Companion Animal Cardiology – Diagnostic Cardiology
Course content
The purpose of this course is to further develop the skills of
the student within the discipline of veterinary cardiology in
companion animals. The level of prior knowledge and skills within
cardiology from both veterinary candidate level and the first part
of the Master-education will further be developed into an advanced
level. In theory and by practical exercises to extend the
participants knowledge, professional skills and competences within
the subject of clinical cardiology at an advanced level.
Read more about the Master of Companion Animal Science.
This course is a specialisation course at the Master of Companion Animal Clinical Science. The Master is a post graduate education targeted small animal veterinarians seeking Continual Professional Development (CPD).
Having completed the course, the student must be able to:
Knowledge
• Define, identify and discuss veterinary methodology and
paraclinical tools in systematised reflective clinical decision
making in companion animal clinical practice specifically within
clinical cardiology
• Explain the causes, hemodynamics and pathophysiologic
mechanism involved in systolic and diastolic heart diseases/failure
• Explain effects of anesthesia on the heart
• Explain the role of biomarkers in heart diseases
• Explain, reflect about and demonstrate overview of
epidemiology and screening of heart diseases in companian animals
• Give genetic counselling with those companion animal
owners or breeders which animals are at an increased risk or either
having a heritable disorder or of passing it on to their unborn
offspring
• Explain cardiopulmonary resuscitation – basic and advanced
life support in companion animals
• Give an insight into critically ill patients and hemodynamic
disturbances
Skills
• Apply the quantitative and qualitative methodologies such as
performing and applying clinical cardiovascular examination and
assess cardiovascular size and function and tools as well as master
relevant skills such as intermediate clinical ECG, intermediate
thoracic radiology and intermediate trans-thoracic
echocardiography (i.e. understand physics, “knobology” and probe
selection; practical and theoretical ultrasound sessions; M-mode
and 2D diagnostics (anatomy/standard heart projections,
principles); basic spectral and colour Doppler examination
• Assess and interpret systolic and diastolic assessments
• Make clinical decisions, arrive at a diagnosis and consider
evidence based scientific approaches in order to plan and
administer further appropriate diagnostics, patient therapy and
management within the area of clinical cardiology
• Communicate effectively in writing and pass on results to
relevant parties
Competences
• Evaluate companion animal diseases within clinical
cardiology
• Educate owners of chronic cardiovascular patients concerning
long-term medical treatment
• Work independently, take responsibility for, predict,
prognosticate and make decisions within clinical cardiology
at an advanced level
A combination of theoretical lectures, demonstrations, hands-on practice and case-based practice. Case-study work.
Updated literature list will be posted 1 month prior to course start. The participant should have theoretical knowledge updated prior to participation.
Inclusion criteria for Master's Programme in Companion
Animal Clinical Science. Degree in veterinary medicine and at least
two years of relevant work experience.
SCAM13001U, SCAM13002U, SCAM13003U, SCAM13004U or one of the
following certifications in Companion Animal Diseases:
• DVA in Small Animal Diseases, in Danish known as “certificeret
fagdyrlæge i sygdomme hos hunde og katte”
• Swedish specialist in diseases of dogs and cats, in Swedish known
as Steg 1
• Norwegian specialist in diseases of dogs and cats, in Norwegian
known as Specialisering i veterinærmedisin, spesialitet smådyr
• Finnish specialist in diseases of dogs and cats, in Finnish known
as Pieneläinsairauksien erikoiseläinlääkäri
SCAM13024U Applied Clinical Cardiology
- ECTS
- 6 ECTS
- Type of assessment
-
Portfolio
- Type of assessment details
- The portfolio exam consists of two parts.
1) The course certificate, which supports, underpins, and focuses on the learning process (learning portfolio). All required components of the course certificate must be approved and include a) a minimum of 80% active participation, b) preparation and oral presentation of problem oriented clinical cases and c) an on-site steeplechase test.
2) A graded evaluation, which focuses on the intended learning outcomes (evaluation portfolio). The graded evaluation includes a) three written assignments on clinically relevant topics and b) a case-log with three cases from clinical practice. - Exam registration requirements
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80 % active participation in the on site course activities are required in order to obtain approved course certificate. Both, approved course certificate and a passed examination are required to pass the course. Students may attend examination without approval of course certificate.
- Aid
- All aids allowed
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- External censorship
- Exam period
-
Exam dates will be published on the programme homepage.
Criteria for exam assessment
To achieve the maximum grade of 12, the student shall be able
to:
Knowledge
• Define, identify and discuss veterinary methodology and
paraclinical tools in systematised reflective clinical decision
making in companion animal clinical practice specifically within
clinical cardiology
• Explain the causes, hemodynamics and pathophysiologic
mechanism involved in systolic and diastolic heart diseases/failure
• Explain effects of anesthesia on the heart
• Explain the role of biomarkers in heart diseases
• Explain, reflect about and demonstrate overview of
epidemiology and screening of heart diseases in companian animals
• Give genetic counselling with those companion animal
owners or breeders which animals are at an increased risk or either
having a heritable disorder or of passing it on to their unborn
offspring
• Explain cardiopulmonary resuscitation – basic and advanced
life support in companion animals
• Give an insight into critically ill patients and hemodynamic
disturbances
Skills
• Apply the quantitative and qualitative methodologies such as
performing and applying clinical cardiovascular examination and
assess cardiovascular size and function and tools as well as master
relevant skills such as intermediate clinical ECG, intermediate
thoracic radiology and intermediate trans-thoracic
echocardiography (i.e. understand physics, “knobology” and probe
selection; practical and theoretical ultrasound sessions; M-mode
and 2D diagnostics (anatomy/standard heart projections,
principles); basic spectral and colour Doppler examination
• Assess and interpret systolic and diastolic assessments
• Make clinical decisions, arrive at a diagnosis and consider
evidence based scientific approaches in order to plan and
administer further appropriate diagnostics, patient therapy and
management within the area of clinical cardiology
• Communicate effectively in writing and pass on results to
relevant parties
Competences
• Evaluate companion animal diseases within clinical
cardiology
• Educate owners of chronic cardiovascular patients concerning
long-term medical treatment
• Work independently, take responsibility for, predict,
prognosticate and make decisions within clinical cardiology
at an advanced level
Part time Master and Diploma courses
- Category
- Hours
- Lectures
- 10
- Preparation
- 87
- Theory exercises
- 10
- Practical exercises
- 15
- Exam
- 40
- English
- 162
Kursusinformation
- Language
- English
- Course number
- SCAM13011U
- ECTS
- 6 ECTS
- Programme level
- Part Time Master
- Duration
-
Practical 5-days course at University Hospital For Companion Animals (Universitetshospitalet for Familiedyr)
- Placement
- Spring
This course is offered in Spring 2024 (and every second year)
- Price
- Schedulegroup
-
Monday - Friday full time
- Capacity
- 4
- Studyboard
- Study Board for the Professionel Master´s Degree Programmes at The Faculty og Health and Medical Science
Contracting department
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Contracting faculty
- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Course Coordinator
- Jørgen Koch (4-7c8074795184867f753f7c863f757c)
Teacher
Associate professor, Jakob Willesen
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