October 9, 2007 to May 31, 2008
In Banff and Edmonton
Alberta, Canada

(4 sessions consisting of 5 days each as well as practical and written examinations)
Qualifies for 120 Alberta Veterinary Medical Association CE Hours

Registration
Print Registratioin Form here

The course will run with a minimum of 50 registrants
…So encourage your colleagues to register!

The course will be filled on a first come first served basis as completed forms and payment are received. Registrations will not be processed without full payment.

AVAC Course: $4,950 CDN Funds      (Approximate to $4,300 US Funds)
IVAS Exam Fee: $150.00
6% GST: $306.00
TOTAL FEE = $5,406 CDN Funds

U.S. residents please pay by credit card – Visa or MasterCard.

Course registration includes:

1. Course notebook with lecture material, appendix of articles, and required acupoint lists
2. CD of Canine acupoints
3. CD of equine acupoints
4. Examinations – Written and Practical
5. Membership in AVAC/IVAS through June 30, 2008
6. Daily Continental Breakfast and afternoon  snacks
7. Welcome Reception and Farewell Party

Banff Park Lodge
222 Lynx Street
Banff, Alberta, T1L 1K5
Canada
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The hotel is located close to all amenities in down town Banff.  Alternate accommodation, maps and other local information may be found at www.banfflakelouise.com
 
Special room rates have been negotiated for AVAC course students as follows:
Superior room:  $129.00
Deluxe Jacuzzi room:   $189.00
Executive Parlor and Lodge Suites:  $249.00
Room category is on a request/availability basis.
Rates are based on per room per night Single or Double Occupancy and do not include tax.
Please call (403) 264-4440 or 1-800-661-9266 to make your reservation and identify yourself as being with the Veterinary Acupuncturists.
Reservations must be reserved prior to August 24, 2007 in order to qualify for the group rate

Crowne Plaza Edmonton Chateau Lacombe
10111 Bellamy Hill
Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 1N7
Canada
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Located in the heart of down town Edmonton and close to all amenities.

Special room rates are as follows:
November dates:
King or Two Double Beds Standard:  $155.00
March, April and May dates:
King or Two Double Beds Standard:  $110.00
Room category is on a request/availability basis.
Rates are based on per room per night Single or Double Occupancy and do not include tax.
Please call (780) 428-6611 or 1-800-661-8801 to make your reservation and identify yourself as being with the Veterinary Acupuncturists.
Reservations must be made thirty days prior to arrival in order to qualify for the room rate.

For further information contact Midge Landals at the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association office.
Tel: (780) 489-5007
Toll Free: 1-800-404- 2862

E-mail: midge.landals@avma.ab.ca

The Association of Veterinary Acupuncturists of Canada and the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association are happy to announce the next Canadian International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) affiliated Basic Veterinary Acupuncture Course to be held in 2007/2008. This is a “post graduate” course for practicing veterinarians. The program is comprised of four sessions, each consisting of five days of lectures and labs, followed by the IVAS written and practical examinations, including canine, equine and a limited amount of bovine components. The first session will take place in Banff, Alberta and the remaining three sessions and the examination will take place in Edmonton.

Internationally recognized leaders in the field of veterinary acupuncture will present the course and participants must be licensed veterinarians in good standing. Following the 120 hour course, students are required to complete a written and practical examination, a 40 hour internship and a case report.

In order to maintain an intimate and effective learning environment, course enrolment will be limited to 70 students. A highly qualified team of teaching assistants will be available at both the lecture and wet lab sessions. 

Session 1
Banff Park Lodge, Banff, Alberta
7 a.m. Tues., Oct. 9 to 12 p.m. Sat., Oct. 13, 2007

Session II
Crowne Plaza Edmonton Chateau Lacombe
7 a.m. Tues., Nov. 6 to 12 p.m. Sat., Nov. 10, 2007

Session III
7 a.m. Tues., Mar. 11 to 12 p.m. Sat., Mar. 15, 2008

Session IV
7 a.m. Tues., April 15 to 12:30 p.m. Sat., April 19, 2008

Examination
Practical – 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fri. May 30, 2008
Written 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sat. May 31, 2008

The course will offer instruction by some of North America’s foremost leaders in veterinary acupuncture.
Listed in order of lecture presentation.

Dr. Steven Marsden
Edmonton, Alberta

Dr. Marlene Smith
Courtenay, British Columbia

Dr. Boudewijn Claeys
Ste-Therese, Quebec

Dr. Janet Steiss
Auburn, Alabama

Dr. Kevin May
El Cajon, California

Dr. Pam Goble
Edmonton, Alberta

Dr. Cheryl Schwartz
Alameda, California

Dr. Richard Schafer
Corpus Christi, Texas

Dr. Mark Mattison
La Crosse, Wisconsin

Dr. Helaine Haltrecht
Montreal, Quebec

Dr. Michelle Tilghman
Stone Mountain, Georgia

Dr. Robert Schwyzer
Santa Fe, New Mexico

Facilitators
Dr. Pam Goble
Association of Veterinary Acupuncturists of Canada
Mrs. Midge Landals
Alberta Veterinary Medical Association