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Taking the Pain Out of Ear Cytology—Using In-House Diagnostics to Target Treatment of Otitis Externa

This on-demand webinar will offer 1 RACE CE credit. This lecture will review the morphology of common otic pathogens including: Malassezia, Staphylococcus, and Pseudomonas. Ear swab cytology results along with otic and full physical examination will be used as create treatment plans for canine and feline patients with both acute and chronic otitis externa. Progression of otitis externa to otitis media will be discussed along with criteria that may guide practitioners to consider advanced imaging and referral. Utilization of IDEXX inVue Dx Cellular Analyzer will be discussed.Presented by: Chris Free on-demand veterinary education from the IDEXX Learning Center public catalogue.

Available on demand1 RACE CEFree course and certificate

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Is this the right course for you?

Taking the Pain Out of Ear Cytology—Using In-House Diagnostics to Target Treatment of Otitis Externa is offered by IDEXX Learning Center for veterinary professionals. Topics in this listing: Veterinary medicine.

Check the credit type and approval notes below against your credential. The provider handles enrollment, completion and the certificate.

Course details

Provider
IDEXX Learning Center
Format
On demand
Profession
Veterinary Professionals
Credit expiration
Mar 11, 2027
Registration
Free provider account required
Last checked
Oct 10, 2026
Language
English

Credits & eligibility

1 RACE CE

Provider-stated RACE CE credit. Acceptance depends on credential and jurisdiction.

State scope: No individual state acceptance claim is made in this listing.

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What’s free

Course access
$0
Assessment
$0
Certificate
$0
Credit reporting
$0 — no separate reporting fee identified

The provider identifies this activity as free continuing education. Complete the stated assessment and claiming requirements.

How to earn your credit

  1. Create a free IDEXX Learning Center account and enroll in the on-demand course.
  2. Complete all required content and assessments, then follow the provider’s credit-claiming process before the stated end date.

Questions about this course

Is “Taking the Pain Out of Ear Cytology—Using In-House Diagnostics to Target Treatment of Otitis Externa” completely free?

The recorded cost is $0 for learning, assessment and the certificate, with no separate reporting fee identified. IDEXX Learning Center requires a free account. The provider identifies this activity as free continuing education. Complete the stated assessment and claiming requirements.

Which credit can I earn?

The provider lists 1 RACE CE. Match the individual track below to your credential and board before enrolling.

When can I take this course?

This is an on-demand activity in the current collection; follow the source link to begin. The recorded credit expiration date is 2027-03-11.

What do I need to do for the certificate?

Create a free IDEXX Learning Center account and enroll in the on-demand course. Complete all required content and assessments, then follow the provider’s credit-claiming process before the stated end date. Completion and certificate delivery are handled by IDEXX Learning Center; saving this listing does not enroll you or claim credit.

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