Advanced Clinical Reasoning in Domestic Small Animal Medicine
SAMS 5363
1-4 hours
Advanced Clinical Reasoning in Domestic Small Animal Medicine
Course Description
This course focuses on diagnosing and managing complex domestic small animal cases. Through case discussions and advanced diagnostics, students refine clinical reasoning, develop treatment plans, and enhance client communication skills, preparing them to deliver high-quality care in real-world veterinary settings.
Athena Title
Adv Clin Reason Dom SA Med
Prerequisite
Enrollment in the third year of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine curriculum
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Student learning Outcomes
For the cases discussed in the course, students will diagnose complex cases: demonstrate the ability to identify and diagnose complex medical conditions in small animals (including exotics/wildlife) using advanced diagnostic techniques.
For the cases discussed in the course, students will develop treatment plans: formulate evidence-based and comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
For the cases discussed in the course, students will refine clinical reasoning: apply advanced clinical reasoning skills to evaluate diagnostic findings and adapt management strategies effectively.
For the cases discussed in the course, students will enhance communication: improve client communication skills, including discussing diagnostic options, treatment plans, and prognoses clearly and empathetically.
For the cases discussed in the course, students will prepare for clinical practice: integrate theoretical knowledge with practical skills to deliver high-quality, real-world veterinary care for small animal patients.
Topical Outline
1. Course introduction
2. Expansion on the systems-based approach to recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of clinical and clinicopathologic problems affecting small animal species (including small exotics and wildlife)
3. Expansion on presenting problems that do not belong to a defined body system
4. Application of the principles of clinical pharmacology to small animal species
