Boom Shock-A-Locka

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The technician’s role in managing patients in shock is vital to successful patient outcomes.  This lecture will discuss the pathophysiology of shock. We will go over the various types of shock as well as the different stages of shock our patients may be dealing with. Our main focus will be on the technicians role in managing patients in the various types of shock states.

Approved for one hour California Statutory CEU

Speaker: Dave Cowan BA, CVT, VTS(ECC)

Bio:  Dave Cowan BA, CVT, VTS(ECC) has been in the veterinary field for over 25 years. He has worked for an educational farm, the Animal Rescue League, general practice and emergency/specialty practices. In 2013, Dave passed the Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technician (AVECCT) exam and became a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Emergency and Critical Care. He moved to North Carolina in 2016 and has spent time as a technician supervisor, an education and training coordinator, and was lead instructor for a Veterinary Technician Program. In 2019, Dave co-founded the Vet Tech Cafe Podcast with Jeff Backus. The podcast tackles difficult issues that veterinary technicians face as well as highlighting some of the many career opportunities available to technicians. Dave joined Action Vet Tech Services in 2020 and now works relief shifts at various practices both ER/referral and GP while also providing CE and training opportunities. Dave has served on the New Hampshire Veterinary Technician board as the head of the credentials committee. He has been a mentor to many AVECCT applicants and was the chairperson of the credentials committee for 3 years. He is now one of the Members at Large for the AVECCTN Board of Directors. Dave lives in Hillsborough NC on a farm with his partner Robyn and her daughter Ruby. They have many animals to care for including goats, horses, chickens, and a donkey to go along with 2 dogs, and 2 cats.