Course Overview
This course offers an overview of updates to the Western and TCVM approaches to common emergency medical conditions in dogs, cats, horses, ruminants, birds, and other exotic animals. Students learn how to integrate these two medical modalities for a comprehensive approach to common emergencies presented in general practice.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the class, students will be able to
- Utilize Western and TCVM examination findings and diagnostic tools to diagnose common emergent conditions in a variety of animal species.
- Understand the TCVM principles for treating each condition described.
- Formulate comprehensive treatment plans for the conditions described that include applicable Western therapies, acupuncture, Chinese herbal formulas, food energetics, and Tui-na.
- Formulate recovery care plans for emergent conditions using an integrative approach for follow-up diagnostics and treatments.
Integrative Approach to Emergencies Overview
Taught in English
For veterinarians & veterinary students only
30 CE Hours(Pending Approval)
Curriculum
Integrative Approach to Emergencies Overview
Small Animal Pulmonary Emergencies, Western Principles
4h
Small Animal Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Emergencies, Western Principles
4h
Small Animal Genitourinary Emergencies, Western Principles
4h
TCVM Pearls of Emergency Medicine
4h
Integrative Approach to Common Canine and Feline Emergencies
4h
Integrative Approach to Common Equine Emergencies
4h
Integrative Approach to Common Exotics Emergencies
2h
Integrative Approach to Common Avian Emergencies
2h
Integrative Approach to Common Ruminant Emergencies
2h
Textbooks
Instructors
Terri Rosado
DVM, CVA, CTCVMP, CCRT, CVMMP
Terri Rosado graduated from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2005 and completed a rotating small animal internship at UF College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. She earned her certification in acupuncture from Chi in 2008 and has been practicing integrative medicine since. She has been a lab instructor at Chi since 2010. Dr. Rosado received her certification in veterinary rehabilitation therapy from the Canine Rehabilitation Institute in 2013. Dr. Rosado is currently enrolled in the TCVM Masters Program at Chi and is certified in all branches of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. She is an Assistant Professor at Chi University and the medical director of Chi Animal Hospital. She loves to teach, opening her doors to students of Chi and veterinary schools via externships, and welcoming volunteers to learn what small animal veterinary practice is about.
Enrollment Options
Semester
2024
Schedule & Tuition
Integrative Approach to Emergencies Overview
Online
Oct 1, 2024 - Feb 1, 2025
$1,100.00
TCVM Fundamental Theories
Option 1
Online
Open enrollment in 2023
$100.00
Option 2
Online
Jan 4 - Apr 4, 2024
$100.00
Payment Information
A $100.00 non-refundable course deposit is charged upon enrollment to reserve your seat.
Payment is due 30 days before the start date of each session or course.