Continuing Education Credits

Course meets the requirements for 1 RACE hours of continuing education credit for veterinary technicians and veterinarians in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB's RACE approval. However, participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery.

RACE Subject Category: Medical; Delivery Method: Non-interactive Distance; Program Number 926689.

 

Content Presenter

Juliann London AAS, RVT, VTS Dermatology

 

Participant Feedback

When asked what aspects of the course liked best some responses were:

...WAs a very educational but basic course for cytology. Great for people who need a mild refresher or someone just beginning cytology.

...Helpful in improving technique for taking samples

...I found this course very helpful in going over the different types of cytology and how to prepare each one.

...Appreciate the methods of the sample collection and all the other tips regarding sample collection and interpretation. appreciate the comment to do both ears when evaluating cytology.

 

Course Focus and Learning Objectives

VetCE on Demand: VetCE on Demand: Cytology for Technicians utilizes the archive of a live presentation under the same name.

This course will discuss why cytology is important in dermatology, will outline the parts of a microscope, and will explain how to perform cytology and microscopic identification for technicians.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the course participants should be able to:

  • discuss why cytology is important
  • explain how to correctly perform cytology
  • identify common organisms on cytology

 

Open Enrollment with Immediate Access and Individual Scheduling

This is an open enrollment course. Participants may enroll at any time. Upon submission of enrollment the participant is immediately added to the course. The course welcome email provides login and other important information.

This is an asynchronous course, meaning it does not contain real time components. Participants do not need to be logged into the course at specific times to attend lectures or view presentations. Participants do not need to complete the course in one sitting.

Completion Deadline:

Participants have 60 days from date of enrollment to view the presentation, as often as desired, as well as submit the two completion requirements outlined below. If after 60 days the completion requirements have not been submitted, the participant will be graded out of the course as incomplete.

 

Completion Requirements

The completion requirements for this course are:

  • complete the quiz with a score of 80% or better - multiple attempts are permitted
  • submit the course survey

Upon submission of the final completion requirement, the participant will automatically be marked as completed and the course completion email will be sent out. The participant will have immediate access to the certificate.

 

Course Fee

Price: $25.00 USD

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