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Syllabus

DO0145 Principles and scientific fundaments within veterinary rehabilitation, 15.0 Credits

Principer och vetenskapliga grunder inom veterinärmedicinsk rehabilitering

Subjects

Veterinary Nursing

Education cycle

Master’s level

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Master’s level (A1N)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

180 credits and

90 credits Veterinary Nursing or 90 credits Veterinary Medicine and

English 6



Or



180 credits and

Degree of Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy and

10 credits Introduction for physiotherapists and

Engelska 6

Objectives

The aim of the course is for the student, with application to various types of physical impairments, to acquire a theoretical and some practical knowledge regarding a selection of evaluation and treatment methods current in rehabilitation in animal care, mainly regarding the horse, dog and cat species.

After completing the course, the student should be able to

• describe the anatomy and physiology of the locomotor system, the nervous system and the circulatory and respiratory organs, with a focus on how the constituent tissues react in case of injury, during healing and at different degrees of strain,
• describe the scientific basis for evaluation methods used in rehabilitation, as well as account for their indications and sources of error,
• describe the scientific basis for rehabilitation methods and explain their indications, contraindications, explanatory models and mechanisms of action,
• propose, based on a description of physical functional loss, suitable rehabilitation measures, and document these,
• critically evaluate the scientific documentation in the field of rehabilitation,
• reflect on and describe various issues regarding ethics, animal protection and worker protection, which may arise during rehabilitation work.

Content

Subject-related content

The course covers evidence-based rehabilitation, with an emphasis on the theoretical basis of tissue healing and adaptation to load, as well as evaluation and rehabilitation methods. The course focuses on assessment of and rehabilitation interventions for various types of physical loss of function, including pain, and ethical issues connected to these. In addition, the course covers the functional anatomy and physiology of the locomotor system, the nervous system and the circulatory and respiratory organs, animal handling and ethics linked to rehabilitation work, as well as preventive rehabilitation measures.

Teaching formats

The course uses different teaching methods to promote the students' learning and discussions through lectures, seminars, exercises and skill training sessions on models, live and/or dead animals. In this way, the student gains theoretical knowledge and, to a limited extent, practical skills in rehabilitation. Through reports, discussions and review of articles, the student practices evidence-based rehabilitation, ethics, animal protection and responsibility issues.

The course focuses on the following general competencies

Critical thinking, ethical deliberation, scientific methods, information literacy, problem solving, independence and oral communication.

The following elements are compulsory

Seminars, exercises and practical skills training.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Passed written examination and approved participation in compulsory components.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Responsible department

Department of Clinical Sciences