VETE0370-1 : Medical imaging in pets, including new pets

Study Programmes 2015-2016

VETE0370-1

Medical imaging in pets, including new pets

Duration :

6w Clin.

Number of credits :

Specialised master in specialised veterinary medicine		4

Lecturer :

Géraldine Bolen, Valeria Busoni

Language(s) of instruction :

French language

Organisation and examination :

All year long, with partial in January

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Course contents :

Clinical training based on the radiographic, ultrasonographic and CT scan examinations realized during the day on the patients referred to the imaging service.

Learning outcomes of the course :

Learn how to obtain good quality radiographs respecting radioprotection principles ;
Learn the principle of image formation and the principles of radiographic analysis and interpretation;
Learn how to establish a differential diagnosis based on the radiographic signs;
Learn how to write a radiographic report;
Learn how to critically choose the right imaging technique for each clinical case;
Aquire some basic knowledge in ultrasonography.
Aquire some basic knowledge in CT scan.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills :

Basic knowledge in anatomy, veterinary radiology and radioprotection.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :

Practical training in film reading and/or practical training on animals will be organized.

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :

Clinical training.