Small Animal Medicine

Key learning objectives:

• Discuss the different sampling techniques and sample processing, and identify factors that may affect them
  
• Understand the rationale behind selection of appropriate tests
• Be able to describe the investigative approach to regenerative anaemia, non-regenerative anaemia and abnormal haemostasis
• Discuss the clinical pathology associated with hepatobiliary and renal disease
• Use the developed knowledge to interpret laboratory data from clinical patients
• Use the acquired information to direct further diagnostic investigations

Key learning objectives:

• Understand the principles and practical aspects of cytologic sample collection, storage and preparation
• Describe the correct principles of routine cytologic sample examination
• Be able to understand the different cytological characteristics of effusions, aspirates and lavage samples
• Define the pathologic principles used to formulate a cytologic diagnosis
  
  This module includes a practical microscopy session.
  

Key learning objectives:

• Understand the principles of radiography and radiology
• Appreciate the situations where contrast radiography is useful and appreciate the importance of radiation protection
• Understand the principles of the use of ultrasound imaging
• Be aware of the basic principles of CT and MRI
  

This practical day will include:

• Case based discussion
• Film reading session
• Practical abdominal ultrasound scanning

Key learning objectives:

• Comprehend the principles of radiography and radiology
• Understand the situations where contrast radiography is useful and appreciate the importance of radiation protection
• The principles of the use of ultrasound imaging
• Be aware of the basic principles of CT and MRI
  

PLEASE NOTE THIS MODULE TAKES PLACE AT OUR SWINDON VENUE

This module is delivered over four live webinars.

• Generic diagnostic approach to respiratory disease in the dog and cat
• The importance of diagnostic aids (radiography, endoscopy) in the investigation of respiratory disease
• The pathophysiology and differential diagnosis of coughing and respiratory distress including nasal and pharyngeal disease and pleural and pulmonary disorders
• Principles of primary and ancillary respiratory therapeutics

Key learning objectives:

• Understand and describe the principles and importance of physical examination in patients with suspected cardiac disease
• Understand the principles of electrocardiography
• Describe and understand the approach to electrocardiographic interpretation and identify common arrhythmias
• Describe the evaluation of thoracic radiographs in cardiac patients
• Understand the basic principles of echocardiography and its role in diagnosis of cardiac disease
  

Key learning objectives:

• Describe and understand the events involved in the pathophysiology of cardiac failure
• Define systolic and diastolic failure
• Appreciate the species differences in prevalence of congenital and acquired cardiac diseases
• Describe the major congenital cardiac diseases in dogs and cats
• Describe and understand the pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of acquired valvular, myocardial and pericardial diseases
• Discuss the therapeutic options and their applications in patients with cardiac disease
  

Key learning objectives:

• Describe and understand the pathophysiology of regurgitation and acute and chronic vomiting and diarrhoea
• Understand and discuss the diagnostic approaches to regurgitation, vomiting and diarrhoea
• Describe the principles and basic use of endoscopy in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal disease
  

Key learning objectives:

• Understand the pathophysiology of hepatic and hepatobiliary disease
• Describe the diagnostic approach to the jaundiced patient
  
• Describe the investigative approach to suspected hepatobiliary disease
• Understand the pathophysiology of exocrine pancreatic disease
• Describe the investigative approach to acute and chronic exocrine pancreatic diseases
• Discuss therapeutic options in hepatobiliary and pancreatic disease
  

Delivered during 4 live webinars

• Understand the basis of immune function and the immune response
• Describe the pathophysiology of and diagnostic approach to common immune-mediated diseases in small animals
• Understand the basis of therapy for immune-mediated diseases
• Discuss the use of common immunosuppressive therapies
  

Key learning objectives:

• Describe the elements involved in major body system assessment and stabilisation of the acutely ill or emergency patient
• Describe the use of the emergency laboratory database and its interpretation
• Understand the principles involved in fluid, electrolyte and transfusion therapy
• Describe and understand the principles and practical aspects of critical patient monitoring
• Understand how to recognise cardiopulmonary arrest in small animals
• Understand the application of basic and advanced cardiac life support

This module includes a practical session where the following techniques will be reviewed:

• Placing a tracheostomy tube
• Thoracocentesis
• Chest drain placement and appropriate management
  

Key learning objectives:

• Understand the underlying principles of endocrine anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology
• Describe the clinical signs and diagnostic approach to adrenal, thyroid and parathyroid disorders in dogs and cats
• Understand the basis of medical and (where appropriate) surgical management for diseases affecting the adrenal, thyroid and parathyroid glands
  

Key learning objectives:

• Understand and describe the pathophysiology and clinical signs associated with endocrine pancreatic disease
• Describe the investigation and management of diabetes mellitus and diabetic ketoacidosis in the dog and cat
• Understand the causes of failure to control diabetes and the approach to the unstable diabetic patient
• Understand the pathophysiology of pituitary endocrine diseases
• Describe the clinical signs, investigation and management of pituitary endocrine disease in the dog and cat
  

Key learning objectives:

• Be able to understand the principles of tumour biology and staging
• Describe the general investigative approach to the cancer patient
• The principles of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgical oncology
• The therapeutic management of common canine and feline neoplasms
• Recognise and manage common oncologic emergencies
  

Key learning objectives:

• Understand a problem-solving approach to skin diseases
• Describe the steps involved in dermatologic examination in cats and dogs
• List and understand the techniques used for the laboratory investigation of skin disease and when they should be used
• Describe a rational problem-solving approach to pruritus, its investigation and treatment
• Describe a rational problem-solving approach to alopecia, its investigation and treatment
• Recognise common presentations of bacterial, parasitic and fungal skin disease
• Describe common dermatologic manifestations of systemic disease and their pathogenesis
  

Key learning objectives:

• Understand the principles of functional neuroanatomy
• Describe the principles involved in the neurologic examination and localisation of lesions
• List and understand further diagnostic techniques used in investigation of neurologic disease
• Describe the investigation and management of common neurologic syndromes
• Understand the steps involved in the investigation and management of seizures in dogs and cats
  

Key learning objectives:

• List and describe the diagnostic techniques used in investigation of urinary disease
• Understand the pathophysiology of acute and chronic renal failure, glomerular disease and proteinuria
• Describe the investigative approach to and therapeutic management of acute and chronic renal failure, glomerular disease and proteinuria
  

Key learning objectives:

• Describe and understand the factors involved in the development of crystalluria and urolithiasis in cats and dogs
• Understand the principles of management of lower urinary tract disease in cats and dogs
• Describe the possible causes of urinary incontinence, their diagnosis and management
• Classify canine prostatic diseases and understand their pathogenesis, diagnosis and medical management
  

This module is delivered over four live webinars.

Key learning objectives:

• List the major infectious diseases in dogs and cats
• Describe the diagnosis and management of common infectious diseases in dogs and cats
• Describe the clinical signs of significant imported diseases occurring in dogs and cats
• Understand the principles of vaccination and vaccination regimes
• Describe the steps involved in the pet travel scheme
• List notifiable diseases in dogs and cats
  

Key learning objectives:

• Understand how to perform common ophthalmic examination techniques
• Describe the medical and surgical management of common ocular conditions
• Recognise the ocular manifestation of systemic diseases
• Discuss current ocular therapeutics