Endoscopic Foreign Body Removal for Emergency and Primary Care Veterinarians
February 23 - 24, 2025
This course teaches upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and foreign body removal techniques for the GI and respiratory tracts through 11 hours of lab and 5 hours of lecture, led by four diverse instructors. It focuses on hands-on learning and practical skills for managing endoscopic foreign bodies in cats and dogs.
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Date: February 23 - 24, 2025
Venue: Viticus Group, Oquendo Center | Las Vegas, NV
Category: Endoscopy
Enrollment Capacity: 24
CE Hours: 16
Cost: $3,450
Instructors:
- Tristian Weinkle, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
- Nicole Bennett, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
- Corinne Goldman, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
- Brian Hardy, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)
ABOUT THIS COURSE
The primary goals of this course are to familiarize practitioners with the equipment used for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and the techniques used for removal of foreign bodies in the upper GI and respiratory tracts. With four instructors from different clinical backgrounds, it is designed with hands-on learning and interactive discussion in mind. This course combines 11-hours of lab with 5-hours of lecture and focuses on practical endoscopy skills management of endoscopic foreign bodies in the cat and dog.
Learning Objectives
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Equipment handling, set-up, use, and care
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Endoscopic examination of the upper gastrointestinal tract
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Endoscopic examination of the nasopharynx and trachea
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Gastric, esophageal, and simple respiratory foreign body removal
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Clinical assessment and management pearls for these patients
Questions? We're here to help
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LAB INSTRUCTORS
Hotel Accommodations and Travel
Viticus Group’s official lodging partner information is coming soon. Special lodging discounts are available to participants attending courses at the Viticus Center. Please make these arrangements and mention that you are attending a course at the Viticus Center.
PACKING TIPS
- Scrubs are available upon your arrival if needed.
- Closed-toe shoes are required during labs.
- A light sweater for indoor areas.
- Plenty of sunscreen.
- Electronic charging device to power up.
- Valid ID - We highly recommend you carry your ID at all times in Las Vegas.
TRANSPORTATION DETAILS
- Airport Pick up: Available on request, 24 hours, 7 days a week. Please contact the hotel at once you've retrieved your luggage, and your hotel will let you know where to wait for the shuttle.
- Transportation from your hotel to the Harry Reid Airport: You will need to sign up at the front desk. These shuttles run once an hour. They will ask you to sign up no less than 2 hours before expected departure.
TRANSPORTATION
Viticus Group transportation includes shuttle pick-up 45 minutes prior to the start of your course start time and a short ride to the Viticus Center. At the close of each day, our shuttle will take you back to the Hotel.
Last Day Transportation: Shuttle provided both to the airport, and back to the Hotel. (Luggage storage available on campus)
If you are a Las Vegas local, or are driving yourself to the course, please arrive to the Oquendo Campus 30 minutes before the start time.
** Please refer to the agenda and email updates for transportation times.**
Public transportation in Las Vegas is limited.
If you are staying somewhere other than our preferred partner, you will need to arrange for your transportation to and from the Viticus Center. If you are renting a car, Mandalay Bay, Luxor, and several other hotels on the strip may charge for parking. Other transportation options for getting around are taxi service, Uber and Lyft.