Course overview
This course will introduce basic principles of surgery, provide students with a knowledge and understanding of anaesthesia in veterinary species, and teach the student a safe practical approach to veterinary diagnostic imaging with an introduction to the principals of image interpretation.
Course learning outcomes
- Use radiographic, ultrasonic and other technical equipment that can be used as a diagnostic aid, safely and in accordance with current regulations.
- Apply the basic principles of radiographic interpretation to a radiographic study, utilising a sound underlying knowledge of the radiographic anatomy of the dog, cat and horse.
- Be aware of the common applications, advantages and disadvantages of radiography, ultrasound, MRI, CT and nuclear medicine.
- Demonstrate the set up and use of anaesthetic equipment.
- Describe pain physiology, pathophysiology and be aware of pain management.
- Describe the drugs used in anaesthesia, discuss basic concepts in anaesthetic protocols, cardiopulmonary monitoring and fluid therapy.
- List, discuss and perform the fundamental principles of surgery.
- List and justify the best practice surgical methods employed to minimise surgical complications and optimise wound healing.
Availability
Class details
Roseworthy Campus
Group 1
Class number 56469
Section TU01
Size 100
Available 5
Notes:
Class number 56467
Section LE01
Size 100
Available 5
Class number 56468
Section PR01
Size 100
Available 5
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