Courses | American Association of Feline Practitioners

FELINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) supports its members in improving the health and welfare of cats through high standards of practice, continuing education, and evidence-based medicine.

Our eLearning Center includes a growing collection of continuing education (CE) webinars and the Cat Friendly Certificate Program provided by trusted leaders in feline veterinary community. Select a course below to get started. Members can access all webinars for free.

Cat Friendly Veterinarian (CFV)

This is the most advanced level which is only available for veterinarians. Explore all nine modules and in-depth information on feline health care.

Cat Friendly Veterinary Professional (CFVP)

Veterinary technicians, nurses, and practice managers will enhance their feline education and skills by completing modules one through seven to receive their...

Cat Friendly Veterinary Advocate (CFVA)

Veterinary staff including front office team members, veterinary assistants, practice managers, boarding assistants, or others in the veterinary industry will gain a...

The Story of Mayhem Maya and Insane Ida: How to Prioritize Nutrition for Kitties with Comorbidities

Using case examples, this course will discuss how to prioritize nutrients for cats with multiple disease states. Specifically, we will review how to appropriately...

A Guide to Diagnosis of FIP, FIV, and FeLV in 2023

This session will comprise an update on best practices for diagnosing three major feline viral infections of clinical significance: feline immunodeficiency virus...

Essential Feline Diabetes Management: What's New in 2023

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common disease encountered in feline medicine. It typically occurs in middle-aged, overweight cats. Diabetes is a reversible condition if...

Essential Feline Health Care: Congenial, Compassionate and Convenient

Barriers to excellent feline health care are barriers to feline quality of life. In order to start breaking down these barriers, an essential component is that...

Calm that Cat…Is it Dermatology or Behavior?

Is this a behavior case? Is it dermatology? Is it both? Is it neither? This discussion is designed to teach a collaborative approach to diagnosing and treating itchy...

The Cat Friendly Veterinary Environment: Setting Up for Success

Cats are territorial by nature, preferring to remain within their defined safe space if possible. A trip to the veterinary hospital not only removes them from that...

Cat Friendly Interactions: Improving Visits for You and Cats

Overcome the primary barrier to feline healthcare by minimizing cat and client stress surrounding the veterinary visit. Additional benefits include veterinary team...

The Technician's Role in Diabetes Management

Our diabetic feline patients require a team to care for their needs. Veterinary professionals and compliant caregivers are all pieces of the puzzle for successful...

Focus on FeLV

Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a retrovirus that represents one of the most important infectious diseases of cats worldwide. The American Association of Feline...

Avoiding CATastrophe in Feline Anesthesia: Anesthesia Pearls from an Expert

When it comes to anesthesia, cats are not small dogs. In this one-hour webinar, veterinary anesthesiologist, Dr. Rebecca Salazar will discuss the continuum of care in...

Nutritional Considerations for Every Life Stage: The Feline Life Stage Nutrition Series

Appropriate nutrition can have a profound effect on health outcomes in cats of every life stage. In this webinar series, participants will learn how to perform a...

Crusty Cats! Diagnostic Approach to Determine the Trigger for Crusted Dermatitis in Feline Patients

A common ailment found in cats, crusted dermatitis can be caused by a number of different factors. Since the treatment of crusting dermatoses can vary depending upon...