EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian? from Coursera

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Course Information

Please read through the components of this section before starting on the actual course content. Enjoy the course!

Basic Animal Care

In this week, led by Kay Aitchison, we will be looking at animal care. We recommend that you start with the overview reading under the week 1 overview and then work through the core materials. We hope you enjoy the week.

An Introduction to Body Systems Anatomy

In this week, we will look at the anatomy of the body, and the teaching team to guide you through this part of the course are Professor Susan Rhind and Dr Gurå Therese Bergkvist. We recommend that you start with the overview reading under the week 2 overview. For this week we have split the core materials into four sections that we suggest you work through in the order presented.

Veterinary Professional Skills

In this week, we will be looking at Veterinary Professional Skills, and the teaching team to guide you through this part of the course are Rachel Whittington and Dr Jessie Paterson. We are also joined in one of the videos by our colleague Stacy Spielman. We hope you are enjoying the course so far and once again we suggest you start with the week 3 overview and then working through the core materials section.

An Introduction to Clinical Skills

In this week, we will be introducing you to Veterinary Clinical Skills, led by Catriona Bell and assisted by Caroline Mosley. We are also joined in one of the videos by our colleague Neil Hudson. Again please start with the week 4 overview and then work through the core materials as presented.

The Past, Present and Future of Veterinary Medicine

Our final week is led by Andrew Gardiner and he is joined by a number of colleagues including some from our Library here at Edinburgh. This week we turn our attention to the topic of Veterinary History and again we recommend you start with the week 5 overview before working through the core materials. Enjoy our final week.

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Suitable for those interested in learning more about Veterinary Medicine, providing a taster of courses covered during the first year of a veterinary degree, helping students consider whether it is the right path for them

Led by instructors from the University of Edinburgh, known for their contributions to Veterinary Medicine and research

Provides a comprehensive introduction to key aspects of Veterinary Medicine, including foundational knowledge in body systems anatomy, clinical skills, and professional skills

Covers the past, present, and future of Veterinary Medicine, giving students a broad understanding of the field's evolution and potential future directions

Multi-modal course with a mix of videos, readings, and discussions, offering varied learning experiences

Reviews summary

Learn about veterinary medicine

Learners say this course offers a broad range of engaging topics. Aspiring veterinary professionals will likely enjoy the lectures on animal care, anatomy, and clinical practice. Students already in the field may take the most away from the history portion of the course.

Course serves as a good introduction to the field.

"It provides a few introductory lectures about animal care, anatomy, clinical activity and history, which are fairly interesting"

Covers many aspects of veterinary medicine.

"a good range of topics were covered, from animal care to the setup of a successful veterinary consultation."

Suitable for those already in the veterinary profession.

"I would have appreciated more if aspiring students would have been shown about some more difficult sides of the profession"

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian? with these activities:

Revise High School Math for Veterinary Medicine

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Review high school math concepts to strengthen your foundation for Veterinary Medicine.

Browse courses on High School Mathematics

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Identify areas of high school math that are relevant to Veterinary Medicine
Review textbooks or online resources
Complete practice problems to test your understanding

Review Veterinary Basic Animal Care

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Review the Overview of Week 1 materials to brush up on skills related to animal care.

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Complete Week 1 Overview Reading

Complete Case Studies on Animal Anatomy

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Improve your understanding of animal anatomy by working through a series of case studies.

Browse courses on Animal Anatomy

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Gather case studies on animal anatomy
Read and analyze each case study
Identify anatomical structures and apply your knowledge

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Use a Veterinary Encyclopedia to Learn Anatomical Terms

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Consult a Veterinary Encyclopedia to reinforce your understanding of anatomical terms covered in Week 2.

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Access a veterinary encyclopedia or online resource
Search for anatomical terms introduced in Week 2
Read and comprehend definitions and explanations

Contribute to an Open Source Veterinary Software Project

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Immerse yourself in Veterinary Medicine by contributing to an open source project related to the field.

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Find an open-source veterinary software project
Identify an area to contribute your skills
Fork the project and make your changes
Submit your changes to the project

Career center

Learners who complete EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian? will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Veterinary Doctor

Veterinary Doctors, also known as Veterinarians, diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases, injuries, and illnesses in animals. This course introduces you to Veterinary Medicine by covering topics like basic animal care, anatomy, and professional skills, giving you a foundation in the field.

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Veterinary Surgeon

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Veterinary Pathologist

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Veterinary Epidemiologist

Veterinary Epidemiologists investigate the distribution and patterns of disease in animal populations. This course introduces you to veterinary medicine, animal care, and clinical skills, which can provide a foundation for understanding how diseases spread and how to prevent and control them in animal populations.

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Veterinary Parasitologist

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Veterinary Geneticist

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Veterinary Toxicologist

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Veterinary Immunologist

Veterinary Immunologists study the immune system of animals and how it protects them from disease. This course provides an overview of veterinary medicine, including animal care, anatomy, and clinical skills, which can help you understand how the immune system works and how to prevent and treat diseases in animals.

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Veterinary Microbiologist

Veterinary Microbiologists study microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, that can cause disease in animals. This course provides an overview of veterinary medicine, including animal care, anatomy, and clinical skills, which can help you understand how microorganisms affect animal health and how to prevent and treat infections.

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Veterinary Public Health Officer

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Veterinary Medical Writer

Veterinary Medical Writers create written materials about veterinary medicine, including journal articles, books, and websites. This course provides an overview of veterinary medicine, including animal care, anatomy, and clinical skills, which can help you understand the medical terminology and concepts needed for writing about veterinary medicine.

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Veterinary Technician

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Animal Trainer

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Animal Caretaker

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Zoologist

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