Module #1 Introduction to Veterinary Emergency Medicine Overview of the importance of emergency medicine and critical care in veterinary practice
Module #2 Triaging the Emergency Patient Principles and techniques for prioritizing patients in emergency situations
Module #3 Emergency Patient Assessment Physical examination, diagnostic tools, and decision-making in emergency cases
Module #4 Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Recognition, management, and treatment of cardiac arrest in veterinary patients
Module #5 Shock and Hypoperfusion Pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of shock in veterinary patients
Module #6 Emergency Surgery and Procedures Surgical and procedural skills for emergency situations, including anesthesia and pain management
Module #7 Toxicology and Poisonings Recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of common toxicities in veterinary patients
Module #8 Respiratory Emergencies Diagnosis and management of respiratory distress, including oxygen therapy and mechanical ventilation
Module #9 Neurological Emergencies Diagnosis and management of seizures, stroke, and other neurological emergencies
Module #10 Trauma and Wound Management Assessment and treatment of traumatic injuries, including wound care and pain management
Module #11 Urgent Care for Medical Conditions Approach to common medical conditions requiring urgent attention, such as diabetic ketoacidosis and Addisonian crisis
Module #12 Critical Care Nursing Principles and practices of critical care nursing, including monitoring and care of the critically ill patient
Module #13 Monitoring and Diagnostic Tools Use of laboratory diagnostics, imaging, and monitoring equipment in emergency and critical care
Module #14 Fluid Therapy and Electrolyte Management Principles and practices of fluid therapy, including electrolyte management and acid-base balance
Module #15 Pain Management in Emergency and Critical Care Approach to pain assessment and management in the emergency and critically ill patient
Module #16 Nutrition and Feeding in Critical Care Nutritional support and feeding strategies for the critically ill patient
Module #17 Infectious Disease and Zoonoses Recognition, diagnosis, and management of infectious diseases in emergency and critical care patients, including zoonotic risks
Module #18 Emergency Medicine and Critical Care for Special Species Unique considerations for emergency and critical care in species other than dogs and cats, including exotic animals and birds
Module #19 Ethics and End-of-Life Care Approach to end-of-life care, euthanasia, and decision-making in emergency and critical care
Module #20 Practice Management and Emergency Preparedness Strategies for developing an emergency preparedness plan and managing a veterinary practice during emergency situations
Module #21 Communication and Teamwork in Emergency and Critical Care Effective communication and teamwork strategies for emergency and critical care teams
Module #22 Emergency Medicine and Critical Care in Remote or Austere Environments Challenges and strategies for providing emergency and critical care in remote or austere environments
Module #23 Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Overview of current research and evidence-based medicine in veterinary emergency and critical care
Module #24 Case Studies in Veterinary Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Real-life case studies and group discussions to apply principles and practices learned throughout the course
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Veterinary Emergency Medicine and Critical Care career
