TECH186-0213: The Complete Urinalysis Module 2-Abnormalities and Case Studies
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INSTRUCTOR(S): Cheryl Stockman, MT (ASCP) & Joyce Knoll, VMD, PhD, DACVP
COURSE OPEN: February 13-March 16, 2013
REAL TIME SESSIONS (RTS): Wednesdays, February 20, 27, and March 6, 2013; 8:00pm-10:00pm ET (USA)
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*The instructor for this course will be using audio which will require you to have a headset or speakers to listen.
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Level and Prerequisites:
This intermediate course will focus on WHY laboratory urinalysis results are important and how these results, in the context of clinical signs and in combination with and other supporting laboratory abnormalities (e.g. CBC and chemistry profile), can be used to diagnose patient disease by a clinician. This course will build on information covered in The Complete Urinalysis Module 1, Module 1 is highly recommended.
VSPN CE Course: Open to VSPN and VIN members.
This course has been submitted for RACE approval for veterinary technicians and veterinarians.
Course Description:
Urinalysis is important part of the medical database and part of a routine workup of veterinary patients. This course will build on information covered in The Complete Urinalysis Module 1, which focused on HOW to perform a complete urinalysis. This course will focus on WHY those results are important and how these results, in the context of clinical signs and in combination with and other supporting laboratory abnormalities (e.g. CBC and chemistry profile), can be used to diagnose patient disease by a clinician. This course will provide some background information on data interpretation, but is not designed to make you into a clinician.
The goal is to expand and broaden the teamwork of the veterinarian and veterinary technician and the thought processes incorporating all medical information available on each individual patient. Technical aspects of urinalysis will not be covered in Module 2 and it is expected that participants will already be familiar with these issues either through having taken The Complete Urinalysis Module 1 or through other educational courses.
This course consists of three (3) two (2) hour Real Time Sessions, supplemental library materials, interactive message board discussions, a mandatory end-of-course test, and may include online multiple choice quizzes (after each Real Time Session).
Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course.
*A portion of this course will be an audio presentation, please be prepared to listen.
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to
- the importance of common abnormalities in a urinalysis.
- how the combination of a urinalysis, CBC and chemistry profile can be used to diagnose common diseases in domestic animals.
Course Materials: Course materials will be available
in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
Required Textbooks: There are no required textbooks for this course.
Recommended Textbook:
Mundt, L. A. & Shanahan, K. (2010).
Graff's Textbook of Routine Urinalysis and Body Fluids, 2nd ed. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott Co.
About the Instructor:
Dr. Joyce Knoll has been overseeing veterinary clinical pathology testing and teaching veterinary students at the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine for 22 years. Cheryl Stockman has been a supervising medical technologist at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine for 20 years working closely with Joyce Knoll, DVM, DACVP teaching clinical pathology to veterinary students. She has also worked as an assistant in a veterinary hospital for more than 20 years giving her the ability to understand and teach in both the academic and general practice fields.
Course Outline:
Weeks 1 (Real Time Session February 20): Interpretation of Urine Sediment Abnormalities
Content: In this session we will use a series of clinical cases to illustrate how some urine sediment abnormalities can be useful in making a diagnosis. Abnormalities to be discussed will include hematuria, pyuria, casts, and pathologic crystals.
Week 2: (Real Time Session February 27):
Interpretation of Urine Chemistry Abnormalities
Content: In this session we will use a series of clinical cases to illustrate how some urine chemistry abnormalities (in association with findings in the sediment) can be useful in making a diagnosis; and how incorrect laboratory collection or handling can affect the ability to make a correct diagnosis. Abnormalities to be discussed will include proteinuria, hemoglobinuria, myoglobinuria, glucosuria, and bilirubinuria.
Week 3: (Real Time Session March 6):
Interpretation of Specific Gravity in conjunction with Serum Chemistry Abnormalities
Content: This session will introduce the concept of azotemia, its causes, and its classification scheme. Through a series of cases, we will discuss how urine specific gravity can be used to assess kidney function and distinguish pre-renal azotemia, as a result of blood loss or dehydration, from renal azotemia caused by kidney disease.
CE CREDITS: 6
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if enrolled January 30, 2013).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status).
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