Course Description

Necropsy diagnosis of diseases of animals via gross and microscopic examination of tissues. For residents in their first year.

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Athena Title

Necropsy Practicum I

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Non-Traditional Format

Students are instructed by faculty in a one-on-one format. Instruction includes necropsy procedures and analysis, writing pathology reports, and reviewing reports with faculty. Microscopic slides are reviewed with a faculty member. The training program requires intensive one-on-one instruction during working hours and extensive independent study in off hours. Approximately three total years of this training is required for students to take the national certifying examination.

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Prerequisite

Permission of department

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Semester Course Offered

Offered fall, spring and summer

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Grading System

S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)

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Student learning Outcomes

• To become competent in necropsy technique for domestic and exotic mammals, birds, and reptiles
• To become competent in the gross and microscopic description of diseases of domestic and exotic animals
• To become competent in the diagnosis of diseases of domestic and exotic animals based on gross and microscopic examination of necropsy specimens
• Writing necropsy reports

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Topical Outline

• Necropsy laboratory safety
• Necropsy techniques
• Interpretation and recognition of gross lesions
• Interpretation and recognition of microscopic lesions
• Communication of necropsy findings to veterinarians

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Syllabus

Select Faculty / Instructor to download syllabus:   Howerth, Elizabeth

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Public CV

Select a file to download:   Howerth, Elizabeth

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