Morrison DVM & Farrier - Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, USA Dr. Andrew Parks MA, VetMB, DACVS, MRCVS Univ. of Georgia, USA Mike Wildenstein Farrier CJF, FWCF(Hons) Lexington, USA - Medical Center, USA Dr. Laura Faulkner VMD - Miller & Associates, USA Dr. Rachel Gottlieb DVM - Northwest Equine Performance, USA Evidence-Based Farriery for Equine Practitioners This 2-day practical course approaches the subject of farriery and therapeutic shoeing in a scientific and as objective way as possible by reporting established facts and recent, cutting-edge findings from scientifically sound clinical studies. The anatomy, physiology and biomechanics of the foot will be covered, followed by lectures on trimming, shoeing, different shoe types and what effect they have on the foot, how to examine the foot and how to deal with specific foot problems. The 7 hours of practical sessions will give attendees plenty of opportunity to put theory into practice on live horses and limb specimens in small groups (2 vets per specimen) and to discuss all aspects of foot trimming, shoeing and general farriery with the specialists. 14.5 CE hours North American Courses - 2016 Ultrasound-Guided Orthopedic Injection Techniques & Therapies 18 - 19 March 2016 26 - 27 February 2016 Moore Equine Veterinary Center, Calgary, Canada (Calgary International Airport) 29 - 30 October 2016 Pioneer Equine Hospital, Oakdale, CA (San Francisco or Sacramento International Airports) Tufts University, North Grafton, MA (Boston Logan International Airport) Equine Medical Ultrasound for Equine Practitioners 10 September 2016 Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital, Snohomish, WA (Seattle-Tacoma International Airport) 7.5 CE hours This 1-day practical course is suitable for veterinarians from mixed 15 CE hours Ultrasound has become a crucially important diagnostic imaging modality in equine orthopedics and a growing number of equine orthopedic specialists have extended the use of ultrasonography creatively to assist with injection techniques and to facilitate minimally invasive surgery. This course has been developed for equine practitioners to enhance their knowledge and practical skills of performing ultrasoundguided orthopedic injections and ultrasound-assisted surgical techniques. Between both afternoons, 7 hours of practical sessions will provide the opportunity to train the different injection techniques on whole horses and equine specimens in small groups (2 – 4 vets per ultrasound machine). and equine practice who are keen to develop and update their knowledge and especially their practical skills on medical ultrasound of the following anatomic region: Abdomen – GI & non-GI organs (percutaneously & transrectally), thorax, eye, jugular vein etc.. The use of ultrasound for pleural drainage, for collecting biopsy samples and when working up foals will also be discussed. The panel of internationally renowned speakers/instructors will share common diagnostic pitfalls, erroneous image interpretations and practical tips with the attendees. The 3 ½ hours of practical sessions in small groups (2 - 4 vets/ultrasound machine) on live horses and equine specimens will allow attendees to further develop their practical skills. Speakers/Instructors: Prof. Roger Smith MA, VetMB, PhD, DEO, DECVS, ECVDI Assoc., MRCVS - RVC, UK Dr. Florent David DVM, MSc, DACVS, DECVS, ECVDI Assoc., DACVSMR - Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center USA Dr. Wes Sutter DVM, MS, DACVS - Lexington Equine Surgery & Sports Medicine, USA Dr. Emmanuel Engeli Dr.Med.Vet., DVM, DACVS, DECVS, MRCVS - UK Kendall Road Equine Hospital, IL (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) This course has been devised for equine practitioners who have a working knowledge in the field of 15 CE hours expected Speakers/Instructors: - Animal Health Trust, UK Dr. Michael Ross BS, DVM, Dipl.ACVS Pennsylvania, USA Dr. Mary Beth Whitcomb DVM, MBA, ECVDI (LA-ASSOC) - Univ. of California, USA Dr. Anne Desrochers DMV, DACVIM - Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, USA Dr. Betsy Vaughan BA, DVM - Univ. of California, Davis, USA Equine Advanced Imaging & Lameness for Practitioners 100% Case-Based Discussions 4 - 5 November 2016 Dr. Sue Dyson MA, VetMB, PhD, DEO, FRCVS Speakers/Instructors: - Univ. of lameness diagnostics and advanced imaging. Over the two days lameness investigation techniques, advanced imaging and therapeutic strategies covering all musculoskeletal regions will be debated via case-based discussions. The speaker panel consisting of 2 of the most highly respected and experienced equine lameness specialists and imagers worldwide will be presenting cases to the attendees who will be able work through them via an electronic voting system. Open and frank discussions will be encouraged with speakers sharing common diagnostic pitfalls, erroneous image interpretations, clinical failures, practical tips and pearls of wisdom with the attendees. 4 - 5 March 2016 Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital, Snohomish, WA (Seattle-Tacoma International Airport) 14 - 15 October 2016 Lexington Equine Surgery & Sports Medicine, KY (Louisville or Cincinnati International Airport) 14.5 CE hours Speakers/Instructors: Dr. Elizabeth Davidson BS, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR - Univ. of Pennsylvania, USA Dr. Jose Garcia-Lopez VMD, DACVS, DACVSMR - Tufts University, USA Dr. Emmanuel Engeli Dr.Med.Vet., DVM, DACVS, DECVS, MRCVS - UK Dr. Wade Tenney BS, DVM - Tufts Univ. USA Annette Gavin BA(Hons), BHSii, Qual. Saddle Back, Sacroiliac & Pelvic Problems of the Horse Conditions affecting the back, pelvis and sacroiliac region are common in the horse and can cause pain, : poor performance and lameness. This 2-day highly practical course is suitable for veterinarians from mixed and equine practice who are keen to update their knowledge and practical skills on the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and up-to-date therapy of back, pelvic . and sacroiliac problems. The 7 hours of practical sessions in small groups (2 - 4 vets / ultrasound machine) on live horses will maximize the learning experience by covering the Examination technique of the back & pelvis; Ultrasonography of the back, pelvis & hip; Saddle fit assessment and sacroiliac injection techniques on pelvic specimens Fitter - Hastilow Competition Saddles, USA 5 - 6 February 2016 Equine Sports Medicine & Surgery, Weatherford, TX (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport) 11 CE hours Speakers/Instructors: Dr. Martin Furr DVM, PhD, DACVIM Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, USA Dr. Steve Trostle DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR - Blue Ridge Equine Clinic, USA Dr. Samuel Hurcombe BSc, BVMS, MS, DACVIM, DACVECC - Cornell Ruffian Equine Spec., USA 22 – 23 January 2016 Desert Pines Equine Medical & Surgical Center, Las Vegas, NV (McCarran International Airport) 11.5 CE hours Speakers/Instructors: Dr. Pam Wilkins DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM, DACVECC - Univ. of Illinois, USA Dr. Emily Haggett BVSc, DACVIM, MRCVS Rossdales Equine Hospital, England - Equine Neck Conditions & Practical Neurology for Practitioners Horses with neurologic signs are regularly seen in equine practice and diagnosing a specific disease can be challenging. This practical course was designed to provide veterinarians with the theoretical and especially the practical skills to competently examine, diagnose and treat horses affected by such conditions. One of the main goals of this course is to provide equine practitioners with the knowledge and skills on how to reliably differentiate ataxic horses from animals with front and hindlimb lameness. In the afternoons, the 7 hours of practical small group . sessions (2 – 4 vets per ultrasound machine) will give attendees plenty of opportunity to . put theory into practice on live horses and equine specimens, under the supervision of the experts. Practical Neonatology for Equine Practitioners This 2-day case-based course has been designed to provide veterinarians from mixed or equine practice with the theoretical and practical background on the care of the neonatal and post-neonatal foal. On the first day the lectures and small group sessions will be focussing on care of the foal in a first opinion setting and on general decision making when to refer a foal. More advanced foal care requiring a clinic setting will be covered on the second day to provide clinicians with the knowledge and : skills of caring for the critically ill foal. Dr. Santiago Gutierrez-Nibeyro DVM, . MS, DACVS, ACVSMR - Univ. of Illinois, USA . 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