Objectives
Hematology and biochemistry results serve as an important part of the minimum database for all veterinary patients. Each video listed below (or text with still images) offers step-by-step guidance on popular venipuncture techniques in lizards, snakes, and chelonians. The objective of these resources is to improve the veterinary professional’s odds of obtaining a clinically useful sample.
This teaching module is approved for 1 hour of continuing credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) Registry of Approved Continuing Education (R.A.C.E.) (see below for additional details).
Syllabus
Blood Collection in Lizards | Blood Collection in Snakes |
 Photo credit: Katie Lennox-Phillibeck and Dr. Angela Lennox |  Photo credit: Katie Lennox-Phillibeck and Dr. Angela Lennox |
Blood Collection in Turtles & Tortoises | General Principles of Reptile Venipuncture |
 Photo credit: Dr. Charly Pignon |  |
Quiz
After completing all four components of the syllabus, take the brief quiz to earn 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize AAVSB RACE approval. With a passing grade of 70% or higher, you will receive a continuing education certificate for download.
RACE approval
This program 924392 is approved by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) Registry of Continuing Education (R.A.C.E.) to offer a total of 1.00 CE credits to any one veterinarian and/or 1.00 veterinary technician CE credit. This RACE approval is for Category: Medical Program using the delivery method of Non-Interactive-Distance. This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board’s CE requirements. RACE does not “accredit” or “endorse” or “certify” any program or person, nor does RACE approval validate the content of the program.