By successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

• Describe and perform effective cytopathological specimen preparation to enhance the likelihood of diagnostic success
• Develop an effective framework for the evaluation of cytopathological specimens
• Analyse and interpret cytopathological specimens to formulate a fundamental diagnosis that relates to the pathogenesis of the lesion
• Construct appropriate fundamental differential diagnoses for cytopathological specimens collected from skin masses
• Evaluate cytopathological specimens collected from peripheral lymph nodes to formulate an effective investigative pathway

1. Introduction to veterinary cytopathology: fundamentals of preparing and examining cytopathological specimens
2. Identification and differentiation of pathological processes in cytopathological smears: neoplasia, inflammation, and degeneration
3. Cytopathological identification of common (and some uncommon) skin masses. How far can you go in diagnosis?
4. Cytopathology of peripheral lymph nodes: is it neoplastic, reactive or inflamed? 
   

Flexible and accessible online CPD

TimeOnline is quality online education delivered by veterinary experts in short, manageable timeframes.

You will be engaging with your tutor/s and other participants through an active discussion forum and other online resources including a set of concise core notes, video presentations, case studies, images, useful links, and interactive quizzes to test your knowledge and complete your CPD requirements. All participants receive an electronic certificate upon successful completion of the course. 

This course is suitable for qualified veterinarians. Student members are also welcome to enrol.