Veterinary Clinical Skills

Detailní popis produktu

Organized into nine chapters, the book explores the principles of clinical skills education, curriculum design, simulation-based learning, workplace learning, and assessment. It also includes practical examples of Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), teaching models, and simulation exercises that can be readily implemented in veterinary schools and training programs. Contributions from experienced veterinary educators provide evidence-based recommendations alongside practical advice for developing competence and confidence in clinical procedures.

The book covers topics including:

• Fundamentals of clinical skills education
• Defining clinical competence
• Clinical skills curricula
• Curriculum design and implementation
• Learning practical clinical skills
• Teaching methods for clinical procedures
• Simulation-based veterinary education
• Skills laboratory design
• Peer-assisted learning
• Self-directed learning
• Workplace-based learning
• Feedback and coaching
• Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs)
• Assessment of clinical competence
• Preparing for practical examinations
• Fair and reliable assessment methods
• Clinical reasoning
• Communication during clinical procedures
• Professional behaviour
• Reflection and self-assessment
• Canine physical examination
• Gowning and gloving techniques
• Anaesthetic machine setup
• Anaesthetic leak testing
• Endotracheal intubation models
• Dental scaling models
• Surgical preparation techniques
• Silicone suturing models
• Development of low-cost training models
• Best practices in veterinary clinical education

Throughout the text, the emphasis is on helping learners acquire technical and professional skills safely before performing procedures on live patients. The book promotes modern educational strategies that improve both student learning and animal welfare by encouraging repeated practice in simulated environments.

Who is this book for?

• Veterinary students
• Veterinary educators
• Clinical skills instructors
• Veterinary interns and residents
• Continuing education providers
• Veterinarians involved in teaching and mentoring