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MULT400-0823: Harmful Algal Blooms: Causes, Effects, and Mitigation

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

Presenter: Sherri Kasper, DVM
Course Open: August 31-October 1, 2023
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Thursdays, September 7, 14, and 21, 2023; 8:00-9:00 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 2.5
RACE Category: 2.5 hours Medical


Enrollment is closed.  

Tuition: Member $58 ($52 early bird special if enrolled by August 17, 2023)
Non-Member $125 ($112 early bird special if enrolled by August 17, 2023)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


Course Information:
This course will cover the effects of harmful algal blooms (HABs) on veterinary patients including dogs, cats, livestock, and fish. Participants will gain an understanding of how HABS are formed, the reason we are seeing more HABS, how to diagnose HAB toxicity, prevention, treatment, and mitigation techniques.


Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to
  • identify harmful algal blooms.
  • identify toxins of HABs.
  • understand the clinical signs associated with HAB toxins.
  • understand the best ways to prevent toxic exposure.
  • understand how climate affects HABs.
  • plan mitigation if blooms are present in aquaculture facilities.
  • basic treatment protocols for dogs and cats.
  • understand where to obtain the most relevant information.


Level and Prerequisites: This basic VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians and veterinary support personnel interested in the effects of harmful algal blooms (HABs) on veterinary patients including dogs, cats, livestock, and fish.
Credit Approval: This course is approved for 2.5 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists. (RACE 20-943533)


Course Agenda:

Week 1 (Real Time Session September 7, 2023): HAB - Ecosystem
This session covers the cause of harmful algal blooms (HABs) in the ecosystem, the effects of HABs on the ecosystem, and how HABs are affected by the enviroment.

Week 2 (Real Time Session September 14,2023): HAB - Domestic Animals
This session will focus on livestock and small animals. We will discuss how recognizing HAB toxicity can influence public health and improve the potential treatment of our patients. We will look closely at the toxins and go over cases that have been in the media. We will look closely at the references that are available for veterinarians.

Week 3 (Real Time Session September 21, 2023): HAB - Fish Disease
This session will focus on fish in aquaculture, lakes, and ponds. We will discuss how to recognize a potential bloom and what testing to do to confirm the bloom. We will look at the recognized diseases caused by harmful algal blooms. We will also discuss the current mitigation techniques and those that are being further researched.


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 $58 ($52 early bird special if enrolled by August 17, 2023)
Non-Member $125 ($112 early bird special if enrolled by August 17, 2023)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on September 7, 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
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