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MULT401-0324: Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases with a Discussion on Flea Typhus

The lectures for this course will be presented via Zoom.

Presenter: Kim Buck, DVM (ABVP) Canine and Feline Practice
Course Open: March 6-30, 2024
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Wednesdays, March 13 and 20, 2024; 8:00-10:00 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 4
RACE Category: 4 hours Medical


Enrollment is closed.  

Tuition: Member $92 ($83 early bird special if enrolled by February 21, 2024)
Non-Member $169 ($152 early bird special if enrolled by February 21, 2024)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


Course Information:
During this course, we will delve into both established and emerging tick-borne diseases. We will examine North American ticks that serve as vectors for tick-borne diseases affecting companion animals and humans. Our discussion will extend to the migration of these ticks and the diseases they carry into new regions. Additionally, we will address the prevalence of tick-borne diseases in the United States, exploring symptoms, diagnostics, and treatment options for tick-borne diseases in companion animals. Specific diseases include Cytauxzoonosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Lyme disease, and Ehrlichia. We will also touch upon emerging tick-borne diseases and the flea-borne disease, Murine Typhus, which is spreading in parts of Texas and California.


Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to
  • recognize the prevalent tick species found in North America and their associated diseases.
  • understand the geographical spread of ticks and tick-borne diseases across the United States.
  • identify the symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and treatment options for tick-borne diseases affecting both feline and canine companions in the U.S..
  • stay informed about emerging tick-borne diseases and their potential impact on animal and human health.


Level and Prerequisites: This intermediate VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians interested in ticks and tick-borne diseases.
Credit Approval: This course is approved for 4 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 20-1119406)


Course Agenda:

Week 1 (Real Time Session March 13, 2024): Review of Tick-Borne Disease
The first session will review the geography and prevalence of tick-borne diseases in North America, the pathophysiology of associated diseases, and diagnostic procedures. It will also focus on treatment options for feline and canine companion animals.

Week 2 (Real Time Session March 20, 2024): Tick-Borne Disease Emerging Data and Flea Typhus
The second session will complete the coverage of around 19 tick-borne diseases, with a focus on Cytauxzoonosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Lyme disease, and Ehrlichia as well as touching on the flea-borne disease, Murine Typhus, which is spreading in parts of Texas and California, and potential impact on animal and human health.


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 $92 ($83 early bird special if enrolled by February 21, 2024)
Non-Member $169 ($152 early bird special if enrolled by February 21, 2024)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on March 13, 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
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