01 Clinical Pathology and laboratory diagnosis
· Discuss the different sampling techniques and sample processing, and identify factors that may affect them
· Describe the investigative approach to regenerative anaemia, nonregenerative anaemia and abnormal haemostasis
· Discuss the clinical pathology associated with hepatobiliary disease
· Use the developed knowledge to interpret laboratory data from clinical patients
02 Surgical techniques and principles of soft tissue surgery
· Understand the principles of surgical asepsis and how these effect procedures and protocols in the operating theatre
· Outline a rational approach to the use of antibiotics in practice
· Understand the advantages and disadvantages of the available suture materials
· Perform effective wound closure and simple skin flaps
· Perform practical suturing skills specific to intestinal surgery
03 Infectious diseases and preventative healthcare
· Discuss the common bacterial, viral and fungal diseases encountered in small animal practice
· Discuss their implications for zoonosis, health and safety concerns and suitable precautions
· Design effective vaccination and preventative parasitic regimes
04 Gastroenterology
· Understand and discuss the basic pathophysiology of vomiting and diarrhoea in the dog and the cat
· Understand and discuss the diagnostic approach to the common causes of vomiting and diarrhoea in the dog and the cat
· Understand and discuss the different treatment and management options for the common causes of vomiting and diarrhoea in the dog and the cat
· Understand how dietary control can help in the management of clinical cases of vomiting and diarrhoea in the dog and the cat
05 Ophthalmology
· Perform common practical examination techniques
· Describe the medical and surgical management of common ocular conditions
· Recognise the ocular manifestations of systemic disease
· Discuss current ocular therapeutics
06 Endocrinology
· Develop a diagnostic approach to the polyuric/polydypsic patient
· Describe the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid diseases
· Describe the diagnosis and treatment of adrenal diseases
· Describe the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic diseases
07 Rabbit and exotic animal medicine and surgery
· Describe the husbandry, handling and nutrition of exotic animals
· Recognise common medical conditions affecting rabbits, rodents and cage birds
· Discuss diagnostic procedures and therapeutics in exotic animals
· Discuss anaesthesia and common surgical techniques
08 Business management
· Discuss the economics of veterinary practice
· Analyse turnover, cost control and implement profit analysis
· Develop marketing plans
· Discuss key issues in team building
09 Dermatology
· Understand and apply the techniques available for the laboratory investigation of skin disease
· Describe a rational approach to pruritus and alopecia
· Recognise common presentations of bacterial, parasitic and fungal skin disease
· Discuss the management of otitis externa and nail bed infections
10 Cardiothoracic medicine
· Select appropriate diagnostic techniques for the commonly encountered cardiac diseases
· Discuss the conditions of congenital cardiac disease, valvular, myocardial and pericardial disease
· Describe a rational approach to heart failure and therapeutics
11 Orthopaedics
· Discuss the diagnosis and management of common orthopaedic problems in the fore- and hind-limb of the dog
· Discuss treatment options for degenerative joint disease
· Understand and apply the principles of articular surgery, including repair of common fractures
12 Critical care and anaesthesia
· Describe the advantages and disadvantages of different methods of patient monitoring
· Assess and treat fluid and electrolyte disorders
· Develop protocols for anaesthesia in the normal and compromised patient
· Apply CPR and critical care therapeutics
Other Key Components of the Syllabus in addition to the taught modules:
- The pharmacy – prescribing, storage and disposal of medicines, logistics and legislation issues
- Therapeutics – an understanding of the pharmacokinetics, potential interactions and adverse effects of common therapeutics agents (including anaesthetics, anti-inflammatories, analgesics and antimicrobials)
- Lymphatic disease
- Neoplasia – diagnosis and management of cancer, treatment options, owner counselling and support
- Upper and lower airway disease – clinical examination, diagnostic techniques, common disorders and therapeutic options
- Neurology – examination techniques, diagnostic procedures, clinical signs and treatment options
for common disorders
- Poisoning – diagnosis, therapeutics and prognosis
- Behaviour – investigation and treatment options for behavioural disorders
- Reproductive physiology and common diseases of the genital tract
- Liver and pancreas
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Dentistry
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