Heartworm Disease in Man's Best Friend
Tracking # 20-1244278
$29.00
What you'll learn
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Identify the regions of concern for the spread of canine heartworm.
- Describe the stages of growth and development of Dirofilaria immitis from microfilariae to adult heartworm.
- Define the classes of heartworm disease.
- Discuss the diagnostic process for determining the presence and class level of Dirofilaria immitis infection.
- Discuss the treatment methods available for canine heartworm.
- Identify the complications that can arise during treatment of canine heartworm.
- Discuss the evidence of resistance to heartworm preventatives.
Course overview
This course provides veterinary professionals with an overview of the prevalence, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of canine heartworm disease. This is a self-directed course that participants can take from the convenience of their laptop or mobile device.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
South Carolina Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Veterinarian
Disclosure statements
This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. Dr. Britany Timberlake, DVM, faculty for this educational event, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Dr. Britany Timberlake, DVM, planner for this educational event, also has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
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