This online elective course is an introduction to companion animal hospice and palliative care. Veterinary professionals need to be able to compassionately care for patients during all their life stages, including end-of-life. This course contains expert delivered content from the International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC) Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinarian (CHPV) certification program and is designed to inform students about the special needs of patients and their caregivers who are dealing with end-of-life conditions and concerns. The course also serves to provide a basis for developing knowledge of this specialized area of veterinary practice that offers a unique potential practice and/or career opportunity for companion animal veterinarians.
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