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Hematology 101 (DIAG216-0924)

The lectures for this course will be presented via Zoom.

Presenters: Rebekah G. Gunn-Christie, DVM, DACVP
Pamela Baker, BSc, DVM, Gradate Diploma (Clinical Pathology)

Course Open: September 17-October 18, 2024
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Tuesdays, September 24, October 1, and 8, 2024; 8:00-10:00 ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 6
RACE Category: 6 hours Medical


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Tuition: Member $138 ($124 early bird special if enrolled by September 3, 2024)
Non-Member $231 ($208 early bird special if enrolled by September 3, 2024)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


Course Information:
This course will cover basic concepts in collection and evaluation of blood smears, how to properly collect and prepare a blood smear, and the basic concepts of in-house hematology analyzers. The course will provide a systematic approach to identifying normal and abnormal findings and discuss how to differentiate between normal and abnormal findings that appear similar. Emphasis will be placed on the clinical significance of findings as they apply to the overall health status of the patient.


Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to
  • understand appropriate specimen collection and handling techniques for blood collections as it relates to CBCs and other hematologic testing.
  • understand general principles pertaining to methodology and potential limitations of in-house hematology analyzers.
  • evaluate platelets on a blood smear, be aware of breed-related differences, and be able to identify abnormalities.
  • utilize a systematic approach to the blood smear and identify normal and abnormal findings specifically related to erythrocytes, including common hemotrophic parasites.
  • utilize a systematic approach to the blood smear and identify normal and abnormal findings specifically related to leukocytes, including common hemotrophic parasites.


Level and Prerequisites: This basic VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians interested in hematology topics.
Credit Approval: This course is approved for 6 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians . (RACE 20-1173898)


Course Agenda:

Week 1 (Real Time Session September 28, 2024)
After this session you will understand appropriate specimen collection and handling techniques for blood collections as it relates to CBCs and other hematologic testing, and general principles pertaining to methodology and potential limitations of in-house hematology analyzers. You will also be able to evaluate platelets on a blood smear, be aware of breed-related differences, and be able to identify abnormalities.

Week 2 (Real Time Session October 1, 2024)
After this session you will be able to utilize a systematic approach to the blood smear and identify normal and abnormal findings specifically related to erythrocytes, including common hemotrophic parasites.

Week 3 (Real Time Session October 8, 2024)
After this session you will be able to utilize a systematic approach to the blood smear and identify normal and abnormal findings specifically related to leukocytes, including common hemotrophic parasites.


Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course. To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.

Course Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
Required Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course.


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Tuition: Member $138 ($124 early bird special if enrolled by September 3, 2024)
Non-Member $231 ($208 early bird special if enrolled by September 3, 2024)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on September 28, 2024 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached.

*For more information on how online CE works, see the Participant Resource Center.


Enrollment qualifications:
  1. VIN CE Courses:
    1. VIN CE courses are open to VIN member, VIN student member, and non-member veterinarians.
    2. Veterinary support staff must be VSPN members in order to enroll in a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
  2. VSPN CE Courses:
    1. VSPN CE courses are open to veterinary support staff and veterinarians.
    2. Only VIN and VSPN members can enroll in a VSPN CE course.
    3. Veterinarians will only receive credit for those VSPN CE courses that specify in the Accreditation statement that the course is accredited for veterinarians.
  3. Please check the course Level and Prerequisites, Accreditation, and Tuition before enrolling.
  4. Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses.
    1. Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
  5. For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email CEonVIN@vin.com. Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.


Course withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course. If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VIN office 800-846-0028 ext. 797 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.

*For more information on VIN's upcoming CE courses, check the VIN Course Catalog.

Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education Director

VIN CE Services: CEonVIN@vin.com
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357