Understanding Fleas & Ticks

This program teaches the staff team to understand the life stages of fleas and ticks and the different products and methods for dealing with them.   Team members will learn: The definition of fleas and ticks and how they are acquired by pets; Life cycles of both fleas and ticks and the treatment options for each stage; Definitions, signs and symptoms of flea allergy dermatitis and other possible complications of flea infestation; Definitions, signs and symptoms of zoonotic implications of the most common tick-borne diseases (Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis, Tick paralysis, Tularemia, Hepatozoonosis); Flea and tick control products and the ways in which they work. The team may complete the built-in self-assessment test and send the results to Lifelearn to collect 1 hour of continuing education (CE) credits and a Certificate of Completion.   Lifelearn's practice licence allows all team members to use the program and collect CE (Continuing Education).

Comments & References: Suitable for veterinary paraprofessionals including receptionists, veterinary assistants and veterinary technicians. Part of the Parasite Knowledge series. Please see record numbers 4994, 5157, 5163, 5164 and 5773 for other products in the Veterinary Staff Training Series (Team Training) from Lifelearn. System requirements: Pentium 133 MHz computer or higher, 16 Mb of RAM recommended; Monitor: 640 x 480 with 64k colours (video card with at least 1 Mb RAM); 8 bit sound card ans speakers; CD-ROM drive (8x or higher recommended); Microsoft Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 or higher.

Price: US$69.00

Version: 2005