low stress handling training center - at Dr Foote's veterinary practice

interested in a Low Stress / positive veterinary practice training center by Dr Sally J Foote?

I am considering using my Low Stress Handling Certified veterinary practice as a training site for learning to use less stressful handling techniques, medications and staff protocols for DVM, Technicians, assistants, animal care takers, shelter care workers and receptionist/ practice managers . Your comments and answers will help me determine how feasible this would be to create. The idea is to learn in a real practice setting coached by certified Low Stress Handlers, and volunteer animals. Contact me if you are interested to know more dr.sally@mchsi.com

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* 1. My position in the practice/ shelter/ facility

DVM

Licensed technician

assistant/ animal care taker

receptionist/ practice manager

Other (please specify)

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* 2. I am interested in a 3 day immersive learning experience in Low Stress / Positive veterinary exams including handling in a veterinary practice.

Yes - 3 days is fine

No - I cannot take that many days off in a row

Maybe - it depends on what topics and practical skills will be covered

2 days yes 3 days no

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What days of the week are you able to attend a 3 day immersive?

Any day - it is so important I will adjust my schedule

weekend - Friday/ Saturday/ Sunday

Mid week - Tuesday/ Weds/ Thursday

Saturday/Sunday/Monday

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Tuscola Il, 25 miles south of Champaign Il, on Interstate 57 is the location. Would you be able to travel to this location? Airport in Champaign Il, Amtrak comes to Champaign. Car rental there - I would consider picking people up there if needed. 170 miles south of Chicago - 120 miles west of Indianapolis - 120 miles north west of St Louis.

Yes - travel there is easy for me and cost is not a problem.

Maybe - It would have to stay within a mileage/ flight budget of $500 for me to do this

No - too far from home - too much hassle - I do not travel

Yes if I can find a travel buddy for cost sharing or feeling secure traveling

No - the additional travel time and distance and cost would make this too difficult to do

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What price range can you or your employer pay for registration for a 3 day immersive - 12 - 15 hour Ce included - hand outs, power points and protocol templates. Certificate available upon completion. The class size will determine how much individualized attention per student, discussion of your practice needs and cases, and special situation presentations.

$1500 ( a small group of 6 students maximum)

$1200 per person ( maximum of 8)

$950 per person ( maximum of 12 people)

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Is there a time of year that would not be good to attend this?

Jan - March - not good

April - June not good

July - Sept not good

October - Dec not good

Only the holidays are bad for me

I am available any time to do this.

Just when VMX, Western, AVMA or the CVC conferences are scheduled. I go to one of those

Other (please specify)

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* 7. your level of knowledge of Fear Free/ Low Stress Handling/ Cat Friendly Practice/ Karen Pryor Vet prep program

I am certified in one of the above programs and have used these skills for a number of years

I am not certified, but I am in the process of taking the certification course in one of the above programs - I am just starting to use these skills / I use these skills at work

I am not certified or enrolled but I have attended lectures, webinars, read articles and use resources for positive veterinary visits and I use these skills at work

I have attended some lectures / webinars and read articles but I have not been able or feel confident using these skills

I do not know much about low stress / positive veterinary care. an immersive would be the best way for me to learn fast.

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Have you attended the Behavior institute at NAVC

yes

not yet - I am considering it

wish I could - but the cost, travel and lodging make it too expensive at this time

Other (please specify)

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* 9. If you were to come to an immersive type training center at a veterinary practice, what would be the most important thing you would want to learn or get out of that experience?

I don't know for sure - anything in this topic would help me

I would want the presentation and practice to be as close to real life as possible

The ability to collaborate with other peers and form a sort of friendship or net work of others to rely on for help at times

the most up to date information on positive veterinary care

Having a Veterinarian Board Certified in Behavior be a part of the presentations

Having Low Stress Handling / Fear Free/ Cat Friendly practice certified coaches so I know I am learning the right way to follow certification guidelines

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Would you attend an immersive weekend in 2018? A first immersive could be available by January.

Yes - Please keep me posted!!

Yes, but it depends on dates

no I have committed my Ce budget already

I am not sure it will depend on dates

Other (please specify)