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Bone Plating 201 - Next Level - Veterinary Technicians
November 28 - 29, 2023
REGISTER BY 8/28/2023 TO RECEIVE $100 OFF THE REGULAR PRICE OF $550
Course Description
**Open to technicians to attend with a veterinarian from their practice (1 technician per 1 veterinarian)**
Fracture treatment is a team sport, and your support of the cutting-edge surgical techniques is essential to the success of your team and your patients. In this specially-designed blended (online + hands-on) course, you will participate in the veterinarian’s lectures and labs where you’ll become familiar with the preoperative assessments, instrumentation, surgical techniques and postoperative radiograph critique … all of which will make you a valuable member of the orthopedic team!
Learning Objectives
Following successful completion of this course, you will be able to…
- Successfully plan, execute and critique your surgical stabilization of complex fractures of the distal femoral physis, supracondylar distal femur, pelvis and lateral humeral condyle.
- Describe how to perform autogenous cancellous bone grafting
- Describe strategies to reduce the incidence of orthopedic surgical site infections
- Diagnose and manage complications such as non-union vs. delayed union
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Instructors
Dr. Ross H. Palmer
Dr. Kenneth Bruecker
Dr. Steve Petersen
Race Approved CE
21.0 Hours (3.5 Hours Online, 17.5 Hours In-Person)
Cost
$550.00
Course Type
Hybrid
Instructors
Dr. Ross H. Palmer
DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS
Dr. Kenneth Bruecker
DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR
Dr. Steve Petersen
DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR
Dr. Petersen completed both his undergraduate work and professional Veterinary School education at Colorado State University, one of the premier veterinary schools in the country. He went on to complete his small animal surgical residency training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Petersen is board certified in both Small Animal Surgery and Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, he is the owner and primary surgeon at Veterinary Surgery and Sports Medicine of the Gorge in Hood River, OR. His primary clinical interests are orthopedic surgery, trauma surgery (fractures), arthroscopy, and reconstructive surgery for traumatic and cancer associated wounds. Within the realm of orthopedic surgery, Dr. Petersen's special interests include general canine sports medicine (evaluation and treatment of joint and ligament injuries) and correction of pediatric growth plate injuries and limb deformities through distraction osteogenesis. Dr. Petersen is a strong proponent of postoperative physical therapy and incorporates rehab into his postoperative patient regimen whenever possible. He is also an advocate of rehab for the aging or geriatric patient to enhance mobility and quality of life. Dr. Petersen lectures locally and nationally to numerous veterinary associations and veterinary surgical organizations. Outside of his clinical responsibilities, Steve devotes his free time to his family, and enjoys cycling, windsurfing, skiing, and hiking with his wife, kids, and the family dogs.
Travel
Northern Colorado and the City of Fort Collins offer many great indoor and outdoor activities to explore. For an up-to-date list of activities, visit their website.
Policies
Participant Cancellation Policy: Course attendees can cancel their registration for an in-person course according to the following
- Cancellation more than 60 days prior: Full refund minus 10% processing fee or 100% Future Transfer Credit (FTC).
- Cancellation 30-60 days prior: 50% refund or 75% FTC.
- Cancellations within 30 days: 50% FTC only. Cancellations due to illness or other unforeseen circumstances will be considered on an individual basis.
- Future Transfer Credits can be applied to any course within 365 days of the cancelled course.
Course Cancellation Policy: Course cancellations due to low registration numbers or other circumstances may be announced 35 days or more prior to the course. Full refund of the course registration or 100% Future Transfer Credit (FTC) will apply. We are unable to reimburse for travel expenses incurred.
Course Access Policy:
Access to this course will expire one year (365 days) from the course’s end date. After this period, users will no longer have access to course materials, resources, and any associated content. It is the responsibility of the users to complete the course and download any materials including their course completion certificate.