Canine dummy models for training of oftalmoscopy and otoscopy

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Scope of the method

The Method relates to

Animal health

The Method is situated in

Education and training

Type of method

Other

Dummy models and simulators

This method makes use of

Animal derived cells / tissues / organs

Description

Method keywords

veterinary medicine
dummy
skillslab training
oftalmoscopy
otoscopy

Scientific area keywords

Veterinary education
clinical training

Method description

In the skillslab, dummy models and simulators are used for teaching various clinical skills. The veterinarians in training need to learn how to do an oftalmological and otoscopic examination. An important part of this training proces can be performed on dummy models in the skillslab.

Lab equipment

Home-made models:
- - canine model for fundoscopic examination (see reference)
- - canine models for otoscopic examination

Method status

Still in development
History of use
Internally validated

Pros, cons & Future potential

Advantages

The use of educational animal models in a skillslab offers a number of significant advantages:

- Reduced use of laboratory animals and reduced discomfort for patients, as procedures can be practised on dummy models and simulators before performing them on a live animal.
- Teaching of clinical skills in a quiet and safe environment, reducing anxiety and stress for the veterinary student.
- Complex practical skills can be split into a number of small steps when practising them in the skillslab.

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