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VETS6407: Lab Investigations of Clinical Disease
2024 unit information
This unit of study provides the capstone experience for the paraclinical disciplines of pathobiology. It focuses on the implementation of a diagnostic approach, utilising the strengths of the disciplines of diagnostic pathology (anatomical and clinical), microbiology, and parasitology, to further develop students' understanding of the utility and limitations of laboratory-based diagnostic tools in clinical practice. The learning context will foster: (1) a scientific, discipline-based systematic approach to apply an understanding of normal function, homeostasis, pathophysiology, mechanisms of health/disease, and the natural history and manifestations of important animal diseases during diagnosis; (2) an understanding of the principles and hands-on experiences in physical and laboratory diagnostic methods and interpretation (including diagnostic pathology, clinical pathology, microbiology, parasitology and necropsy); and (3) an emphasis on problem solving that results in making and applying medical judgments based on sound evidence provided by laboratory-based testing.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
School of Veterinary Science Academic Operations
| Code | VETS6407 |
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| Academic unit | School of Veterinary Science Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 3 |
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Prerequisites:
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VETS6101 and VETS6102 and VETS6103 and VETS6104 and VETS6105 and VETS6106 and VETS6107 and VETS6108 and VETS6201 and VETS6202 and VETS6203 and VETS6204 and VETS6205 and VETS6206 and VETS6207 and VETS6208 and VETS6301 and VETS6302 and VETS6303 and VETS6304 and VETS6305 and VETS6306 and VETS6307 and VETS6308 and VETS6309 and VETS6310 and VETS6311 and VETS6312 and VETS6313 and VETS6314 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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All content from Years 1, 2, and 3 of the DVM |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. develop an investigative approach for laboratory diagnosis of disease and interpret the results of common laboratory tests with an awareness of their limitations
- LO2. perform a systematic gross postmortem examination of common domestic species, interpret and record observations, sample tissues, store and transport them
- LO3. prepare, examine and interpret urinalysis, haematological and cytological specimens
- LO4. evaluate the risk of disease transmission to both animals and humans during laboratory investigations and procedures; apply principles of bio-security and workplace health and safety, correctly in managing diagnostic specimens to prevent communicable diseases within populations (including zoonotic diseases)
- LO5. recognize diagnostic scenarios of potentially notifiable disease and take appropriate action, including notifying the relevant authorities.
Unit availability
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Modes of attendance (MoA)
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Important enrolment information
Additional advice
The unit of study is entirely practical, utilising diagnostic accessions to perform and interpret laboratory testing.
