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EXOT901-0523: Dive Deeper - Advanced Topics in Fish Medicine

The lectures for this course will be presented via the Zoom webinar platform.

Presenter: Alissa B. Mones, DVM, CertAqv, Dipl. ACZM
Course Open: May 10-June 12, 2023
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Wednesdays, May 17, 24, 31, 2023; 8:00-9:00 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 3
RACE Category: 3 hours Medical


Enrollment is closed.  

Tuition: Member $69 ($62 early bird special if enrolled by April 26, 2023)
Non-Member $137 ($123 early bird special if enrolled by April 26, 2023)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


Course Information:
Aquatic medicine is an exciting, rapidly growing field. But with over 30,000 identified fish species, even experienced veterinarians can feel like a fish out of water. In this course, we’ll take a deeper dive into the latest evidence-based advancements in fish medicine. Course content includes updates on diagnostic imaging, anesthesia, analgesia, and surgery for fish patients, beyond the basics.


Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to
  • acquire and evaluate diagnostic images of fish patients using radiography and ultrasonography.
  • understand indications for and become familiar with resources for advanced imaging (CT, MRI) in fish.
  • safely sedate and anesthetize fish for minimally invasive procedures and surgery.
  • develop pre-operative, surgical, and post-operative treatment plans for fish patients.
  • understand surgical approaches for common procedures encountered in fish practice - from wen surgery to exploratory celiotomy.


Level and Prerequisites: This intermediate VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists interested in advancements in fish medicine, who already have some basic understanding of fish medicine, husbandry, and water quality.
Credit Approval: This course is approved for 3 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 20-932843)


Course Agenda:

Week 1 (Real Time Session May 17, 2023): Diagnostic Imaging of Fish

Week 2 (Real Time Session May 24, 2023): Fish Anesthesia and Analgesia

Week 3 (Real Time Session May 31, 2023): Fish Surgery


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.


Enrollment is closed.  

Tuition: Member $69 ($62 early bird special if enrolled by April 26, 2023)
Non-Member $137 ($123 early bird special if enrolled by April 26, 2023)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on May 12, 2023 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