Registered Veterinary Technologist - Refresher Microcredentials
Are you an RVT with a lapsed or non-practicing license and you're looking to update your skills and become recertified?
Are you an RVT that wants to refresh, update or hone your skills in a specific area?
If you answered yes to either of the questions above, we have new training opportunities for you! These microcredentials have been designed to best fit your needs within industry and better prepare you for writing the VTNE exam. These courses are offered online asynchronously unless specified otherwise. You may choose to sign up for one Microcredential course or all five.
Obtain CE credits by ABVMA, recognized by ABVTA after the successful completion of each microcredential you enroll in. Individuals from outside of Alberta please reach out to inquire about having credit approved by your province's association.
Small Animal Anesthesia Refresher
Cost: $399 + GST
Course Length: 9 hours (CE Approved by ABVMA & recognized by ABVTA)
Delivery Method: Online
Course Competencies:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the phases and procedures of anesthesia to develop an anesthetic plan for a patient.
- Prepare anesthetic equipment and materials.
- Respond to changes in patient status during stages of anesthesia.
Hands-Free Radiology Techniques Refresher
In this online asynchronous course, you will gain further knowledge in the aims and goals of hands-free radiology, the benefits of it, implementation, and different hands-free techniques to ensure quality diagnostic x-rays. This 3-hour course is one of a series of courses offered as a microcredential continuing education credit for RVT’s by Olds College.
Dates: Offered 2nd Wednesday of every month
Cost: $129 + GST
Course Length: 3 hours (CE Approved by ABVMA & recognized by ABVTA)
Delivery Method: Online
Course Competencies:
- Identify the main aim and goals of hands-free radiology.
- Recognize the benefits of hands-free radiology in the context of veterinary medicine.
- Explain the steps to safely and successfully implement hands-free radiology.
- Describe hands-free techniques which can be used while also ensuring quality in different types of diagnostic x-rays.
Small Animal Emergency Medicine Refresher
This online instructor-less course is designed to assist animal health technologists and veterinary technicians refresh their knowledge of small animal emergency veterinary medicine. This course is one of a series of courses offered as a microcredential for continuing education credit for RVT’s by Olds College with Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA) and Alberta Veterinary Technologist Association (ABVTA).
Dates: Offered 2nd Wednesday of every month
Cost: $245 + GST
Course Length: 11 hours (CE Approved by ABVMA & recognized by ABVTA)
Delivery Method: Online
Course Competencies:
- Identify the principles of triage and its role in small animal emergency medicine.
- Recognize common emergency conditions and diseases including clinical signs and symptoms.
- List common small animal toxicities and how they are treated.
- Complete calculations for constant rate infusions, medication dilutions and fluid bag additives.
- Perform effective CPR on feline and canine patients.
- Explain how to perform blood and plasma transfusions on feline and canine patients.
- Recognize common nursing procedures for the debilitated patient.
Equine Pharmaceutical Product and New Medicines Updates Refresher
This online self-directed microcredential course provides students with up to date information in regards to pharmaceutical products and new medicines used in veterinary practice in equine health. This course can be counted towards CEU credit with Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA) and Alberta Veterinary Technologist Association (ABVTA).
Dates: Offered 2nd Wednesday of every month
Cost: $110 + GST
Course Length: 5 hours (CE Approved by ABVMA & recognized by ABVTA)
Delivery Method: Online
Course Competencies:
- Describe common categories (preventative, anesthetic, etc.) of drugs that are administered in the care of equine animals (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatories, Glucocorticoids, Antimicrobial Therapies, Parasiticides, Gastric Ulcer Therapeutics, Compounded Medications, and Intravenous Fluids)
- Explain preventative medicines that are administered in the care of equine animals
- Describe the administering protocols and potential side effects
- Perform laboratory calculations such as dilutions, dosages, and fluid rates