Fear Free Veterinary Certification Course
July 1 @ 8:00 am - December 31 @ 11:30 pm AEST
The Veterinary Professional Certification Program – Canine & Feline teaches you how to use Fear Free concepts to ensure that veterinary visits go as smoothly as possible. Video clips and interactive slides show you how to recognize signs of stress in companion animal patients, how to use simple tools to provide Gentle Control, how to train cooperative behaviors and more.
Who should attend
Veterinarians.
Learning outcomes
Modules 1–4
Introduce foundational concepts in learning theory, basic behavior modification, and the core principles of Fear Free: Considerate Approach, Gentle Control, and Touch Gradient.
Modules 5–6
Focus on strategies to prepare patients before they arrive at the veterinary practice.
Modules 7–11
Cover methods for preparing the veterinary environment to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS), along with guidance on communicating FAS signs effectively to pet owners.
Modules 12–22
Provide in-depth instruction on patient handling techniques and Fear Free approaches to performing procedures.
Modules 23–30
Present pharmacological protocols that support the delivery of veterinary care in a Fear Free manner.
