{"id":1106,"date":"2024-08-09T18:31:18","date_gmt":"2024-08-09T18:31:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/?page_id=1106"},"modified":"2025-08-13T17:31:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T17:31:19","slug":"fear-free-veterinary-professional-certification-avian","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/certifications\/fear-free-individual-veterinary-professional-certification-programs\/fear-free-veterinary-professional-certification-avian\/","title":{"rendered":"Fear Free Veterinary Professional Certification &#8211; Avian"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"hero \">\n  <div class=\"hero-copy center-small \">\n          <h1 class=\"eyebrow\">Avian<\/h1>\n      <h2 class=\"h1\">Veterinary Professional Certification Program<\/h2>\n        <p>Many bird species live for decades longer than their mammalian counterparts. This not only provides opportunity for improvement through training; it emphasizes the importance of preventing our patients from experiencing repeated, unnecessarily stressful events over the course of their lifetime. By embracing the Fear Free approach, we have the power to not only ensure excellent health over their long lifespans, but to increase hospital revenue in a significant way.<\/p>\n    <span class=\"button-container\">\n                <\/span>\n  <\/div>\n      <div class=\"hero-dog\">\n      <picture class=\"background\">\n        <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bird-desktop.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" alt=\"\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bird-mobile.webp\" alt=\"\">\n      <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<nav class=\"anchor-nav sticky\" aria-labelledby=\"anchorNavlabel\">\n\t<span id=\"anchorNavlabel\" class=\"visually-hidden\">Inline page navigation<\/span>\n  <span class=\"anchor-container\">\n    <ul class=\"menu has-logo\">\n              <li class=\"anchor-logo\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/FF_CertPro_RGB@2x-300x193-1.webp\" alt=\"\">\n        <\/li>\n                                    <li class=\"nav-li\">\n                                  <a href=\"#about\" class=\"anchor-link plain\">About<\/a>\n                \n              <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"nav-li\">\n                                  <a href=\"#overview\" class=\"anchor-link plain\">Overview<\/a>\n                \n              <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"nav-li\">\n                                  <a href=\"#benefits\" class=\"anchor-link plain\">Benefits<\/a>\n                \n              <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"nav-li\">\n                                  <a href=\"#requirements\" class=\"anchor-link plain\">Requirements<\/a>\n                \n              <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"nav-li\">\n                                  <a href=\"#pricing\" class=\"anchor-link plain\">Pricing<\/a>\n                \n              <\/li>\n                        <li class=\"nav-li\">\n                                  <a href=\"https:\/\/my.fearfree.com\/product\/veterinary-professional-membership\/01tTR00000GIeqbYAD\" class=\"anchor-link solid yellow button\">Purchase<\/a>\n                \n              <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n  <\/span>\n<\/nav>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-palebutter-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\" id=\"about\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Veterinary Professional Membership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This membership is designed for all individuals employed at a practice, from veterinarians and veterinary nurses\/technicians to customer service representatives and practice managers. The certification programs included in this membership are seen as the foundation for Fear Free and designed to give individuals the knowledge and tools required to start implementing Fear Free in their workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This membership provides access to all Veterinary Professional Certification Program courses emphasizing different species. It is renewed annually from the date of purchase or date of membership assignment by a Team Administrator.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column  full-bleed-content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"917\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/avian-2-917x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/avian-2-917x1024.webp 917w, https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/avian-2-269x300.webp 269w, https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/avian-2-768x858.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/avian-2.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 917px) 100vw, 917px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"overview\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column  padding-column-nopadding is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Veterinary Professional Certification Program \u2013 Avian teaches you how to use Fear Free concepts to ensure that avian veterinary visits go as smoothly as possible. Video clips and slides show you how to recognize signs of stress in avian patients, how to use simple tools to provide Gentle Control, how to train cooperative behaviors and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Course authors: Alicia McLaughlin, DVM, Anneliese Strunk DVM, DABVP Avian, Barbara Heidenreich and Pamela Clark CVT, CPBC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This course is approved through the following organizations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 hours of RACE CE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"section\">\n  <div class=\"accordion ice\">\n   \n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" id=\"heading69449b0e40109\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#id69449b0e40109\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse69449b0e40109\">\n        Module 1: Applying Fear Free to Avian Patients      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n            <div id=\"id69449b0e40109\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading69449b0e40109\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 1: Fear Free: Benefits and Application to Avian Patients<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson, you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explain the physiologic and behavioral effect of stress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognize the impact of veterinary visits on animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discuss the client and clinical benefits of adopting Fear Free medicine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 2: Challenges with Avian Fear Free Veterinary Visits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson, you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Address challenges unique to species differences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address challenges unique to flight capabilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address challenges with lack of socialization&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address challenges with neophobia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address challenges with prior aversive experiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address challenges with a low behavioral stress threshold<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address challenges with underlying disease&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address challenges with lack of preventive veterinary care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 3: Science of Behavior: Reinforcement and Punishment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson, you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Define operant conditioning, positive reinforcement, positive punishment, negative reinforcement, and negative punishment, and explain how they influence behavior<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify at least 3 potential reinforcers that can be used in a veterinary setting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe why positive punishment should be avoided in the veterinary setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 4: Science of Behavior: Classical Conditioning and Desensitization<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson, you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Define classical conditioning, counterconditioning, and systematic desensitization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Differentiate between operant and classical conditioning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain how systematic desensitization and classical conditioning can be used together<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain the concept of stress threshold and how it applies to the practice of Fear Free Medicine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" id=\"heading69449b0e40300\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#id69449b0e40300\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse69449b0e40300\">\n        Module 2: Providing Comfort and Preventing Stress in Avian Patients      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n            <div id=\"id69449b0e40300\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading69449b0e40300\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 1: Recognizing Signs of FAS in Birds<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interpret avian body language in a variety of settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain how sensitivity to avian body language can help reduce FAS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 2: What Creates FAS in Birds?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify common causes of FAS in birds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List things to avoid in a clinic setting to prevent FAS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand how to interact with individual bird patients to prevent FAS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 3: What Makes Birds Comfortable?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide social support for birds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide environmental stability for birds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handle birds with a considerate approach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow birds to stand or perch in a normal body position<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" id=\"heading69449b0e4051b\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#id69449b0e4051b\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse69449b0e4051b\">\n        Module 3: Setting the Stage for Success with Fear Free Visits      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n            <div id=\"id69449b0e4051b\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading69449b0e4051b\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 1: Roles and Training for Team Members<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explain the role that each veterinary team member plays in achieving the goal of a Fear Free visit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate how all team members work together in a Fear Free practice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify the best training practices necessary to support each team member in working toward this goal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain the role of the veterinarian in a Fear Free practice and the resources available to support them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 2: Client Education<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Communicate the value of Fear Free medicine to clients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address common client concerns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify which training concepts to introduce first<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop written information to send home with clients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 3: Scheduling and Reception Areas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Optimize scheduling guidelines for avian patients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establish client expectations before the visit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educate clients on their role<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create an appropriate receiving area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 4: Exam Room Preparation and Patient Intake<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recognize the considerations that dictate how the exam room is prepared<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify the details necessary to prepare the exam room<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose wisely the scales you will need<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify both food and non-food reinforcers for different species and how to use them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implement guidelines to follow when first placing the client in the exam room<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" id=\"heading69449b0e40676\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#id69449b0e40676\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse69449b0e40676\">\n        Module 4a: Fear Free Visits for Untrained Birds: Handling and Gentle Control      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n            <div id=\"id69449b0e40676\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading69449b0e40676\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 1: Handling Birds Safely<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduce risks for staff and patient injury<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appropriately handle critically ill patients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe basic species differences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safely interact with flighted birds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handle multiple birds in the same exam room<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deal with extreme fear responses and aggressive behavior<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use towels as a Gentle Control tool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 2: Gentle Control Techniques for Birds<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify a number of potential pitfalls for restraint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe safe restraint techniques for a variety of avian species groups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" id=\"heading69449b0e407ec\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#id69449b0e407ec\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse69449b0e407ec\">\n        Module 4b: Fear Free Visits for Untrained Birds: Medication Options and the Physical Exam      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n            <div id=\"id69449b0e407ec\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading69449b0e407ec\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 1: Chemical Restraint for Birds<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Define when it is appropriate to consider chemical restraint in birds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe a number of conscious sedation and anesthetic protocols and explain when they would be indicated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 2: The Physical Exam<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Put together the information learned from previous lessons and apply it to an avian physical exam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe the step-by-step process of an avian Fear Free exam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply recommendations for conscious sedation, general anesthesia, and postponing procedures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 3: Feedback and Record-Keeping<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Describe appropriate record keeping for Fear Free visits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a protocol for implementation of record keeping at your practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" id=\"heading69449b0e40953\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#id69449b0e40953\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse69449b0e40953\">\n        Module 5a: Fear Free Visits for Untrained Birds: Diagnostic Sample Collection and Hospitalization      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n            <div id=\"id69449b0e40953\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading69449b0e40953\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 1: Approach to Diagnostic Sample Collection and Procedures on Avian Patients<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Obtain diagnostic samples and imaging while minimizing FAS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe techniques to minimize FAS associated with medical and surgical procedures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 2: Hospitalizing Avian Patients with Minimal Stress<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Properly set up a Fear Free avian hospital ward<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make clinical decisions with patients\u2019 FAS in mind<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand options for administering medications in the least stressful way possible for individual patients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use enrichment in a hospital setting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" id=\"heading69449b0e40a83\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#id69449b0e40a83\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse69449b0e40a83\">\n        Module 5b: Fear Free Visits for Untrained Birds: Training Patients In-Clinic and Case Studies      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n            <div id=\"id69449b0e40a83\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading69449b0e40a83\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 1: Training Patients In-Clinic<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Train hospitalized patients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build value for training sessions with clients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop a fee structure for training sessions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 2: Case Studies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand the complexity of managing critical avian patients in a Fear Free manner&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider the clinical presentation of avian patients when planning treatments, diagnostics, and procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advocate for training as an adjunctive therapy in long term case management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" id=\"heading69449b0e40c48\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#id69449b0e40c48\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse69449b0e40c48\">\n        Module 6: Training Birds to Cooperate in Medical Care      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n            <div id=\"id69449b0e40c48\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading69449b0e40c48\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 1: Helping Clients Train<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be prepared to introduce clients to the basic process of training birds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have tools and resources to help inspire and reinforce client participation and engagement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a process for follow up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 2: Training Session Dynamics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand the role of sensitive periods of development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand training session dynamics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approach the bird effectively and assess interest prior to training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase motivation for preferred food items<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 3: Practical Application: How to Train<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Train behaviors with shaping and capturing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a bridging stimulus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recall the benefits of antecedent arrangement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create an action to reinforce<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item\">\n        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">\n      <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" id=\"heading69449b0e40de9\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#id69449b0e40de9\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse69449b0e40de9\">\n        Module 7: Training Goals and Addressing Challenges      <\/button>\n    <\/h3>\n            <div id=\"id69449b0e40de9\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading69449b0e40de9\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\n        \n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 1: Behaviors that Reduce or Eliminate Stress<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Train a bird to orient toward a target&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Train a bird to step onto a scale and wait there for duration&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Train a bird to be safely restrained in a towel with minimal stress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Train a bird to willingly enter a crate or other container for transport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Train a bird to accept oral medications from a dosing syringe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesson 2: Additional Behavior Goals<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing this lesson you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Train a bird to step up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Train a bird for nail trimming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Train a bird for tactile 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In addition to the applicable certification programs, your membership gives you access to so much more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Courses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Deepen your Fear Free knowledge and earn more CE. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/education-resources\/\">Explore all courses here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Download logos, email signatures, social media graphics, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Educational Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Peruse client communication handouts, fear, anxiety and stress assets, questionnaires, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Directory Listing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once individually certified, members have the opportunity to opt-in to be found in our online directory. <a href=\"https:\/\/directory.fearfree.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find a Fear Free certified professional or practice near you<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Certification Kit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once individually certified, members are able to order a complimentary gift to celebrate their new certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Facebook Community<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our exclusive, members-only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/fearfreecertifiedpros\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook group<\/a> to share advice and connect with other Fear Free professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Product Discounts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy special pricing on products and services that are aligned with our values. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/about-fearfree\/our-friends\/\">View Friends of Fear Free<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Merchandise &amp; Swag<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Our online store is exclusive to active members who can purchase merch and swag to promote certification status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Certification kit and online directory listing benefits are not eligible with the Academia Membership.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-mint-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"ff-blockquote\">\n  <svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" width=\"80\" title=\"quote-left\" class=\"quote-icon\">\n    <path d=\"M464 256h-80v-64c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h8c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V56c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-8c-88.4 0-160 71.6-160 160v240c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h128c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V304c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48zm-288 0H96v-64c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h8c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V56c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-8C71.6 32 0 103.6 0 192v240c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h128c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V304c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48z\" \/>\n  <\/svg>\n  <span class=\"quote\">\n    <p>I have been in practice for 30 years and this is a game-changer. I have been so pleased at how quickly and effectively I have been able to integrate Fear Free practices into my daily work, even in areas outside of primary care. It has had a significant side effect too: happy, less stressed doctors and staff.<\/p>\n  <\/span>\n      <cite class=\"author\">\u2014 Suzanne Cook Olson, DVM, DACVIM<\/cite>\n  \n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"requirements\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"section\">\n  <div class=\"card-container  md-1-up sm-1-up\">\n   \n\n\n  <div class=\"card has-paleice-background-color  stack-mobile horizontal  has-logo v-top\">\n              <div class=\"logo-image\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image \" src=\"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/FF_CertPro_RGB@2x-300x193-1.webp\" alt=\"\" \/>\n      <\/div>\n        <div class=\"card-body \">\n      <span class=\"headline \">\n                <h3>Requirements<\/h3>                      <\/span>\n      <p>To successfully attain and maintain certification, all members must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pass each online module with a score of 80% or higher.<\/li>\n<li>Sign and uphold to the Fear Free Pledge, a commitment to follow a humane, emotionally protective code of conduct and ethical standards.<\/li>\n<li>Keep an active membership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"card has-butter-background-color  stack-mobile horizontal  has-logo v-top\">\n              <div class=\"logo-image\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image \" src=\"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/FF_EliteCertPro_RGB@2x-300x213-1.webp\" alt=\"\" \/>\n      <\/div>\n        <div class=\"card-body \">\n      <span class=\"headline \">\n                <h3>Earning Elite Designation<\/h3>                      <\/span>\n      <p>Becoming an Elite Certified Professional is for veterinary members who want to go above and beyond in their commitment to Fear Free. Elite Certified Professionals are individuals who are continually committed to a higher level of education and this status allows the opportunity to set themselves apart from the rest.<\/p>\n<p>The requirements to achieve this designation are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Completion of one Veterinary Professional Certification Program (any species)<\/li>\n<li>Completing 35 total hours of Fear Free-provided CE<\/li>\n<li>Keep an active membership<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To track your progress towards achieving Elite status, check your Member Homepage in the My Learning section.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"pricing\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-paleprim-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.6%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h2\"><strong>Veterinary Professional Membership Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This membership is renewed annually from the date of purchase or date of membership assignment by a Team Administrator. All pricing is in USD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Number of Members<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"pricing-group\">\n    <div class=\"pricing-group-box\">\n        <div class=\"pricing-details\">\n            <span class=\"membership-qty\">1<\/span>\n            <span class=\"pricing-cost\">\n                <span class=\"pricing-large\">$299<\/span>\/person\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"pricing-group-box\">\n        <div class=\"pricing-details\">\n            <span class=\"membership-qty\">2-9<\/span>\n            <span class=\"pricing-cost\">\n                <span class=\"pricing-large\">$279<\/span>\/person\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"pricing-group-box\">\n        <div class=\"pricing-details\">\n            <span class=\"membership-qty\">10-29<\/span>\n            <span class=\"pricing-cost\">\n                <span class=\"pricing-large\">$199<\/span>\/person\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"pricing-group-box\">\n        <div class=\"pricing-details\">\n            <span class=\"membership-qty\">30-99<\/span>\n            <span class=\"pricing-cost\">\n                <span class=\"pricing-large\">$179<\/span>\/person\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"pricing-group-box\">\n        <div class=\"pricing-details\">\n            <span class=\"membership-qty\">100+<\/span>\n            <span class=\"pricing-cost\">\n                <span class=\"pricing-large\"><a href=\"mailto:certifyme@fearfree.com\">Get Quote<\/a><\/span>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-midnight-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/my.fearfree.com\/product\/Veterinary%20Professional%20Membership\/01tTR00000GIeqbYAD\">Purchase<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-prim-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.3%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Annual Renewal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"pricing-group\" style=\"justify-content:center\">\n    <div class=\"pricing-group-box\">\n        <div class=\"pricing-details\">\n            <span class=\"membership-qty membership-renew\" >Renewal<\/span>\n            <span class=\"pricing-cost\">\n                <span class=\"pricing-large\">$149<\/span>\/person\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interested in becoming a Fear Free Certified Veterinary Practice?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out more about certifying your practice, Certified Practice benefits and pricing, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fearfree.com\/certifications\/fear-free-certified-veterinary-practice\/\">Practice Certification page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Veterinary Professional Membership This membership is designed for all individuals employed at a practice, from veterinarians and veterinary nurses\/technicians to customer service representatives and practice managers. 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