Course description
Veterinary medicine is the subspecialty of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, prevention, management and treatment of illness and injury in animals. Veterinary medicine that focuses on disease is known as ‘veterinary epidemiology’. We begin this diploma course by explaining how to make a diagnosis by conducting a physical examination of the affected animal. We also examine methods used to maintain biosecurity and control infection, including practical antimicrobial therapeutics used to kill harmful microorganisms.
This course shows you how to diagnose an animal during an emergency and identifies when to hospitalise the patient. We demonstrate the importance of identifying the targeted therapy and detecting signs of nervousness and anxiety. The course lays out the symptoms and treatment of diseases of the liver and pancreas, including diseases of the alimentary tract. We then move on to diseases of the heart and circulatory system and provide clinical treatment procedures. Finally, we explain how decisions are made in veterinary emergency medicine.
This diploma course provides the tools you need to comprehend the principles of veterinary medicine. You can use this knowledge to better understand animals and their needs. We describe the everyday life of a veterinarian and provide you with an understanding of what the job requires, from treating emergencies to dealing with clinical procedures. Sign up to earn a diploma that signals your aptitude and ability to provide healthcare to sick and injured animals.
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Training content
Introduction to Veterinary Medicine
Description: This module will begin by helping you analyse an overview of veterinary medicine. We will also help you find information on diagnostic methods. This module will look at the different types of palpation. You will find answers to questions like: "What is history collection?" and "How can you perform a close physical examination?"
- Learning Outcomes
- Introduction to Veterinary Medicine
- Making a Diagnosis
- The Physical Examination
- The Medical History
- Biosecurity and Infection Control
- Practical Antimicrobial Therapeutics
- Diseases of the Alimentary Tract
- Learning Outcomes
Identifying Diseases
Description: In this module, we will help you analyse diseases of the liver and pancreas. In addition, you will examine the principles of circulatory failure. You will have the opportunity to explore abnormalities of plasma protein concentration. This module will help you find answers to questions like: What are the principles of treatment? What is Uraemia?
- Learning Outcomes
- Diseases of the Liver and Pancreas
- Diseases of the Cardiovascular System
- Diseases of the Haemolymphatic and Immune Systems
- Diseases of the Respiratory System
- Diseases of the Urinary System
- Diseases of the Nervous System
- Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System
- Lesson Summary
Veterinary Procedures
Description: This module will begin by helping you analyse an overview of diseases of the skin, eye, conjunctiva, and external ear. We will also help you find information on mastitis. You will also analyse the importance of emergency medicine. You will have answers to questions like: What is transgaunation? Or Why is herbal medicine important?
- Learning Outcomes
- Diseases of the Skin, Eye, Conjunctiva, and External Ear
- Diseases of the Mammary Gland
- Decision Making in Veterinary Emergency Medicine
- Veterinary Herbal Medicine
- Clinical Procedures
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Veterinary Medicine for Exotic Pets, Zoo and Wildlife Species
- Lesson Summary
Course assessment
- Assessment: Diploma in Veterinary Medicine - Course Assessment
Certification / Credits
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Outline the field of veterinary medicine
- Explain how to successfully make a diagnosis
- Discuss all the elements of the physical examination
- Describe some diseases of the liver and pancreas
- Recognise the many diseases of the cardiovascular system
- Identify diseases of the haemolymphatic and immune systems
- Classify the various animal diseases of the skin, eye, conjunctiva and external ear
- Discuss some diseases of animals’ mammary gland
- Explain how decisions are made during veterinary emergencies
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