Continuing Education for Veterinary Technicians
Fall 2026
December 12, 2026, 5 to 6 PM
1 Hour of CE
Hali Moulier RVT
Whole Pet, Whole Picture: Integrative Medicine for Vet Techs
Summary coming soon
Login instructions and access information will be distributed via email the week prior to the event.
December 19, 2026, 9 AM to 12 PM
3 Hours of CE
9 AM to 11 AM
Darla Garon, RVT, with assistance from Leigh Ann Burton and Marnie LeJeune
Jingle Bells and SPLs
Rudolph the Red-eyed Reindeer
Baby, It's Herpes Outside
11 AM to 12 PM
Michelle Badeaux RVT, CHT-V
Getting to the Root of the Problem: Dental Radiology for Veterinary Technicians
Summary coming soon
December 19, 2026, 1 to 4 PM
3 Hours of CE
This is an advanced Skills Lab
Rotate between:
Station 1: Advanced Dentistry Skills
Michelle Badeaux, B.S., RVT, CHT-V
This hands-on laboratory session will provide veterinary technicians with practical instruction in the positioning and acquisition of diagnostic dental radiographs. Participants will review positioning techniques for the maxillary and mandibular teeth, with emphasis on appropriate patient, sensor, and beam alignment to obtain accurate views of individual tooth groups. The session will also address common positioning challenges and image-quality errors, allowing participants to develop greater consistency and confidence in producing diagnostic-quality dental radiographs.
Station 2: Cross Matching/Blood Typing
Ashley Benjamin, BS, CVT, VTS-SAIM
Review canine and feline blood typing and crossmatching, emphasizing pre-transfusion compatibility testing. Participants will explore practical methods for rapid compatibility assessment and transfusion decision-making in emergency situations, particularly in smaller clinics with limited supplies and equipment.
Thanks to our sponsor, Alvedia, we will draw names during the skills lab for the participants. Prizes include: 1 canine and 1 feline crossmatch kit along with 3 blood typing kits.
Station 3: Ophthalmology Skills
Darla Garon, RVT
Ophthalmic examinations and equipment, equine blocks, and sub palpebral lavage (SPL) placement.
Registration
| Date | Description | Cost | CE Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 12, 2026 | Web-based Lecture | $20 | 1 |
| Dec. 19, 2026 | In-person Lectures | $55 | 3 |
| Dec. 12 & 19, 2026 | Lecture Bundle | $70 | 4 |
| Dec. 19, 2026 | In-person Skills Lab | $175 | 3 |
| Dec. 19, 2026 | In-person Full Day | $230 | 6 |
| Dec. 12 & 19, 2026 | Complete Package: Webinar, Lectures, Skills Lab) | $250 | 7 |
Contact
Nicole Fitzgerald, BS, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)
Director of Education for Veterinary Technology
Office of Admissions and Student Success
LSU School of Veterinary Medicine