Postgraduate Course: Basic Sciences in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia (VESC11085)
Course Outline
| School | Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | An extensive knowledge and critical understanding of physiology and pharmacology is essential for providing a high standard of anaesthesia care for patients. This course will build on your pre-existing knowledge and further develop your understanding of both normal and abnormal physiological states and how this impacts anaesthesia. We will also explore how drug pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics can influence the anaesthesia and analgesia drug choices you make for your patients. Throughout the course you will be encouraged to explore and critically evaluate the relevant peer reviewed publications. |
| Course description |
This course will build on pre-existing knowledge in physiology & pharmacology. The areas covered in the course include:
- Cardiovascular & respiratory physiology
- Other physiology relevant to anaesthesia
- Neurophysiology & pain
- Principles of physics & pharmacology
- Common anaesthetic & analgesic drugs used in veterinary species
- Fluids & supportive care
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2023/24, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Flexible |
| Course Start Date |
05/08/2023 |
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) |
Formal summative written course work assessments will constitute 100% of the student¿s grade. Assessments will be designed to be clinically relevant, consisting of
Assessment 1:
20% variety of assessment methods [reflective journal OR discussion (approx. 1000 words) OR MCQs OR SAQs]
LO covered 1 & 2
Assessment 2:
30% variety of assessment methods [reflective journal OR discussion (approx. 1000 words) OR MCQs OR SAQs]
LO covered 1 & 2
Assessment 3:
50% Essay (approx. 2500 words)
LO covered 1,2 & 3
Formative: There will be Multiple Choice Questions during the course to assess knowledge and understanding. Discussion boards will also provide opportunities for feedback.
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| Feedback |
- Formative feedback from non-assessed MCQs and discussion boards.
- Summative feedback from assessments
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| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an extensive knowledge and critical understanding of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of common anaesthetic and analgesic drugs used in veterinary species.
- Apply a critical understanding of how normal and abnormal physiological states, including pain, may influence anaesthetic and analgesic drug selection for veterinary cases.
- Critically review specialist literature, consolidate and extend knowledge and thinking in veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Keywords | Anaesthesia,physiology,pharmacology,veterinary |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Mr Rob Ward
Tel: (0131 6)50 7982
Email: |
Course secretary | Mr Stephen Mitchell
Tel: (0131 6)51 7112
Email: |
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