Small Animal Clinical Practice - Dermatology

Code

VETS4078

School

Veterinary Medicine and Science

Level

4

Credits

10

Semesters

Autumn UK, Spring UK, Summer UK

Summary

This module considers:

• Introduction to dermatology
• Approach to pruritus
• Approach to alopecia
• Approach to ear disease
• Approach to scaling and crusting
• Endocrine disorders
• Miscellaneous skin diseases.

Assessment

• Skills audit and reflection: Skills audit and reflection: Candidates to perform a skills audit at the start of the module, reflecting on their current clinical competence and establishing personal learning objective by identifying at least 5 skills relevant to the subject area they would like to target. At the end of the module these skills should be graded again and the candidate should reflect on their development in the module. Max 1000 words.
• 50% Case Report 1: Candidates to select a case to write as a detailed case report. Case to have a clear and coherent structure, including where relevant, signalment, case presentation, problem list and differential diagnoses, investigations, diagnosis, case management and outcome/follow up. The case to include a discussion with appropriate referencing,Critique of evidence referred to should also be included. The case to include a reflective element, so that areas of learning and professional development are clearly evident. The case will demonstrate factually accurate content and be of sufficient depth of knowledge to demonstrate attainment of the core skills and achievement of the relevant module learning outcomes. (1500 words excluding references).
• 50% Case Report 2: Candidates to select a case to write as a detailed case report. Case to have a clear and coherent structure, including where relevant, signalment, case presentation, problem list and differential diagnoses, investigations, diagnosis, case management and outcome/follow up. The case to include a discussion with appropriate referencing, Critique of evidence referred to should also be included. The case to include a reflective element, so that areas of learning and professional development are clearly evident. The case will demonstrate factually accurate content and be of sufficient depth of knowledge to demonstrate attainment of the core skills and achievement of the relevant module learning outcomes. (1500 words excluding references).
• Chronological case log: Relevant cases recorded to demonstrate continual engagement with the area of practice throughout the module. Cases to demonstrate breadth of understanding within the subject area and how the majority of module learning outcomes have been addressed. Content should be factually accurate, with appropriate and justified case outcomes. (20 cases).
• Journal Club: Critical review of a published paper relating to the relevant discipline, comprising an oral presentation and a short written submission.

Assessed by end of designated period

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Intellectual
•    Enhance the depth and breadth of the candidate’s knowledge and understanding of dermatology disorders affecting dogs and cats including pathophysiology, clinical signs, diagnostic approach and rational therapy.
•    Use available resources to achieve optimum results in their practice circumstances in relation to dermatological cases

Professional
•    Critically appraise and reflect on current working practices within the discipline of dermatology
•    Recognise when a case is truly unusual or beyond their personal or practice capabilities, and provide an effective channel of referral where appropriate

Transferrable
•    Review and constructively criticise current literature relating to the discipline to enable them to determine its relevance to their current practice
•    Reflect on the outcomes of their clinical work, using this process to improve performance

Conveners

• Miss Alyson Quieros