Course Description

Behavioral euthanasia often causes moral stress, which is a significant contributor to compassion fatigue in veterinarians. The goal of this module is to reduce moral stress in veterinarians and others while considering the best interests of animals.

Course curriculum

    1. Behavioral and Convenience Euthanasia

    2. Behavioral Euthanasia Veterinary Policies Templates

    3. Quality of Life and Human–Animal Bond Assessment for Companion Dogs

    4. Multidimensional quality of life and human–animal bond measures for companion dogs

    5. Behavioral Euthanasia Discussion Guide

    6. Final Exam

    7. Exit Survey

About this course

  • $60.00
  • 7 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.