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Orthopedics for Veterinary Technicians Online Course is designed to provide technicians with a foundation in veterinary orthopedics, preoperative and postoperative managing of a surgery, the importance of sterilization, and how to assist an orthopedic surgeon. It also covers critical responsibilities such as sterilization, instrument care, and radiology safety. By the end of this course, learners will be prepared to contribute to orthopedic surgical teams and provide optimal care for orthopedic patients.
KYON: Total Hip Replacement (THR) for Veterinary Technicians Online Course is designed to prepare veterinary technicians to assist in a KYON THR procedure. First the course defines hip dysplasia and describes indications for total hip replacements. It reviews correct positions and techniques for pre and postoperative radiographs. The course summarizes the surgical procedure from a veterinary technician’s point of view, highlighting important steps where the veterinary technician plays a vital role. Finally, the course summarizes recovery, discusses risks of THR, and reviews considerations for a successful THR veterinary technician.
BioMedtrix: Total Hip Replacement (THR) for Veterinary Technicians is designed to prepare veterinary technicians to assist in a BioMedtrix THR procedure. First the course defines hip dysplasia and describes indications for total hip replacements. It reviews correct positions and techniques for pre and postoperative radiographs. The course summarizes the surgical procedure from a veterinary technician’s point of view, highlighting important steps where the veterinary technician plays a vital role. Finally, the course summarizes recovery, discusses risks of THR, and reviews considerations for a successful THR veterinary technician
Orthopedic Instrumentation for Veterinary Technicians Online Course is designed to give a comprehensive overview of commonly used veterinary instrumentation with a focus on instrumentation used in orthopedic procedures. The course reviews instrument anatomy, key features, and outlines preoperative and postoperative instrument handing, cleaning, sterilization, maintenance, and care.
Diagnostics for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease (CrCL) Online Course is designed for general practitioners who are looking to understand how to diagnoses CrCL through describing the history findings consistent with cranial cruciate ligament disease and identifying findings on orthopedic examination that would be consistent with pelvic limb lameness and cranial cruciate ligament disease. Topics discussed are anatomy and pathophysiology, gait examination, standing examination, recumbency examination, cranial drawer test, tibial thrust test, and required radiography with patient positioning.
Clarifying Misconceptions About Bone Grafts in Veterinary Practice Online Course is designed to clarify misconceptions about bone grafts by familiarizing learners with primary and secondary bone healing, the properties of bone grafts, bone graft use, and types of bone grafts. Expected time to complete this course is 1 hours. A total of 1 CE credits are earned for successful completion.