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Art of the Aspirate

This on-demand presentation offers 0.5 RACE CE credits Fine needle aspirate (FNA) cytology is a minimally invasive, high‑impact diagnostic tool used routinely in veterinary medicine to guide clinical decision‑making. This program reviews core pathology concepts relevant to cytology, including distinctions between cytology and histopathology, and clarifies the role of FNA in diagnostic workflows. Participants will learn best practices for sample collection, preparation, and submission to maximize diagnostic yield and minimize non‑diagnostic results. The program also reviews cytology submission Free on-demand veterinary education from the IDEXX Learning Center public catalogue.

Available on demand0.5 RACE CEFree course and certificate

Before you enroll

Is this the right course for you?

Art of the Aspirate 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
Apr 6, 2028
Registration
Free provider account required
Last checked
Oct 10, 2026
Language
English

Credits & eligibility

0.5 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.

AAVSB RACE

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 “Art of the Aspirate” 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 0.5 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 2028-04-06.

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.

Sources & verification

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