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EXOT506-0424: Reptiles are Filthy Stinkin' Liars – Reptile Hematology and Biochemistry Interpretation

The lectures for this course will be presented via Zoom.

Presenter: Heather A. Bjornebo, DVM, DABVP(Reptile/Amphibian Practice), CertAqV
Course Open: April 24- May 18, 2024
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Wednesdays, May 1 and 8, 2024; 9:00-11:00 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 4
RACE Category: 4 hours Medical


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Tuition: Member $92 ($83 early bird special if enrolled by April 10, 2024)
Non-Member $169 ($152 early bird special if enrolled by April 10, 2024)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


Course Information:
Hematological and biochemical interpretation in reptile patients can be challenging to even the most experienced practitioner. The purpose of this two-part series is to help provide guidance in approaching the interpretation of clinical pathology in reptile patients as well as give participants a better understanding of the nuances and huddles that exist with today’s limited knowledge and technology. It will utilize real life examples engaging participants to practice their skills at laboratory interpretation.


Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to
  • compare the differences in interpretation reptile hematology to that of domestic species.
  • recognize various types of blood cells.
  • understand the challenges and limitations of clinical pathological interpretation in reptile patients.
  • come up with tentative diagnoses for common lab results.
  • feel more comfortable providing laboratory interpretation to their clients.


Level and Prerequisites: This basic VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians interested in interpretation of hematological and biochemical data for their reptile patients.
Credit Approval: This course is approved for 4 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 20-1136246)


Course Agenda:

Week 1 (Real Time Session May 1, 2024): Reptiles are Filthy Stinkin’ Liars – Hematology
This session will cover reptile hematology including sample collection, processing, cell recognition, and interpretation of results.

Week 2 (Real Time Session May 8, 2024): Reptiles are Filthy Stinkin’ Liars – Biochemistry
This session will cover reptile biochemistry testing including sample collection and interpretation as well as discuss the limitations of running reptile samples on machines designed for mammalian patients.


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.


Enroll Now  

Tuition: Member $92 ($83 early bird special if enrolled by April 10, 2024)
Non-Member $169 ($152 early bird special if enrolled by April 10, 2024)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on May 1, 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
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