AAHA Diabetes Management Guidelines Certificate
Developed in alignment with the 2018 AAHA Diabetes Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats, this comprehensive course offers a practical, clinical approach to managing diabetic cases. Through engaging modules and detailed case studies, you will gain a solid understanding of both the clinical presentation and the long-term management strategies necessary for effective diabetes care in pets.
One key focus of the course is the importance of collaboration between the veterinary team and pet owners. You’ll learn how to communicate treatment decisions effectively and empathetically, ensuring that pet owners are fully involved in the management of their diabetic pets.
Course Structure
This course is divided into three main parts:
- Reading: 2018 AAHA Diabetes Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats (1.0 CE)
- Watch: Change is Hard: Feline Diabetes and Choosing SGLT2 Inhibitors (1.0 CE)
- Learn and Interact: Diabetes Certificate Modules (2.5 CE)
Learning Objectives:
- Define diabetes mellitus and recognize its impact on animal health.
- Identify factors that increase the risk of developing diabetes.
- Recognize the clinical signs of diabetes in dogs and cats.
- Differentiate between clinical diabetes mellitus and temporary hyperglycemia.
- Learn about the different types of insulin available for use in dogs and cats and their indications.
- Master the correct dosing, handling, and administration of insulin.
- Understand lifestyle and diet modifications that can help control diabetes in cats and dogs.
- Learn what information is essential to communicate to pet owners and how to convey it effectively and with empathy.
Take the next step in your veterinary career by enrolling in our Veterinary Diabetes Management course. Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to make a real difference in the lives of diabetic pets and their owners. Plus, gain 4.5 CE credits through a combination of manuscript study, webinars, and interactive modules. RACE Approved CE credit hours for all state and provincial boards in the United States & Canada via AAVSB.
Enrollment Costs
- AAHA Members: $80.00
- Non-Members: $150.00
This certificate is generously supported by Merck Animal Health.
