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VIN Amphibians 101 (EXOT900) Self Study

This course is a self-paced, non-interactive course.

Presenter: Sandra Mitchell, DVM, ABVP Feline, ABVP ECM
Course Open: July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023
Total CE Credit: 2.5
RACE Category: 2.5 hours Medical


Enrollment is closed.  

Tuition: VIN Member $58
Prices are listed in US dollars.


Course Information:
This course is exactly what it sounds like – amphibians 101, or a beginner’s guide to the basics of amphibian medicine. The focus is on frogs, most specifically, pet frogs that might be likely to present in practice – however, the techniques discussed would be appropriate for application to most sick amphibians. The approach to basic husbandry, taking a good history, performing a physical exam, and an introduction to diagnostics, common diseases, and therapy options are included. The hope is to take someone with minimal frog experience to being able to work through a sick frog case with confidence.

To earn a certificate of completion the participant must complete all learning modules and score 80% or better on the end-of-course test. Completion of the course will take a minimum of 153 minutes. Participants must complete the participation requirements by June 30, 2023 to be eligible for a certificate.

To learn more about the requirements for earning a Self Study CE certificate, please refer to Self Study CE Certificate Requirements.


Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to
  • learn basic amphibian husbandry.
  • take a good history.
  • perform a basic amphibian physical exam.
  • make use of a basic rule out list.
  • figure out which samples you need, and how to get them.
  • provide supportive care, even if you have no idea what the underlying problem is.
  • recognize when and how to perform euthanasia.


Level and Prerequisites: VIN CE self-study course is open for enrollment to veterinarians and veterinary support staff actively interested in basic amphibian medicine and husbandry. This course is open to VIN members only.
Accreditation: This self-study course is approved for 2.5 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists. (RACE 20-910076)


Course Agenda:

Module 1: Amphibians I
Total Time: 40 minutes
Video: 40 minutes
Polls: 2
In this first module, amphibian history, husbandry, nutrition, and signs of amphibian illness will be covered.

Module 2: Amphibians II
Total Time: 88 minutes
Video: 88 minutes
Polls: 5
In this second module, common diseases and illness will be discussed in detail.

Module 3: End of Course Test
Total Time: 25 minutes
Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course.

Module 4: Course Evaluation

To learn more about the requirements for earning a Self Study CE certificate, please refer to Self Study CE Certificate Requirements.


Enrollment is closed.  

Tuition: VIN Member $58
Prices are listed in US dollars.


*For more information on how online CE works, see the Participant Resource Center.

Enrollment qualifications for Self Study CE:
  1. VIN CE Courses:
    1. VIN CE courses are open to VIN members.
    2. Veterinary support staff must be VSPN members in order to enroll in a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
  2. VSPN CE Courses:
    1. VSPN CE courses are open to veterinary support staff and veterinarians.
    2. Only VIN and VSPN members can enroll in a VSPN CE course.
    3. Veterinarians will only receive credit for those VSPN CE courses that specify in the Accreditation statement that the course is accredited for veterinarians.
  3. Please check the course Level and Prerequisites, Accreditation, and Tuition before enrolling.
  4. Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses.
    1. Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
  5. For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email CEonVIN@vin.com. 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 starting the course. If you wish to withdraw after you have started this self-study course, please contact the VSPN office 800-846-0028, ext. 797 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.

*For more information on VIN's upcoming CE courses, check the VIN Course Catalog.

Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education Director

VIN CE Services:
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797
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