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SAIM519-0823: Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia

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

Presenter: Carrie White, DVM, DACVIM
Course Open: August 31-September 17, 2023
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Thursday, September 7, 2023; 4:00-6:00 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 2
RACE Category: 2 hours Medical


Enrollment is closed.  

Tuition: Member $46 ($41 early bird special if enrolled by August 17, 2023)
Non-Member $110 ($99 early bird special if enrolled by August 17, 2023)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


Course Information:
This course will thoroughly cover immune-mediated thrombocytopenia in dogs and cats, highlighting some of the preliminary findings of the recent ACVIM Consensus Statement on the Diagnosis and Treatment of ITP (which is still in progress). It will provide participants with a systematic approach to patients with ITP regarding their diagnosis and treatment options, while offering information regarding prognosis.


Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to
  • understand the pathophysiology of immune-mediated thrombocytopenia in dogs and cats.
  • understand the diagnostic work up required to make the diagnosis of immune-mediated thrombocytopenia.
  • formulate an appropriate treatment plan for treating both the critical patient with immune-mediated thrombocytopenia in the acute setting, as well as the stable patient long-term.
  • appropriately counsel the clients regarding the prognosis of immune-mediated thrombocytopenia.


Level and Prerequisites: This intermediate VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians interested in immune-mediated thrombocytopenia.
Credit Approval: This course is approved for 2 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 20-1049182)


Course Agenda:

Week 1 (Real Time Session September 7, 2023): Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia: Diagnosis and Treatment Updates
Presenter: Carrie White, DVM, DACVIM
This course will cover basic pathophysiology of immune-mediated thrombocytopenia, followed by a more in-depth look at diagnosis and treatment of this condition. The information presented will be based on the current available literature, as well as the findings of the ACVIM Consensus Statement on the Diagnosis and Treatment of ITP (which is still in progress, however the findings were presented at ACVIM in 2022).


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 $46 ($41 early bird special if enrolled by August 17, 2023)
Non-Member $110 ($99 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 August 31, 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