Landing on Your Feet: Preparing for the Mental & Emotional Challenges of Clinical Practice – This continuing education course focused on developing strategies to navigating the psychological demands of veterinary medicine. Learning more on this topic broadened my understanding of how to practice effective ways of managing the emotionally and mentally stressful circumstances of the field.
Principles of Wound Closure & Suturing Techniques:
This continuing education course discussed common suturing and wound closure techniques used in canine and feline soft tissue surgery, including each technique’s selection and application. Having shadowed various soft tissue procedures, I found that learning the principles behind these techniques deepened my understanding of the repair methods I have observed veterinarians perform. I hope to continue to build on this foundational knowledge throughout my education to better prepare myself to develop these skills in my clinical practice.
Pathogenesis of Atopic Dermatitis: Clinical Applications –
This continuing education course delved into the underlying mechanisms of atopic dermatitis in both dogs and cats, including contributing factors, immune-modulating therapies, and skin barrier restoration techniques. Completing this course strengthened my knowledge behind this condition that is commonly encountered in my current role as a veterinary assistant. By gaining a deeper understanding of this disease and the available treatments, I am better equipped to explain this condition to clients and understand the clinical reasoning behind it’s clinical management.
Vaccine Technologies: Deciding What’s Best for Your Education – This continuing education course focused on vaccine development, administration, and guidelines within veterinary medicine. This lecture broadened my knowledge on important core and non-core vaccine regulations, the differences in their development, and the general efficacy of these practices in animal patients.
