SMALL ANIMAL NEUROLOGY

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: Declared in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with fourth year standing Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Perform a complete neurologic examination to localize neurologic lesions and explain relevant basic neuroanatomical pathways Audience: Undergraduate 2. Develop a prioritized differential diagnosis and refined problem list for general neurological lesion localizations based on the neurologic exam Audience: Undergraduate 3. Explain the differences between general neurologic imaging techniques and select appropriate diagnostic imaging for a patient Audience: Undergraduate 4. Understand the pharmacokinetics, standard dosage, and recommended monitoring of patients treated long-term with antiepileptic drugs Audience: Undergraduate 5. Administer appropriate drugs to treat status epilepticus and identify and monitor impacts of antiepileptic drugs in long-term patients Audience: Undergraduate 6. Effectively communicate with clients the appropriate treatment options and medical management for patients with neurologic diseases Audience: Undergraduate 7. Recognize situational limitations and offer or recommend referrals for a patient as needed Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Perform a complete neurologic examination to localize neurologic lesions and explain relevant basic neuroanatomical pathways Audience: Undergraduate 2. Develop a prioritized differential diagnosis and refined problem list for general neurological lesion localizations based on the neurologic exam Audience: Undergraduate 3. Explain the differences between general neurologic imaging techniques and select appropriate diagnostic imaging for a patient Audience: Undergraduate 4. Understand the pharmacokinetics, standard dosage, and recommended monitoring of patients treated long-term with antiepileptic drugs Audience: Undergraduate 5. Administer appropriate drugs to treat status epilepticus and identify and monitor impacts of antiepileptic drugs in long-term patients Audience: Undergraduate 6. Effectively communicate with clients the appropriate treatment options and medical management for patients with neurologic diseases Audience: Undergraduate 7. Recognize situational limitations and offer or recommend referrals for a patient as needed Audience: Undergraduate