Postgraduate Course: Veterinary Musculoskeletal Pain (Small Animal) (PAMA11076)
Course Outline
| School | Deanery of Clinical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
| Course type | Online Distance Learning |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | Musculoskeletal pain is a common presenting problem in small animal veterinary practice. The development of veterinary licensed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) enabled practitioners to offer safe and effective treatment for managing musculoskeletal pain. However, many dogs and cats with musculoskeletal pain and treated with NSAIDs, experience little or no pain relief.
This course gives students the opportunity to develop their understanding of the pathophysiology of musculoskeletal pain generating mechanisms, recognising pain and constructing a rational approach to pain management. |
| Course description |
This course aims to provide you with an opportunity to build on the information provided in the core courses of study to examine in more depth veterinary musculoskeletal pain in small animals. It also enables you to apply your knowledge to various musculoskeletal conditions and situations and develop a deeper understanding of associated issues in relation to musculoskeletal pain management.
This course is structured to develop your understanding of small animal musculoskeletal pain and is divided into two distinct sections:
Section 1. A recommended reading list provides an introduction to the current understanding of concepts concerning pain generating mechanisms involved in osteoarthritis (OA) and the pharmacological management of OA-related pain. Questions will be posted on the Discussion Board and, in a group exercise, students are expected to contribute to the discussion. This discussion will explore further the concepts outlined in the recommended readings and from students¿ own research.
Section 2. This section uses five short case studies, describing clinical presentations commonly encountered in veterinary practice. These case studies address key aspects of veterinary musculoskeletal pain management. Each student is allocated a case to facilitate and lead the discussion, over a two-week period, to achieve specific learning objectives. The five cases within the course include:
¿ Elbow dysplasia
¿ Panosteitis
¿ Osteoarthritis involving multiple joints
¿ Intervertebral disc disease
¿ Osteosarcoma
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2015/16, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Flexible |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
196 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
This course is assessed by on-going assessment over the duration of the course. During this time frame you will be expected to complete three assignment:
Assignment 1 - On Line discussion Activity 10%
Assignment 2 - Student Led Case Study Discussion 35%
Assignment 3 - Musculoskeletal Pain Portfolio 55% |
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| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- you will be expected to have a better understanding of the pathophysiology of musculoskeletal diseases affecting veterinary small animal species and the pain generating mechanisms involved.
- you will be expected to have a better understanding of the influence of biobehavioural contributors to animals¿ pain experience
- you will be expected to have a better understanding of the use of validated pain assessment tools
- you will be expected to have a better understanding of the role of comorbidities in complicating therapeutic management
- you will be expected to have a better understanding of the pharmacology of pain-relieving medicines and their implementation in a rational, multimodal approach to musculoskeletal pain management
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
On successful completion of this course, students will gain a number of generic and transferable skills beyond the subject itself. This will include:
GENERIC COGNITIVE SKILLS: the ability to apply critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis to forefront issues and developments, develop original and creative responses to problems and issues, critically review, consolidate and extend knowledge, skills, practices and thinking, deal with complex issues and make informed judgements in situations in the absence of complete or consistent data/information.
COMMUNICATION, IT AND NUMERACY SKILLS: use a wide range of routine skills and a range of advanced and specialised skills such as communication with peers, more senior colleagues and specialists, evaluation of a wide range of numerical and geographical data
AUTONOMY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND WORKING WITH OTHERS: exercise substantial autonomy and initiative in professional and equivalent activities, work in a peer relationship with specialist practitioners, demonstrate leadership and/or initiative and make an identifiable contribution to change and development and/or new thinking, manage complex ethical and professional issues |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Sarah Henderson
Tel: 0131 242 9409
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Course secretary | Mrs Nina Cryne
Tel: (0131) 242 6461
Email: |
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