BI2S104 - Veterinary Diagnostics 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 7
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BI2S104 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Veterinary Diagnostics | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Biological and Forensic Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Rhiannon Stundon | ||
| Module Team: | Theona Aristidou, Rachel Perry, Katie Davies, Paul Jones, Rhian Jones | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100532 - veterinary nursing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 7 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
This module aims to provide the student veterinary nurse with the extensive theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to correctly prepare and run veterinary diagnostic tests on small animal patients.
The paramount importance of Animal Welfare and the Health & Safety of staff are firmly embedded throughout the module and students will learn to advocate for their patients during diagnostic tests to ensure their well-being.
The module will enable the student to operate equipment safely and effectively and give the student confidence to recognise clinical abnormalities and diagnostic artefacts.
Content Summary
The content of this module will be applied across all aspects of veterinary diagnostics for canine, feline and exotic species and includes:
Demonstration of patient preparation and sampling techniques for diagnostic procedures.
Performance of common laboratory diagnostic and imaging diagnostics frequently undertaken in small animal veterinary practice to include haematology, blood biochemistry, urinalysis, microscopy, radiography, ultrasonography and endoscopy.
Ability to recognise abnormal findings, differentiate them from sample and equipment artefacts, and take the appropriate action, to include discussion of Quality Improvement and Clinical Governance.
Application and analysis of the principles and techniques of laboratory diagnostics to include: safe use of equipment and materials (biochemistry analysers, haematology analysers, blood gas analysers, serology analysers, commercial test kits, refractometer, microscope, stains); collect, prepare, store (including packing for transportation to external laboratory) and test pathological samples to include: blood, urine, faeces, skin & hair, other body tissues, other body fluids, cadavers; discussion of infection control and health and safety measures in relation to One Health and sustainability.
Application and analysis of the principles and techniques of diagnostic imaging to include: legal requirements of radiography; principles of imaging using ionising radiation to include: radiography, scintigraphy, computed axial tomography (CAT/CT scan), fluoroscopy; principles of ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and endoscopy; patient positioning; image processing, evaluation and storage; discussion of environmental sustainability and One Health.
The pass mark is set using a modified Angoff Method. Pass marks will vary.
The RCVS Day One Competences and Day One Skills for Veterinary Nurses are the minimum essential requirements that all student veterinary nurses are expected to have met in order to join the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses. Further information can be found at www.rcvs.org.uk
The content of this module will cover the following RCVS Day One Competences: 1, 4-5, 7-9, 12-13, 15, 17, 21-23, 37.
The content of this module will cover the following RCVS Day One Skills for Veterinary Nurses: 1.1-1.2, 2.1-2.3, 2.8-2.11, 3.2, 3.5, 4.5, 5.1-5.9, 6.1-6.6, 8.1, 8.3-8.4.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 5 |
| Lecture | 50 |
| Tutorial | 5 |
| Demonstration | 20 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 20 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Analyse and appraise laboratory diagnostics and diagnostic imaging in veterinary practice |
| LO2 | Perform laboratory diagnostic and diagnostic imaging techniques in veterinary practice |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | Practical Test 1 | Prepare and test laboratory samples and position patients and set up for the taking of radiographs | 15 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | Veterinary Diagnostics: 35 MCQ and 8 SAQ questions | 75 | N/A | 45 | No | 0 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study 1 | Appraisal of the laboratory and imaging diagnostics in a single case | 0 | 1250 | 25 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Test 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |
| Case study 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |