Companion Animal Cardiology - Advanced Clinical Cardiology
Course content
The purpose of this course is to further develop the skills and
competencies of the student within the discipline of veterinary
clinical cardiology in companion animals. The level of prior
knowledge and skills within cardiology from the first part of the
master-education will further be developed into an advanced level
qualifying the student to work independently at a specialist level.
In theory and by practical exercises to extend the participants
knowledge, professional skills and competences within the subject
of clinical cardiology at a specialist 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 participant should be able to:
Knowledge
• Define, identify and discuss evidence-based decision making
within advanced clinical cardiology
• Explain, reflect about and demonstrate a complete overview
of systematic clinical approach to the cardiovascular patient at an
advanced specialised level
• List, classify, and demonstrate critical reflection on the
most current and novel approaches to patient diagnosis, therapy,
management at a specialised level of clinical cardiology using
comparative aspects to human cardiology where applicable
• List, classify and demonstrate critical reflection of
research methods, research study design and research presentation
in specialised scientific veterinary and human cardiology
journals
Skills
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing and being
capable of discussing issues within the specialisation-area with
professional colleagues in private practice, in academia and in
research institutions within the area of specialised clinical
cardiology.
• Continuously seek out, reflect on and apply new evidence
based methods and solution models within veterinary- and human
cardiology where applicable.
• Work systematically and effectively in the
specialisation-area, having knowledge and understanding of the area
at the highest international level
• Master advanced practice skill/tools in combination with
theoretical knowledge such as color doppler imaging, tissue doppler
imaging, 3D imaging and Holter-recording.
Competences
• Evaluate and manage specialised cardiovascular medical and
surgical cases
• Work independently, take responsibility for, predict,
prognosticate and make decisions at a specialised cardiovascular
level using most current diagnostic and therapeutic methods such as
Tissues Doppler imaging, Strain and Strain-rate imaging and
interventional cardiology.
• Collaborate constructively within and between
specialists/professionals and lay persons involved in
cardiovascular patient management of specialized cases requiring
heart surgery (such as PDA, PRRA), catheter based surgical
procedures (such as PDA, PS) or pacemaker implantation.
• Make ethic considerations regarding diagnostic methods and
therapies and place these into perspective such as cardiovascular
screening programs in susceptible cat and dog breeds
• Independently evaluate and structure own learning processes
and continuously obtain new knowledge at a specialty level within
advanced clinical cardiology
• Take responsibility for the continuing education of staff
working in the graduates own clinical to ensure a uniform advanced
level of care.
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
SCAM13011U Diagnostic 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 evidence-based decision making
within advanced clinical cardiology
• Explain, reflect about and demonstrate a complete overview
of systematic clinical approach to the cardiovascular patient at an
advanced specialised level
• List, classify, and demonstrate critical reflection on the
most current and novel approaches to patient diagnosis, therapy,
management at a specialised level of clinical cardiology using
comparative aspects to human cardiology where applicable
• List, classify and demonstrate critical reflection of
research methods, research study design and research presentation
in specialised scientific veterinary and human cardiology
journals
Skills
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing and being
capable of discussing issues within the specialisation-area with
professional colleagues in private practice, in academia and in
research institutions within the area of specialised clinical
cardiology.
• Continuously seek out, reflect on and apply new evidence
based methods and solution models within veterinary- and human
cardiology where applicable.
• Work systematically and effectively in the
specialisation-area, having knowledge and understanding of the area
at the highest international level
• Master advanced practice skill/tools in combination with
theoretical knowledge such as color doppler imaging, tissue doppler
imaging, 3D imaging and Holter-recording.
Competences
• Evaluate and manage specialised cardiovascular medical and
surgical cases
• Work independently, take responsibility for, predict,
prognosticate and make decisions at a specialised cardiovascular
level using most current diagnostic and therapeutic methods such as
Tissues Doppler imaging, Strain and Strain-rate imaging and
interventional cardiology.
• Collaborate constructively within and between
specialists/professionals and lay persons involved in
cardiovascular patient management of specialized cases requiring
heart surgery (such as PDA, PRRA), catheter based surgical
procedures (such as PDA, PS) or pacemaker implantation.
• Make ethic considerations regarding diagnostic methods and
therapies and place these into perspective such as cardiovascular
screening programs in susceptible cat and dog breeds
• Independently evaluate and structure own learning processes
and continuously obtain new knowledge at a specialty level within
advanced clinical cardiology
• Take responsibility for the continuing education of staff
working in the graduates own clinical to ensure a uniform advanced
level of care.
Part time Master and Diploma courses
- Category
- Hours
- Preparation
- 85
- Practical exercises
- 37
- Exam
- 40
- English
- 162
Kursusinformation
- Language
- English
- Course number
- SCAM13012U
- ECTS
- 6 ECTS
- Programme level
- Part Time Master
- Duration
-
Practical 5-days course at University Hospital For Companion Animals (Universitetshospitalet for Familiedyr)
- Placement
- Spring
- Price
- Schedulegroup
-
Autumn 2022 (and offered every second year)
- 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 Coordinators
- Jakob Willesen (2-6d7a4376787167316e7831676e)
- Jørgen Koch
(4-7074686d45787a736933707a336970)
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