VET30450 Veterinary Clinical Endocrine, Metabolic and Dermatology

Academic Year 2021/2022

This module consists of a series of lectures, practical classes and case-based tutorials on metabolic, endocrine and dermatological diseases. All aspects of the common clinical conditions will be covered including pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical signs, diagnostic tests, medical and surgical therapies and prevention where applicable. Contributory material from all disciplines (microbiology, pathology, large and small animal medicine, surgery and therapeutics) will be included. During the practical classes students will be exposed to routine diagnostic procedures such as skin scrapings, hair plucks, intradermal testing and skin biopsy and routine microbiological techniques. There will be an introduction to the histopathological interpretation of relevant disorders. Case-based tutorials will provide the student with the opportunity to study retrospective case material and allow them improve their problem-based learning skills.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion the student should be able to
(1) Recognize and describe the clinical, clinicopathological and pathological features of the common endocrine and metabolic diseases which occur in small and large animals and understand their pathophysiological mechanisms
(2) Recognize the importance of endocrine disorders in common presenting complaints such as polyuria/polydipsia and hypercalcaemia/hypocalcaemia and to be able to use this knowledge in problem solving.
(3) Recognize the differences in prevalence and presenting features of endocrine and metabolic disorders in small and large animals
(3) Discuss the use of the basal and dynamic tests used in the diagnosis of endocrine and metabolic disorders
(4) Discuss the treatment options for endocrine and metabolic disorders including their surgical approach if applicable
(5) Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the epidemiology, aetiology and pathogenesis of skin diseases in animals
(6) Demonstrate an understanding of the routine diagnostic approach to animals with skin disease
(7) Recognize the clinical signs and histopathology of various cutaneous reaction patterns
(8) Demonstrate proficiency in routine dermatological diagnostic techniques including their indications
(9) Discuss the public health aspects of skin disease, particularly in relation to potentially zoonotic disorders.

Indicative Module Content:

Veterinary clinical endocrinology
Veterinary metabolic disorders
Veterinary dermatology

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

36
Tutorial

2
Practical

10
Autonomous Student Learning

72
Total

120
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures
Active/task based learning
Enquiry and evidence based learning
Case-based learning 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

The students should have a solid grounding in the core disciplines providing foundation to or contributing to this clinical course e.g. anatomy, histology, physiology, microbiology, pharmacology and pathology.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
VET30050 - Applied Therapies, VET30160 - Clinical Skills I, VET30560 - Veterinary Pathobiology I, VET30570 - Veterinary Pathobiology II

Additional Information:
Pre-requisites: VET30050, VET30160, VET30560 and VET30570


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: A series of Multiple Choice and Short Answer Questions. The examination will cover lecture material, and also theory pertaining to material taught during tutorials and practicals 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Other No

100

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

All students failing the end of trimester examination are offered an opportunity to discuss their examination with the Module Co-ordinator. Queries from passing students are dealt with on an individual basis. An intra-Semester on-line formative MCQ examination will be offered to students during delivery of the module. Automated on-line feedback will be provided following completion of the examination.

The following textbooks may provide a useful resource for further information.

Quinn PJ, Markey BK, Leonard FC, FitzPatrick ES, Fanning S and Hartigan PJ (2011) Veterinary Microbiology and Microbial Disease Second Edition. Wiley-Blackwell.

Deplazes PA, Eckert JA, Mathis AA, von Samson-Himmelstjerna GA and Zahner H (2016) Parasitology in Veterinary Medicine. Third Edition. Wageningen Academic Publishers.

Feldman EC, Nelson RW, Reusch CE, Scott-Moncrieff JCR and Behrend EN (2015) Canine and Feline Endocrinology. Fourth Edition. Elsevier Saunders.

Name Role
Professor Rory Breathnach Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Benoît Cuq Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Theo De Waal Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Vivienne Duggan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Pamela Kelly Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Finola Leonard Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Bryan Markey Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Marie-Pauline Maurin Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Conor McAloon Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Carmel Mooney Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Antonella Puggioni Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Eoin Ryan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer