C-SAS.3 Soft Tissue Surgery B

Key Information

Course Format: Distance learning, assessment only - encouraging independent, adult-centred, self-directed learning

Enrolment: July - September

Assessment: Case diary with synopsis, case reports and written exam

Timetable: October - September

Module Syllabus

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About this course

At the end of the module, candidates should be able to:

  • Thoroughly understand the anatomical, physiological, immunological and pathological processes involved in specific surgical diseases, including the relationships between the condition, surgical technique and the overall health status of the patient
  • Show thorough familiarity with the clinical presentation of the common surgical conditions affecting dogs, cats and other small mammals
  • Understand and promote the diagnostic processes necessary prior to embarking on a surgical procedure
  • Review and constructively criticise current literature on the soft tissue surgery, to enable them to determine its relevance to their current practice
  • Utilise their understanding of Evidence Based Medicine and Decision Analysis to develop practical diagnostic and treatment protocols for their patients
  • Use available resources and communicate with owners in such a way as to achieve optimum results in their practice circumstances in relation to surgical cases
  • Review the outcomes of at least part of their clinical work, using the process of clinical audit to improve performance
  • Recognise when a case is truly unusual, and become familiar with the information resources available to enable them to deal with such cases
  •  Recognise when a case is beyond their personal or practice capabilities, and provide an effective channel of referral

 

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Tutors

Nicola Kulendra, BVetMed MVetMed CertVDI PCertVetEd DipECVS FHEA FRCVS
Consultant surgeon,
North Downs Specialist Referrals

Lynda Rutherford, BVM&S MVetMed DipECVS PGCertVetEd FHEA MRCVS
Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Surgery
The Royal Veterinary College