This course is for anyone interested in learning more about Veterinary Medicine, giving a “taster” of courses covered in the first year of a veterinary degree and an idea of what it is like to study Veterinary Medicine.
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The University of Edinburgh
Acerca de este Curso
4.7
724 calificaciones
Habilidades que obtendrás
AnimalVital SignsVeterinaryMedicine
Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso
Semana
1Course Information
Please read through the components of this section before starting on the actual course content. Enjoy the course!
2 videos (Total 2 minutos), 5 readings
5 lecturas
Course Introduction2m
Course Participation Statement5m
Course Summary and Outcomes5m
Course Team5m
Course Assessment2m
Basic Animal Care
In this week, led by Kay Aitchison, we will be looking at animal care. We recommend that you start with the overview reading under the week 1 overview and then work through the core materials. We hope you enjoy the week.
9 videos (Total 46 minutos), 5 readings, 1 quiz
5 lecturas
Overview2m
Dairy Notes5m
Sheep Notes5m
Additional Resources10m
Revision quizzes15m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Assessed Quiz Basic Animal Care40m
Semana
2An Introduction to Body Systems Anatomy
In this week, we will look at the anatomy of the body, and the teaching team to guide you through this part of the course are Professor Susan Rhind and Dr Gurå Therese Bergkvist. We recommend that you start with the overview reading under the week 2 overview. For this week we have split the core materials into four sections that we suggest you work through in the order presented.
17 videos (Total 66 minutos), 4 readings, 1 quiz
17 videos
The Anatomical Regions and Body Cavities1m
The Anatomical Directional Terms3m
The Body Planes1m
The Dog Skeleton6m
Live Dog Anatomy3m
An Introduction to Histology1m
Histology in Action – the Skin8m
Histology Revision Resource4m
The Anatomy of the Heart LHS2m
The Anatomy of the Heart RHS2m
The Anatomy of the Lungs2m
The Circulation and Internal Structures of the Heart5m
Gross Heart Anatomy6m
Topographical Heart Anatomy1m
Comparative Heart Anatomy9m
Examples of Heart Valve Pathology3m
4 lecturas
Overview2m
Additional Material15m
Additional Material15m
Revision quizzes20m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Assessed Quiz An Introduction to Body Systems Anatomy46m
Semana
3Veterinary Professional Skills
In this week, we will be looking at Veterinary Professional Skills, and the teaching team to guide you through this part of the course are Rachel Whittington and Dr Jessie Paterson. We are also joined in one of the videos by our colleague Stacy Spielman. We hope you are enjoying the course so far and once again we suggest you start with the week 3 overview and then working through the core materials section.
9 videos (Total 38 minutos), 3 readings, 1 quiz
9 videos
Business structure2m
Emotional intelligence3m
Introduction to the Vet Consult2m
Consult Part 13m
Consult Part 210m
Consult Part 32m
Key Skills for a Successful Consult2m
Client Care7m
3 lecturas
Overview2m
Calgary-Cambridge Model2m
Additional Resources10m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Assessed Quiz Veterinary Professional Skills28m
Semana
4An Introduction to Clinical Skills
In this week, we will be introducing you to Veterinary Clinical Skills, led by Catriona Bell and assisted by Caroline Mosley. We are also joined in one of the videos by our colleague Neil Hudson. Again please start with the week 4 overview and then work through the core materials as presented.
5 videos (Total 36 minutos), 2 readings, 1 quiz
5 videos
Signalment6m
Observation Skills8m
Vital Signs9m
General Examination Skills6m
2 lecturas
Overview2m
Additional Resources10m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Assessed Quiz An Introduction to Clinical Skills20m
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comenzó una nueva carrera después de completar estos cursos
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consiguió un beneficio tangible en su carrera profesional gracias a este curso
Principales revisiones
por NR•Feb 25th 2018
This course is very suitable for A level students who want to study Veterinary Medicine at university as it covers the role of a vet as well as teaching some basic skills and knowledge. It is bas
por MA•Nov 3rd 2018
I'm really very happy to be a part of this useful mooc and I hope to join oneday as a part of the royal college, really I thinks it's the mother of veterinary schools in the world, thanks a lot.
Instructores
Dr Jessie Paterson
BSc (Hons) Agricultural Chemistry, PhD, PgDipLecturer in Student Learning
Kay Aitchison
BSc Agriculture (Hons Animal Production Science)Lecturer in Farm Animal Husbandry
Prof Susan Rhind
BVMS, PhD, FRCPath, PFHEA, MRCVSProfessor of Veterinary Medical Education
Dr Gurå Therese Bergkvist
BSc Hons (Vet Sci), BVM&S, PhD, MRCVSLecturer, Preclinical Veterinary Sciences
Rachel Whittington
BVSC MRCVSLecturer in Professional Skills
Dr Catriona Bell
BVetMed, PhD, PGCAP, MRCVSSenior Lecturer in Veterinary Education
Dr Andrew Gardiner
BVM&S, Cert SAS, MSc, PhD, MRCVSVeterinary Clinical Senior Lecturer
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