EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?
Explore veterinary medicine basics, from animal care to anatomy and clinical skills. Ideal for aspiring vets and animal lovers.
Explore veterinary medicine basics, from animal care to anatomy and clinical skills. Ideal for aspiring vets and animal lovers.
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to veterinary medicine, giving students a taste of first-year veterinary degree content. It covers basic animal care, body systems anatomy, veterinary professional skills, clinical skills, and the history of veterinary medicine. Through engaging video lectures, readings, and quizzes, participants gain insights into the diverse aspects of veterinary practice. The course is designed for anyone interested in veterinary medicine, whether considering it as a career or simply passionate about animal health. It provides a solid foundation for understanding the responsibilities and skills required in veterinary medicine.
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What you'll learn
Understand basic animal care principles for various species
Gain knowledge of body systems anatomy relevant to veterinary medicine
Develop an understanding of veterinary professional skills and client communication
Learn basic clinical skills and observation techniques used in veterinary practice
Explore the history and evolution of veterinary medicine
Assess personal suitability for a career in veterinary medicine
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This course includes:
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5 assignments
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides an introduction to veterinary medicine, covering key aspects of the profession. It includes modules on basic animal care, anatomy, veterinary professional skills, clinical skills, and the history of veterinary medicine. The curriculum is designed to give students a taste of first-year veterinary degree content, helping them understand the breadth and depth of knowledge required in the field. Through video lectures, readings, and interactive quizzes, participants gain practical insights into various aspects of veterinary practice, from understanding animal behavior to performing basic clinical examinations.
Course Information
Module 1 · 21 Minutes to complete
Basic Animal Care
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
An Introduction to Body Systems Anatomy
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Veterinary Professional Skills
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
An Introduction to Clinical Skills
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
The Past, Present and Future of Veterinary Medicine
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
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Veterinary Educator Specializing in Clinical Skills and Epidemiology
Graduating from the Royal Veterinary College in 1995, she spent several years in general mixed practice before pursuing a residency and lectureship in farm animal medicine at the University of Glasgow, where she also earned a PhD in veterinary education and epidemiology. Currently, she teaches clinical and professional skills to veterinary undergraduates at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies (R(D)SVS) while actively researching veterinary education.
Veterinary Educator and Researcher at the University of Edinburgh
Dr. Gurå, affectionately known by her students, moved to Scotland from Norway in 1997 to study veterinary medicine, graduating from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies (R(D)SVS) in 2000 with an intercalated BSc Honours degree and in 2003 with a BVM&S. After several years in general and small animal practice, she returned to pursue a PhD in small animal veterinary oncology in 2007. Currently, she teaches anatomy, histology, and physiology to veterinary undergraduates at R(D)SVS while supervising research on oncogenes and their roles in cancer, as well as studying the Seram long-nosed bandicoot. In her leisure time, she enjoys activities with her two Border Collies, Blue and Fram, playing handball, and reading.
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