Learning objectives
Students should learn the notions needed to perform a general and
organ-specific examination of the animal, finding all the differential
diagnoses and deciding diagnostic tests to perform and appropriate
therapy to undertake. They should be able to make connections with
other disciplines (anatomy, physiology, internal medicine, diagnostic
imaging), in order to reach the final diagnosis. They should be able to use appropriate scientific language to communicate with colleagues without
misunderstandings, and they should know the indications and how to perform the main small animal soft tissue surgeries, as well as potential complications encountered.
In the practical part of the course students will acquire confidence with the surgical/sterile environment, the will perform simple soft tissue surgical procedures and they will learn how to approach small animals safely.
Prerequisites
Anatomy, physiology, surgical pathology, diagnostic imaging
Course unit content
Semiotics and clinics of the most common surgical diseases of small animals digestive, respiratory, urinary, integumentary, visual, endocrine systems.
Full programme
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Bibliography
- Fossum T.W. Small animal surgery, 5 ed. Mosby Editore.
- Johnston S.A. e Tobias K.M. Veterinary surgery. Small animals, 2 ed. Elsevier
Teaching methods
theoretical lecture/practical sessions
Assessment methods and criteria
The evaluation of the learning results is performed by a written part which includes 30 multiple choice questions and 3 open clinical cases to solve, covering all the theoretical part. The results of the tests are discussed with the teacher at the end of the written part.
Moreover, during the practical part of the course, small groups of students are involved in problem solving exercises with the tutor.
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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