DO0145, Principles and scientific fundaments within veterinary rehabilitation, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: PN-VH, 2024-11-14
Valid from : Spring semester 2026 (2026-01-19)

Level

Second cycle (A1N)

Main field of study

Veterinary Nursing

Grading Scale

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

English

Entry Requirements

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.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Passed written examination and approved participation in compulsory components.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Clinical Sciences

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Masterprogrammet Djuromvårdnad

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Mandatory componetns	5.0	0101
Oral examination	3.0	0102
Written examination	7.0	0103

The Course Replaces

DO0134