Pet Grief & Loss

Presented by Dr. Cindi Branch

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
7:00-8:40 PM
2 LEAP CE credits

Core Communication Skills and Medical Recordkeeping across Spectrum of Care LEAP Webinar

Instructed by Dr. Heidi Hulon and Don Riddick, Esq. 

Sunday, May 5th, 2024; 10-11:40 AM

2 LEAP CE Hours

Location: Via Zoom (You will receive Zoom information 3 business days before session.)

Program Description:

• Throughout practice there are many clients who have limitations and a practitioner who has developed communication skills is able to better connect with client and reach a mutual agreement of how to proceed with the patient. Core communication skills will be shared that will help practitioners –
  • Understand what questions should the veterinarian ask to help a client share what their time and financial resources are and their ability to comply with the proposed treatment plan
  • Learn effective communication styles to engage the client in their concerns and keep the conversation on track
  • Field the problem; leverage your diagnostics, Explain the options; engage in active listening; Together make an informed plan
• Often veterinarians are concerned about what to document, how much to document, and what is required in their medical records. These concerns and much more will be addressed in the medical recordkeeping so practitioners will be prepared to properly document their records, especially in circumstances where they have pivoted away from their primary plan due to owner limitations or circumstances (Spectrum of Care).

Virtual Anesthesia Skills Lab – Team Building

Instructed by: Kelli Gibbon, LVT, VTS and Dr. Andre Shih, DVM

Sunday, May 5, 2024
12:00-4:00 PM
4 CE credits

Join this session from your hospital – gather your anesthetic team and prepare to learn together with your anesthesia machine handy!

This webinar will cover:

• Anesthesia Machine Anatomy and Applications
• Spontaneous Ventilation Under Anesthesia and Monitoring Techniques
• Anesthesia protocol on sick patients

This course will illustrate the functions of the anesthesia machine as well as the parts of a complete veterinary anesthesia system from oxygen to waste anesthetic gas disposal and everything in between. Parts of commonly used machines and troubleshooting will be reviewed, and pressure checking will be demonstrated. To round out the course, oxygen flow rates and breathing circuits will be discussed.

Troup County LERP Training

Instructed by Dr. Jill Lancaster

Monday, May 6th at 9 AM – 3 PM.

This 5-hour free in-person training will cover handling livestock carrier incidents and managing resources needed for these types of incidents. Registration starts at 8:30 am with a one-hour lunch break.

5 CE hours

Location: Troup County Extension Agency Office, 2168 Pegasus Parkway, LaGrange, Georgia 30240

Jasper County LERP Training

Instructed by Dr. Jill Lancaster

Tuesday, May 7th at 9 AM – 3 PM.

This 5-hour free in-person training will cover handling livestock carrier incidents and managing resources needed for these types of incidents. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. with a one-hour lunch break.

5 CE hours

Location: Providence Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 520 S Railroad St, Shady Dale, GA 31085

Ware County LERP Training

Instructed by Dr. Jill Lancaster

Wednesday, May 8th at 9 AM – 3 PM.

This 5-hour free in-person training will cover handling livestock carrier incidents and managing resources needed for these types of incidents. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. with a one-hour lunch break.

5 CE hours.

Location: Ware County Public Safety Training Center, 3801 Scapa Rd, Waycross Georgia 31503

THIS EVENT IS FULL

Offered exclusively to GVMA Members & their Support Staff

Mental Health First Aid LEAP Webinar

Instructed by Dr. Heidi Hulon

Sunday, May 19th at 8 AM – 4:00 PM

8.5 CE Credit Hours (2 LEAP, 6.5 General) + 3 Year Mental Health First Aid Certification

WHY MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID?

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.

WHAT IT COVERS

• Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges;
• Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges;
• How to interact with a person in crisis;
• How to connect a person with help;
• Expanded content on trauma, substance use and self-care.
• Learn how to respond with the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE)

Our Mental Health First Aid course will have 2 parts—the first part is a self-paced online segment that takes 2 – 3 hours.   This has to be completed before the live virtual session.  The second part is live and interactive and is about 7.5 hours (includes breaks).

PLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON FRIDAY, MAY 10th, TO ENABLE PARTICIPANTS TO DO THE REQUIRED PREWORK.  IF THE PRE-WORK IS NOT COMPLETED BY THE FRIDAY BEFORE THE COURSE – THE INDIVIDUAL WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO CONTINUE WITH THE ONLINE COURSE.

Emerald Coast Veterinary Conference
May 29 – June 2, 2024

Location:
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W
Miramar Beach, FL 32550

Presented to you in partnership with the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association.

Emerald Coast Veterinary Conference
May 29 – June 2, 2024

Location:
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W
Miramar Beach, FL 32550

Presented to you in partnership with the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association.

VetSouth Fall Conference
October 18 – 20, 2024

Location:
The Hotel at Avalon
9000 Avalon Blvd.
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(678) 722-3600

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!    MORE INFO COMING SOON

Southeast Food & Farm Veterinary Summit (SEVS) 2025
March 28-30, 2025

Location:
Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National
3700 Robert Trent Jones Trail
Opelika, AL 36801

Presented to you in partnership with the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association & Georgia Veterinary Medical Association.

VetSouth Fall Conference
October 17 – 19, 2025

Location:
The Hotel at Avalon
9000 Avalon Blvd.
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(678) 722-3600

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!    MORE INFO COMING SOON