Learning objectives
The students must acquire knowledge and understanding about the diagnostic capabilities offered by different diagnostic imaging techniques (radiology, CT, ultrasonography, RMN, scintigraphy). They should be able to understand the acquired data and discuss a differential diagnosis, applying knowledge and understanding, showing professional skills and being able to make judgements. Students must show communication and learning skills.
Prerequisites
Anatomy, physiology and general pathology knowlwdge
Course unit content
General topics will be discussed: ionizing radiation, x-ray unit, radiographic images: analogic and digital acquisition system, radioprotection, radiographic projection in small and large animal, ultrasonography, basic principle of CT, RMN, Scintigraphy. Indications for a correct approach in x-ray films reading will be given for thorax/abdomen/bone radiology.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Thrall DE. Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology, Elsiever
MC Muhlbauer and SK Kneller: Radiograph. of the dog and cat: guide to making and interpreting radiographs.Wiley-Blackell
Teaching methods
oral lecture/practical session
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment of the achievement of the objectives involves an oral / practical exam. By discussing a diagnostic imaging exam (radiology, CT scan, ultrasound) it will be ascertained whether the student has achieved the goal of applying the acquired knowledge. The exam includes an oral test consisting of two questions mainly oriented to physics and the application of radiology, ultrasound, axial tomography and magnetic resonance techniques, and a practical test (discussion of one or more radiographic / CT images). Each of the three questions has equal weight for evaluation purposes.
The achievement of the objectives of knowledge and understanding of the contents will be verified. Students will have to demonstrate knowledge and understanding, be able to apply them in order to demonstrate a professional approach to their work and possess the appropriate skills to support their arguments and to solve problems in the study of the topic. They must also demonstrate the ability to collect and interpret the data collected useful for determining independent judgments.
Students with SLD, Special Educational Need or disability must send requests to be able to take advantage of compensatory and / or dispensatory measures during the exam at least 10 working days before the date scheduled for the exam by e-mail addressed to the teacher holding the '' teaching and knowledge to the Department Coordinator (list of contact persons and related email addresses available here: http://cai.unipr.it/it/student-con-dsa-e-con-bes/42/ and at the Reception Center and Inclusion (cai@unipr.it).
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