Fundamentals of Vet Anaesthesia, Diagnostic Imaging and Surgery

Undergraduate | 2026

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PSYC 3018
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Course ID
208392
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Adelaide City Campus
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Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
Adelaide University
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course overview

This course will introduce basic principles of surgery, provide students with a knowledge and understanding of anaesthesia in veterinary species, and teach the student a safe practical approach to veterinary diagnostic imaging with an introduction to the principals of image interpretation.

Course learning outcomes

  • Use radiographic, ultrasonic and other technical equipment that can be used as a diagnostic aid, safely and in accordance with current regulations.
  • Apply the basic principles of radiographic interpretation to a radiographic study, utilising a sound underlying knowledge of the radiographic anatomy of the dog, cat and horse.
  • Be aware of the common applications, advantages and disadvantages of radiography, ultrasound, MRI, CT and nuclear medicine
  • Demonstrate the set up and use of anaesthetic equipment
  • Describe pain physiology and pathophysiology and be aware of pain management
  • Describe the drugs used in anaesthesia, discuss basic concepts in anaesthetic protocols, cardiopulmonary monitoring and fluid therapy
  • List, discuss and perform the fundamental principles of surgery
  • List and justify the best practice surgical methods employed to minimize surgical complications and optimise wound healing.

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