Online CE's
Pain Management Online CE Courses
IVAPM Pain Management Core Review:
This course is a comprehensive review of the most important concepts of pain management in dogs and cats. The course may be used as a review and study tool for IVAPM’s Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner (CVPP) examination. However, not all topics covered in the exam are covered in this course and we encourage frequent referral to the CVPP Learning Outcomes Guidelines.
The course is open to veterinarians, veterinary technicians/nurses, and students. Contact CEonVIN@vin.com for discounts for Veterinary students, Residents, Interns & Academicians.
Course runs from May through July on most Sundays from 8-10EST'. Check back after the first of the year for registration information.

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Additional CE Resources:
In need of earning CE credits? Review the list below of online pain management CE courses.
IVAPM/VIN Rounds
VIN Rounds offers a dynamic platform for veterinary professionals to engage with experts, discuss cutting-edge research, and share clinical experiences. These live, interactive sessions cover a wide range of topics!
Important IVAPM / VIN Rounds Information
- You do not have to be a VIN Member to access these rounds
- If you are new to VIN and do not have a VIN Username and Password, reach out to registration@vin.com and you will receive a separate email from VIN with instructions on creating/confirming your username and password. You will use that Username and Password for all IVAPM/VIN Rounds moving forward.
- If you are a VIN Member, please use that username and password to access IVAPM/VIN Rounds
- If you experience any trouble accessing the IVAPM/VIN Rounds area, please contact VIN’s customer service at registration@vin.com or call 800-700-4636 (M-F 8 AM to 5 PM PT) for technical support.
IVAPM 2021 Virtual Symposium:
In partnership with Vetfolio, IVAPM’s 2021 Virtual Symposium, was an online CE Symposium stacked with a line up of accomplished speakers and intriguing topics and one fully in Spanish.
- CBD for Chronic Pain: (Presentation fully in Spanish By Nadia Crosignani)
- Technician Lecture: (By April Bays)
- One Health – What’s new with humans – Pain is universal: (By Steven Cohen)
- Owner Perspective Of Chronic Pain: (By Ralph Harvey)
Fear Free Courses:
In partnership with Fear Free, below are the links to their courses in their pain management series.
- Analgesic Medications and the Pain Pathway (By Dr. Tamara Grubb)
- Analgesic Protocols for Acute Pain: Case-Based (By Dr. Tamara Grubb)
- Effects and Management of Chronic Pain (By Dr. Michael Petty)
- The Business of Pain Management (By Dr. Michael Petty)
- Quantifying Pain (By Dr. Ralph Harvey)
- The Impact of Pain (By Dr. Ralph Harvey) – COMING SOON!
- NOTE: If the user is logged in to their Fear Free account and has an active membership, they will be able to sign up and enroll at any time to these courses at no charge.
Other Industry Educational Resources:
We encourage you to visit any of the following industry educational resources:
- International Veterinary Information Service (IVIS)
- Autologous Platelet Concentrate and Canine Joint Injections
Between July and September, VIN is hosting an eight-week online seminar for veterinarians actively interested in pain management for dogs and cats. This comprehensive review will cover a variety of pain management concepts, ranging from neurobiology to neuropharmacology to physical modalities, as well as ways in which to combine these therapies for the best possible outcome.
This course may be used as a review and study tool for the Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner certification.