Course Open: October 20-November 13, 2022
Real Time Sessions (RTS):Thursdays, October 27 and November 3, 2022; 8:30-10:00pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 3
RACE Category: 3 hours Medical
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Course Information:
Urinalysis is a common, point of care test in which veterinary technicians play a pivotal role. This course will cover sample collection, processing, and microscopic urine sediment evaluation, including ways to minimize errors in handling and processing.
- Minimize errors during the collection process.
- Prioritize tests to maximize test results.
- Describe the principles behind the tests of a urinalysis.
- Identify limitations of both manual and automated methods.
- Understand the importance of sediment slide preparation and evaluation.
- Recognize factors which affect results.
- Identify structures in urine sediment.
RACE Accreditation: This program has been approved for 3 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. (20-929417)
Course Agenda:Week 1 (Real Time Session October 27, 2022): Urine Sample Collection and testing
This session will cover sample collection and will include gross and chemical evaluation, collection supplies, and techniques to get the most out of samples by minimizing interfering factors. Prioritizing tests will also be discussed.
Week 2 (Real Time Session November 3, 2022):
Urine Microscopic Sediment Evaluation
This session will cover microscopic identification of structures in urine sediment
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.
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Tuition: $66 ($59 early bird special if enrolled by October 6, 2022) |
*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on October 27, 2022 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:
- VIN CE Courses:
- VIN CE courses are open to VIN member, VIN student member, and non-member veterinarians.
- Veterinary support staff must be VSPN members in order to enroll in a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
- VSPN CE Courses:
- VSPN CE courses are open to veterinary support staff and veterinarians.
- Only VIN and VSPN members can enroll in a VSPN CE course.
- Veterinarians will only receive credit for those VSPN CE courses that specify in the Accreditation statement that the course is accredited for veterinarians.
- Please check the course Level and Prerequisites, Accreditation, and Tuition before enrolling.
- Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org
and @vin.com addresses.
- Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
- For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email CEonVIN. 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. 792 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund. *For more information on VSPN's upcoming CE courses, check the VSPN Course Catalog. VSPN CE Services: VSPNCE
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 792
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