Course Description

Emotionally Intelligent Euthanasia (EIE) is born of the idea that maintaining personal control of emotions is beneficial to one’s mental health and well-being. It is useful to understand what we are feeling during euthanasia and what other’s around us are experiencing. Such knowledge guides our communication with pet owners and makes end-of-life work much more enjoyable and fulfilling. This module explores concepts like self-awareness, social skills, and empathy to build lasting EIE. Ideal for veterinary students, those new to veterinary medicine, and those who may be feeling dissatisfied with euthanasia-related work. 1 CE credit offered following the module, article reading, brief quiz and survey.

Course curriculum

    1. Emotionally Intelligent Euthanasia

    2. Why You Need Emotional Intelligence article

    3. EIE Article

    4. Emotionally Intelligent Euthanasia Slide Deck

    5. End of Module Quiz

    6. End of Module Survey

About this course

  • $60.00
  • 6 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.

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Dedicate yourself to excellence in your own euthanasia practices.