Animal Poison Control > Continuing Education Conference

The ASPCA is pleased to announce that the 3rd Annual ASPCA Continuing Education Conference for Veterinary Technicians will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2009 from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M CST. The conference will be held at the ASPCA’s Midwest Office in Urbana, Illinois. Topics will include animal behavior and veterinary toxicology. This program provides up to 7 hours of CE.*

Registration is now closed.

Fees:

• $35 for credentialed veterinary technicians
• $25 for veterinary technician students and veterinary assistants

For more information about registration, please call Nicole Martin at (217) 337-9723. Please register early, as space is limited to 50 people. Registrations will be accepted at the door if space is available.

Tentative Schedule

• 8:00 - 8:30 Registration, breakfast (provided) and greeting time
   
• 8:30 - 9:20 Even More Household Hazards
  Joanna Howard, CVT, BA
   
• 9:30 - 10:20 Toxic Plants
  Joanna Delaporte, CVT
   
• 10:30 - 11:20 How Animals Learn
  Kristen Collins, CPDT
   
• 11:20 - 12:20 Lunch (provided)
   
• 12:30 - 1:20 Case Studies
  Frank Davis, CVT & Carrie Lohmeyer, CVT
   
• 1:30 - 2:20 Canine Body Language
  Kristen Collins, CPDT
   
• 2:30 - 3:20 Permethrin Toxicosis in Cats
  Margaret Morley, CVT
   
• 3:30 - 4:30 Treating Fear of the Vet Clinic in Dogs
  Kristen Collins, CPDT

*RACE accreditation for scheduled courses is pending.