SCAM13023U Companion Animal Diagnostic Imaging - Advanced Diagnostic Imaging

Volume 2013/2014
Education
Master's Programme Companion Animal Clinical Science - semi-compulsory
Content

To provide advanced level understanding in techniques and interpretation of diagnostic imaging modalities. The student will work in all available modalities including conventional radiographs, fluoroscopy, CT, MRI, ultrasonography. An introduction to nuclear medicine including scintigraphy and DEXA will be included.  An overall consideration of the susceptibility of tissues to the various irradiations encountered in imaging will form part of the module.

The course will contain didactic components concerned with theory and practical exercises to develop and apply knowledge within the general area of veterinary diagnostic imaging.  Emphasis will be placed on acquiring skills to obtain a balanced overview of the subject such that a familiarity with the subject sufficient to identify scenarious where the imaging can make an overall positive impact on clinical practice.  The integration of the subject my means of PACS systems will be mentioned.
Learning Outcome

Having completed the course, the student must be able to:

Knowledge
• Define and explain at an advanced level the physical basis for imaging including on aspects of radiation safety
• Reflect about, explain and discuss the current role of veterinary imaging in clinical practice

Skills
• Acquire and communicate and understanding of the full range of medical imaging techniques
• Recognise and discuss the spectrum of imaging modalities from anatomical to functional.
• Make imaging diagnosis from a wide range of common and clearly manifest diseases
 
Competences
• Use their  knowledge, skills to impact on the practice of veterinary medicine in a clinical setting
 

Literature
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, SCAM13021U, SCAM13022U or
Recertified Danish "Fagdyrlæge i sygdomme hos hund og kat" and SCAM13021U, SCAM13022U
A mixture of lectures, e-learning, theoretical and practical exercises. Case-study work.
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Exam
  • 20
  • Lectures
  • 12
  • Practical exercises
  • 25
  • Preparation
  • 80
  • Theory exercises
  • 25
  • Total
  • 162
Credit
6 ECTS
Type of assessment
Written assignment
Oral examination
As a part of the course the student will have to hand in a number of written exercises/cases, procedure protocols and a final webbased written report and present this at an oral examination.
Exam registration requirements
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
Criteria for exam assesment

Having completed the course, the student must be able to:

Knowledge
• Define and explain at an advanced level the physical basis for imaging including on aspects of radiation safety
• Reflect about, explain and discuss the current role of veterinary imaging in clinical practice

Skills
• Acquire and communicate and understanding of the full range of medical imaging techniques
• Recognise and discuss the spectrum of imaging modalities from anatomical to functional.
• Make imaging diagnosis from a wide range of common and clearly manifest diseases
 
Competences
• Use their  knowledge, skills to impact on the practice of veterinary medicine in a clinical setting