PROPOSAL FOR REVISION OF THE MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN VETERINARY MEDICINE PROGRAM
Summary of Proposed Revisions
Existing
Course
Core Courses
VPHY 241
VPHY 242
STAT 164
VMED 195
Total
Proposed
Course
Core Courses
Units
3
2
3
3
11
Total
None
Total
10
Major Courses
DBVS 1
DBVS 2
DVPS 1
DVPS 2
VMED 261
VSUR 261
VMED 291
VMED 299
Total
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
1
20
Minor Courses
9
Minor Courses
None
Units
Major Courses
Area of specialization
Electives
Thesis – VMED 300
None
6
Electives*
6
Thesis – VMED 300
6
36
TOTAL
TOTAL
*To be chosen from areas of specialization
PROPOSAL FROM DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY CLINICAL SCIENCES
Major Courses
VMED 261. Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine. 3 units
VSUR 261. Veterinary Diagnostic Ultrasound. 3 units
Electives
Veterinary Internal Medicine
VMED 251 Small Animal Healthcare Delivery 3 units
VMED 252 Advanced Canine Medicine 3 units
Veterinary Surgery
VSUR 251 Veterinary Anesthesia 3 units
VSUR 256 Advanced Ruminant Surgery 3 units
Theriogenology
VTHE 251 Laboratory Animal Theriogenology 3 units
VTHE 256 Advanced Bovine and Bubaline Theriogenology 3 units
34
A. Change in course title, course description, semestral offering, credit and
number of hours
FROM:
Descriptive Title
Course Description
:
:
Semester Offered
Credit
Number of hours
:
:
:
Veterinary Alternative Medicine
Nonconventional, traditional and new approaches, methods
and techniques in the diagnosis and therapy of diseases
and disorders of animals
1st semester
2 units
1 class, 3 lab
TO:
Descriptive Title
Course Description
:
:
Semester Offered
Credit
Number of hours
:
:
:
Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine
Complementary and alternative diagnostic, therapeutic,
preventive and control procedures used in animals
1st and 2nd semester
3 units
2 class, 3 lab
FROM :
Department Number
Descriptive Title
Course Description
:
:
:
Prerequisite
Semester Offered
Credit
Number of hours
:
:
:
:
VSUR 251
Veterinary Anesthesia
Application of different methods of analgesia and
anesthesia in surgical procedures
VSUR 151 or COI
1st semester
3 units
1 class, 3 lab
TO :
Department Number
Descriptive Title
Course Description
:
:
:
Prerequisite
Semester Offered
Credit
Number of hours
:
:
:
:
VSUR 251
Veterinary Anesthesia
Application of different methods of analgesia and
anesthesia in surgical procedures
VSUR 151 or COI
1st semester
3 units
2 class, 3 lab
2
B. NEW COURSES TO BE INSTITUTED
Catalogue Course Description :
Department number
Descriptive Title
Course Description
:
:
:
Prerequisite
Semester Offered
Credit
Number of hours
:
:
:
:
Department number
Descriptive Title
Course Description
:
:
:
Prerequisite
Semester Offered
Credit
Number of hours
:
:
:
:
Department Number
Descriptive Title
Course Description
:
:
:
Prerequisite
Semester Offered
Credit
Number of hours
:
:
:
:
VSUR 261
Veterinary Diagnostic Ultrasound
Principles, operation and interpretation of diagnostic
ultrasound in animals
VSUR 154
1st and 2nd semester
3 units
2 class, 3 lab
VMED 251
Small Animal Healthcare Delivery
Introduction to procedures and knowledge integral to
working in a veterinary clinical practice, with emphasis on
small animal healthcare delivery in the Philippines
VMED 152 and VMED 156 or COI
1st and 2nd semester
3 units
2 class, 3 lab
VMED 252
Advanced Canine Medicine
Recent and advanced techniques in diagnosis, treatment,
prevention and control of diseases and disorders of dogs
VMED 152
1st and 2nd semester
3 units
2 class, 3 lab
3
COURSE ANALYSIS
VMED 261 – COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE VETERINARY MEDICINE
I. IDENTIFYING AND DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION
A. Rationale
There have been tremendous advances in the field of diagnosis and therapy not
only in the use of conventional medicine but also in the application of alternative
approaches to diagnosis and therapy. Alternative medicine is currently being used as
an adjunct to conventional therapy and also in conditions where conventional therapy is
ineffective. The different procedures and techniques involved in alternative medicine
utilize the body’s natural mechanism and thus produce less side effects with very little
effect on the environment, compared to conventional therapy. Many of these
techniques, such as herbal medicine and acupuncture, are less expensive than
conventional therapy and can be utilized by practicing veterinarians especially in the
rural areas where indigenous materials are available. The course aims to orient the
students on new alternative techniques and methods for diagnosis and therapy of
various diseases and disorders of animals, which can be used both by commercial and
small-scale raisers as well as pet owners.
B. Catalogue Course Description
1. Department Number : VMED 261
2. Descriptive Title
: Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine
3. Course Description
: Complementary and alternative diagnostic,
therapeutic, preventive and control procedures used
in animals
4. Prerequisite
: VMED 151
5. Semester Offered
: 1st and 2nd semester
6. Credit
: 3 units
7. Number of hours
: 2 class, 3 lab
C. Course Outline
1. Objectives:
At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to:
a. Discuss the different complementary and alternative diagnostic, therapeutic,
preventive and control procedures used in veterinary medicine
b. Identify the diseases and disorders where each complementary and
alternative therapeutic, preventive and control procedure can be applied.
c. Apply the different complementary and alternative procedures in the
diagnosis, therapy, prevention and control of diseases of different animals.
2. Topics to be covered:
LECTURE TOPICS
Introduction
History and status of CAVM
Definitions
Ethnoveterinary medicine
Acupuncture and moxibustion
Herbal therapy
No. of hours
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
Nutritional therapy
Oxygen therapy and hot and cold therapy
Massage therapy, chiropractic and reflexology
Swimming and hydrotherapy
Laser therapy and phototherapy
Therapeutic electricity and magnetic field therapy
Therapeutic ultrasound and sound therapy
Iridology and homeopathy
Rehabilitation and holistic medicine
Aroma and Crystals therapy
Integrative medicine
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
7
Examinations
TOTAL
3
32
LABORATORY TOPICS
No. of meetings
Identification of acupuncture points in animals
1
Stimulation of acupuncture points using different methods
1
Application of acupuncture in animals
1
Identification and preparation of herbs for therapy
1
Application of herbal medicine in small animals
1
Application of herbal medicine in large animals
1
Use of hot and cold therapy in large animals
1
Use of massage therapy, chiropractic and reflexology in dogs 1
Application of electrotherapy in companion animals
1
Application of iridology in companion animals
1
Case study: Use of integrative medicine in companion animals 2
Case study: Use of integrative medicine in food animals
2
Examination
2
TOTAL
16
3. References
a. Books
Altman S. 1997. Acupuncture Therapy in Small Animal Practices.
Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian 19:
(11) 1233.
Bartrum RJ and Crow HC. 1983. Real-time Ultrasound. A Manual for
Physicians and Technical Personnel. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders
Company.
Bassett CA. 1993. Beneficial effects of electromagnetic fields. Journal of
Cellular Biochemistry 51:387–393.
Bromiley MW. 1991. Physiotherapy in Veterinary Medicine. London:
Blackwell Scientific Publications.
Carruth JAS and McKenzie AL. 1986. Medical Lasers. Science and Clinical
Practice. Bristol and Bostol: Adam Hilger Ltd.
Chuan Y. 1992. Traditional Chinese Veterinary Acupuncture and
Moxibustion. Beijing: China Agricultural Press.
Cooper RA and Stoflet S. 1996. Trends in the education and practice of
alternative medicine clinicians. Health Affairs 15 (3): 226-238.
Food and Agricultural Organization. 1990. Handbook on Chinese Veterinary
Acupuncture and Moxibustion. Bangkok: FAO/APHCA Publication.
5
International Institute of Rural Reconstruction. 1994. Ethnoveterinary
medicine in Asia. 1. General Information. Silang, Cavite: IIRR Publication.
International Institute of Rural Reconstruction. 1994. Ethnoveterinary
medicine in Asia. 2. Ruminants. Silang, Cavite: IIRR Publication.
International Institute of Rural Reconstruction. 1994. Ethnoveterinary
medicine in Asia. 3. Swine. Silang, Cavite: IIRR Publication.
International Institute of Rural Reconstruction. 1994. Ethnoveterinary
medicine in Asia. 4. Poultry. Silang, Cavite: IIRR Publication.
Ohshiro T and Calderhead RG. 1988. Low Level Laser Therapy. A Practical
Introduction. New York: John Wiley & Sons.
Ohshiro T and Calderhead RG. 1991. Progress in Laser Therapy. New York:
John Wiley & Sons.
Ramey DW and Rollin BE. 2004. Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Considered. Ames, Iowa: Iowa State Press.
Rosenfeld I. 1996. Dr. Rosenfeld’s Guide to Alternative Medicine. New York:
Ballantine Books.
Schwartz C. 1996. Four Paws Five Directions. A Guide to Chinese Medicine
for Cats and Dogs. Berkeley: Celestial Arts Publishing.
Schoen AM. 1994. Veterinary Acupuncture. Ancient Art to Modern Medicine.
St. Louis: American Veterinary Publications, Inc.
b. Journals
American Journal of Acupuncture
American Journal of Chinese Acupuncture
American Journal of Veterinary Research
Bovine Practitioner
Japanese Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Journal of American Veterinary Medical Association
Laser in Surgery and Medicine
Laser Therapy
Modern Veterinary Practice
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Record
II. Analytical Information
A. Instructional Model
1. Type of session: lecture and laboratory (team-teaching)
2. Preferred class size: 10
3. Staff required: available
B. Special additional resources and personnel required:
1. Special Facilities: Existing
2. Library and other learning resources: Existing
3. Special staff competencies required:
a. Staff qualified to teach the course:
1) College of Veterinary Medicine
Jezie A. Acorda, DVM, MAgr, PhD
Rio John T. Ducusin, DVM, MAgr, PhD
Marianne Leila S. Flores, DVM, MS
6
Elaine P. Manigbas, DVM, MS
Eduardo B. Torres, DVM, MS, PhD
Elito F. Landicho, DVM, MS, PhD
Ma. Amelita C. Estacio, DVM, MS
Warren C. Baticados, DVM, MS
Billy P. Divina, DVM, MS
Reuel Benjamin G. Marte, DVM, MS
2) Institute of Animal Science, College of Agriculture
Carmencita D. Mateo, DVM, MS, PhD
b. New staff requirements: None
C. Relation to other courses:
1. Offered by the Department
a. Course replaced by this course: None
b. Prerequisite course: VMED 151 or COI
c. Course for which this course is a prerequisite: None
d. Course containing similar content: VMED 151 (5%)
2. Offered by other Departments: None
D. Size and source of enrollment
1. Department majors: 5
2. Majors in other departments, curricula, or college: 5
E. Estimated funds required by addition of this course:
1. Salaries: Existing
2. Supplies and materials:
Medicinal herbs - P5,000
Oxygen - P5,000
Acupuncture needles - P1,000
Books and journals - P10,000
3. Equipments: Existing
COURSE ANALYSIS
VSUR 261 - VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND
I. IDENTIFYING AND DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION
A. Rationale
Diagnostic ultrasound or ultrasonography as a tool for diagnosis of diseases and
disorders in both humans and animals has been gaining popularity. As a diagnostic
imaging procedure, it complements both radiography and endoscopy for both
screening and evaluation of diseases and disorders. However, in the Philippines very
few veterinarians are equipped with both the knowledge and skills in diagnostic
ultrasound. The course aims to orient and equip the students on the principles and
applications of this relatively new diagnostic imaging modality.
B. Catalogue Course Description
1. Department Number : VSUR 261
2. Descriptive Title
: Veterinary Diagnostic Ultrasound
7
3. Course Description
:
4.
5.
6.
7.
:
:
:
:
Prerequisite
Semester Offered
Credit
Number of hours
Principles, operation and interpretation of diagnostic
ultrasound in animals
VSUR 154
1st and 2nd semester
3 units
2 class, 3 lab
C. Course Outline
1. Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
a. Describe the basic principles of diagnostic ultrasound.
b. Operate the ultrasound machine for application in different animals.
c. Interpret ultrasonograms for diagnosis of diseases and disorders of animals.
2. Topics to be covered:
LECTURE TOPICS
No. of hours
Introduction to diagnostic ultrasound
1
Principles of ultrasonography
2
Equipments and guidelines for ultrasonography
2
Ultrasonography of normal structures in small animals
4
Ultrasonography of normal structures in large animals
4
Echocardiography
2
Ultrasonography of diseases and disorders in small animals
5
Ultrasonography of diseases and disorders in large animals
5
Ultrasound in theriogenology
4
Special ultrasonographic techniques
1
Examinations
2
TOTAL
32
LABORATORY TOPICS
No. of meetings
Equipments for ultrasonography
1
Guidelines for ultrasonography
1
Ultrasonography of normal structures in small animals
2
Ultrasonography of normal structures in large animals
2
Echocardiography in small animals
1
Echocardiography in large animals
1
Ultrasonography of diseases and disorders in small animals
2
Ultrasonography of diseases and disorders in large animals
2
Ultrasound in theriogenology
2
Special ultrasonographic techniques
1
Examinations
1
TOTAL
16
3. References
a. Books
Barr F. 1990. Diagnostic ultrasound in the dog and cat. London: Blackwell
Scientific Publications.
Bushong SC and Archer BR. 1991. Diagnostic Ultrasound: Physics, Biology
and Instrumentation. St. Louis: Mosby-Year Book, Inc.
8
Fleischer AC and James AE. 1989. Diagnostic Sonography: Principles and
Clinical Applications. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Co.\
Kealy JK and McAllister H. 2000. Diagnostic Radiology and Ultrasonography
of the Dog and Cat, 3rd ed. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company. pp.7211.
Kienle RD and Thomas WP. 1995a. Echocardiography. In: Nyland TG and
Mattoon JS. 1995. Veterinary Diagnostic Ultrasound. Philadelphia: W. B.
Saunders Co.
Kienle RD and Thomas WP. 1995b. Equine Echocardiography. In: Nyland
TG and Mattoon JS. 1995. Veterinary Diagnostic Ultrasound.
Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders Co.
Lamb CR. 1994. Diagnostic Imaging of the Dog and Cat. England: MosbyYear Book Europe Limited.
Lutz H and Meudt R. 1984. Manual of Ultrasound. New York: SpringerVerlag.
Morgan JP. 1993. Techniques of Veterinary Radiography. 5 th ed. Ames: Iowa
State University Press.
Nyland TG and Mattoon JS. 1995. Veterinary Diagnostic Ultrasound.
Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company.
Nyland TG and Mattoon JS. 1995. Veterinary Diagnostic Ultrasound.
Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company.
Nyland TG, Mattoon JS and Wisner ER. 1995. Ultrasonography of the
spleen. In: Nyland TG and Mattoon JS. Veterinary Diagnostic Ultrasound.
Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders Co.
Nyland TG and Park RD. 1983. Hepatic ultrasonography in the dog.
Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound 24(2): 74-84.
Thrall DE. 1994. Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology. 2 nd ed.
Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company.
b. Journals
American Journal of Veterinary Research
Equine Veterinary Journal
Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine
The Japanese Journal of Veterinary Research
The Japanese Journal of Veterinary Science
Veterinary Diagnostic Ultrasound
Veterinary Radiology
Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound
II. Analytical Information
A. Instructional Model
1. Type of session: lecture and laboratory (team-teaching)
2. Preferred class size: 10
3. Staff required: available
B. Special additional resources and personnel required:
1. Special Facilities: Existing
2. Library and other learning resources: Existing
3. Special staff competencies required:
9
a. Staff qualified to teach the course:
1) College of Veterinary Medicine
Jezie A. Acorda, DVM, MAgr, PhD
Jovencio Hubert A. Abalos, DVM, MS
Rio John T. Ducusin, DVM, MAgr, PhD
Elaine P. Manigbas, DVM, MS
Eduardo B. Torres, DVM, MS, PhD
Conrado A. Valdez, DVM, MVMSc, PhD
b. New staff requirements: None
C. Relation to other courses:
1. Offered by the Department
a. Course replaced by this course: None
b. Prerequisite course: VSUR 154 or COI
c. Course for which this course is a prerequisite: None
d. Course containing similar content: VSUR 154 (15%)
2. Offered by other Departments: None
D. Size and source of enrollment
1. Department majors: 5
2. Majors in other departments, curricula, or college: 5
E. Estimated funds required by addition of this course:
1. Salaries: Existing
2. Supplies and materials:
Ultrasound gel – P5,000
Ultrasound thermal paper – P10,000
Books and journals – P10,000
3. Equipments: Existing
Ultrasound machine – 2 units
Transducers – 3 units (3.5 MHz sector, 3.5 MHz convex array and 5.0 MHz
linear array)
10