Immune-Mediated Disease TimeOnline
Immune-mediated disease - When the immune system goes haywire The immune-system is a miraculous system but when it is hypersensitive, it can lead to a number of diseases. The course will review the mechanisms underlying the different hypersensitivity reactions as well common immunosuppressive/immunomodulatory drugs used in veterinary medicine. The course will focus on three of the most common immune mediated diseases which we see in practice, namely immune mediated Haemolytic Anaemia, Polyarthritis and Thrombocytopaenia and aims to help you confidently work up these tricky cases.
Immune-mediated disease - When the immune system goes haywire
The immune-system is a miraculous system but when it is hypersensitive, it can lead to a number of diseases. The course will review the mechanisms underlying the different hypersensitivity reactions as well common immunosuppressive/immunomodulatory drugs used in veterinary medicine. The course will focus on three of the most common immune mediated diseases which we see in practice, namely immune mediated Haemolytic Anaemia, Polyarthritis and Thrombocytopaenia and aims to help you confidently work up these tricky cases.
Learning Outcomes
By successfully completing this course, you will:
- Understand the mechanisms underlying the 4 different hypersensitivity reactions
- Be able to explain the mechanisms of action of common immunosuppressive/immunomodulatory drugs used in veterinary medicine
- Understand the criteria for the diagnosis of IMHA based on the 2019 ACVIM consensus statement
- Have an increased clinical index of suspicion for canine IMPA 5. List the differentials for thrombocytopaenia
Modules
- Brief background on the immune system, types of hypersensitivity reactions and immunomodulatory drugs
- Immune-Mediated Haemolytic Anaemia (IMHA)
- Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis (IMPA)
- Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopaenia
What is a TimeOnline?
Flexible and accessible online CPD
TimeOnline is a quality online education program 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.
Who should enrol?
This course is suitable for qualified veterinarians. Student members are also welcome to enrol.
| Registrant Type |
Price |
| Member* |
$510 |
| Recent Graduate / Part-time Professional Member |
$320 |
| Student Member |
$160 |
| eMember / Non-Member |
$640 |
*Members include: Practice, Professional and Academic members.