ECTS credits ECTS credits: 7
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Hours of tutorials: 2 EEES Clinics: 136 Total: 138
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Work placements Degree RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Anatomy, Animal Production and Clinical Veterinary Science
Areas: Clinical Veterinary Science
Center Faculty of Veterinary Science
Call: Work Placements in Companies for Degrees and Master's Degrees
Teaching: With teaching
Enrolment: Enrollable
This subject aims to be a practical discipline that complements the student's clinical training by acquiring specific and defined skills necessary for their clinical practice upon graduation. Students are expected to acquire basic clinical skills in professional practice, animal examination and care, clinical decision-making, and aspects related to patient treatment and hospital care, all of which must be fully acquired.
The contents of the Clinical Hospital Rotation are divided into rotations, complementary rotations, and Clinical Skills Laboratory:
Rotations: Students integrate into the daily work of different Hospital Services.
1. Internal Medicine (13 hours): Comprehensive patient management from medical history taking, through physical examination, differential diagnosis, complementary tests, to treatment. It also includes the management and treatment of hospitalized patients.
2. Surgery (13 hours): It includes various aspects of the surgical patient, from examination, surgical preparation, anaesthesia, surgical procedures, necessary materials, to the monitoring and hospitalization of post-surgical patients.
3. Imaging Diagnosis (13 hours): execution and interpretation of different imaging diagnostic techniques: radiology, ultrasound, CT, MRI.
4. Large Animal Service (SAAR) (13 hours): Comprehensive patient care from medical history and examination to diagnosis and treatment in large animals.
5. Equines (13 hours): Comprehensive management of equine patients from reception to diagnosis and treatment. Management of hospitalized patients.
6. Pathology (4 hours): Comprehensive review from necropsy, sample collection, diagnosis, and correct execution and interpretation of a pathological and/or cytological report.
7. Ethology (3 hours): Rotation in ethology consultations and participation in behavior modification procedures.
8. Continuous Care Service (10 hours): patient care in the emergency department of HVU Rof Codina.
Complementary Rotations: Students will engage in rotation-related activities associated with each of the services to complement their practical experience.
1. Equine Service Rotation I (Rot Eq1) (6 hours): "La Cruza" Equestrian Facility (Taboada) with transportation by bus from HVU Rof Codina. Students will practice, with faculty support, handling equines housed in a sports centre, identifying the main health risks for the animals as well as possible preventive or corrective measures. Additionally, the student will participate in teamwork with sports technicians in riding, riders, and farriers, developing the ability to collaborate with other professionals in the equestrian field.
2. Surgery Service Rotation I (Rot Cir1) (3 hours): New companion animals. Surgery practice room in Pavilion 2. Students will practice on cadavers various basic clinical procedures in birds such as medication administration routes, intubation, placement of an aerosacular cannula, preparation of the surgical field, and basic bandaging for an avian patient.
3. Imaging Diagnosis Service Rotation I (Rot DPI1) (3 hours): Radiographic Positioning. DPI Service at HVU Rof Codina. With faculty support, students will practice performing a complete procedure to obtain routine radiographic projections in small animal clinics, focusing on commonly explored regions (chest, abdomen, and musculoskeletal system: neck, shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee). Students will have access to a dog/cat mannequin to practice different positions, as well as dose calculation based on the regions to be explored.
4. Pathology Service Rotation I (Rot AP1) (3 hours): Basic cytology applied to diagnosis. Pathological Anatomy Microscope Room. Students will interpret cytological samples from real clinical cases with the support of the teaching staff. The diagnostic value of cytology in veterinary medicine and the factors influencing its interpretation will be discussed. Basic criteria will be established to differentiate inflammation from neoplasia and to determine whether a neoplasia is benign or malignant.
5. Internal Medicine Service Rotation I (Rot Med1) (3 hours): Laboratory Interpretation. Laboratory of HVU Rof Codina. Students will practice performing different basic laboratory techniques as well as interpreting the results.
6. Large Animal Rotation I (SAAR1) (3 hours): Haematology in cattle. Veterinary Medical Clinic Seminar. Students will practice performing various basic laboratory tests and interpreting the results of these tests in cattle.
7. Imaging Diagnosis Service Rotation II (Rot DPI2) (3 hours): Protocol for ultrasound examination in small animals. Imaging Diagnosis Service of HVU Rof Codina. With faculty support, students will practice performing a complete abdominal ultrasound, identifying major organs as well as common artifacts encountered in ultrasound examination. Students will manipulate the equipment's controls for optimizing ultrasound images.
8. Surgery Service Rotation II (Rot Cir2) (3 hours): Traumatology in models. Surgery practice room in Pavilion 2. Students will place a locked plate on a dog bone model, learning all steps of the technique.
9. Ethology Service Rotation I (Rot Eto1) (3 hours): Feline Behavior and Welfare: Low Stress Handling. Cebiovet Classroom. Students will receive basic knowledge about feline behaviour and welfare and will practice low-stress handling techniques on feline patients.
10. Internal Medicine Service Rotation II (Rot Med2) (3 hours): Fluid therapy in small animals. Veterinary Medical Clinic Seminar. Students will classify different available fluids and their characteristics and will practice designing different fluid therapy plans based on each patient's needs.
11. Large Animals Rotation II (SAAR2) (3 hours): Abdominal Surgery. Facilities of the Livestock Service at HVU Rof Codina. Students will review, graphically, the performance of different abdominal surgical techniques in production animals.
12. Imaging Diagnosis Service Rotation III (Rot DPI3) (3 hours): Interpretation of clinical cases in diagnostic imaging. Imaging Diagnosis Service of HVU Rof Codina. Students will practice interpreting real clinical cases provided by faculty to interpret various radiological tests, being able to issue a standardized report including description, conclusion, and proposal for additional tests based on clinical history and radiological findings.
13. Equine Service Rotation II (Rot Eq2) (3 hours): Abdominal ultrasound in horses. Equine Service of the Rof Codina University Veterinary Hospital (HVU-RC). With faculty support, students will practice performing a complete abdominal ultrasound in a horse, identifying major organs as well as common artifacts encountered in ultrasound examination. Students will manipulate the equipment's controls for optimizing ultrasound images.
14. Surgery Service Rotation III (Rot Cir3) (3 hours): Ovariohysterectomy. Operating Rooms of HVU Rof Codina. Students will practice, under the professor's supervision, the anaesthesia protocol and the performance of an ovariohysterectomy on a dog or cat.
Clinical Skills Laboratory (6 hours): Students will practice the following clinical skills at the laboratory stations.
1. Electrocardiography
2. Venous access
3. Chemotherapy handling
4. Endoscopy
5. Microscopic diagnosis
6. Suturing
7. Bandaging
8. Orotracheal intubation
9. Laparoscopic simulation
10. Ultrasound skills
11. DICOM image management
12. Clinical procedures in cow head
13. Rectal examination and AI (Artificial Insemination)
14. Clinical procedures in horse head
15. Clinical procedures in anterior third of horse
16. Clinical procedures in hind thirds of horse
Clinical Case Discussion (3 hours): The student will present a clinical case and discuss its contents with the faculty.
BASIC BIBLIOGRAPHY
o Agut Giménez, A. (2014). Diagnóstico por imagen en pequeños animales (1ª ed). Multimédica Ediciones Veterinarias. Barcelona.
o Constable PD, Hinchcliff KW, Done HD, Gruenberg W. (2017). Veterinary Medicine. A textbook of the diseases of cattle, horses, sheep, pigs and goats - two-volume set. 11th Edition. Elsevier.
o Fossum TW. (2018). Small Animal Surgery (5ª ed). Ed. Elsevier, Inc. Philadelphia.
o Fragío, C. (2018). Manual de Fluidoterapia en Pequeños Animales. (1ª ed). Multimedia Ediciones Veterinarias. Barcelona.
o Grant, M.M. (2016). Jubb, Kennedy and Palmer’s Pathology of Domestic Animals. (6ª ed). Ed. Elsevier, Inc. Ontario.
o Hendrickson DA, Baird AM. (2013). Turner and McIlwraith’s Techniques in Large Animal Surgery (4ª ed). Wiley-Blackwell. Iowa
o Grimm KA, Lamont LA, Tranquilli WJ, Greene SA, Robertson SA. (2015). Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia: Lumb and Jones. Wiley Blackwell. Iowa.
o López Villalba I, Mesa Sánchez, I. (2015). Guía práctica de interpretación analítica y diagnóstico diferencial en pequeños animales. Hematología y bioquímica. Servet. Zaragoza.
o Meuten DJ. (2016). Tumors in domestic animals. (5ª ed). John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Iowa.
o Nelson R, Couto G. (2019). Small Animal Internal Medicine. (6ª ed). Elsevier. Philadelphia.
o Thrall DY, Robertson ID. (2016). Atlas of Normal Radiographic Anatomy and Anatomic Variants in the Dog and Cat. (2ª ed). Saunders Elsevier. Missouri.
o Walton RM, Cowell R, Valenciano, A. (2020). Equine Hematology, Cytology, and Clinical Chemistry. (2ª ed). Wiley-Blackwell. Hoboken.
o Zachary JF. (2017). Pathological basis of Veterinary Disease. (6ª ed.). Ed. Elsevier, Inc. Missouri.
COMPLEMENTARY BIBLIOGRAFHY
o Campoy L, Korich J, Bezuidenhout A. (2009). Peripheral Nerve blocks in the dog. Partners in Animal Health. Ithaca, New York.
o Elliot I, Skerrit G. (2013). Handbook of Small Animal MRI. Wiley Blackwell. West Sussex (UK).
o Holloway A, Mcconnell F. (2013). BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Radiography and Radiology: A Foundation Manual. British Small Animal Veterinary Association.
o Johnson AL. (2005). AO Principles of Fracture Management in the Dog and Cat. Thieme. New York.
o McCarthy TC. (2020). Veterinary Endoscopy for the Small Animal Practitioner. (2ª ed). Wiley-Blackwell. Missouri.
o Platt S. (2013). BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Neurology (4ªed). British Small Animal Veterinary Association. Gloucester.
o Reagan WJ, Irizarry Rovira AR, DeNicola DB. (2019). Veterinary hematology: atlas of common domestic and no domestic species. (3ª ed). John Wiley & Sons. Iowa.
o Schwarz T, Johnson V. (2008). BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Thoracic Imaging. British Small Animal Veterinary Association. Quedgeley
o Valenciano A, Cowell R. (2019). Cowell and Tyler's Diagnostic Cytology and Hematology of the Dog and Cat. 5thEdition. Ed Mosby.
o Weaver AD. (2005). Bovine Surgery and Lameness. Wiley-Blackwell. Oxford.
o Muir WW, Hubbell JAI. (2008). Equine Anesthesia Monitoring and Emergency Therapy. Mosby Elsevier. Missouri.
ATLAS
o Blowey RW, Weaver DA. (2011). (3ª ed). Color Atlas of Diseases and disorders of Cattle. Mosby, London.
o Buergelt CD, Clark YG, del Piero,F. (2018). Bovine Pathology: A Text and Color Atlas. Ed. CAB International. Oxfordshire (UK).
o Buergelt CD, del Piero F. (2013). Color Atlas of Equine Pathology. Ed. John Wiley & Sons. Iowa.
o Cowell RL, Tyler RD, Meinkoth JH, Denicola DB. (2009). Diagnóstico citológico y hematológico del perro y el gato (3ª ed). Mosby, St Louis, Missouri, USA.
o Raskin RY, Meyer D. (2016). Canine and Feline Cytology: A Color Atlas and Interpretation Guide. (3ª ed). Elsevier. Missouri.
WEB PAGES
o American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (http://www.acva.org/).
o European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia (http://www.ecva.eu.com/).
o American College of Veterinary Surgeons (http://www.acvs.org)
o European College of Veterinary Surgeons (http://www.ecvs.org)
o American College of Veterinary Radiology (http://www.acvr.org/)
o European Association of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging (http://www.eavdi.org/)
o Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/(ISSN)1740-8261).
o Equine Veterinary Journal/ EVEducation (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1001/(ISSN)2042-3306).
o Martindale´s veterinary center (http://www.martindalecenter.com/Vet.html)
o Online textbook on Veterinary Clinical Pathology. Cornell University (https://eclinpath.com/)
o Varias bases de datos con imágenes:
o https://diogoguerra.com/resources-veterinary-pathology
o Prof. Alfonso López Mayagoitia: Pathology and Microbiology. Atlantic Veterinary College. University of Prince Edward Island. Canada http://people.upei.ca/lopez/
o The Center for Food Security and Public Health (CFSPH). Iowa State University http://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/
o Dr. John M King’s NecropsyShow & Tell, Cornell Veterinary Medicine: https://secure.vet.cornell.edu/nst/nst.asphttps://eclinpath.com/atlas/c…
The use of electronic resources available in the USC Library "a BUSC ON LINE" https://busconline.gal is recommended. Additionally, resources can be accessed through Pórtico (http://sfx.bugalicia.org/sano/az) managed by BUGalicia, where searches for scientific journals and e-books (using USC credentials) can be conducted.For specific topics, instructors may provide open access articles or recommend searching through PubMed or Google Scholar.
Competencies
General Competencies
• GVUSC01. Ability to learn and adapt.
• GVUSC02. Capacity for analysis and synthesis.
• GVUSC03. General knowledge of the work area.
• GVUSC04. Planning and management of work.
• GVUSC05. Ability to apply knowledge in practice.
• GVUSC06. Ability to work independently and as a team.
• GVUSC08. Leadership, initiative and entrepreneurship.
• GVUSC09. Ability to communicate in different areas.
• GVUSC10. Ethical commitment and accountability.
Disciplinary Competencies
• CEDVUSC 07. Knowledge of changes in the structure and function of the animal body.
• CEDVUSC 08. Knowledge and diagnosis of different animals, individual and collective, and its prevention, with special emphasis on zoonoses and diseases notifiable diseases.
• CEDVUSC 09. general basis of medical and surgical treatments.
• CEDVUSC 10. Knowing the techniques applied to domestic animals, including those with direct influence on animal and human health.
• CEDVUSC 16. know the basic analytical techniques and interpretation.
• CEDVUSC17. Knowledge of the biological effects of ionizing radiation and radiation protection means.
Professional Skills
• D1VUSC 01. Perform the history and clinical examination of animals.
• D1VUSC 02. Collect and submit specimens with their corresponding reports.
• D1VUSC 03. Perform basic analytical techniques and interpret clinical, biological, and chemical results.
• D1VUSC 04. Diagnose common diseases using complementary diagnostic protocols and techniques.
• D1VUSC 06. Attend to emergencies and provide first aid in Veterinary Medicine.
• D1VUSC 07. Perform basic medical-surgical treatments in animals.
• D1VUSC 08. Prescribe, manage, and correctly administer veterinary drugs.
Academic Skills
• CEAVUSC 01. Analyze, synthesize, solve problems, and make decisions in the professional fields of Veterinary Medicine.
• CEAVUSC 02. Maintain ethical behavior in carrying out responsibilities towards the veterinary profession and society.
• CEAVUSC 03. Disseminate information obtained during the professional practice of Veterinary Medicine fluently, orally, and in writing, with colleagues, authorities, and society in general.
• CEAVUSC 04. Seek and manage information related to the activities of Veterinary Medicine.
• CEAVUSC 05. Know and apply the scientific method in professional practice, including evidence-based medicine.
Transversal Skills
• CTVUSC 01. Ability for reasoning and argumentation.
• CTVUSC 02. Ability to obtain adequate, diverse, and updated information through various means, such as bibliographic information and the Internet, and critically analyze it.
• CTVUSC 03. Ability to develop and present an organized and understandable text.
• CTVUSC 04. Ability to deliver a public presentation clearly, coherently, and concisely.
• CTVUSC 06. Use of information in a foreign language.
• CTVUSC 07. Ability to solve problems through the integrated application of knowledge.
In the Clinical Hospital Rotatory course, each student will undertake a 3-week stay at the HVU Rof Codina with the following schedule:
Clinical Skills Laboratory Rotation:
From Wednesday to Friday, during the first week, from 12:00 to 14:00, students will rotate through the Clinical Skills Laboratory to go through the different available learning stations.
Hospital Services Rotations:
During the second and third weeks, from 8:30 to 15:00, students will undertake a two-day rotation in each hospital service. From 8:30 to 9:30, they will integrate into the hospitalization service and participate in the examination, management, parameter measurement, and treatment administration of hospitalized animals. From 9:30 to 15:00, they will integrate into the clinical activity of the different services: Internal Medicine (MED), Surgery and Anesthesia (CIR), Diagnostic Imaging (DPI), Equines (EQ), and Large Animals (SAAR).
The rotation of the Pathology service will take place on Thursday of the second week from 16:00 to 20:00.
The Ethology service rotation will take place on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of the third week from 16:00 to 19:00 in groups of 3-4 people, as indicated in the rotation schedule.
Students will also undertake a 10-hour shift in the Emergency Service during the weekends of the first and second weeks. The shift will be assigned during the day (9:00-21:00) or night (21:00-9:00) with a 2-hour break.
On Friday of the third week, from 16:00 to 19:00, the presentation and discussion of clinical cases will take place.
Complementary Rotations:
A. Equine Service Rotation I (Rot Eq1) (“La Cruza” Equestrian Facility - Taboada - with bus transfer from HVU Rof Codina): Monday of the first week from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 16:00 to 20:00.
B. Surgery Service Rotation I (Rot Cir1) (NEW COMPANION ANIMALS): Surgery practice room of Pavilion 2 on Tuesday of the first week from 9:00 to 12:00.
C. Diagnostic Imaging Service Rotation I (Rot DPI1) (RADIOGRAPHIC POSITIONING): Diagnostic Imaging Service of HVU Rof Codina on Tuesday of the first week from 16:00 to 19:00.
D. Pathological Anatomy Service Rotation I (Rot AP1) (BASIC CYTOLOGY APPLIED TO DIAGNOSIS): Pathological Anatomy microscope room on Wednesday of the first week from 9:00 to 12:00.
E. Internal Medicine Service Rotation I (Rot Med1) (LABORATORY INTERPRETATION): Laboratory of HVU Rof Codina on Wednesday of the first week from 16:00 to 19:00.
F. Surgery Service Rotation II (Rot Cir2) (TRAUMATOLOGY IN MODELS): Surgery practice room of Pavilion 2 on Thursday of the first week from 9:00 to 12:00.
G. Diagnostic Imaging Service Rotation II (Rot DPI2) (PROTOCOL FOR ULTRASONOGRAPHY EXPLORATION IN SMALL ANIMALS): Diagnostic Imaging Service of HVU Rof Codina on Thursday of the first week from 16:00 to 19:00.
H. Large Animals Service Rotation I (Rot SAAR1) (HEMATOLOGY IN CATTLE): Veterinary Medical Clinic seminar on Friday of the first week from 9:00 to 12:00.
I. Ethology Service Rotation I (Rot Eto1) (FELINE BEHAVIOR AND WELL-BEING: LOW STRESS HANDLING): Cebiovet Classroom on Friday of the first week from 16:00 to 19:00.
J. Internal Medicine Service Rotation II (Rot Med2) (FLUID THERAPY IN SMALL ANIMALS): Veterinary Medical Clinic seminar on Monday of the second week from 16:00 to 19:00.
K. Large Animals Service Rotation II (Rot SAAR2) (ABDOMINAL SURGERY). Cebiovet on Tuesday of the second week from 16:00 to 19:00.
L. Diagnostic Imaging Service Rotation III (Rot DPI3) (INTERPRETATION OF CLINICAL CASES IN DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING): Diagnostic Imaging Service of HVU Rof Codina on Wednesday of the second week from 16:00 to 19:00.
M. Equine Service Rotation II (Rot Eq2) (ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND IN THE EQUINE): Equine Service of HVU Rof Codina on Friday of the second week from 16:00 to 19:00.
N. Surgery Service Rotation III (Rot Cir3) (OVARIOHYSTERECTOMY): Operating rooms of HVU Rof Codina on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of the third week from 16:00 to 19:00 (to be conducted in groups of 2-3 people as indicated in the rotation chart).
Presentation of clinical cases
Each student must select a clinical case to present orally. They will have 10 minutes to give the oral presentation and 10 minutes to answer questions from the professors. The oral presentations will take place on the Friday of the third week from 16:00 to 19:00
Evaluation of the clinical hospital rotation will be based on the acquisition of day one skills (CD1) considering the different learning objectives. Below are the competencies to be addressed in this subject, as well as the assessment of the expected learning outcomes for each of these competencies in each of the rotations that the student will undertake, indicating those that are essential to pass the subject.
Internal Medicine Service Rotation
The evaluation of the Internal Medicine Service rotation (including the complementary rotations "Fluid Therapy" and "Laboratory Interpretation") will be based on the following day 1 skills:
Competence 1.18. Conduct a comprehensive clinical examination and demonstrate the ability to make clinical decisions.
o OA1: Practice performing a complete physical examination on 2 canine patients and 1 feline patient.
Task: The student must perform a complete physical examination on at least 2 canine patients and 1 feline patient and complete a clinical record with the examination data.
Learning outcome:
• Orderly, systematic, and complete performance of a general physical examination.
• Complete and adequate completion of a clinical record with physical examination data.
Evaluation will be done using a rubric. The student must complete the clinical records for the examined animals during the Internal Medicine Service rotation on the Virtual Campus (synchronously). The test will be considered passed with a minimum score of 5 out of 10.
Passing this activity is essential to pass the subject (summative LO).
Competence 1.19. Develop appropriate treatment plans and administer treatment in the interest of the animal under care based on available resources and relevant public health and environmental considerations.
o OA1: Select the medical treatment protocol for a specific patient.
Task: The student should indicate the medical treatment options and select the appropriate treatment for an assigned clinical case. This task will be carried out during the rotation in the Internal Medicine Service.
Learning outcome:
• Adequate selection of treatment and dosage.
• Appropriate route of administration.
• Suitable duration of treatment.
• Non-pharmacological treatment indications for the patient, if necessary.
• Patient follow-up indications.
Assessment will be done through a rubric. The student must complete the treatment instructions for a patient during the Internal Medicine Service Rotation via the Virtual Campus (synchronously). The test will be considered passed with a minimum score of 5 out of 10.
Passing this activity is essential to pass the subject (summative OA).
o OA2: Classify the different fluids available for fluid therapy and their indications.
Task: The student should recognize the different available fluids and their potential applications. This task will be carried out during the complementary rotation in Internal Medicine "Fluid Therapy".
Learning outcome:
• Correct classification of fluid types.
• Clinical indications of each fluid based on composition.
Evaluation will be done through a multiple-choice test on the Virtual Campus during the complementary rotation in Internal Medicine "Fluid Therapy".
Passing this activity is NOT considered essential to pass the subject (summative OA).
o OA3: Practice developing fluid therapy plans for small animals.
Task: The student should develop a fluid therapy plan for a patient. This task will be carried out during the complementary rotation in Internal Medicine "Fluid Therapy".
Learning outcome:
• Correct interpretation of relevant physical examination data for fluid therapy application.
• Correct interpretation of relevant complementary test results for fluid therapy application.
• Selection of appropriate fluid type(s).
• Selection of fluid administration route.
• Proper calculation of fluid therapy.
Evaluation will be done through a rubric corresponding to the complementary rotation in Internal Medicine "Fluid Therapy".
Passing this activity is NOT considered essential to pass the subject (summative OA).
Competence 1.22. Collect, preserve, and transport samples, select appropriate diagnostic tests, and interpret and understand the limitations of test results.
o OA1: Select complementary tests indicated for a patient based on clinical history and physical examination.
Task: The student must select the necessary complementary tests in the diagnostic process of a patient. This task will be carried out during the rotation in the Internal Medicine Service.
Learning outcome:
• Reasoned selection of laboratory complementary tests.
• Reasoned selection of imaging diagnostic complementary tests.
• Reasoned selection of other necessary complementary tests.
• Prioritization and order in the performance of complementary tests.
Evaluation will be done through a multiple-choice test on the Virtual Campus during the Internal Medicine Service Rotation. The test will be considered passed with a minimum score of 5 out of 10.
Passing this activity is essential to pass the subject (summative OA).
o OA2: Practice performing and interpreting laboratory diagnostic tests useful in Internal Medicine patients.
Task: The student will practice conducting various basic laboratory tests and interpreting the results obtained. This task will be carried out during the "Laboratory Interpretation" rotation in Internal Medicine.
Learning outcome:
• Performance of basic laboratory tests (blood smears, microhematocrits, urinalysis, etc.).
• Interpretation of hemogram results.
• Interpretation of basic biochemistry results.
• Interpretation of advanced biochemistry results.
• Interpretation of urinalysis results.
Evaluation will be done through a rubric and a multiple-choice test on the Virtual Campus during the "Laboratory Interpretation" rotation in Internal Medicine.
Passing this activity is NOT considered essential to pass the subject (summative OA).
Competence 1.23. Communicate information clearly and collaborate with reference and diagnostic services, including providing an appropriate medical history.
o OA1: Select relevant information from the medical history and examination to be included in a consultation report between different hospital services and complete at least one consultation report for diagnostic test requests.
Task: The student must select relevant patient information to be included in a consultation report. Additionally, they must complete a consultation report. This task will be carried out during the rotation in the Internal Medicine Service.
Learning O¡outcome:
• Appropriate and prioritized selection of anamnesis, medical history, and examination data relevant to the request for complementary tests.
• Completion of a complementary test request report.
Evaluation will be done through a rubric. The student must complete a complementary test request report (diagnostic imaging, pathology, laboratory tests, etc.) on the Virtual Campus (synchronously) during the Internal Medicine Service Rotation. ¡¡
Passing this activity is NOT considered essential to pass the subject (summative OA).
Rotation: Diagnostic Imaging Service
The evaluation of the Diagnostic Imaging Service rotation (including the complementary rotations "Basic Ultrasound Examination Protocol in Small Animals," "Radiographic Positioning," and "Interpretation of Clinical Cases in Diagnostic Imaging") will be based on the following day 1 skills:
Competence 1.17: Handle and restrain animal patients safely and respectfully and instruct others to assist the veterinarian in performing these techniques, and 1.24: Use basic diagnostic equipment and perform an examination effectively as appropriate to the case, following g ood safety and health practices and current regulations. Understand the contribution of digital tools and artificial intelligence in veterinary medicine.
o OA1. Practice performing the complete procedure to obtain a radiographic projection of a specific region (depending on the clinical activity of the Service: thorax, abdomen, or musculoskeletal - cervical, shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee -).
Task: The student must handle the patient appropriately to achieve the correct positioning for obtaining a quality radiograph based on the veterinarian/service's request.
Learning outcome:
• Patient handling and restraint technique.
• Correct use of operational radiation protection garments and elements.
• Obtaining exposure parameters according to the region to be explored.
• Collimation of the X-ray beam for proper protection of personnel and patients.
• Image acquisition.
• Assessment of the obtained radiographic quality.
Evaluation will be done using a rubric.
Passing this activity is essential to pass the subject (summative OA).
o OA2. Practice performing a basic abdominal ultrasound protocol in small animals (dog or cat).
Task 1: During the complementary rotation "Basic Ultrasound Examination Protocol in Small Animals," the student must handle the patient appropriately to perform a complete ultrasound examination of the abdomen in small animals (dog or cat).
Learning outcome:
• Patient handling and restraint technique.
• Selection of the appropriate transducer for the requested examination.
• Modification of image parameters to improve quality based on the region to be explored.
• Localization of major organs.
• Assessment of their basic ultrasound characteristics.
Task 2: During the Service rotation and while performing clinical patient examinations, the student must handle and prepare the patient, recognizing different organs and artifacts.
Evaluation will be done using a rubric.
Passing this activity is essential to pass the subject (summative OA).
Competence 1.22: Collect, preserve, and transport samples, select appropriate diagnostic tests, interpret, and understand the limitations of test results.
o OA1. Select appropriate diagnostic tests, interpret and understand the limitations of imaging test results. Assessment of evaluable information in each imaging test, and selection based on clinical suspicion.
Task: During the complementary rotation of interpretation of clinical cases in diagnostic imaging, the student must indicate to the supervising faculty, based on the clinical suspicion provided by the patient's history, the most probable differential diagnoses and the relevant imaging test(s) in each case.
Learning outcome:
• Adequate correlation of basic principles of imaging techniques with their interpretation.
• Evaluation of the advantages and disadvantages of different imaging techniques (cost, procedure, types of tissues best visualized).
• Reasoning behind the selection of the technique based on the patient's clinical history.
• Methods to confirm the presumptive differential diagnosis in each case. Indicated sampling techniques.
Evaluation will be done using a rubric.
This activity is NOT considered essential to pass the subject (summative OA).
Rotation Surgery and Anesthesia Service
The evaluation of the Surgery and Anesthesia Service rotation (including the complementary rotations "New Companion Animals," "Traumatology in Models," and "Ovariohysterectomy") will be based on the following competencies on day 1:
Competence 1.7: Prepare accurate clinical and client records and case reports, when necessary, in a satisfactory manner for relevant audiences.
o OA1. Complete at least one anesthesia record sheet.
Task: The student will complete the anesthesia record sheet for a patient, selecting the anesthesia protocol based on its anesthetic risk and the type of surgical intervention to be performed. Additionally, they will monitor the patient and note the values obtained in the record sheet, interpreting any anesthetic complications that arise and indicating how to manage them. This task will be carried out during the rotation in the Surgery and Anesthesia Service.
Learning outcome:
• Adequate and prioritized selection of relevant data from anamnesis, medical history, and examination for anesthesia risk assessment.
• Selection of drugs for anesthesia, routes of administration, and calculation of required doses.
• Selection of the necessary endotracheal tube size and placement.
• Completion of the anesthesia record sheet.
• Performance of patient anesthesia recovery.
Evaluation will be done using a rubric.
The student must complete the patient's anesthesia record sheet. Additionally, the student will take a multiple-choice test on the Virtual Campus during the Anesthesia Service Rotation. The task will be considered passed with a minimum score of 5 out of 10.
This activity is considered essential to pass the subject (summative OA).
Competence 1.19: Develop appropriate treatment plans and administer treatment in the interest of the animal under care based on available resources and appropriate public health and environmental considerations.
o OA1: Practice the performance of various medical/surgical therapeutic procedures in companion and/or wild birds.
Task 1: During the complementary rotation on new companion animals, the student will practice preparing a surgical field in companion and wild birds.
Task 2: During the complementary rotation on new companion animals, the student will correctly place an oro-tracheal tube and cannula in an air sac of a bird.
Task 3: During the complementary rotation on new companion animals, the student will apply an immobilizing bandage to the wing and leg.
Task 4: During the complementary rotation on new companion animals, the student will correctly practice various medication administration routes, including emergency routes, in companion and wild birds.
These tasks will be evaluated using a rubric and a test on the Virtual Campus.
These activities are NOT considered essential to pass the subject (summative OA).
o OA2: Understand and handle basic orthopedic surgery instruments.
Task: The student will practice placing a locking plate and corresponding screws on a model of a dog bone. This task will be carried out during the Surgery II Rotation "Traumatology in Models".
Learning outcome:
• Correct following of the steps for plate placement (fixation using reduction forceps, drilling, length measurement, and screw placement).
Evaluation will be done using a rubric and a multiple-choice test on the Virtual Campus during the Surgery II Rotation.
Passing this activity is NOT essential to pass the subject (summative OA).
o OA3: Select the surgical treatment protocol for a specific patient.
Task: The student will indicate the surgical treatment options for an assigned clinical case during the Surgery and Anesthesia Service rotation.
Learning outcome:
• Reasoned selection of possible surgical or medical-surgical options and understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of different techniques.
• Description of the necessary steps in the pre-surgical preparation of the patient.
• Description of the necessary steps to carry out the selected surgical procedure, and identification of the necessary instruments and equipment.
• Identification of possible intra-surgical complications.
• Development of a post-surgical care plan.
Evaluation will be done using a rubric. The student must complete a comprehensive surgical plan for an assigned patient on the Virtual Campus during the Surgery and Anesthesia Service rotation. The test will be considered passed with a minimum score of 5 out of 10.
Passing this activity is essential to pass the subject (summative OA).
o OA4: Demonstrate the ability to perform an appropriate anesthetic protocol tailored to the needs of the patient.
Task: During the complementary rotation of ovariohysterectomy, the student will practice the necessary steps for conducting a correct anesthetic procedure.
Learning outcome:
• Pre-anesthetic examination of the patient to be operated on.
• Assessment of anesthetic risk.
• Proposal of an anesthetic protocol suitable for the specific patient.
• Administration of the proposed drugs.
• Use of inhalation anesthesia equipment.
• Induction and intubation of the patient.
• Initiation of anesthesia maintenance.
• Anesthetic patient recovery.
Evaluation will be done using a rubric.
This activity is NOT considered essential to pass the subject (summative OA).
o OA5: Demonstrate the ability to perform a surgical protocol suitable for performing an ovariohysterectomy.
Task: During the complementary rotation of ovariohysterectomy, the student will practice the necessary steps for conducting a correct surgical procedure.
Learning outcome:
• Pre-surgical preparation of the patient.
• Surgeon's preparation (scrubbing and gowning).
• Surgical approach.
• Localization of the uterus and ovaries.
• Performance of the relevant ligations.
• Closure of the surgical approach.
Evaluation will be done using a rubric.
This activity is NOT considered essential to pass the subject (summative OA).
Competence 1.20: Respond to emergencies and provide first aid to common animal species. Prioritize the urgency of the situation and allocate resources accordingly.
o OA1: Identify abnormalities observed on the multiparametric monitor in animals under close monitoring and indicate the actions to be taken based on the detected abnormalities.
Task: The student will monitor the patient and record the values obtained on the anesthesia record sheet, interpreting any anesthetic complications that arise and indicating how to treat them. This task will be carried out during the rotation in the Surgery and Anesthesia Service.
Learning outcome:
• Completion of the anesthesia record sheet
• Identification of anesthetic complications and proposing possible treatments
Evaluation will be done using a rubric. Additionally, the student will take a multiple-choice test on the Virtual Campus during the Anesthesia Service Rotation. The task will be considered passed with a minimum score of 5 out of 10.
This activity is considered essential to pass the subject (summative OA).
Competence 1.24: Use basic diagnostic equipment and perform an examination effectively as appropriate to the case, following good safety and health practices and current regulations. Understand the contribution of digital tools and artificial intelligence in veterinary medicine.
o OA1: Use correctly the equipment used in veterinary clinical ophthalmology.
Task: During the rotation in the Surgery and Anesthesia Service, while assisting the professor with different clinical cases presented in the service, the student should recognize the equipment used in ophthalmology (ophthalmoscope, ocular pressure gauge, eye drops and diagnostic strips, slit lamp, etc.) (formative OA).
o OA2: Demonstrate the ability to perform and interpret an ocular examination on real (clinical) or simulated (Virtual Campus) patients.
Task: The student should perform and interpret basic ocular examinations during the ophthalmology consultation (Surgery and Anesthesia Service) as well as on simulated patients (Virtual Campus).
Evaluation of these two tasks will be done using a rubric and are NOT essential to pass the subject (summative OA).
o OA3: Demonstrate the ability to perform an orthopedic/traumatological examination on real (clinical) or simulated (Virtual Campus) patients.
Task: The student should perform basic orthopedic/traumatological examinations during the ophthalmology consultation (Surgery and Anesthesia Service) as well as on simulated patients (Virtual Campus).
Evaluation of this task will be done using a rubric and is NOT essential to pass the subject (summative OA).
Large Animals Service Rotation
The evaluation of the rotation in the SAAR Service (including the complementary rotations "Hematology in cattle" and "Abdominal surgery") will be based on the following day 1 skills:
Competence 1.18: Perform a complete clinical examination and demonstrate the ability to make clinical decisions.
o OA1: Practice performing a complete physical examination on 2 bovine patients.
Task: The student must perform at least one complete physical examination on 2 bovine patients and complete a clinical record with the examination data.
Learning outcome: The orderly, systematic, and comprehensive performance of a general physical examination will be assessed, as well as the complete and adequate completion of a clinical record with the examination data.
Evaluation will be done through a rubric. The student must complete the clinical records synchronously on the Virtual Campus during the Rotation in the Animal Rent Service. The test will be considered passed with a minimum score of 5 out of 10.
Passing this activity is essential to pass the course (OA summative).
Competence 1.19: Develop appropriate treatment plans and administer treatment in the interest of the animal's care based on available resources and appropriate public health and environmental considerations.
o OA1: Select the medical/surgical treatment protocol for a production animal.
Task: The student must consider the medical and/or surgical treatment options and select the appropriate treatment for a specific production animal assigned during the rotation in the Animal Rent Service.
Learning outcome: The assessment will consider informing the farmer about treatment options, costs, withdrawal periods, and prognosis, as well as selecting the most suitable treatment considering these factors and the animal's genetic and productive value. It will also evaluate the prescription and application of treatment according to current legislation, as well as any necessary management and feeding instructions.
Evaluation will be done through a rubric. The student must complete treatment instructions for a patient synchronously on the Virtual Campus during the Rotation in the Animal Rent Service. The test will be considered passed with a minimum score of 5 out of 10.
Passing this activity is essential to pass the course (OA summative).
o OA2: Consolidate knowledge in the practice of different abdominal surgeries in production animals.
Task: The student will recall, graphically, the performance of different abdominal surgical techniques. This task will be carried out during the Complementary SAAR Rotation "Abdominal Surgery."
Learning outcome: Assessment will include recognizing clinical signs of pathologies requiring surgical resolution, choosing possible anesthesia techniques, resolving displaced abomasum, and resolving dystocia by cesarean section.
Evaluation will be done through a rubric and by assessing the concepts acquired in the complementary SAAR rotation "Abdominal Surgery."
Passing this activity is NOT essential to pass the course (OA summative).
Competence 1.22: Collect, preserve, and transport samples, select appropriate diagnostic tests, interpret and understand the limitations of test results, and understand the contribution of digital tools and artificial intelligence in veterinary medicine.
o OA1: Practice performing and interpreting laboratory diagnostic tests useful in production patients.
Task: The student will practice performing various basic laboratory tests and interpreting the results obtained. This task will be carried out during the Complementary Rotation of SAAR "Hemato logy in cattle."
Learning outcome: Assessment will include performing basic laboratory tests (blood smears, microhematocrits, urinalysis, etc.), interpreting hemogram results, interpreting urinalysis results, and resolving proposed clinical cases.
Evaluation will be done through a rubric and through a multiple-choice test on the Virtual Campus during the Complementary Rotation of SAAR "Hematology in cattle."
Passing this activity is NOT essential to pass the course (OA summative).
o OA2: Collect, identify, and preserve various samples in cattle (blood, urine, viscera).
Task: The student must collect, identify, and preserve at least one biological sample in cattle during the SAAR Service rotation.
Learning outcome: Assessment will include blood extraction from the tail vein, urine collection by perineal massage or catheterization, collection of visceral samples in field necropsy, identification of samples, and sample preservation.
Evaluation will be done through a rubric. The student must perform these tasks at the cow's side during the SAAR rotation and will have 3 attempts.
Passing this activity is NOT essential to pass the course (OA summative).
o OA3: Interpret the results of analytical tests.
Task: The student must interpret the results of tests performed during the SAAR Service rotation.
Learning outcome: Assessment will include interpreting urine strip results, BHB values, hemogram interpretation, biochemical interpretation, and serology interpretation.
Evaluation will be done through a rubric. The student must interpret the tests performed, explaining them at the cow's side for field tests and uploading the interpretation to the virtual classroom for those sent to the laboratory.
Passing this activity is NOT essential to pass the course (OA summative).
Equine Service Rotation
The evaluation of the Equine Service rotation (including the complementary rotations "Equine Sports" and "Abdominal Ultrasound in Equines") will be based on the following day 1 skills:
Competency 1.17: Handle and restrain animal patients safely and respectfully and instruct others to assist the veterinarian in performing these techniques.
o OA1: Handle the equine patient safely to perform various procedures on the animal.
Task 1: During the complementary rotation in Equestrian Facility, students must correctly handle the animal with the help of their peers or tutors.
Learning outcome:
• Initial contact: approaching the horse in the most appropriate way depending on where the animal is, in the stable or loose in the paddock, always following the previous instructions from the caretaker.
• Recognizing facial and body signals of the horse's mood.
• The student's ability to approach, put on a halter, lead, and touch and palpate the limbs.
• Recognizing the different equipment used in the daily care and hygiene of horses: brush, scraper, hoof pick, dryer, as well as their correct use.
• Recognizing the equipment used in handling the horse: stable or work halter, lead ropes, bridles, etc.
This task will have a formative assessment.
Task 2: During the Equine Service Rotation, students must correctly handle the patient to perform various tests, using the assistance of their peers or animal tutors.
Learning outcome:
• Initial contact with the equine patient.
• Safe approach to the equine patient to avoid causing fear and to ensure they feel safe.
• The student's ability to approach a horse, put a halter on if necessary, and handle the legs and other parts of the body without causing unnecessary stress to the animal.
• Decision-making to put the animal in a restraining stock when the patient is uncooperative or when tests require it.
Evaluation will be done through a rubric.
Passing this activity is essential to pass the course (OA summative).
Competency 1.18: Perform a complete clinical examination and demonstrate the ability to make clinical decisions.
o OA1: Practice performing a complete physical examination on 1 equine patient.
Task: During the Equine Service Rotation, students must perform a general physical examination on an equine patient and record the parameters obtained on the hospitalization sheets.
Learning outcome:
• Student's ability to perform an ordered and systematic general physical examination. as well as recognize clinical signs of illness or health problems.
Evaluation will be done through a rubric.
Passing this activity is essential to pass the course (OA summative).
Competency 1.19: Develop appropriate treatment plans and administer treatment in the interest of the animal's care based on available resources and appropriate public health and environmental considerations.
o OA1: Select the treatment protocol for a specific equine patient.
Task: During the Equine Service Rotation, students must select the most appropriate treatment for the patient's condition.
Learning outcome:
• Accurate diagnosis: The ability to correctly identify the pathology based on the symptoms presented by the horse is crucial. This involves a clear understanding of the various health problems that can affect these animals, as well as skills to perform physical examinations and interpret results of complementary examinations.
• Knowledge of treatment options: After diagnosis, students must demonstrate knowledge of the different treatment options available for the diagnosed condition. This includes knowing how to choose appropriate medications, surgical intervention techniques, supportive therapies, and management considerations.
• Rationalization of treatment choice: It is not enough to choose a treatment; students must be able to explain why that option is the most suitable for the specific case. This involves discussing effectiveness, risks, benefits, costs, and the preferences of the animal owner, if applicable.
• Ethical and animal welfare considerations: Students must also consider the ethical implications of their treatment decisions, ensuring that choices reflect the welfare of the animal and comply with veterinary and ethical standards.
This task is ana formative learning objective.
o OA2: Administer treatments to at least one hospitalized animal.
Task: During the Equine Service Rotation, students must administer drugs according to the treatment schedule and route of administration.
Learning outcome:
• Correct handling and preparation of drugs: assessing whether students can properly prepare medications before administration. This includes verifying the correct dose, the integrity of the medication, and its expiration date.
• Selection and application of the appropriate route of administration: Students must demonstrate knowledge of the different routes of administration (oral, intravenous, intramuscular, etc.) and choose the most suitable one according to the treatment schedule and the animal's condition.
• Adherence to the treatment schedule: it is important for students to strictly follow the prescribed schedule, administering medications at the correct times and frequencies to ensure treatment effectiveness.
• Monitoring and recording treatment responses: The students' ability to monitor and record any response of the animal to the treatment, including progress or possible adverse effects, is evaluated, which is crucial for subsequent adjustments in the treatment plan.
This task is ana formative learning objective.
Competency 1.22: Collect, preserve, and transport samples, select appropriate diagnostic tests, interpret and understand the limitations of test results.
o OA1: Practice venous blood extraction from a sick equine from the jugular vein.
Task: During the Equine Service Rotation, students must perform venous blood extraction from a sick equine from the jugular vein.
Learning outcome:
• Pre-extraction aseptic technique
• Extraction technique
• Processing of the blood sample
Evaluation will be done through a rubric.
Passing this activity is NOT essential to pass the course (OA summative).
Competency 1.17 and 1.24: Handle and restrain animal patients safely and respectfully, use basic diagnostic equipment and conduct an examination effectively as appropriate to the case, following safety and health best practices and current regulations. Understand the contribution of digital tools and artificial intelligence in veterinary medicine.
o OA1: Practice conducting a basic ultrasound protocol in the equine abdomen.
Task: During the complementary rotation Abdominal Ultrasound in Equines, students must handle the patient properly to obtain a complete ultrasound examination of the equine abdomen.
Learning outcome:
• Patient handling and restraint technique.
• Patient preparation.
• Selection of the appropriate transducer for the requested scan.
• Adjustment of image parameters to improve quality based on the region being examined.
• Localization of major organs.
• Assessment of their basic ultrasound characteristics.
Evaluation will be done through a rubric.
Passing this activity is NOT essential to pass the course (OA summative).
Ethology Service Rotation
The evaluation of the Ethology Service Rotation (including the complementary rotation " Feline behavior and well-being: low stress handling”) will be based on the following day 1 skills:
Competency 1.4: Promote, monitor, and contribute to the maintenance of health and safety of animals, patients, clients, colleagues, and the environment in the veterinary field; demonstrate knowledge of quality assurance principles; apply risk management principles in practice.
o OA1: Identify and interpret aggressive signals in dogs and cats.
Task: The student should apply the knowledge learned in consultation and low stress handling practices, using towels and muzzles.
Evaluation will be done through a rubric and questionnaire on the Virtual Campus. Passing this activity is NOT essential to pass the course (formative and summative OA).
o OA2: Assess the risk that an aggressive animal may pose to a family and discuss the risk prevention measures to this patient and its family.
Task: The student will discuss risk prevention measures implemented in treatment.
Learning outcome:
• Use of muzzles or other risk prevention devices.
• Assessment of appropriate handling measures at home.
Evaluation will be done through a rubric and questionnaire on the Virtual Campus. Passing this activity is NOT essential to pass the course (formative and summative OA).
Competency 1.11: Demonstrate the ability to critically analyze evidence, manage incomplete information, manage contingencies, and adapt knowledge and skills to varied scenarios and contexts.
o OA1: Practice performing a differential diagnosis through a problem-oriented approach to a behavioral pathology.
Task: The student should establish a differential diagnosis during behavior consultations.
Evaluation will be done through a rubric after discussing the differential diagnosis in the behavior consultation. Passing this activity is NOT essential to pass the course (formative and summative OA).
Competency 1.16: Obtain a precise and relevant history of the individual animal or group of animals, and of their breeding and environment.
o OA1: Identify and interpret different communication signals in the canine and feline species.
Task: The student should be able to interpret the body language of animals in the consultation and behavior modifications.
Evaluation will be done through a rubric and questionnaire on the Virtual Campus. Passing this activity is NOT essential to pass the course (formative and summative OA).
o OA2: Identify the reasons for consultation for which the animal attends and assess the feline and canine environmental needs to ensure they are met in each case during the medical history.
Task: The student should be able to complete a comprehensive behavioral medicine history, identifying the animal's problems.
Evaluation will be done through a rubric and questionnaire on the Virtual Campus. Passing this activity is NOT essential to pass the course (formative and summative OA).
Competency 1.17: Handle and restrain animal patients safely and respectfully and instruct others to assist the veterinarian in performing these techniques.
o OA1: Practice implementing measures to reduce animal stress in the veterinary consultation.
Task: The student should demonstrate knowledge of appropriate handling to reduce animal stress both in ethology consultations and in low-stress handling practices.
Evaluation will be done through a rubric and questionnaire on the Virtual Campus. Passing this activity is NOT essential to pass the course (formative and summative OA).
Pathology Service Rotation
The evaluation of the rotation in the Pathological Anatomy Service (including complementary rotations "Basic Cytology Applied to Clinical Diagnosis") will be based on the following competencies as of day 1:
Competency 1.4: Promote, monitor, and contribute to maintaining the health and safety of oneself, patients, clients, colleagues, and the environment in the veterinary field; demonstrate knowledge of quality assurance principles; apply risk management principles in practice.
o OA1: Apply biosafety protocol in the necropsy room.
Tasks: The student must applicate correctly the biosafety standards in the necropsy room during necropsy:
• Good practices and techniques used,
• Proper use of prevention and personal protective equipment,
• Cleaning procedures once the necropsy is completed.
Evaluation will be done through a rubric.
This activity is both a formative and summative learning objective that will contribute to the final assessment of the student in the subject RCH but is NOT essential to pass the subject.
Competency 1.22: Collect, preserve, and transport samples, select appropriate diagnostic tests, interpret and understand the limitations of test results.
o OA1: Differentiate between inflammation and neoplasia, and between benign and malignant neoplasms in a cytological sample, understanding the limitations of this test.
Tasks: The student must present and orally discuss a case during the complementary rotation "Basic Cytology Applied to Clinical Diagnosis ", which will be evaluated using a rubric.
Learning Outcome:
• Proper use of terminology.
• Description of cytology.
• Clinical reasoning.
This activity is both a formative and summative learning objective that will contribute to the final assessment of the student in the subject RCH but is NOT essential to pass the subject.
Competency 1.34: Perform necropsy on all common animal species, including sample collection, submission, and reporting (necropsy report).
o OA1: Conducting diagnostic necropsy, including sample collection for histopathological study, drafting the necropsy report, and requesting the histopathological study.
Task: The student must perform appropriate sample collection for histopathological study and prepare the necropsy report and request for histopathological study, within one week after performing the necropsy.
Learning outcome:
• Selection of organs and/or lesions to sample.
• Sampling methodology to ensure representative and artifact-free samples.
• Proper collection of samples for submission.
• Drafting of the necropsy report.
• Drafting of the reasoned request for histopathological study.
Evaluation will be done through a rubric.
Individual activities (sample collection and drafting the histopathological study request) are formative and summative lea rning objectives and are considered essential for passing the course. The rubric will establish the minimum grade required to pass. The group activity (drafting the autopsy report) is a formative and summative learning objective and is considered NOT essential for passing the course.
Transversal evaluation
In addition to specific evaluations in each rotation, students will be assessed based on their attitude during the subject's activities and through a clinical case in which they must give an oral presentation. Evaluation will also take into account the competencies on day 1:
Competency 1.6: Apply principles of effective interpersonal interaction, including communication, leadership, management, teamwork, mutual respect, and other transversal skills.
o OA1: Maintain an active, inclusive, and respectful attitude towards others.
Task: Throughout all activities in the Clinical Hospital Rotation subject, students must maintain an active and respectful attitude towards classmates, faculty, teaching collaborators, tutors, and patients.
Learning outcome:
• Maintaining a participative and active attitude during activities.
• Collaboration among peers to resolve doubts and problems.
• Respectful communication between peers, faculty, and mentors.
• Maintaining an inclusive attitude.
• Punctuality for proposed activities.
Evaluation will be done through a rubric. Passing this activity is essential to pass the subject.
Competency 1.5: Communicate effectively with clients, the public, professional colleagues, and responsible authorities, using language appropriate to the audience and fully respecting confidentiality and privacy.
o OA1: Prepare a presentation of a clinical case using scientific language appropriate for the audience, in this case, veterinary professionals.
Task: Students must prepare a presentation of a clinical case, in which they have participated during one of the rotations, using scientific language suitable for the formal context in which the presentation will take place (veterinary colleagues).
Evaluation will be done through a rubric. Passing this activity is NOT essential to pass the subject.
Competency 1.11: Demonstrate the ability to critically analyze evidence, manage incomplete information, manage contingencies, and adapt knowledge and skills to various scenarios and contexts.
o OA2: Interpret the results of tests performed on the patient, taking into account the data from the anamnesis, clinical history, and examination.
Task: During the clinical case presentation, students must critically interpret the results obtained during the diagnostic process of a patient, considering the limitations of the tests.
Evaluation will be done through a rubric. Passing this activity is NOT essential to pass the subject.
o OA3: Discuss, using published scientific literature, the results and proposed indications for a patient in a specific clinical case.
Task: During the clinical case presentation, students must engage in a proper discussion of the results and therapeutic plan for a patient, using published scientific literature.
Evaluation will be done through a rubric. Passing this activity is NOT essential to pass the subject.
For all those learning objectives that must be reached ESSENTIALLY to pass the subject, in case of failure, it will be possible, upon request of a tutoring session, to proceed with the review of the work done to have another opportunity to meet the objective. For those students who have passed the minimum grade of the activity in the previous two courses, their grade will be maintained at the time.
Total evaluation
The final evaluation of the student will be obtained considering the following percentages:
• Rotation services: 50% of the final grade.
• Complementary rotations: 20% of the final grade.
• Clinical case: 20% of the final grade.
• Attitude: 10% of the final grade.
Attendance to all activities is mandatory for this subject. In case of plagiarism, fraud, or misuse of technology during assessments, the provisions of the "Regulations for the evaluation of academic performance of students and review of grades" will apply.
Presential Hours: 138 hours
• 136 hours of clinical practice.
o 82 hours of service rotations.
o 45 hours of complementary rotation.
o 6 hours of clinical skills classroom.
o 3 hours of clinical case presentations.
• 2 hours of tutoring sessions.
Personal Autonomous Work Hours: 37 hours
• 12 hours for developing a clinical case.
• 8 hours for literature review for evidence-based practice.
• 4 hours for clinical report writing.
• 10 hours for individual study.
• 3 hours for oral presentation preparation.
Total Hours: 175 hours
Attendance to scheduled activities is mandatory (no dispensation for attendance).
• Participation in resolving clinical cases.
• Active participation in different rotations.
• Use of materials provided by faculty as guidance.
• Utilization of recommended bibliographic sources.
• Use of the Virtual Classroom for the Clinical Hospital Rotation subject to support teaching. Students should use it regularly to access content, participate in forums, and answer questions.
Germán Santamarina Pernas
- Department
- Anatomy, Animal Production and Clinical Veterinary Science
- Area
- Clinical Veterinary Science
- german.santamarina [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Antonio Gonzalez Cantalapiedra
Coordinador/a- Department
- Anatomy, Animal Production and Clinical Veterinary Science
- Area
- Clinical Veterinary Science
- antonio.cantalapiedra [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Maria Isabel Quiroga Berdeal
- Department
- Anatomy, Animal Production and Clinical Veterinary Science
- Area
- Clinical Veterinary Science
- misabel.quiroga [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Marta Ines Miranda Castañon
- Department
- Anatomy, Animal Production and Clinical Veterinary Science
- Area
- Clinical Veterinary Science
- marta.miranda [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Professor
Sonia Vázquez Rodríguez
- Department
- Anatomy, Animal Production and Clinical Veterinary Science
- Area
- Clinical Veterinary Science
- sonia.vazquez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: Temporary PhD professor
Ana María López Beceiro
- Department
- Anatomy, Animal Production and Clinical Veterinary Science
- Area
- Clinical Veterinary Science
- Phone
- 982822624
- anam.lopez.beceiro [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: Temporary PhD professor
Monica Lopez Peña
- Department
- Anatomy, Animal Production and Clinical Veterinary Science
- Area
- Clinical Veterinary Science
- Phone
- 982822329
- monica.lopez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Monica Vila Pastor
- Department
- Anatomy, Animal Production and Clinical Veterinary Science
- Area
- Clinical Veterinary Science
- monica.vila [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: LOU (Organic Law for Universities) Associate University Professor
Maria Luisa Suarez Rey
- Department
- Anatomy, Animal Production and Clinical Veterinary Science
- Area
- Clinical Veterinary Science
- Phone
- 982822622
- maruska.suarez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Ana Maria Bravo Moral
- Department
- Anatomy, Animal Production and Clinical Veterinary Science
- Area
- Clinical Veterinary Science
- ana.bravo [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Fernando Maria Muñoz Guzon
- Department
- Anatomy, Animal Production and Clinical Veterinary Science
- Area
- Clinical Veterinary Science
- Phone
- 982822644
- fernandom.munoz [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Lucas Rigueira Rey
- Department
- Anatomy, Animal Production and Clinical Veterinary Science
- Area
- Clinical Veterinary Science
- lucas.rigueira [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: LOU (Organic Law for Universities) PhD Assistant Professor
Blanca Lidia Villanueva Santamarina
- Department
- Anatomy, Animal Production and Clinical Veterinary Science
- Area
- Clinical Veterinary Science
- blancalidia.villanueva [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: LOSU (Organic Law Of University System) Associate University Professor
Natalia Miño Fariña
- Department
- Anatomy, Animal Production and Clinical Veterinary Science
- Area
- Clinical Veterinary Science
- Phone
- 982822634
- natalia.mino [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: Temporary PhD professor
Mariano Lopez Garcia
- Department
- Anatomy, Animal Production and Clinical Veterinary Science
- Area
- Clinical Veterinary Science
- mariano.lopez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: LOSU (Organic Law Of University System) Associate University Professor
Oscar Varela Lopez
- Department
- Anatomy, Animal Production and Clinical Veterinary Science
- Area
- Clinical Veterinary Science
- Category
- Professor: LOU (Organic Law for Universities) PhD Assistant Professor
Daniel Castro Castro
- Department
- Anatomy, Animal Production and Clinical Veterinary Science
- Area
- Clinical Veterinary Science
- daniel.castro.castro [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: LOSU (Organic Law Of University System) Associate University Professor
Candela Fernandez Villa
- Department
- Anatomy, Animal Production and Clinical Veterinary Science
- Area
- Clinical Veterinary Science
- candela.fernandez.villa [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: LOSU (Organic Law Of University System) Associate University Professor
Alicia Seoane Mojón
- Department
- Anatomy, Animal Production and Clinical Veterinary Science
- Area
- Clinical Veterinary Science
- alicia.seoane [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: LOSU (Organic Law Of University System) Associate University Professor
Luciano Espino Lopez
- Department
- Anatomy, Animal Production and Clinical Veterinary Science
- Area
- Clinical Veterinary Science
- Phone
- 982822623
- luciano.espino [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: Temporary PhD professor
Angela Gonzalez Martinez
- Department
- Anatomy, Animal Production and Clinical Veterinary Science
- Area
- Clinical Veterinary Science
- angela.gonzalez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: LOSU (Organic Law Of University System) Associate University Professor
Maria Permuy Mendaña
- Department
- Anatomy, Animal Production and Clinical Veterinary Science
- Area
- Clinical Veterinary Science
- maria.permuy [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: Intern Assistant LOSU
Maria Lizcano Gonzalez
- Department
- Anatomy, Animal Production and Clinical Veterinary Science
- Area
- Clinical Veterinary Science
- m.lizcano [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: LOSU (Organic Law Of University System) Associate University Professor
Inmaculada Orjales Galdo
- Department
- Anatomy, Animal Production and Clinical Veterinary Science
- Area
- Clinical Veterinary Science
- Phone
- 982822611
- inma.orjales [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: Intern Assistant LOSU
Silvia Fernandez Martin
- Department
- Anatomy, Animal Production and Clinical Veterinary Science
- Area
- Clinical Veterinary Science
- silvia.fernandez.martin [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: LOSU (Organic Law Of University System) Associate University Professor
Jessica Blanco Fernandez
- Department
- Anatomy, Animal Production and Clinical Veterinary Science
- Area
- Clinical Veterinary Science
- j.blanco [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: LOSU (Organic Law Of University System) Associate University Professor
Miriam Pereiro Gonzalez
- Department
- Anatomy, Animal Production and Clinical Veterinary Science
- Area
- Clinical Veterinary Science
- miriampereiro.gonzalez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: LOSU (Organic Law Of University System) Associate University Professor