Course curriculum
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1
Module 1: Introduction
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Introduction (Video)
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Why Practice Integrative Medicine?
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a. My Personal Story (Video)
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b. MVH and HVC (Video)
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There Are Many Ways To Practice Integrative Medicine. Start Slow.
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Video
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What Are The Benefits Of Integrative?
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a. Better Outcomes (Video)
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b. Fewer Side Effects (Video)
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c. Ability To Treat Complications Caused By Western Medicine
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d. Palliative Care
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e. Seemingly Endless New Options To Learn About
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f. The Holistic/Integrative Community Is Much More Welcoming
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g. Better Treatment Outcomes And Happy Clients = Professional Satisfaction, Less Burnout
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Brief Overview Of Different Modalities
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a. Collaborate With Other Veterinarians With Different Skillsets (Video)
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b. Discussion About Using Acupuncturists And/Or Chiropractors, etc. (Video)
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What Are Clients Looking For When They Seek Out Integrative Medicine?
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a. Some Have A Very Holistic Perspective Or Lifestyle And Want The Same For Their Pet
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b. Some Have Had A "Bad" Experience With Western Medicine Or A Specific Veterinarian (Video)
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c. Some Are Desperate Due To A Bad Diagnosis
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d. Some Are Referred By Specialists Or Other GPs When Western Therapy Is Not Fully Effective (Video)
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e. You Can Provide Information And Services That No One Else Can; Communication With Owner (Video)
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f. Clients Look To You For Best Treatment Option Direction (Video)
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General Practice And Medicine Guidelines
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a. What Western Modalities Should You Offer?
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b. Vaccine Protocols
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c. Vaccine Titers
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d. Spay/Neuter Discussion (Video)
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e. Nutritional Counseling
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f. Proactive, Preventative Care- Western And Holistic
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Pop Quiz
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Video
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Module 2: Integrative Practice
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Module 2 Introduction (Video)
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Explanations Of Specific Modalities And Their Application And How They Integrate With Western Meds
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a. TCM- Acupuncture / Herbs
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b. Western Herbs
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c. Cannabis
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d. Herb-Drug Interactions
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f. Muscle Testing
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g. HBOT
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h. Rehab
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i. PEMF
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j. Ozone (Video)
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k. Regenerative Medicine- Stem Cells, PRP, IV Therapies, etc.
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l. Energy Medicine- Reiki, Bicom, Rife, etc.
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m. Homeopathy
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Specific Conditions And Common Integrative Protocols
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a. DJD
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b. Allergies (Video)
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c. Renal disease
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d. Liver disease
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c. Cancer
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f. GI disease
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g. Anxiety
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h. Post-surgical patients
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Module 3: Developing An Integrative Practice
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1. Emphasizing The Benefits Of Integrative
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2. Expanding An Existing Practice (Starting A New Department) vs Starting A New Practice
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Practice Design Aesthetics
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a. Video Tour Of HVC
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Spectrum Of Care
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Attracting Clients
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Attracting Clients (Video)
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Referrals And Relationships With Other Veterinary Hospitals
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Video
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Staffing
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Staffing- RVT, Rehab Staff, Lay Staff, Front Desk, Management, DVMs, Other Medical Professionals
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Pricing Strategy
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Video
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Practice Costs vs Conventional Medicine- What You Gain And What You Lose
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Video
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How To "Wow" Your Clients
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How To "Wow" Your Clients (Video)
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Wrap Up
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Video
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Final Test
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Final Test
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