Open to licensed veterinarians, licensed/registered veterinary technicians, licensed health care providers that have successfully completed a post-graduate certification in Veterinary Massage and Rehabilitation, or those licensed professionals that are interested in learning about what functional neurology is and how it can help with patient outcomes.
The missing link as it applies to Veterinary Rehabilitation Therapy to help improve on patient outcome is Functional Neurology. Functional neurology, is understanding how the nervous system works, how it modulates or influences our patient and how it can be used to improve on patient outcome. Functional anatomy will also be presented during this CE seminar to help with the integration is understanding how it works!
This continuing education seminar will present the basic neuro-anatomical anatomy and functionality (how they work) of peripheral, segmental, spinal and supra-segmental influece the patient.
CASE PRESENTATION WITH CLINICAL RELEVANCE will be used to cement and help with integration and application of the information that is presented.
Main speaker and leading faculty: Pedro Luis Rivera, DVM, FACFN, DACVSMR, FCoAC
Registration form: 2019June_Fxnal&ClinNeuro_RehabPract
Lecture outline: 2019_June_FunctionalNeuro_OutlineLectures_Final
Highly recommended textbook: Nolte’s: the Human Brain – an Introduction to its Functional Anatomy. (Vanderah and Gould Editors, ISBN#978-1-4557-2859-6)
Maximum of 14 attendees.
CE Approved by:
- College of Animal Chriopractors (Approved). Reciprocity with IVCA
- Healng Oasis Wellness Center – Validated CE contact hours which can also be used to renew DVM/VMD/CVT/LVT/RVT licenses (Approved)
- MN Board of Chiropractic Examiners (10hrs of DC Regular Lic., 14hrs for Animal Chiropractic Lic.) (Approved)
- Am. Veterinary Chiropractic Assoc. = 16hrs (Approved ID#1906)
- APRVT
- AHVMA Sponsored CE (an AVMA-HOD recognized organization). The following states granted approval to us as an AVMA “Affiliate.”/”Constituent”/”Satellite” organization: AK, CA, IL, IN, NE, NJ, OR, PA, TN, VA, WI, WV, WY. The following states grant approval to us as an approved Continuing Education Provider and extend approval to co-sponsored programs: NYAdditionally, the following states grant approval to courses that are approved by “another state board”: GA, LA, MA, RI, UT.
Maxiumum number of CE contact hours = 16
This is the FIRST of FIVE continuing education seminars.
Link to GOALS.
Link to proposed schedule.
Link to application form.
Maximum number of student 16.
Maximum number of CE contact hours = 16 (sixteen)hrs.
First of five Module
The curriculum consists of a minimum of 226hours of supervised instruction (both didactic & hands on lab) divided into 5 (five) Modules. There is a maximum of 18 (eighteen) students per class and we will try to keep a maximum ratio of 3 or 4 (three or four) students to 1 (one) instructor for practical labs. As a post-graduate certification program, the individual student will have to set time aside after the Module, to study, practice and integrate the presented information. Time set aside, will vary from student to student, but its average is about 4-5 hours (minimum) per week. Please note that all clinical and practical work is included in the program (under direct supervision) and NO external (added) internships are required. In addition, each student must present a total of 2 cases in a SOAP format during Modules IV or V. A “case” constitutes either a patient that has been brought or sent to you for a consultation for VSMT care; their primary complaint, objective findings, physical findings and treatment / progress plan. If you are interested, you may chose between either Class A or B. See below for specific dates.
First of four Modules.
Description:
A 142 hours Post-Graduate Education Certification Program open to licensed veterinarians; licensed or certified veterinary technicians; licensed physical therapists; licensed nurses; licensed / certified massage therapists or any other licensed health care professional. Length of the program: 4 (four) Modules (Thursday 8:00 AM until Sunday at 1:00 PM).
- Please note that all clinical and practical work is included in the program and NO EXTERNAL (added) externships are required.
Second of five Modules.
The curriculum consists of a minimum of 226hours of supervised instruction (both didactic & hands on lab) divided into 5 (five) Modules. There is a maximum of 18 (eighteen) students per class and we will try to keep a maximum ratio of 3 or 4 (three or four) students to 1 (one) instructor for practical labs. As a post-graduate certification program, the individual student will have to set time aside after the Module, to study, practice and integrate the presented information. Time set aside, will vary from student to student, but its average is about 4-5 hours (minimum) per week. Please note that all clinical and practical work is included in the program (under direct supervision) and NO external (added) internships are required. In addition, each student must present a total of 2 cases in a SOAP format during Modules IV or V. A “case” constitutes either a patient that has been brought or sent to you for a consultation for VSMT care; their primary complaint, objective findings, physical findings and treatment / progress plan. If you are interested, you may chose between either Class A or B. See below for specific dates.
First of four Modules.
Description:
A 142 hours Post-Graduate Education Certification Program open to licensed veterinarians; licensed or certified veterinary technicians; licensed physical therapists; licensed nurses; licensed / certified massage therapists or any other licensed health care professional. Length of the program: 4 (four) Modules (Thursday 8:00 AM until Sunday at 1:00 PM).
- Please note that all clinical and practical work is included in the program and NO EXTERNAL (added) externships are required.
This CE seminar starts on Firday, Sept 20th at 2PM and ends sunday Sept 22nd, 2019 at 12Noon. CE seminars will provided attendees with didactic and hands on practicums as they apply to multiple ancillary procedures that can help to improve on clinical outcomes. Speakers include Daniel Halden, DC, PAK, CAC, CVMRT and Pedro Luis Rivera, DVM, FACFN, DACVSMR, FCoAC.
Schedule: 2019_Ancillary Procedure Schedule
Registration form: 2019_AncillaryProceduresRegistration_Form
Maximum number of students: 16
Maximum number of CE contact hours: 16 contact hours.
CE Approved by:
- College of Animal Chriopractors (Approved)
- Healng Oasis Wellness Center – Validated CE contact hours through an Accredited Institution (which can also be used to renew DVM/VMD licenses) (Approved)
- MN Board of Chiropractic Examiners (10hrs of DC Regular Lic., 16hrs for Animal Chiropractic Lic.) (Approved)
- Am. Veterinary Chiropractic Assoc. = (Pending)
- APRVT
- AHVMA Sponsored CE (an AVMA-HOD recognized organization). The following states granted approval to us as an AVMA “Affiliate.”/”Constituent”/”Satellite” organization: AK, CA, IL, IN, NE, NJ, OR, PA, TN, VA, WI, WV, WY. The following states grant approval to us as an approved Continuing Education Provider and extend approval to co-sponsored programs: NYAdditionally, the following states grant approval to courses that are approved by “another state board”: GA, LA, MA, RI, UT.
This continuing education seminar is open to successful graduates of Veterinary Rehabilitation Programs and Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy or “Animal Chiropractic Programs”.
Main speaker and lead instructor: Neal Sivula, DVM, PhD, FAAVA, M Div.
General Outline: 2019Oct_CST HOWC-Outline-General
Maximum number of students: 18
Maximum number of CE contact hours: 15 (fifteen)
CE Approved by:
- APRVT
- College of Animal Chriopractors (Approved)
- Healng Oasis Wellness Center – Validated CE contact hours which can also be used to renew DVM/VMD licenses (Approved)
- MN Board of Chiropractic Examiners (5hrs of DC Regular Lic., 15hrs for Animal Chiropractic Lic.) (Approved)
- Am. Veterinary Chiropractic Assoc. = (Pending)
- AHVMA Sponsored CE (an AVMA-HOD recognized organization). The following states granted approval to us as an AVMA “Affiliate.”/”Constituent”/”Satellite” organization: AK, CA, IL, IN, NE, NJ, OR, PA, TN, VA, WI, WV, WY. The following states grant approval to us as an approved Continuing Education Provider and extend approval to co-sponsored programs: NYAdditionally, the following states grant approval to courses that are approved by “another state board”: GA, LA, MA, RI, UT.
Thrid of five Modules.
The curriculum consists of a minimum of 226hours of supervised instruction (both didactic & hands on lab) divided into 5 (five) Modules. There is a maximum of 18 (eighteen) students per class and we will try to keep a maximum ratio of 3 or 4 (three or four) students to 1 (one) instructor for practical labs. As a post-graduate certification program, the individual student will have to set time aside after the Module, to study, practice and integrate the presented information. Time set aside, will vary from student to student, but its average is about 4-5 hours (minimum) per week. Please note that all clinical and practical work is included in the program (under direct supervision) and NO external (added) internships are required. In addition, each student must present a total of 2 cases in a SOAP format during Modules IV or V. A “case” constitutes either a patient that has been brought or sent to you for a consultation for VSMT care; their primary complaint, objective findings, physical findings and treatment / progress plan. If you are interested, you may chose between either Class A or B. See below for specific dates.
Third of four Modules.
Description:
A 142 hours Post-Graduate Education Certification Program open to licensed veterinarians; licensed or certified veterinary technicians; licensed physical therapists; licensed nurses; licensed / certified massage therapists or any other licensed health care professional. Length of the program: 4 (four) Modules (Thursday 8:00 AM until Sunday at 1:00 PM).
- Please note that all clinical and practical work is included in the program and NO EXTERNAL (added) externships are required.