James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020

TV3002 - Transitions from Health to Disease 2

Subject Description

This subject, together with Transitions from Health to Disease 1, makes up the third level of the BVSc degree program and the second of two years of the integrated veterinary science curriculum. The integrated curriculum is structured around a number of overlapping themes that combine knowledge, skills and attitudes, which are then delivered through seven identified elements (IE). The IE's are: 1. Agents of Disease and Therapeutics 2. Pathology 3. Introduction to Livestock Management and Equine Medicine 4. Introductory to Small Animal Clinical Studies 5. Veterinary Career Development (VCD) 6. Introduction to Clinical Practice and 7. Research Proposal. Agents of Disease and Therapeutics continues the study of common parasitological conditions of animals, their diagnosis, treatment, management and zoonotic risks and the use and pharmacology of drugs in veterinary practice. Pathology completes systemic pathology examining the pathologic basis of disease in the cardiovascular, urogenital, integumentary, endocrine, nervous and musculoskeletal systems. Introduction to Livestock Management and Equine Medicine examines a One Health approach to zoonoses and food safety, differences in structure of the Beef Industry in Australia, bovine lameness, medicine in the pig, poultry and small ruminant industries and equine dermatology, wound management, lameness and podiatry. Introductory to Small Animal Clinical Studies prepares students for their clinical years through introduction to diagnostic clinical reasoning and problem orientated record keeping, small animal dermatology and small animal emergency critical care, the principles of diagnostic imaging and radiation safety, behavioural medicine, surgery and wound management, dentistry and anaesthesiology and introduces clinical pathology - Introduction to Clinical Practice prepares students for their clinical years introducing the basics of clinical examination of dogs,cats and cattle. The VCD theme will provide students with the skills necessary to practice as a veterinarian in our changing world and to be able to continually access and use information as knowledge progresses. The research proposal develops skills in evidencs based analysis of a proposed problem.

Learning Outcomes

• explain and demonstrate the key features of surgical sepsis, surgical theatre etiquette, basic surgical procedures, surgical emergencies, emergency critical case management in small animals and wound management in small animals and equines
• diagnose common diseases of the cardiovascular, urogenital, integumentary, endocrine, nervous and musculoskeletal systems based on gross and histopathological changes, explain their pathophysiology, and describe common laboratory abnormalities and the interpretive considerations of chemistry tests and urinalysis for the detection of disease in animals
• discuss the beef cattle and ruminant export industries in Australia
• discuss the pharmacological principles associated with treatment and management of common disease of animals and anaesthesia in small animals and describe anesthetic procedures, delivery systems, risks associated with anesthesia, use of drugs, monitoring and basic problem solving for safe anesthesia in small animals
• describe and diagnose common dermatological conditions in small animals and equines, their management and treatment
• discuss the basic concepts of the production of x- rays, the interaction of radiation within the body and how it applies to radiographic techniques and radiation safety aspects
• apply knowledge on the anatomy, physiology and behaviour of animals to undertake a clinical examination of the dog, cat and cow, evaluate lameness in the cow and horse and apply podiatry to managing the health and disorders of the equine hoof
• demonstrate and strengthen teamwork, conflict management skills and negotiation skills
• diagnose, manage, treat and prevent some common infectious and parasitic diseases including zoonotic pathogens, using a One Health approach, in companion animals, pigs, poultry, small ruminants and equines as well as behavioural problems in companion animals. Discuss the process of diagnostic reasoning and demonstrate problem orientated record keeping
• diagnose treat and manage common dental conditions in animals evaluate peer-reviewed scientific literature and prepare a research proposal that will test a scientific hypothesis relevant to the field of veterinary science

Subject Assessment

• Invigilated > End of semester exam - (60%)
• - (40%)

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Special Assessment Requirements

ALL practicals, tutorials, guest lectures, workshops, field trips, and animal handling sessions are compulsory. Farm practice placement must be completed

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