Veterinary Continuing Education Design: Canine Dysautonomia

Project Overview

This continuing education resource was developed to support veterinary professionals in recognizing the clinical presentation of canine dysautonomia, a complex neurological disorder affecting autonomic nervous system function. The project demonstrates the design of scientifically accurate, practice-focused learning materials that translate veterinary research into accessible educational content for adult learners.

Learning Need

Veterinary professionals frequently encounter patients with multi-system clinical signs that may initially appear unrelated. This CE resource was designed to strengthen pattern recognition and clinical reasoning by connecting autonomic nervous system dysfunction with observable patient findings.

Instructional Design Approach

Analyze

Audience: Veterinary professionals
Learning level: Intermediate
Domain: Neurology/Internal Medicine

Design

Learning objectives focused on:

• Knowledge acquisition

• Clinical recognition

• Diagnostic reasoning

• Workplace application

Develop

Created:

• Educational handout

• Clinical comparison tables

• Case-based learning scenario

• Reference-supported content

Evaluate

Learner understanding is assessed through:

• Clinical application questions

• Pattern recognition exercises

• Diagnostic reasoning prompts

Design Reflection

This project reinforced the importance of designing professional education that moves beyond information delivery and supports workplace application. By combining evidence-based content, visual organization, and clinical scenarios, this CE resource was designed to help veterinary professionals recognize patterns, improve communication, and support informed patient care decisions.