Integrative Approach to Emergencies 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.

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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.

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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 RACE-approved CE hours

Curriculum

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

TCVM: Fundamental Principles

by Huisheng Xie and Vanessa Preast

Equine Emergency and Critical Care Medicine

by Louise Southwood and Pamela Wilkins

Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Manual, 3rd Edition

by Karol Mathews

Instructors

Dr. Terri Rosado holds certifications in all Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine branches. As an Assistant Professor at Chi University and the medical director of Chi Animal Hospital, Dr. Rosado is passionate about education, offering externships to Chi and veterinary school students, and inviting volunteers to experience small animal veterinary practice.

Enrollment Options

Semester

2025

Schedule & Tuition

Integrative Approach to Emergencies Overview

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, course, or event.

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