Let’s talk about VTS

Presented by Mara Anderson, RVT, VTS (anesthesia/analgesia), Natasha Ford, RVT (aspiring VTS)

Continuing education questionnaire

CE credit: 1

AssignedWebcast

Name

First name *

Last name *

License number *

Province where you practise *

Email *

Questions

1. Where do you find valid information on becoming a VTS? *

Google

NAVTA.net

VTS.com

Facebook

2. How many options are there in pursuing a VTS? *

3. Choose the correct order for the application process in attaining a VTS. *

Pre-application, written examination, celebration

Application, proof of candidacy, written examination

Pre-application, application, written examination

Written examination, application, proof of candidacy

4. True or False. There are VTS options that can be obtained within general practice. *

True

False

5. What is the main bulk of work required in the anesthesia & analgesia VTS application? *

Skills list (mastery of approximately 75 skills)

Case logs (min 60 with ASA score of 3 or greater)

Case reports (4 cases that show your skills, knowledge and expertise in anesthesia)

All of the above

6. True or false. One of the most challenging parts of completing the case logs is condensing large amounts of information from an entire case into a few lines and having it all make sense. *

True

False

7. What is the knowledge graph, and how does it pertain to the VTS process? *

A graph proving exponential knowledge growth during the process

A visual representation of how much you think you know vs. how much you actually know based on experience

A visual representation of how much smarter you are than your co-workers

A graph showing the decrease in actual knowledge as the individual believes they are gaining knowledge

8. Who should you include in your support network while working on your VTS? *