Clinical Learning Center Intro Brochure

LearnAt A New LevelO Q U E N D O C E N T E R F O R C L I N I C A L E D U C A T I O N

A Facility Without Equal

Programs Begin November 1, 2008 Courses & Calendar After May 1, 2008: www.wvc.org (Oquendo Center for Clinical Education)

OQUENDO CENTER WILL ...

“provide an infrastructure and supportingresources for hands-on training in clinicaltechniques and procedures, with specific space,equipment, instrumentation, privacy, security,and world-class support staff.”

BY NOVEMBER 1, 2008, the doors will beopen. Construction is progressing at topspeed. Oquendo Center is about to deliver ananswer that the veterinary medical communityconsidered a dream.

Developed by veterinary practitioners with awish list a mile long, the Center structure andcurriculum recognize what veterinariansrequire to practice the best quality medicineand offer both in the manner they’ve beenwaiting for—hands on.

WESTERN VETERINARY CONFERENCE ®

out EqualDesigned for practitioners by practitioners,the Center will be personal and comfortableas well as easy to access and navigate. Thestaff and support staff are world class and thehands-on education unparalleled. A visionshaped this facility, and it is becoming thatvision in a spectacular way.

Hands-on experiences, opportunities forrepeated practice, creative instruction, andprofessional mentoring in a state-of-the-artfacility—what the veterinary communityhas been waiting for. Now, it’s here.

OQUENDO CENTER FOR CLINICAL EDUCATION is a totally new and completely uniquefacility dedicated to the traditional, well-proven, and irreplaceable “hands-on”mode of instruction. Its curriculum is designed to emphasize clinical techniquesin most organ systems in almost every animal species through courses andseminar packages all year long. Our low student-faculty ratio fosters unhurried,highly focused development of specific clinical skills. Through exposure andrepetition, participants gain clinical experience and confidence, assuringpersonal fulfillment and better clinical outcomes for patients. Whether you treatcompanion animals, food supply animals, equids, exotics, or manage the

delivery infrastructure, I look forward to welcoming you to this marvelous new institution.

Stephen W. Crane, DVMDiplomate, American College of Veterinary SurgeonsChief Medical Officer and Director of Oquendo Center Programs


Proven Hands-on Instruction


Oquendo Center is a spacious, carefullyequipped venue for activities geared toveterinarians, veterinary technicians,hospital management personnel, andothers in the allied health professions.

• 200-seat lecture theater• Multimedia instructional areas • Major, flexible spaces for small, large, and

exotic animal instruction• Skills-training examination rooms• Fully equipped clinical/diagnostic labs with

audiovisual enhancement• Radiology unit and imaging suite• Surgical suites• Dental operatories

• Large animal clinical instructional area• Lameness diagnostics area• Food service and comfort areas for

Oquendo Center registrants• Extreme sensitivity to animal use• Appropriate, approved spaces for handling

and protecting live animals• Conservative, humane treatment and

protection of all creatures in the Center

LABORATORIES, SURGERIES, THEATERS, AND MORE—ALL NEW—ALL RIGHT HERE

Instruction


Today’s technology introduces marvelousflexibility that enables knowledge to beabsorbed in a variety of formats:physically through hands-on experiences,visually, or with audio. Oquendo Centeris ready for all options.

Study packages vary in amenities to fit yourpreference: some are all-inclusive, coveringlocal transportation, housing, and meals.Others are offered “on your own,” enablingyou to personalize your stay. Either way,your comfort is a top priority.

Many learning bundles are structured aroundweekends and typically last 8 to 20 hours. TheOquendo Center is conveniently located adjacentto Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport.

Bioskills Instructors & Mentors


Individuals learn best in different ways. Oquendo Centerhas studied successful models and will employ a variety ofbasic to advanced learning tools. Our educators aretrailblazers and communicators who know their subjectsinside out and understand how to convey the information to others. They want you to master the challenge.

Each instructor is committed to veterinaryclinical training and to the future ofveterinary medicine. You will findOquendo Center’s faculty and staff areknowledgeable, supportive, and focused.They are steadfast in their dedication tothe integrity of the facility and itseducational mission.

ors & Mentors

• Postdoctoral professionals, licensedveterinary technicians, veterinaryassistants, and administrative staff

• National and international network ofinstructors

• Learn-by-doing approach• Hard-to-find advanced training supported

by a solid infrastructure of lab spaces, workstations, equipment, staff, and security

• Emphasis on cognitive awareness andbuilding psychomotor skills

• “Practice-to-perfect” on-site experience

Now, the exceptional hands-on learning thathas become a hallmark of the annualConference is provided as the perfectextension year-round.

OQUENDO CENTER IS AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONIN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD


Here you will learn in surroundings that are secure,private, comfortable, well kept, and devoted solely toyou and your needs as a practitioner. You will alsohave opportunities to refresh and recharge in anatmosphere that supports your total commitment oftime and energy.

Full-Spectrum Programming

Programs Begin November 1, 2008

Oquendo Center programming is designed to take your CE learning to a truly in-depth level. What hasoften been difficult to absorb in a 4-hour conference laboratory is now presented in unrushed detailwith time to learn, practice, question, and repeat. “Bundled” study packages ranging from 8 to 20 hoursenable you to master a specific skill and go back to your clinic assured of new patient-saving, practice-building proficiency.

SMALL ANIMAL MEDICINECardiorespiratory DiagnosticsEndocrine DiagnosticsGastrointestinal Medicine

SMALL ANIMAL ORTHOPEDICSArthroscopyExternal Skeletal FixationJoint SurgeryOrthopedic SalvageRigid Internal Fixation

SMALL ANIMAL SOFT TISSUE SURGERYEars, Rears, & In-betweenGI, Urologic, Head & Neck, ReconstructiveTop 10 Canine Surgeries in PracticeTop 10 Feline Surgeries in Practice

EQUINE MEDICINEColic UpdatesDermatology, Neurology, &

OphthalmologyFoal Critical CareInfectious Disease DiagnosticsNutrition: Feeds & Feeding LabsPrepurchase Examinations

EQUINE SURGERYClinical Skills & TechniquesExtremity Imaging: Radiographic,

Ultrasonic, Cross-sectional Film Reading Dry LabsImage Exposure Wet LabsLameness: Diagnostics &

Treatment—Thoroughbred/Quarter Horse

TCURRICULA TO MEET YOUR CHANGING NEEDS FOR DECADES TO COME

Oquendo Center forClinical Educationoffers the perfectcomplement to theAnnual Conference.

ProgrammingTherapeutic PodiatryUpper Airway DiagnosticsDoctor-Technician Team Skills Training

EQUINE THERIOGENOLOGYEmbryo Transfer & PregnancyMare Management & MedicineStallion Management & Medicine

FOOD ANIMAL MEDICINEBovine Pathology & Diagnostics Cow-Calf Medicine LabsDairy Medicine LabsFeedlot Medicine LabsMilk Quality & MastitisRespiratory & Digestive Medicine

FOOD ANIMAL SURGERYGI Tract SurgeryTherapeutic PodiatryUdder & Teat Surgery

FOOD ANIMALTHERIOGENOLOGYBull Medicine & FertilityCow & Heifer FertilityEmbryo Transfer & PregnancyHeifer Spays & C-sections

SMALL RUMINANTS & CAMELIDSPhysical Exam & Lab DiagnosticsTheriogenology & Fertility

EXOTICSAvian Behavior, Medicine, & SurgeryRabbit Medicine, Surgery, & Dentistry

Reptile Husbandry & MedicineSmall Mammal Medicine & Surgery

VETERINARY TECHNICIANMODULESThemed Laboratory Bundles- Emergency & Critical Care - Medical Nursing- Lab Diagnostics- Surgical Nursing

CRITICAL & EMERGENCY CARETriage & Crisis ReactionEmergency Surgical ProceduresFluid Therapy & MonitoringAdvanced Nursing & Monitoring

EXAMINATION ROOM SKILL BUILDINGOutpatient Examination EfficiencyRole Playing Problem SituationsThe Complete Physical ExaminationThe Doctor-Technician Team

HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION &PRACTICE MANAGEMENTCollections & Financial ManagementFacilities & OSHA Human Resources & Team

DevelopmentMarketing & Media TrainingOffice InformaticsPersonal FinancesPharmacy & Inventory ManagementReception Desk & Phone Training

IMAGINGAnalog, Digital, & Cross-sectional Digital Processing & Enhancements Film Reading—Abdomen & Thoracic Film Reading—OrthopedicsFilm Reading—Equine

LAB & PHARMACY TECHNIQUESCytologyHematologyMicrobiologyParasitologyPharmaceutical & Fluid Additive

CalculationsPharmacy & Prescription ManagementTransfusion Medicine, Equipment, &

TechniquesUrinalysis

Sum Up


OQUENDO QUICK FACTSName: Oquendo Center for Clinical Education

Opening: November 1, 2008

Grand Opening: 2009 Western Veterinary Conference

Total Space: 66,000 sq ft

Audience: veterinarians, veterinary technicians, assistants, hospital administratorsSpecies: companion animals, horses, food animals, small ruminants, camelids, exotics

Multipurpose Areas: 200-seat theater

Laboratories: adaptable spaces on 2 floors

Amenities: locker rooms, boardrooms, reception areas, food service

Companion Animals: prep room and operating suite, sterile pack prep area and storage, dental area

Large Animals: 2 anesthesia induction stalls, flexible surgical areas

Clinical Skills: mastery of hands-on techniques, medical and surgical treatments, and relateddecision making

Oquendo Center is located near the heart of Las Vegas—easy to access from McCarran InternationalAirport and close to the city’s world-class entertainment,excellent dining, and majestic desert surroundings.

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BE AMONG THE FIRST TO KNOW WHAT’S COMING TO OQUENDO• Sign up for information—no obligation.

• Go to www.wvc.org and click on Oquendo Center for Clinical Education.

• Enter your name, address, and emailaddress as requested.

• Receive up-to-the-minute news about OquendoCenter programs by mail, email, or both.

• Get registration details for courses of interest.

• Look for Oquendo Center News 3 times a year—a handy reference.

• Check back often as new courses are constantly being added.

• Course titles, dates, instructors, and descriptionswill be online May 1, 2008: www.wvc.org(Oquendo Center for Clinical Education).

DISCOVER CE PROGRAMMING YOU’VE NEVER EXPERIENCED BEFORE

AVAILABLE MAY 1

Courses & Calendar:

www.wvc.org(Oquendo Center for Clinical Education)

Programs Begin November 1, 2008

Check often for new listings


OUR MISSION The mission of the Oquendo Center for Clinical Education is to

provide the highest quality, clinically relevant, state-of-the-art hands-on

continuing education for veterinary medicine and other professions for the

betterment of worldwide animal and public health.

Western Veterinary Conference

2425 E. Oquendo Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89120

Phone 702-739-6698

www.wvc.org (Oquendo Center for Clinical Education)

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