2020 Academy

Small Animal

(OCSG20-15) Flexible & Rigid Endoscopy

Sponsored By: 

Lead Instructor(s)

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  Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)

  Chief Medical Officer
  VCA

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Instructor(s)

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  Steven Marks, BVSC, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)

  Clinical Professor, Associate Dean and Director

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  Lynette Cole, DVM, MS, DACVD

  Professor of Dermatology and Otology
  The Ohio State University

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Course Date: 2/2/2020 – 2/5/2020 | The course begins at 8:00a and ends at 5:00p
Capacity: 18
Skill Level: General
Price: $3,600
This 4-day course combines flexible GI endoscopy and rigid endoscopy to create a comprehensive four-day course comprised of lecture and hands-on lab covering the following areas:

Basic Flexible Endoscopy – Introduction to endoscopy including indications, endoscopic instrumentation, techniques for examining the upper and lower GI tract, plus a 7-hour wet lab to provide hands-on experience in both upper and lower endoscopy.

Intermediate Flexible Endoscopy – One-day course (lecture, demonstration, & laboratory session) on intermediate endoscopy techniques including canine airway exam, additional experience in gastrointestinal examination, and foreign body retrieval and biopsies. This lab will also include a gastrointestinal examination of cats.

Rigid Endoscopy – One-day course (lecture, demonstration & laboratory session) on rigid endoscopy including laparoscopy, rhinoscopy, video-otoscopy, and urethroscopy/cystoscopy.

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Agenda
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Learning Objectives:

• Learn basic and intermediate flexible endoscopy techniques
• Explore gastrointestinal examination of cats and dogs
• Gain hands-on experience in both upper and lower endoscopy