Online CE
Online Opportunities
Laboratory Animal Sciences February 15-16, 2012
Conference Announcement
The Veterinary Bioscience Institute and LabRoots, Inc. are thrilled to announce the inaugural two-day international Laboratory Animal Science (LAS) BioConference Live. This is the premier online-only conference focused on laboratory animal medicine. The theme of this conference is Animal Well being and Welfare Science with three tracks; housing, enrichment and pain/distress/pleasure. LAS BioConference Live will bring together scientists, veterinary technicians, veterinarians, technical support staff, IACUC administrators and support staff, as well as training and compliance personnel from around the world to learn about recent advances in the field of laboratory animal medicine. Never before has such a diverse group of experts been able to participate in one, groundbreaking conference. This conference offers an amazing opportunity as it is free to participants, and there will be no out-of-pocket expenses for travel. However, participants will still benefit from interacting with a global community of like-minded colleagues, without leaving the comfort of their office or home.
Conference participants will be able to
Search and attend session(s) of their choice
Have their questions answered in real-time by experts via live videos
Receive Free Continuing Education Credits
Chat live with peers and speakers
Browse a virtual exhibit floor for solution providers
No crowded airports, delayed flights or expensive hotel rooms, but still the look and feel of a first-rate conference with world renowned experts. Participants also benefit from the fact that experts and vendors are more accessible, no more waiting in line to speak to someone, only have them leave before your questions can be answered. Think it is too good to be true? Checkout the venue and become a believer.
General Aim
The aim is to bring together leading authorities from around the world to present on the science of animal wellbeing and welfare, and the use of science in housing and enrichment decisions and policies. This conference will stimulate discussion with a view to identifying future priorities for research, education, and practical/policy developments.
Free
To Register: http://www.bioconferencelive.com/events.php?event_id=2
Tipping The Scale on Canine Obesity
Presented by Dr. Dottie Laflamme, DVM, PhD, DACVN
Discussion topics include:
• The role of adipose in disease
• The benefit of increased protein for weight management
• The incorporation of pharmaceutical management into a weight
management program
• Tips on helping clients succeed in getting weight off their dogs.
Tutorial sponsored by Nestle Purina
Program Details:
Participants visitwww.purinavets.com (username: purinavets password:
nutrition) to register and participate in the online quiz to earn 1 CE credit.
Participants will then be directed to a registration form prior to taking the quiz.
• Course meets the requirements for 1.0 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.
For more information contact Lisa Timmons @ (250) 858-5546 or visit www.purinavets.com/technicians
Veterinary Information Network" Interactive, online RACE-approved CE courses running year-round, open to all technicians. Visit www.vin.com or email CEonVIN@vin.com for current course catalog and more information.
The Be a Tree™ Program is a fun and interactive presentation for children that teaches them how to read dog body language and be safe around dogs. The program is supported by a Teacher Kit produced by Doggone Crazy! that contains photos and games to teach kids how to "Be a Tree" and act safely around dogs.
The Be a Tree program is available across North America and around the world. Approximately 500,000 children have benefited from the lessons learned in this program. Presenters include veterinary technicians.
SAVT has a Be a Tree Teacher Kit. You may borrow it to present to children in your area. each presentation you do will earn you 3 CE points. Find out what is in the kit.
Try the free demo out for the Doggone Safe Body Language course
Just click on the image below.
Taking the actual course will earn 3 CE credits.
Click here to find out more.
Lifelearn Inc. , MacNabb House
University of Guelph, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1
Phone: 800-375-7994
Fax: 519-767-1101
www.lifelearn.com
www.lifelearn.com/webdvm
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University of Saskatchewan
Centre for Continuing and Distance Education
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