DO0149, Introduction for physiotherapists, 10.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: PN-VH, 2025-11-11
Valid from : Autumn semester 2026 (2026-08-31)

Level

Second cycle (AXX)

Main field of study

Veterinary Nursing

Grading Scale

Pass / Fail

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.

Course language

Swedish

Entry Requirements

Objectives

The aim is to provide a general introductory course on working in animal health care, mainly regarding the horse, dog and cat.

After completing the course, the student should be able to

• give an overview of current legislation and constitutional knowledge regarding activities in animal health care
  describe a correct working method for physiotherapists in animal health care, taking into account hygiene, infection control, occupational safety, ethics, and animal welfare
  give an overview of the symptoms of the most common epizootic, zoonotic, and notifiable diseases,
• give an overview of the risks of developing resistance when using antibiotics,
• give an overview of relevant animal husbandry, normal behavior, and common behavioral disorders,
• give an overview of relevant anatomy and physiology,
• give an overview of sedation, anesthesia, pain relief, and euthanasia,
• give an overview of basic pharmacology.

Content

Subject-related content
The course covers general anatomy and physiology, with a focus on the musculoskeletal system, nervous system, and circulatory and respiratory organs in dogs, cats, and horses. It also covers topics such as ethics and animal welfare, animal husbandry, ethology, constitutional law, epizootic and zoonotic diseases, antibiotic use, resistance development, healthcare hygiene, infection control and pharmacology.

Teaching formats
The course uses various teaching methods to promote student learning, including lectures and seminars. The course is conducted remotely, with some compulsory seminars.

The course focuses on the following general competencies:
Digital competence, ethical consideration, critical thinking, independence, and oral communication.

The following components are compulsory:
Seminars

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

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.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Clinical Sciences

Supplementary information

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	10.0	0101

The Course Replaces

DO0144

Other Information

The written exam takes place on site in Uppsala. Compulsory seminars are held digitally.

• 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.