VET30460 Vet Clin Haemolymphatics

Academic Year 2021/2022

This module consists of lectures and practical classes relating to clinical conditions affecting the haemolymphatic systems. All aspects of clinical disease of the haemolymphatic system are taught from the erythron in health and disease, clinical haematology and laboratory interpretation, to the range of disease presentations in the different domestic species. Contributory material from all disciplines including pathology, microbiology, parasitology, large and small animal medicine and therapeutics is given.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion students should be able to:
Describe and communicate effectively on disorders and diseases of the cellular components of the blood in the domestic species.
Explain the methods used to investigate and treat canine and feline haemostatic disorders.
Describe the causes, diagnosis and treatment of canine and feline lymphadeonpathy and splenic diseases.
Demonstrate an understanding of the clinical diagnostic approach to the diagnosis of the viral, bacterial and parasitological pathogens of the haemolymphatic system.
Select the appropriate transfusion agents based on the clinical presentation and pharmacological characteristics of commercially available agents.
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of diagnostic imaging and surgery of the haemolymphatic system.
Prepare and review a blood smear and diagnose obvious haemolymphatic blood disease.

Indicative Module Content:

Lecture titles:
The erythron in health
Disorders and diseases of the erythron
Anaemia
Bone marrow evaluation of the erythron
The WBC in health
Immune mediated anaemia and thrombocytopaenia
Redwater
Haemostatic disorders
Disorders and diseases of the WBC
Bone marrow evaluation of the WBC
Viral and bacterial pathogens of the HL system 1
Viral and bacterial pathogens of the HL system 2
Hemostasis
Transfusion medicine
Splenic disease and lymphadenopathy
Platelets
Transfusions
Equine HL
Disorders of coagulation factors and fibrinolytic pathway
Diseases of the vascular system
Parasites of the HL system
Diseases of the HL system in equine
Surgery of the HL system
Overflow (lecture material not covered in schedule time)
Classic (Haemograms) Case Examples
Guest Lecture
Practical classes

2x2hour slots for tutorials and practical classes for infectious diseases (2h student facetime)
2x2 hour slots for clinical pathology (2 h student facetime)

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

28
Practical

16
Autonomous Student Learning

80
Total

124
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures
Practicals in which students have specific relevant tasks demonstrated and then perform them
Interactive Q&A tutorials
Case-based learning for recalling and integrating and applying knowledge to diagnose common diseases
Scheduled access to student laboratory given for practice and development of practical skills
Practice exams are to be worked through, including MCQ, SAQ and essay, with answers provided
Self-learning 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Co-requisite:
VET30560 - Veterinary Pathobiology I, VET30570 - Veterinary Pathobiology II

Additional Information:
Co-requisites: VET30560 and VET30570


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Practical Examination: On material covered in practicals, includes demonstrating eg a) prep, staining & interpretation of blood smears; b) gross exam of plasma with total protein determination; c) differential WBC counts 1 hour End of Trimester Exam n/a Graded No

25
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: 60 MCQ, choose most correct answer from 5 options. Some may require a) microscopic image recognition; b) data analysis / interpretation; c) knowledge & understanding of each class material Week 10 n/a Graded No

25
Assignment: There will be 4 group assignments, each of which will be worth 2.5% of the final grade.
1. Infections of the HL system ; 2) Infectious anaemia; 3) Lymphoma diagnosis; 4) RBC indices		 Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

10
Examination: End of semester examination. Consists of MCQ, SAW and essay questions, each type worth about the same amount 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

40

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

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

midterm MCQ exam results given back immediately after exam completion General comments on performance and areas of strength and weakness given to class after MCQ exam Practical performance feedback is interactive and given live during the practicals, similarly for the tutorials Practice exams with answers, and criteria for evaluation of practical skills are given

Name Role
Ms Laura Cuddy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Theo De Waal Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Michael Doherty Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Vivienne Duggan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Andrada Fotea Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Barbara Gallagher Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Miss Ines Gordo Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Miss Eilidh Gunn Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Bryan Markey Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Carmel Mooney Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Eoin Ryan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Robert Shiel Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Annetta Zintl Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Andrada Fotea Tutor
Ms Renagh Kelly Tutor
Dr Maria Manou Tutor
Dr Marie-Pauline Maurin Tutor
Ms Elise O'Byrne-White Tutor
Ms Michelle Purcell Tutor
Mr John Wyatt Tutor