Location: Online (Canvas)
Category: RVTs and Veterinary Assistants
Cost: $29
Statutorily Approved CE Credit: Up to 1 on-demand self-study hour
On-Demand Continuing Education Course - IVDD, FCE, ANNPE, Etc. – The Alphabet of the Acutely Down Dog
This course is designed for Registered Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants. This course provides a comprehensive look at the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of acute spinal cord diseases in veterinary patients. Attendees will explore both compressive and non-compressive disc extrusions, as well as vascular events affecting the spinal cord.
Key MRI findings for these conditions will be discussed, helping clinicians differentiate between common causes of acute myelopathy. The course will also cover treatment strategies and prognostic factors, equipping attendees with the knowledge to make informed clinical decisions and effectively counsel clients.
Upon completion, participants will receive a CE certificate indicating they have earned 1 hour of on-demand self-study credit.
Instructor
Marguerite Knipe, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Neurology)
Dr. Marguerite Knipe earned her DVM from UC Davis in 1998 and became a board-certified neurologist in 2002. After a year in private specialty practice, she returned to UC Davis, where she has served as a clinical instructor on the Neurology/Neurosurgery Service since 2003, training both residents and veterinary students.
Course Cancellation and Refund Policy
Refunds for cancellations will be considered if requested by email to svmcontinuinged@ucdavis.edu within two weeks of registration. Cancellations made before accessing the CANVAS platform will receive a refund minus a $5 processing fee. Cancellations are non-refundable once you have accessed the course on the CANVAS platform.
In accordance with University policy and copyright law, the University prohibits distributing and/or posting on the internet any content from this conference/symposium/session without the explicit permission of the instructor and the UCD SVM CCPE.