Elective – Toxicology For Working Dogs PART 1

$300.00 – $400.00

Working Dog Toxicology-Part 1

In this elective you will learn the common terms and definitions, routes of exposure, different forms of chemicals, and different pathways that working dogs can be exposed to toxic agents; forms of chemicals and general risks that can pose harm to working dogs; and how chemicals can be absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted. Determining the toxicological hazard and potential route(s) of exposure will largely determine what signs and symptoms may develop. Treatment for many of these hazards is symptomatic and supportive, focused on alleviating signs and symptoms. And how floodwaters present a unique health and safety risk to working dogs.

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$300.00 – $400.00

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To be able to register for Elective - Toxicology For Working Dogs PART 1, you will need to have purchased the prerequisite "Introduction: Online Modules" and "Core: 3-Day Hands On"

Objectives

  • Understand common terms and definitions used in veterinary toxicology and various routes of exposure to potentially toxic agents.
  • Discuss the different forms of chemicals (solids, liquids, gases, vapors, aerosols, particulates) and the general risks they each pose to the working dogs.
  • Outline the pathway of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of chemical substances.
  • List the common sources of hydrocarbons, PCBs, metals, and asbestos
  • Discuss health risks posed to working dogs by hydrocarbons, PCBs, metals, and asbestos.
  • Outline basic on-site patient assessment and initial treatment following suspected exposure to hydrocarbons, PCBs, metals, or asbestos
  • Discuss health risks to working dogs
  • Review common sources of gasses, soaps and detergents, acids and alkalis, and glycols, phenols, and alcohols.
  • Outline basic on-site patient assessment and initial treatment following a suspected exposure.
  • Discuss general health and safety risks to working dogs associated with exposure to floodwaters.
  • Discuss general health and safety risks to working dogs associated with exposure to floodwaters.
  • Identify common poisonous or venomous animals associated with floodwaters that may pose a threat to working dogs.

Course Details

Prerequisite “Introduction: Online Module” and “Core 3-Day Hands On”

Credits: Credits 4 hours online – (CE approved by the University of Pennsylvania) RACE certified
Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Veterinary Toxicology For Working Dogs

Module 2: Chemical Contaminant Risks for Working Dogs 1

Module 3: Chemical Contaminant Risks for Working Dogs 2

Module 4: Risks Associated with Floodwaters

 

Schedule:
4 online hours (CE approved by the University of Pennsylvania)
Access:12-month access

This elective is authored by Dr. Lisa Murphy who received her BS in Biological Sciences from Stanford University and her VMD from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine. And Kelley Evans received her BS in Agricultural Sciences from West Virginia University and her DVM from Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 1995 and is a retired U.S. Army Veterinary Corps officer.

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