Veterinary Medical Record Keeping (U.S.)

Learn how to improve your veterinary medical records for the health of your patients and practice.

   A Preview of the Course

Medical records are an integral part of client communication and patient care. According to the AVMA PLIT, the leading cause of malpractice claims in veterinary medicine is miscommunication. Poor and incomplete documentation and client communication leads to the perception of poor patient care.

The goal of this course is help you improve your veterinary medical record keeping strategies and highlight pitfalls while you become proficient in communicating with clients. Your improved efficiency at creating a legally defensible medical record, compliance with state, federal, and association rules and regulations, and stronger client relationships will result in better continuity of care and treatment of the patient.


"When I began the course, I thought it would likely be another waste of time. I was quickly and pleasantly surprised to discover that was not the case. If one has any aspiration of practicing quality medicine, this course is not optional it is indispensable." John B. Smith, DVM, Petcare Animal Clinic

 

Course Instruction

Dr. Babcock, a licensed veterinarian and attorney, offers instruction in veterinary medical law and ethics as part of the traditional veterinary medical curriculum and also as continuing education for veterinary medical professionals.

Dr. Babcock's active engagement in professional associations, academia, and small animal medicine helps to ensure that the courses offered are applicable to veterinary practice, reflect the needs of the profession, and encourage compliance with evolving veterinary medical law, ethics, and standards of care.

"Exceptional online course that will benefit all veterinary professionals from student to experienced practitioner."

Frequently Asked Questions


I have been drafting medical records for years, why should I take this course?
This course is designed to highlight pitfalls and improve strategies to draft medical records expediently while you become more proficient in communicating with clients​. Your improved efficiency at creating a legally defensible medical record, compliance with current state, federal, and association rules and regulations, and stronger client relationships will result in better continuity of care and treatment of the patient.
Is this course AAVSB RACE approved?
This program 1078-30865 is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 2.00 CE Credits (2.00 max) being available to any one veterinarian: and/or 2.00 Veterinary Technician CE Credits (2.00 max). This RACE approval is for the subject matter categories of: Category Three: Non-Scientific-Practice Management/Professional Development using the delivery method of Non-Interactive-Distance. This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board's CE requirements. RACE does not "accredit" or "endorse" or "certify" any program or person, nor does RACE approval validate the content of the program.
Will I obtain a Certificate of Attendance?
After completing the course you will receive, at no charge, a Certificate of Attendance that you may provide to your veterinary licensing board upon request and/or at the time of your license renewal.
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now. It is a completely self-paced online course - once you enroll you have 90 days to finish.

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