Flex forecast: September 2023
Whether you are pursuing another specialized degree or earning certifications, planning your continuing education is the best way to ensure you meet your state licensing requirements and advance your career. Check out these multimedia CE courses that will help you improve better patient outcomes and claim your CE certification at https://ce.dvm360.com/.
On-demand webinars
An integrative approach to kidney health in pets
- specialty: Integrative medicine
- Loudspeaker: Alexia Tsakiris, BVetMed, CVA, GDVWHM, RH (AHG)
- Shepherd: Petco and Vitco Total Care
- Race approved: 1.0 credit hours M
Kidney disease can be very frustrating for practitioners because there are not many traditional pharmaceutical preventatives available. Research has shown the proven benefits of many herbal medicines for treating kidney disease. This lecture will look at the herbal and nutritional options available for veterinarians to incorporate into practice to further support and improve the quality of life of these patients, as well as to manage the many sequelae that affect these patients, including anorexia, anemia and hypertension. Proteinuria, lethargy.
To view this webinar, go here.
Do’s and don’ts in overcoming otitis media
- specialty: skin diseases
- Loudspeaker: Gioia Griffin, DVM, DACVD
- ShepherdMerck Animal Health
- Race approved: 1.0 credit hours M
This deep dive into the complex anatomy of the ear sheds light on the underlying causes of recurrent otitis media. By understanding complex factors, you will be empowered to address them and break the cycle of disease. Explore a range of treatment options specifically designed to manage difficult cases of ear infections and ensure optimal patient care. In addition, this program will discuss the critical topic of advanced diagnosis, outlining when and why it is necessary to refer cases for further investigation.
To view this webinar, go here.
Mental health matters: positive practices to support yourself and your employees
- specialty: Wellness
- Loudspeaker: Whitney Miller, DVM, MBA, DACVPM
- Shepherd: Petco and Vitco Total Care
- Race approved: 1.0 credit hours M
This program covers targeted positive practices and ways of working that support the mental health of those working in the veterinary industry. Veterinarians, veterinary practice managers, and those seeking a career in veterinary medicine will see data about mental health challenges in the profession; Learn about effective policies, practices, and changes that can help reduce stress and burnout; Learn how to promote a more positive experience in the veterinary workplace and contribute to emotional well-being; Ultimately, supporting the career longevity of veterinary professionals.
To view this webinar, go here.
Updates in chronic pain management – medications and beyond
- specialtyPain management
- Loudspeaker: Ariel Bechet Markle, DVM, cVMA, CVPP, CCRT, DAIPM, DACVSMR
- Shepherd: Phytoquinol
- Race approved: 1.0 credit hours M
Despite significant advances in pain management for companion animals in the past two decades, pain remains undertreated. This is often because pain is difficult to recognize and measure in dogs and cats. Pain is a complex, multidimensional experience with sensory and psychological components. Treatment options for chronic pain are complex, and response to treatment varies greatly from patient to patient, so flexible and individualized treatment approaches are essential. This session will help you develop an understanding of the implications of chronic pain, evaluate the use of different chronic pain scales, and review multimodal pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatment strategies for patients with chronic pain.
To view this webinar, go here.
Plant-derived essential fatty acids and plant ceramides: roles in a multimodal treatment approach for atopic dermatitis in dogs.
- specialty: skin diseases
- Loudspeaker: Michael A. Rossi, DVM, MNS, DACVD
- Shepherd: Next Money
- Race approved: 1.0 credit hours M
The skin is the anatomical and physiological barrier between the organism and the external environment. It is therefore important to maintain functional skin to achieve balance. In some cases, this layer may become weak, often worsening the clinical signs of atopic dermatitis. This has been an area of increasing research, because improving barrier function may alleviate many of the clinical signs associated with conditions such as allergic disease or bacterial pyoderma. New techniques using different topical and systemic formulations have proven effective. This includes using more natural compounds to improve and restore barrier function.
To view this webinar, go here.
Dr. Google is not a 4-letter word
- specialty: General practice
- Loudspeaker: Kimberly Pope Robinson, DVM, CCFP
- Shepherd: Petco and Vitco Total Care
- RACE Certified: 1.0 CE credit hours
Many of us dread hearing these words from a client when they bring their pet to the hospital: “So I was googling it and found…” This presentation explains the emotional impact that Google has had on the medical profession. Additionally, it takes you through the journey of Googling and identifying the new “expert” to bring to the exam. Ultimately, Dr Google is not going away, and you will learn how to accept, work with, and ultimately partner with Dr Google.
To view this webinar, go here.
CE Podcasts
These podcast episodes are eligible for CE credits. Head over to dvm360 Flex and log in or create an account and get your free CE certificate after listening to each episode.
Four ways to reduce no-shows
- specialty: Practice management
- Loudspeaker:Wendy S. Myers, C.V.J
- Race approved:.25 credit hours
With the veterinary community still facing a high volume of clients, as well as a shortage of veterinarians, no-shows can be frustrating for staff and clients who are unable to get an appointment that day. In this episode of Vet Blast PodcastWendy Myers, CVJ, presents host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, 4 strategies veterinary practices can implement to get clients in the door.
To listen, go here.
Heart disease in dogs: a practical guide for the mitral valve patient
- specialty: Heart disease
- Loudspeaker: Natalie Marks, DVM, CVJ
- Sponsor: Something about animal health
- Race approved: 50 credit hours M
During this course, you will learn how common myxomatous mitral valve disease is, the common signs in canine patients, and why this disease is important to veterinarians and pet owners. We will then discuss the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine’s guidelines for staging heart disease to understand when to intervene, what pharmaceuticals to use and why. We will move on to a brief review of the canine diagnostic work that general practices can perform to be proactive and control the outcomes of their patients. The remainder of the presentation will focus on why spironolactone is an important part of the intervention, why aldosterone blockade is important, and how combination therapy can help increase compliance and clinical outcomes.
To listen, go here.
There’s a mushroom for that!
- specialty: Integrative medicine
- Loudspeaker: Robert J. Silver, DVM, MS
- Race approved:.25 credit hours
Mushrooms have been used for thousands of years by humans all over the world. Reports of clinical success using mushrooms in cancer management, immune modulation, and chronic inflammation, to provide energy and endurance to athletes, and for both metabolic and cognitive support, have all been supported by the results of multiple studies, although not many in veterinary species. The use of mushrooms for medicinal applications in veterinary species is still in its infancy with recent renewed academic and clinical interest in this emerging treatment. There are 10 to 15 species of mushrooms that can play an important role in treating a variety of clinical conditions. This podcast will introduce you to a few of the most well-known mushrooms and their best potential clinical applications for pets.
To listen, go here.
Fetch on Demand: San Diego Edition
You can now access limited sessions of the Fetch 2022 San Diego conference on Flex. This paid subscription service gives veterinary professionals the opportunity to earn 21 RACE-certified CE credits. Topics range from dentistry and practice management to pathology, wellbeing and more.
