Become a Veterinary Assistant II: Canine Reproduction

Become a Veterinary Assistant II: Canine Reproduction
This course is the definitive guide to the principles of sound dog breeding. If you’re a veterinary assistant or preparing to become one, this course will help you understand the essential facts so that you can knowledgeably converse with clients on the complexities of canine reproduction.
Syllabus
- Lesson 1 – Prebreeding Assessment and Management
- Lesson 2 – Female Reproductive Anatomy and Disorders
- Lesson 3 – Male Reproductive Anatomy and Disorders
- Lesson 4 – The Reproductive Cycle and When to Breed
- Lesson 5 – Natural Breeding and Artificial Insemination
- Lesson 6 – Reasons for Female Infertility: Uterine and Ovarian Disorders
- Lesson 7 – Reasons for Female Infertility: Effects of Abnormal Estrous Cycles
- Lesson 8 – Reasons for Male Infertility
- Lesson 9 – Pregnancy Diagnosis and Care of the Pregnant Bitch
- Lesson 10 – Whelping: Normal and Assisted (Including Cesarean)
- Lesson 11 – Postpartum Disease
- Lesson 12 – Neonatal Care: Birth to Six Months
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites to take this course besides an interest in responsible breeding practices that promote the health of breeding dogs and their puppies.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
<ul><li>6 Weeks Access</li>
<li>Course Code: crb</li>
<li>Start Dates* Jan 12 | Feb 09 | Mar 16 | Apr 13</li>
<li>$187.00 USD</li></ul><br><br>
<p><strong>Self-Paced</strong></p><br>
<ul><li>3 Months Access</li>
<li>Course Code: T9639</li>
<li>No Instructor, Start Anytime</li>
<li>$187.00 USD</li></ul>
Jeff Grognet has been a companion animal veterinarian for 25 years. He was a pioneer in the field of veterinary assistant teaching, developing his first course more than 18 years ago. Due to the success of his veterinary receptionist/assistant courses, he expanded his teaching into other high-demand areas including pet first aid and alternative medical therapies for companion animals. He practices at a veterinary hospital and contributes regularly to several magazines.