SMALL ANIMAL CARDIOLOGY ROTATION

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. Describe and apply appropriate techniques for full physical examinations on small animal cardiology patients Audience: Undergraduate 2. Observe video recordings to identify techniques and procedures for less commonly seen diseases and abnormalities in cardiology Audience: Undergraduate 3. Accurately perform a blood pressure measurement on small animal veterinary patients Audience: Undergraduate 4. Evaluate thoracic radiographs and ECGs using appropriate systematic approaches to identify common abnormalities Audience: Undergraduate 5. Describe and justify routine therapeutic procedures for arrhythmias and congestive heart failure in small animals Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe and apply appropriate techniques for full physical examinations on small animal cardiology patients Audience: Undergraduate 2. Observe video recordings to identify techniques and procedures for less commonly seen diseases and abnormalities in cardiology Audience: Undergraduate 3. Accurately perform a blood pressure measurement on small animal veterinary patients Audience: Undergraduate 4. Evaluate thoracic radiographs and ECGs using appropriate systematic approaches to identify common abnormalities Audience: Undergraduate 5. Describe and justify routine therapeutic procedures for arrhythmias and congestive heart failure in small animals Audience: Undergraduate