Module #1 Introduction to Veterinary Emergency Care Overview of veterinary emergency care, importance of prompt recognition and response, and role of the veterinary professional in emergency situations
Module #2 Emergency Preparedness and Planning Creating an emergency plan, assembling an emergency kit, and training staff for emergency situations
Module #3 Triage and Assessment of Emergency Patients Prioritizing patients, conducting rapid assessments, and identifying life-threatening conditions
Module #4 Cardiac Emergencies Recognition and management of cardiac arrest, arrhythmias, and cardiovascular disease-related emergencies
Module #5 Respiratory Emergencies Recognition and management of respiratory distress, asthma, and other respiratory-related emergencies
Module #6 Neurological Emergencies Recognition and management of seizures, stroke, and other neurological-related emergencies
Module #7 Trauma and Shock Management of traumatic injuries, shock, and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS)
Module #8 Surgical Emergencies Recognition and management of surgical emergencies, including gastrointestinal and urological emergencies
Module #9 Toxicology and Poisoning Recognition and management of toxic ingestions, including poisoning and envenomation
Module #10 Pediatric and Geriatric Emergencies Specific considerations and management of emergency cases in pediatric and geriatric patients
Module #11 Emergency Diagnostic Techniques Point-of-care testing, imaging, and other diagnostic tools used in emergency situations
Module #12 Pain Management in Emergency Patients Recognition and management of pain in emergency patients, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches
Module #13 Fluid Therapy and Electrolyte Management Principles and practices of fluid therapy and electrolyte management in emergency patients
Module #14 Emergency Anesthesia and Sedation Principles and practices of anesthesia and sedation in emergency patients
Module #15 Emergency Nursing Care Nursing care and critical care skills for emergency patients, including monitoring and life support
Module #16 Communication and Teamwork in Emergency Situations Effective communication and teamwork strategies for veterinary professionals in emergency situations
Module #17 Record Keeping and Regulatory Compliance Accurate record keeping and regulatory compliance in veterinary emergency care
Module #18 Telemedicine and Virtual Consults in Emergency Care Role of telemedicine and virtual consults in veterinary emergency care, including benefits and limitations
Module #19 Cultural Competence and Client Communication in Emergency Care Cultural competence and effective client communication strategies in veterinary emergency care
Module #20 Compassion Fatigue and Self-Care in Emergency Care Managing compassion fatigue and prioritizing self-care for veterinary professionals in emergency care
Module #21 Ethics and Decision-Making in Emergency Care Ethical considerations and decision-making strategies in veterinary emergency care
Module #22 Case Studies in Veterinary Emergency Care Real-life case studies and group discussions on emergency care scenarios
Module #23 Technicians Role in Emergency Care Specific responsibilities and skills for veterinary technicians in emergency care
Module #24 Assistants Role in Emergency Care Specific responsibilities and skills for veterinary assistants in emergency care
Module #25 Emergency Preparedness for Common Natural Disasters Preparing for and responding to natural disasters, including hurricanes, earthquakes, and wildfires
Module #26 Emergency Preparedness for Zoonotic Diseases Preparing for and responding to zoonotic disease outbreaks, including COVID-19
Module #27 Emergency Preparedness for Animal Bites and Attacks Preparing for and responding to animal bites and attacks, including post-exposure prophylaxis
Module #28 Emergency Preparedness for Natural Toxin Exposure Preparing for and responding to natural toxin exposure, including snake bites and insect stings
Module #29 Emergency Preparedness for Chemical Toxin Exposure Preparing for and responding to chemical toxin exposure, including pesticides and herbicides
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Veterinary Emergency Care career
