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Exotic Animal Diagnostic Endoscopy��

For more information about course content, please visit the College of Veterinary Medicine Web site: www.vet.uga.edu/mis.

One of the internationally acclaimed endoscopy training programs from the University of Georgia is designed to teach the theory and practical applications of diagnostic endoscopy in birds, reptiles, and small mammals. Whether you are a private practitioner, zoo/aquarium/wildlife veterinarian, or researcher, this course will train you to perform minimally invasive endoscopic procedures, including biopsy techniques. This is a basic to intermediate-level course, and fundamental knowledge of avian and reptilian anatomy is assumed. You will be trained using PowerPoint lectures and video presentations in equipment choice and care; oral, aural, and upper respiratory endoscopy in small mammals; coelioscopy and gastrointestinal and respiratory endoscopy of reptiles; coelioscopy, gastrointestinal endoscopy, and tracheoscopy of birds; biopsy and sampling techniques; and endoscopy fee structure and practice management. In addition, there will be over eight hours of practical lab time in which you will be able to practice and develop your skills on anesthetized (non-recovery) research iguanas and pigeons scheduled for euthanasia.

Day 1

8:00-8:45 a.m.

Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:45-9:00

Course Overview

9:00-9:30

Endoscopy: Equipment, Care, and Use

9:30-10:00

Endoscopy Fees and Practice Management

10:00-10:30

Small Mammal Endoscopy

10:30-10:45

Refreshment Break

10:45-11:30

Reptile Gastrointestinal and Respiratory Endoscopy

11:30-12:00 p.m.

Reptile Coelioscopy (Laparoscopy)

12:00-12:45

Lunch

12:45-1:00

Review of Practical Endoscopy Procedures

1:00-4:45

Practical Reptile Endoscopy — Wet Lab

4:45-5:00

Questions and Answers: What Did I Learn?



Day 2

8:00-8:45 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

8:45-9:00

Day 1 Review

9:00-9:45

Avian Tracheoscopy and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

9:45-10:30

Avian Coelioscopy

10:30-10:45

Refreshment Break

10:45-11:30

Case Reports

11:30-12:15 p.m.

Lunch

12:15-12:30

Review of Practical Endoscopy Procedures

12:30-4:45

Practical Avian Endoscopy — Wet Lab

4:45-5:00

Questions and Answers: What Did I Learn?

15.0 continuing education hours (lecture and laboratory) for full conference

Faculty

Stephen J. Hernandez-Divers, BVetMed, DZooMed, CBiol MlBiol, MRCVS, DZooMed (reptilian), Dipl. ACZM, RCVS Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine

Sonia M. Hernandez-Divers, DMV, Dipl. ACZM


Four Ways to Register

The Georgia Center offers four convenient ways to register for this course:

  • Mail: Complete the enclosed registration form and return it along with your registration fee or payment instructions to the address shown.
  • Fax: Complete the enclosed registration form and fax it to 706-542-6596 or 800-884-1419; credit card only.
  • Phone: Call 706-542-2134 or 800-884-1381; credit card only; Mon.-Fri. from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET.
  • Web: Complete the registration form below.

General Information

Lodging:
Hotel rooms have been reserved at the Athens Holiday Inn, located at 197 East Broad Street in Downtown Athens. This full-service hotel features the Ginkgo Tree Restaurant & Lounge, a state-of-the-art exercise facility, a business center, an indoor pool, a Whirlpool, interior-corridor-entry guest rooms, free parking, free local phone calls, and free shuttle service to the College of Veterinary Medicine (if requested at check-in). To make reservations, please call 800-862-8436 and ask for room block "VIA". For directions to the Athens Holiday Inn, please visit www.hi-athens.com.

Georgia Center:
The Georgia Center for Continuing Education Conference Center & Hotel, a unit of UGA's Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach, provides outstanding educational programs and services for lifelong learners. A total living and learning environment, the Georgia Center includes a 200-room hotel, restaurants, banquet areas, conference rooms, auditoriums, a fitness center, and a computer lab — all under one roof. For more information, visit www.georgiacenter.uga.edu.

Special Needs:
If you require special services, facilities, or dietary considerations, contact your meeting planner, Melissa Kilpatrick at 706-542-1451 or melissak@uga.edu, at least five business days before your event.

Travel Information:
Athens is served by two airports. Athens-Ben Epps Airport offers connecting flights to and from Charlotte, NC. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is located about 90 minutes southwest of Athens, with scheduled ground shuttle service and rental car service available between the airport and the Holiday Inn. For directions to the College of Veterinary Medicine, visit www.vet.uga.edu/directions.php.

Program Cancellation Policies:
(1) Refunds (less a $30 processing fee) are available for cancellations made by 5:00 p.m. ET, 30 days prior to the event. No refunds will be issued thereafter; substitutions will be allowed. (2) If a course is cancelled for any reason, neither the Georgia Center nor the College of Veterinary Medicine will be responsible for any charges related to travel.



Enrollment is limited, so early registration is recommended. The receipt of a paid registration guarantees a place in each course.

Questions? Contact Dr. Clarence Rawlings at c_rawlings@bellsouth.net or Melissa Kilpatrick at melissak@uga.edu or 706-542-1451.

The fees for all courses include continental breakfasts, breaks, lunches, and instructional materials.

All courses take place at UGA's College of Veterinary Medicine.

Course participants may receive mail from companies or individuals who have obtained names and addresses from the course's registration list as permitted by the Georgia Open Records Act.

For information about exotic animal endoscopy courses, contact Dr. Steve Hernandez-Divers at shdivers@vet.uga.edu, 706-542-6378.

More information about all continuing education courses is available on the Georgia Center Web site: www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/conferences.




Registration

You have several registration options:

1. Register for this event online.

A major credit card is required for on-line registration.


2. Call either 1-800-884-1381 or (706) 542-2134 to register by telephone. Please mention you saw this web page.


3. Download a registration form and FAX it to the number on the form or mail it to the address below. You need a copy of the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print this application form.


4. Mail the form to:
Exotic Animal Diagnostic Endoscopy (#64914)
Attn: Conference Registration, Room 129
Georgia Center for Continuing Education
Conference Center & Hotel
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-3603


Payment of Fees
The Georgia Center for Continuing Education accepts payments for registration by cash (on-site), check (payable to the University of Georgia), and credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover).


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