Veterinary Clinical Pathology & Immunology - Part of Post Diploma Certificate in Fundamentals of Veterinary Clinical Science (DCVCS)

About This Course

The clinical pathology component will cover aspects of blood analysis and will provide practical training in performing blood smears and carrying out blood biochemistry and complete blood count profiles. Microbiology provides students with an understanding of microorganisms of veterinary importance which cause disease in small animals seen in general practice. Standard microbial laboratory techniques involving the isolation, culture and identification of bacteria (based on microbial metabolic characterization and microscopy examination) will also be covered. Immunology provides an understanding of how the immune system functions as an integrated defense system against disease. Topics include an overview of the immune system of vertebrates, innate and adaptive immunity, humoral and cell-mediated immunity, vaccination, diseases of the immune system and antibody-based therapies.