DERM108-0915: Itch - Pruritus, Atopic Dermatitis, and Food Allergies
The lectures for this course will be presented in a predominantly audio format.
Please come prepared to listen.
Enrollment is closed.
Instructor: Mitchell D. Song, DVM, DACVD
Course Open: September 27-October 21, 2015
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Sundays, October 4 and 11, 2015; 9:30-11:30 pm ET (USA)
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Practice Sessions: In order to prepare you for a successful experience
in your CE course, we request you attend a Practice Session prior to the first
Real Time Session. Please arrive promptly at the start time; each Practice Session
is up to 1 hour in length.
For more information, please visit the
CE Practice Area.
*The instructors for this course will be using audio which will require you to have a headset or speakers to listen.
If you have any concerns regarding your computer's audio capabilities, please be sure to attend
one of the Practice Sessions.
Level and Prerequisites:
This
basic course is open to veterinarians with an interest
in allergy and how it relates to dermatology. Participants should have a basic
understanding of cutaneous anatomy, physiology and immunology and have access
to basic dermatology textbooks.
VIN CE Course: Open to veterinarians.
This course is approved by RACE for veterinarians.
The Veterinary Information Network (VIN) is RACE Provider #22.
Course Description:
Pathophysiology of disease, immunology and pharmacology will be discussed however the
sessions will be primarily directed to practicing veterinarians. The course will familiarize
participants with the current state of allergic and pruritic skin diseases including
diagnosis and therapeutic interventions.
The first real time session will provide an overview of principles and advances in
immunology of pruritus and an introduction to canine and feline atopic dermatitis.
Information will be presented about allergy testing and allergen selection for immunotherapy.
Finally, all aspects of treatment for atopic dermatitis will be covered, including but not
limited to oclacitnib, cyclosporine, subcutaneous and sublingual immunotherapy.
The first session will conclude with information about cutaneous parasites as they
relate to pruritic skin disease.
The second session will directed at the pathophysiology, diagnosis and management
of food allergy and cutaneous adverse food reactions. Information about inflammatory
bowel disease will not be included. The end of the second session will be a compilation
of miscellaneous skin diseases that can lead to pruritus in the dog and cat. These will
include but not be limited to contact dermatitis, pemphigus complex, erythema multiforme
and many other diseases.
From the clinical perspective, this course will familiarize the participants with many
aspects of veterinary dermatology as related to the pruritic patient. Both sessions
will contain informative and practical information for veterinarians.
This course consists of two (2) 2-hour Real Time Session, supplemental library materials,
interactive message board discussions, and a mandatory end-of-course test.
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.
*The lecture portion of this course will be an audio presentation, please be prepared to listen.
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to
- discuss the current practices for diagnosing and treating allergic and pruritic skin disease.
- discuss the diagnosis and management of food allergies and cutaneous adverse food reactions.
- recognize miscellaneous skin diseases that can lead to pruritus.
- recognize and discuss the various treatments available for atopic dermatitis.
Course Materials: Course materials will be available
in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
Required Textbook: There is no required textbook for this course.
Recommended Textbook: Any basic dermatology textbook.
About the Instructors:
VIN Consultant and ACVD boarded dermatologist
Mitchell Song
received his veterinary degree from Mississippi State University
and completed a residency in dermatology at the University of California, Davis.
He is currently the owner of Animal Dermatology, PC in Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona USA.
Course Outline:
Week 1 (Real Time Session October 4, 2015):
Immunology of Pruritus and Atopic Dermatitis
Content:
An overview of principles and advances in immunology of pruritus and an introduction
to canine and feline atopic dermatitis. Information will be presented about allergy
testing and allergen selection for immunotherapy. All aspects of treatment for atopic
dermatitis will be covered, including but not limited to oclacitnib, cyclosporine,
subcutaneous and sublingual immunotherapy. This session will conclude with information
about cutaneous parasites as they relate to pruritic skin disease.
Week 2 (Real Time Session October 11, 2015):
Food Allergy and Cutaneous Adverse Food Reactions
Content:
This session will be directed at the pathophysiology, diagnosis and management
of food allergy and cutaneous adverse food reactions. Information about inflammatory
bowel disease will not be included. The session will end with a compilation of
miscellaneous skin diseases that can lead to pruritus in the dog and cat. These will
include but not be limited to contact dermatitis, pemphigus complex,
erythema multiforme and many other diseases.
CE Credits: 4
Tuition: Member $84 ($76 early bird special if enrolled by September 13, 2015)
Non-Member $157 ($141 early bird special if enrolled by September 13, 2015)
*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes,
enrollment will close on October 4, 2015 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.
To Enroll:
Enrollment is closed.
- Enrollment qualifications: VIN CE courses are open to
VIN member and non-member veterinarians. Veterinarians enrolling in a VSPN CE course
must be a VIN member. Veterinary support staff must be a VSPN member to enroll in a
VSPN CE or a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
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and @vin.com addresses. Email is our major form of communication with participants;
personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
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*Note:
"This course is approved for 4 continuing education credits in jurisdictions
which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some
boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or
restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education."
Call VIN CE at 800-846-0028 ext. 797 for further information.
(Attendees are encouraged to check with their licensing jurisdiction(s) for
information regarding recognition by their board).
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.
* Note: To ensure rapid handling of your request for withdrawal, we recommend that you
call the VIN office at 800-846-0028 ext. 797.
*For more information on VIN's upcoming CE courses, check the
VIN Course Catalog.
Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education Coordinator
VIN CE Services:
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