Client Consent and Communications (1 hour)

Already completed “MI Medical Records and Veterinary Law”? This new course is your next step and satisfies Michigan’s 1‑hour Veterinary Law CE requirement.

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Communication is critical to ensuring valid client consent. It’s more than a form, and is rather a shared decision-making process between the veterinarian and the client. Learn how veterinarians can enhance their ability to communicate with clients to determine the best course of action for their animals while respecting the veterinarian-client-patient relationship and human-animal bond, and fulfilling the principles of consent. This program has been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval and VHMA.


"Really professional and I love the way it is organized."

-Aruna Noon Kampani, DVM, Former Chairperson State Veterinary Medical Board

 
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Your Instructor


Sarah Babcock
Sarah Babcock

Sarah L. Babcock, DVM, JD is president of Animal and Veterinary Legal Services PLLC and founder of The Island Vet LLC, a mobile practice serving Boca Grande, Florida. She earned dual degrees in veterinary medicine and law at Michigan State University's and has spent more than two decades at the intersection of medicine, law, and public policy — including senior science and policy roles with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and a LEGIS fellowship with the U.S. Senate Finance Committee. Through Animal and Veterinary Legal Services, she delivers RACE-approved training on medical-legal issues and is a frequent speaker, author, and adjunct or visiting professor. Dr. Babcock is the recipient of the 2025 AVMA Public Service Award and Michigan State University's Distinguished Veterinary Alumni Award.


Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and you have 90 days to complete it! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for 90 days - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us and we will make it right.
Is this course RACE Approved?
Yes, this program is approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval program # 20-1202558.
Can multiple staff take this course together or share?
Sharing is caring, but when it comes to this online course an individual purchase entitles the end user to only one license to access the materials. You must agree to “The Terms of Service” before using the materials, and these terms do not permit for the sharing, copying, or reproducing of any of the materials. If there are several members of your clinic who would like to all sign up, we can offer multiple licenses at a discounted rate. Please email sbabcock@animalandveterinarylaw.com to discuss group pricing information.

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