I believe that courses in business/management/finances/grief counseling/conflict resolution/compassion fatigue should all be excepted by the BVM as approved CE. 

Business management and finances are extremely important in the veterinary field.  Mangers in these fields require training in order to become effective team members.  Managers are the glue that help keep the veterinary team afloat.  By this I mean that they are the ones who are the leaders in the veterinary practice.  Without proper training they can create a high turnover rate for the business, they can cause a business to go under without proper financial training,  and marketing is a key to continue business growth.  Employees that have an effective leader will stay with that company longer...this takes skill and training in my opinion.  Conflict resolution is also a part of the job and if not handled correctly could cause loss of employees and possibly law suits.  Conflicts are not only between staff members but clients as well.  Proper training on how to handle conflict is essential in the veterinary industry in my opinion.

Grief counseling and compassion fatigue CE is essential for the veterinary staff.  The properly trained staff member(s) in these areas can help direct clients and employees to the correct resources available to help them.  We are not asking them to be counselors per say but advocates for the well being of others which includes staff and clientel. 

I believe that CE in these areas can only benefit the veterinary industry.  The more knowledge we have the more effective we can be to our communities.

Thank you,

Kathy Sullivan