Course Description

Learn to navigate euthanasia discussions with compassion while advocating for patients. Gain key strategies to assess quality of life, build client rapport, and guide pet owners to make informed, compassionate end-of-life decisions.

Course curriculum

    1. Video: When QOL Scales Aren't Enough: Counseling Clients Who Can't Let Go

    2. Quiz

    3. Exit Survey

About this course

  • $60.00
  • 3 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content

Instructor

DVM, CHPV, CPEV, DACAW Dr. Kathleen Cooney

Dr. Kathleen Cooney has been practicing advanced end-of-life care since 2006. In 2017, she founded the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA) and is now the Senior Director of Medical Education, plus she has owned 3 end-of-life businesses. Dr. Cooney is well-known for her work in companion animal euthanasia and has authored two books on the subject along with numerous articles and book chapters. She has collaborated in end-of-life training for the AVMA, AAHA, NAVC, IAAHPC, and the Fear Free Program, plus is a past-president and board member of the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care. Dr. Cooney is a strong advocate for best practices in all aspects of end-of-life care and speaks nationally and internationally on such topics. She is Board Certified in animal welfare, and is Affiliate Faculty at Colorado State University where she teaches end-of-life topics and animal welfare. She loves all things old and gray.