Courses

Explore the clinical nursing care for animal and snake bites in this 13-minute educational video. Learn about the various types of bites caused by dogs, cats, rodents, snakes, and even humans. Understand the mechanical injuries, potential complications like infections, and the concept of envenomation in snake bites. Gain valuable insights into the assessment, treatment, and management of bite injuries to enhance your clinical skills as a healthcare professional. Discover the importance of proper wound care, infection prevention, and specific interventions for different types of animal bites. Equip yourself with the knowledge to provide effective care for patients who have experienced animal or snake bites in various healthcare settings.

Delve into the role of a veterinary practice manager A veterinary practice manager needs a variety of skills to navigate their many responsibilities. From looking after business affairs to leadership and working with animals, a practice manager needs to be adaptable to be successful. On this one-week course, you’ll unpack the duties of the veterinary practice manager and how this role makes a difference in the lives of animals. Discover the different skills used as a practice manager You’ll explore the different skills that will help you thrive as a veterinary practice manager such as customer service, communication, supplier relationships, and bookkeeping. With this knowledge, you’ll understand how to use these skills for planning, consent, and treatment of the animals in your care. Explore the roles within a veterinary practice You’ll delve into the wider roles within the veterinary practice and the different responsibilities of veterinarians, senior partners, practice managers, and more. This understanding will ensure you know how each role within the veterinary practice operates to gain a comprehensive understanding of the business. Learn how to deal with work conflict Finally, you’ll explore work conflict and how you can best manage conflict resolution should it arise. Guided by the experts at Learning Lounge, you’ll finish the course with an understanding of the different roles within a veterinary practice, and the skills to help you successfully navigate this and manage a veterinary practice. This course is designed for anyone interested in getting started in animal care. You’ll learn the crucial first steps to help you with your initial stages in your career to help you become a qualified vet nurse.

Learn how to manage your manager. In this course, adapted from the podcast How to Be Awesome at Your Job, Mary Abbajay explains how to build a good relationship with your boss.

Learn how to create and manage apps with SCCM and prepare for Microsoft certification exam 70-703. See how to deploy apps using PowerShell scripts, and deploy App-V virtual apps.

Explore a thought-provoking TEDx talk that challenges our perceptions of animals and their individuality. Delve into Ed Winters' examination of how our views shape our treatment of animals, and discover the unexpected sources of inspiration that can profoundly impact our understanding. Learn about the most life-changing lesson the speaker has ever received, stemming from a criticism often directed at vegans. Gain insights from Winters, also known as Earthling Ed, an educator, filmmaker, author, and public speaker who focuses on the environmental and ethical implications of our dietary choices. Benefit from the perspective of a speaker who has addressed audiences at major tech companies, prestigious universities, and co-working spaces worldwide, and has been featured in prominent news outlets. Expand your understanding of animal rights, politics, and media advocacy through this compelling 17-minute presentation.

Explore the fascinating world of animal cognition in this TEDx talk by Sebastien Moro. Delve into the diverse thought processes of various animals and discover how they compare to human cognition. Drawing from his professional expertise in ethology and animal cognition since 2017, Moro presents a unique blend of humor and in-depth synthesis to make complex scientific concepts accessible. Gain insights into the intriguing field of animal consciousness and broaden your understanding of the cognitive abilities of different species. This thought-provoking presentation challenges conventional perceptions and offers a fresh perspective on the animal kingdom's mental capacities.

Explore the fascinating world of animal cognition in this TEDx talk by Sebastien Moro. Delve into the diverse thought processes of various animals and discover how they compare to human cognition. Drawing from his professional expertise in ethology and animal cognition since 2017, Moro presents a unique blend of humor and in-depth synthesis to make complex scientific concepts accessible. Gain insights into the intriguing field of animal consciousness and broaden your understanding of the cognitive abilities of different species.

This course is targeted at managers interested in leading a successful remote working team. Follow the story of a small, privately-owned company that is suddenly faced with the need to implement policies for remote workers. Does your company have the right culture for remote workers? Are you prepared to manage or even be managed in a work-from-home environment? In this course, you’ll learn how to integrate remote workers in your team environment. I’ll show you how the managers should manage, the team should collaborate, and how the remote employee should stay connected. You will also learn about the infrastructure that must exist to support remote workers. See if your company is properly prepared for remote workers. While you’re at it, see how well you are prepared to manage a remote worker or even be one yourself.

Learn immediate first aid for use in common animal emergencies In emergency situations, it can be difficult to take action and know how to care for an injured or sick animal. On this course, you’ll be introduced to the basics of first aid for different animals and pets prior to veterinary treatment. Whilst this course does not constitute any formal training, it will equip you with the awareness of initial emergency animal care and first aid. Explore how to assess the situation when a pet is hurt or unwell As with basic human first aid, it’s important to take stock of the situation before deciding any course of action. You’ll be guided through every step of initial assessment, from judging responsiveness and breathing to checking vital signs including temperature and heart rate. You’ll gain species specific knowledge about common pets including cats, dogs, horses, and rabbits, as you progress, helping to broaden your understanding of different animals’ needs. Discover how to properly handle sick and injured animals Injured animals can be unpredictable and potentially dangerous. With tips and strategies for handling pets of all sizes and species, you’ll learn how to approach an unwell animal with care and caution, protecting you and the animal from further harm and allowing you to develop an initial response plan. Examine the correct initial responses in a pet emergency Covering wounds, seizures, toxicity, choking, musculoskeletal injuries, and more, you’ll gain insights into the correct approach in a wide range of emergencies. You’ll be guided through the steps taken in many scenarios once the animal receives professional treatment, helping you understand the complete cycle of care. By the end of this course, you’ll have gained a basic overview of basic animal first aid as an initial response before veterinary assessment. This course is designed for owners of domestic pets who want to feel better equipped to support their animals in the case of an emergency, before veterinary support is sought.

Discover how to make fondant animals for cakes and treats sure to put a smile on any guest’s face. You’ll learn to make five basic shapes to start building cute and fun fondant animal cake toppers. Sharon’s class is a great place to begin your foray into fondant modeling or elevate your existing cake-topper construction skills. In just minutes you’ll create lovely ladybugs and beautiful bees before moving onto delightful ducks and proportional penguins. Sharon’s no-nonsense approach will equip you with time-saving tips and gravity-defying construction techniques as you mold movement into your fondant creatures. Your fondant pig comes alive playing in a puddle, and a cute cow kicks up the celebration with a floating fondant-covered balloon. Sharon completes the class with a step-by-step guide for making her signature lovebirds with detailed beaks, bellies, and wings.

Join Elisa Strauss on a delightful journey to create your very own sculpted stuffed animal cake! This comprehensive course guides you through every step of the process, starting with designing a unique template tailored to your vision, whether it’s a cuddly bear or a whimsical bunny. You’ll learn essential techniques for stacking and supporting cake layers with buttercream and dowels, ensuring a stable foundation for your creation. Build your confidence as Elisa demystifies cake carving and shares tips for achieving smooth surfaces using cake scraps effectively. Discover how to achieve a polished finish with modeling chocolate, as you roll, cover, and add depth for a realistic look. Learn to shape and color features like ears and horns, ensuring they are proportionate and expressive, before finally adding delightful details and accents. By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to create a stunning and inviting sculpted cake that reflects your own creativity. Let’s get baking and bring your plush cake vision to life!

Explore the fascinating intersection of music and animal behavior in this lecture that examines whether animals truly make music and how their vocalizations relate to human musical expression. Investigate the fundamental question of what constitutes music as human animals and how musical elements might emerge across the animal kingdom. Discover how composers like Messiaen transcribed bird calls into musical compositions and learn about the rhythmic patterns found in animal gaits that echo in blues music. Examine the languages of whales and birds to determine if they can be classified as true songs, while considering whether music represents a uniquely human trait or a shared communicative language with our animal cousins. Delve into the concept of animals forming an unwitting orchestra through their natural behaviors and gain insights into the evolutionary and biological foundations of musical expression across species.

Explore a thought-provoking TEDx talk by Animal Rights Activist Kate Brindle as she shares her personal journey of discovering the harsh realities of farm animal treatment. Delve into Brindle's vulnerable narrative, connecting her experiences as a mother to the realization that farm animals possess similar maternal instincts. Learn about her work as a Program Manager for Farm Animal Protection at the Humane Society of the United States, where she campaigns for legislative changes to improve animal welfare. Gain insights into the laws she has helped pass across multiple states to ban cage confinement of farm animals. Discover how Brindle's legal background, including her contributions to animal law during her time at Michigan State University College of Law, has shaped her advocacy. Consider the ethical implications of our food choices and how adopting a more plant-based diet can align with our values of compassion and empathy.

Watch a recorded Grand Rounds lecture from Johns Hopkins Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences where Dr. Ken Stoller presents an in-depth examination of managed care psychiatry practices and implementation at one of the world's leading medical institutions. Explore the intersection of psychiatric care delivery and healthcare management systems through this 48-minute presentation delivered on November 18, 2024. While CME credits are no longer available, gain valuable insights into how a major academic medical center approaches managed care in psychiatric services. Learn about the strategies, challenges, and solutions developed at Johns Hopkins for delivering high-quality mental health care within a managed care framework.

Great leadership doesn't happen by chance—it happens by design. This course helps you create and evolve a personalized leadership checklist that keeps you focused on what matters most. You'll learn the core components of an effective checklist, from daily practices to strategic responsibilities, and how to structure them for clarity and action. Through practical tools, case examples, and hands-on activities, you'll build a Version 1 of your leadership checklist, test it against real challenges, and refine it as your role evolves.

Looking for a consistent and reliable way to install Windows applications? Learn about the Chocolatey package manager.

This course is focused on the challenge of taking charge and effectively making the transition from peer to manager while sustaining your own health, well-being and happiness. You will be introduced to tools that promote building trust, managing your time, delegating work and “keeping score” of how you and your team are doing.

In this free course, The caring manager inhealth and social care, particular attention will be paid to stress andchange, the relationship between stress and organisational change, and the ways inwhich management can lead with a caring face in the context of ongoingorganisational change in health and social care.This OpenLearn course is an adapted extract from the Open University course K318 Leading, managing, caring.

Worker SST card Refresher Bundle CourseSST cards expire after 5 years. In order to renew your 40 Hour SST card meet the 8-hour Refresher training requirement for the New York City Department of Buildings. Certificate Release Rules:Please note, certificates and cards can be picked up in person or mailed to you at your expense. You will be notified once they are available. All certificates and cards are sent using USPS Priority Mail with tracking codes. A fee of $10 applies and must first be processed in order to mail out your certificate/card. For an additional $2.50 fee (for a total of $12.50) you may add the Signature Required mailing option to your item. We are now offering this extra security feature as a precaution due to recent discrepancies. If the mailed item is lost and/or a replacement is needed, you will be held responsible for the replacement fees. If the student would like to have their certificate released to someone else, other than the persons provided on the registration form, they must provide us with the name at this time. ID’s and signatures are required upon release of certificates. Certificates cannot be released until payment has been received in full. Certificate Replacement Policy:In order to request a replacement certificate or card, please provide the following information: Student NameCourse NameCourse DateInstructor Name Certificate Release Rules:Please note, certificates and cards can be picked up in person or mailed to you at your expense. You will be notified once they are available. All certificates and cards are sent using USPS Priority Mail with tracking codes. A fee of $10 applies and must first be processed in order to mail out your certificate/card. For an additional $2.50 fee (for a total of $12.50) you may add the Signature Required mailing option to your item. We are now offering this extra security feature as a precaution due to recent discrepancies. If the mailed item is lost and/or a replacement is needed, you will be held responsible for the replacement fees. If the student would like to have their certificate released to someone else, other than the persons provided on the registration form, they must provide us with the name at this time. ID’s and signatures are required upon release of certificates. Certificates cannot be released until payment has been received in full.Certificate Replacement Policy:In order to request a replacement certificate or card, please provide the following information:A $60 replacement fee applies to all certificates and cards.Cancellation policy:Please note: in order to cancel the booking you must contact the school 7+ business days in advance to be able to receive a full refund. Every student who contacted us after this period will not be eligible for a refund and will have 6 months to use a paid deposit.IMPORTANT NOTE: All course hours include both instructional hours and breaks. Also, please be advised that all courses are subject to cancellation due to low student enrollment.*

Bring home effective techniques to calm, care, pamper, and connect with your pets. Work with animal kingdom friends, such as dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, and horses. Techniques such as Eden Energy Medicine, Tellington TTouch®, and essential oils enhance the quality of life for all beings.Alternative and complimentary care services are now more available for pets. TellingtonTTouch is a method known for its significant impact that was developed by horse trainer Linda Tellington. Energy testing with kinesiology techniques is used to determine what your pet needs. You can also perform substance testing, a method used to identify what foods or supplements may help to balance your animal’s body. Become familiar with which essentional oils are most effective and which ones to avoid with pets. Armed with this knowledge, you can build a basic toolkit to help heal your pets.Join Wilkens and Hays as they support you and your pets by:Exploring complimentary care options to support your petsPracticing kinesiology techniques for energy and substance testingIntroducing TTouch and essential oils to soothe and heal your animalsDiscussing what to look for in holistic or alternative veterinarians in your area and how to find themPracticing a session with your pet to incorporate new techniquesWhen you combine a variety of therapies with skill and intention, you can achieve spectacular results. Acquire practical skills to relax and balance your pet’s energy. Grasp the fundamentals of TTouch and essential oil safety, so you can create a toolkit that works for your pets.When you have the right knowledge and apply alternative methods, you can support your pets so they remain happy, healthy, and well-cared for through alternative methods. Gain key insights and aspects of alternative pet care, emphasizing hands-on application. Enjoy the immediate benefits for both you and your furry, feathered, or hoofed companions.NOTE: Virtual participants may work on both self and pets at home. Please bring a stuffed animal to simulate your pet, a piece of fur, and a picture of your pet. You will receive a certificate of completion.This course is available on Zoom and live in-person. You will be emailed a Zoom link closer to the time of the class. The course will be recorded and you will receive a link to watch it.