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IPLUSO 22441

Clinical Nursing of Wiildlife Animals

Veterinary Nursing
  • ApresentaçãoPresentation
    In this curricular unit, it is intended that the students acquire knowledge related to the work developed with wild animals in Zoos and Wildlife Recovery Centers. This curricular unit includes a wide diversity of animal classes.   It provides theoretical and practical knowledge on Conservation Medicine lato senso, maintenance, nutrition, pathologies and containment of species.
  • ProgramaProgramme
      Basic concepts of Zoological and Conservation Medicine Biology, anatomy and physiology os wild animals Wild animais restrain Basic procedures in wild animal nursing Basic wildlife pathology
  • ObjectivosObjectives
    General concepts of biodiversity and conservation. Relationship with the health of animals and humans and ecosystems. Understand the concept of conservation medicine. Knowledge of animal diversity and importance of conservation ie six and en six and in relation to veterinary intervention Understood that the main issues addressed in conservation medicine are emerging zoonotic diseases or not. Understanding the role of zoos and rehabilitation centers. Acquire skills to perform nursing procedures and clinical assistance to the veterinarian in zoos and rehabilitation centers Promote student contact with the various species of wildlife and zoological parks in different areas of operation trough field trips
  • BibliografiaBibliography
      Aguirre, A.A., Ostfeld, R.S.,Daszak.  New directions in conservation medicine:applied cases of ecological health.Oxford University Press, 2012 Murray E.Fowler, R.eric Miller, Zoo and wild animal Medicine current therapy,6th edition, Saunders, 2007 Aguirre, A.A., Ostfeld, R.S., Tabor, G.M., House, C.,Pearl, M.C.Conservation Medicine:Ecological Health in Practice.New York, Oxford University Press, 2002 Macdonald, M., Service, K.Key topics in conservation Biology.Blackwell Publications, Oxford, 2007 Terio, K. A., McAloose, D., & Leger, J. S. (2018). Pathology of Wildlife and Zoo Animals. UK: Ballard, B., & Cheek, R. (2017). Exotic Animal Medicine for the Veterinary Technician (3rd ed.). UK: Wiley Blackwell.
  • MetodologiaMethodology
    Use of the moodle platform for teacher/student communication, clarification of doubts and provision of additional material In the vast majority of lessons, the use of videos, giving students hands-on experience of the subject. Use of various stuffed animals, representative os most of the animals classes studied, in pratical class context Asking questions throughout the lesson, creating bridges with Critical Thinking in the classroom. Field trips for practical training and contact with veterinary nurses working in the field. Self-active learning, with presentations of group work
  • LínguaLanguage
    Português
  • TipoType
    Semestral
  • ECTS
    2.5
  • NaturezaNature
    Optional
  • EstágioInternship
    Não