Euthanasia Around the World
Approved for 1 hour of CE
Course Description
Did you know many countries do not allow pentobarbital? Or that depending on which region of the world you are in, euthanasia may not be allowed? Euthanasia is not one-size-fits-all. Determined by the human-animal bond, cultural norms, legislation, religion and more, variations to protocols across the globe require a healthy amount of understanding. This module will begin the conversation around what dictates euthanasia policies, and conclude with discussion of zoo euthanasia as well. 1 CE credit offered following brief quiz and survey.
Course curriculum
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Euthanasia Around the World Module
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Euthanasia Around the World Slide Deck
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End of Module Quiz
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Exit Survey
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About this course
- $60.00
- 4 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.