Physical Diagnosis I

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Course

SAMS 515

Semester

Spring

Year

2022

Catalog

School of Veterinary Medicine

Faculty and Staff Information

Course Director

Francesca Ivaldi, MSc DVM, Associate Professor E-mail Address: FIvaldi@sgu.edu

Office Location: Small Animal Clinic

Office Hours: Zoom office hours will be arranged to fit with the class schedule. Additional office hours can be made by appointment. I will respond as soon as I can to any office hours requests, but feel free to remind me of your email if I have not responded within 2 days.

Other Faculty

Anne Corrigan MS DVM MS DACVIM (SAIM), Professor; acorrigan@sgu.edu Tomas Guerrero, PD, Dr. Med. Vet., DECVS (Orthopedic), Professor; tguerrero@sgu.edu

Maria M Miccio DVM, Assistant Professor; mmiccio@sgu.edu

Tara Paterson DVM MSc, Associate Professor; tpaterson@sgu.edu Lucian Thomas DVM MSc, Assistant Professor; lthomas8@sgu.edu Katherine Moreton RVN, Demonstrator IV; kmoreton@sgu.edu

Visiting Professor

Melissa Bain DVM, DACVB, MS, DACAW-AVSAB (Behavior) Jill Narak DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology)

Course Location

Dual Delivery Online-

ZoomLink: https://sgu.zoom.us/j/95027512883?pwd=ek9PNERkTTlmRS84ZFJReWt qdUVOdz09

Andrew Belford Hall, David Brown Hall, VSL Prep, SIM Lab both High and Low Fidelity

Resources folder will be used for lesson content

Quiz component will be used for submission of weekly quizzes Forums section will be used for class discussion and participation We will be utilizing Panopto for lecture recordings and clinical skills instructional videos.

Zoom will be used for interactive sessions, office hours,

OSCE examination will be recorded via distance and submitted electronically

Videos of lectures will be made available for review

Required Resources

Lecture and lab resources provided on SAKAI
Video resources provided on Panopto

Recommended Resources

Any physiology text, e.g. Guyton, Sjaastad, Eckert, Cunningham
Anatomy text, e.g. Dyce, Sack & Wensig, Pasquini
Resources provided in Panopto and SAKAI
Laptop or computer with functional camera, microphone and internet connection

Accommodation

Students with disabilities who need accommodations should contact Student Accessibility and Accommodations Services (SAAS), located in the Dean of Students Office.
Information can be found at mycampus.sgu.edu/group/saas

Other Requirements

Stethoscope
The skills you will be exposed to require repetition on a live animal (cat or dog) or life-like model, like a stuffed animal
The OSCE requires you to DEMONSTRATE the clinical skills you have learned on a live animal (cat or dog) or life-like model, such as a stuffed animal

Course Rationale

This course is a follow-up to Veterinary Clinical Orientation LAMS 502 and consists of a combination of didactic, hands-on and problem-based learning sessions focusing on small animal patients. This course expands the basic physical examination to include specialty examinations including orthopedic, neurologic, dermatologic, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urogenital, and ophthalmologic exams. The course reinforces skills such as restraint and handling, basic behavior, and also introduces topics such as injection skills, medical record skills, clinical reasoning, and literature review. The video library of clinical skill demonstrations are tailored to provide the veterinary student with visual guidance on how to perform and practice medical exams that are commonly performed in the everyday clinical setting. Not only are the skills acquired in this course useful as a foundation for additional clinical skills and pre-clinical rotations at SGU, but integral to their successful completion of the 4th year clinical rotations abroad and for eventual careers in veterinary practice.

Course Goals:

To prepare the students for the second year veterinary curriculum. To familiarize the student with the essentials for performing a thorough and proper physical examination of small animals with particular focus on the following systems: gastrointestinal, urogenital, cardiovascular, respiratory, ophthalmological, neurological, musculoskeletal, dermatological.
To encourage students to become comfortable with the basics of physical examination and animal handling / restraint.
To introduce students to clinical reasoning, and the problem-based approach to veterinary medicine
To introduce students to proper injection sites and protocol, namely SQ, IM, and IV
To strengthen record keeping skills
To build upon basic dog and cat behavior knowledge

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to…

CLO 1: Demonstrate general physical examination, using the dog as the model

CLO 2: Demonstrate proper restraint techniques for small animals, using the dog as the model

CLO 3: Apply the basics of proper medical record keeping

CLO 4: Apply clinical reasoning to basic veterinary cases

CLO 5: Identify appropriate injection site protocol and technique

CLO 6: Identify and manage basic behavioral cues of the dog and cat in the clinical setting

Lesson Learning Outcomes

Lecture /lab	Lecture/Lab Learning Outcome	Course Learning Objective
Physical exam, Handling and restraint	Observe proper restraint technique for holding a dog in the following positions:	1,2
	Standing, Sitting and for jugular phlebotomy, Sternal recumbency and for cephalic vein phlebotomy, Lateral recumbency and for lateral saphenous vein phlebotomy
	Observe application of a gauze and a commercial muzzle
	Observe proper technique in lifting small animal patients from floor to examination table and back to floor
	Observe a complete general physical examination, including distant and near examinations
	Practice proper use of physical examination form
	Understand temperature measurement techniques for dog or cat
	Identify signs of dehydration in small animal patient
Ophthalmology examination	Observe physical examination of the eye	1
	Discuss clinical signs of ocular disease
	Evaluate ocular structures and adnexa for abnormalities, including eyelashes, conjunctiva, nictitating membrane, cornea, anterior chamber, iris, pupil
	Evaluate cranial nerve function by examining cranial nerve reflexes and responses, including palpebral, and pupillary light reflex, and menace response
	Evaluate vision
	Understand anatomical location of lacrimal glands, evaluate patency of nasolacrimal duct
	Observe ocular minimum database, including Schirmer tear test, fluoresceine stain
	Understand intraocular pressure and how to obtain
	Discuss and describe the examination of the retina
	Observe direct and indirect ophthalmologic exam
Musculoskeletal examination	Observe complete musculoskeletal examination in distant and near evaluation including postural reaction tests (proprioceptive tests), cutaneous trunci and perineal reflexes	1
	Observe spinal palpation and neck range of motion
	Observe proper musculoskeletal exam of a standing dog
	Observe proper musculoskeletal exam of a recumbent dog
	Evaluate muscle tone and symmetry
	Observe Campbell test technique for elbow stability
	Observe examination for patellar luxation
	Observe techniques for evaluation of stifle for ruptured cranial cruciate ligament, cranial drawer evaluation and tibial compression test.
	Observe techniques to evaluate stability of the hip joint, Ortolani technique to diagnose hip dysplasia and palpation of landmarks for evaluation of hip luxation
Dermatological examination	List the basic structures of the skin & cite the functions of the skin	1
	List the anatomic sites that should be examined during a dermatologic examination
	Describe the following dermatologic lesions: macule, patch, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, papule, pustule, nodule, wheal, abscess, vesicle, bulla, erosion, ulcer, excoriation, lichenification, epidermal collarette, comedo, alopecia, crust, scale
	Identify dermatologic lesions using images of actual derm cases
	For each of the following dermatological diagnostic tests, cite the indication(s) of the test, describe how to perform the test and explain how to prepare the samples for evaluation: skin scraping (deep & superficial), impression smear, tape cytology, ear cytology
	Identify the following microbes: cocci bacteria, rod-shaped bacteria, yeast
	Describe how to perform an otoscopic exam
Respiratory examination	Determine the respiratory rate in the dog and discuss normal values	1
	Perform percussion of the thorax
	Perform palpation of the trachea
	Observe proper use of stethoscope, and discuss parts of stethoscope
	Perform auscultation of the lungs and trachea
	Identify and discuss breathing patterns
	Discuss difference between stridor and stertor
	Evaluate patency of the external nares
	Identify common clinical signs associated with nasal cavity disease
	Discuss significance of “crackles” when ausculted in the lungs
	Discuss possible causes for decreased/absent bronchovesicular sounds
Cardiovascular examination	Determine the heart rate in the dog and discuss normal values	1
	Discuss sites of pulse evaluation in dogs and cats
	Explain what a “pulse deficit” is
	Identify Apex beat
	Perform auscultation of the heart, including all valve areas
	Explain heart sounds (S1, S2, S3, S4)
	Discuss what a murmur is, and what lesions can be associated with murmurs
Oral and Gastrointesti nal examination	Observe how to perform an examination of the oral cavity, including evaluation of the mucous membranes, tongue, hard palate, pharyngeal region	1
	Identify and describe dental and gingival abnormalities, recall timing or eruption of deciduous and adult teeth in dogs and cats
	Observe and discuss abdominal palpation technique and findings
Urogenital examination	Discuss rectal examination, including normal findings and possible abnormalities	1
Urogenital examination	Evaluate and discuss male and female external urogenital system	1
Neurological examination	Perform a thorough neurologic examination, including distant and near exams	1
	Observe evaluation of the cranial nerves
	Observe postural reaction tests (proprioceptive tests), including hopping, hemi-walking, wheelbarrowing, proprioceptive positioning, extensor postural thrust, placing, both tactile and visual, and righting.
	Observe evaluation of spinal reflexes
	Observe cutaneous trunci and perineal reflex
	Observe gentle spinal palpation and neck range of motion
Medical Records	Identify and institute appropriate medical record keeping skills	3
Clinical Reasoning Skills	Observe clinical reasoning to basic veterinary cases	4
Injection Guidelines	Identify important factors in the decision of route of administration of injectable medications	6
	Understand technique and possible complications of different routes of administration of injectable medications, including subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous
	Observe technique of withdrawing injectable medications from vial
	Observe technique of injecting medications
Literature review assignment	Perform literature review corresponding to course topic	5
Behavior	Understand basic dog and cat behavior and management techniques within the clinical setting	7

Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Program Learning Outcomes

Course Level Outcome	SVM PLO
CLO 1: Demonstrate general physical examination, using the dog as the model	PLO 1 Recall, understand, and adequately utilize multidisciplinary knowledge of basic structures and functions of healthy animals.
	PLO 2 Analyze homeostasis and disturbances of basic structures and functions of healthy animals.
CLO 2: Demonstrate proper restraint techniques for small animals, using the dog as the model	PLO 13 Demonstrate, evaluate, and model ethical and responsible behavior in relation to animal care and client relations, such as, honesty, respect, integrity and empathy.
CLO 3: Understand the basics of proper medical record keeping	PLO 12 Demonstrate, evaluate, and model effective communication with clients, the general public, professional colleagues and responsible authorities.
	PLO 13 Demonstrate, evaluate, and model ethical and responsible behavior in relation to animal care and client relations, such as, honesty, respect, integrity and empathy.
	PLO 27 Demonstrate and model effective client communication and ethical conduct.
CLO 4: Apply clinical reasoning to basic veterinary cases	PLO 6 Apply multidisciplinary scientific knowledge to clinical situations, and understand evidence-based veterinary medicine.
CLO 5: Identify appropriate injection site protocol and technique	PLO 5 Recall, understand, and adequately utilize knowledge of and apply principles of therapeutic agents and their application, including relevant legislation and guidelines on the use of medicines.
CLO 6: Identify and manage basic behavioral cues of the dog and cat in the clinical setting	PLO 7 Evaluate and analyze normal versus abnormal animal behavior.

Course Schedule

SAMS 515 Physical Diagnosis I Spring 2022

Date

Time

Type

Location

Faculty

Group Order

Hour Eq

Tues

18-Jan-22

11:30-12:20

Lecture

Intro PE Handling and Restraint

Belford Level 3 West

rm IL 3095

Ivaldi

Thursday 20-Jan-22

1:30-4:20

Lab

PE Handling and Restraint

VSL Prep

A, B, C

0.3

Friday

21-Jan-22

1:30-2:50

3:00-4:20

Workshop

Clinical Reasoning Behavior

Zoom PANOPTO

Corrigan / Ivaldi Bain

Tues

25-Jan-22

10:30-11:20

Lecture

GI/UG

David Brown

Hall

Thomas

Wed

26-Jan-22

9:30-10:20

Lecture

Injection Guidelines

David

Brown Hall

Miccio

Wed

26-Jan-22

1:30-3:00

Workshop

Medical Records

Synchronous Zoom

Ivaldi / Corrigan

Thursday 27-Jan-22

1:30-4:20

Lab

GI/UG

VSL Prep

SIM Lab Low Fidelity

B, C, A

0.3

Tues

01-Feb-22

8:30-9:20

Lecture

Neurology

David

Brown Hall

Narak

Thurs

03-Feb-22

1:30-4:20

Lab

Neurology

VSL Prep

C, A, B

0.3

Tues

08-Feb-22

10:30-11:20

Lecture

Ophthalmology

David

Brown Hall

Ivaldi

Thurs

10-Feb-22

1:30-4:20

Lab

Ophthalmology

VSL Prep

A, B, C

0.3

Tues

15-Feb-22

9:30-10:20

Lecture

Cardio/Resp

David

Brown Hall

Corrigan

Thurs

17-Feb-22

1:30-4:20

Lab

Cardio/Resp

SIM Lab

Hi Fidelity

B, C, A

0.3

Tues

22-Feb-22

8:30-9:20

Lecture

Musculoskeletal

PANOPTO

Guerrero

Thurs

24-Feb-22

1:30-4:20

Lab

Musculoskeletal

VSL Prep

C, A, B

0.3

Tues

01-Mar-22

8:30-9:20

Lecture

Dermatology

David Brown

Hall

Paterson

Wed

02-Mar-22

11:30-12:20

Lecture

OSCE PREP

David

Brown Hall

Ivaldi

0.5

Thur

03-Mar-22

1:30-4:20

Lab

Dermatology

VSL Prep

A, B, C

Thur

14-Apr-22

8:30-12:20

OSCE

ONLINE

Multiple

0.3

Total

14.6

ONLINE

IN PERSON LECTURE

IN PERSON LAB

SAMS 515 Physical Diagnosis I Spring 2022 Assessment Schedule: Due at MIDNIGHT (11:55pm)
Day	Due Date	Material	Assessment	Points
Sunday	23-Jan-22	Review Lecture 1: PE, Handling, Restraint	Take Quiz A	5 points
Sunday	23-Jan-22	Review Behavior Workshop	Take Quiz B	5 points
Sunday	23-Jan-22	Review Clinical Reasoning Workshop	Forum participation	5 points
Sunday	30-Jan-22	Review Lecture 2: GI/UG	Take Quiz C	5 points
Sunday	30-Jan-22	Review Lecture 3: Injection Guidelines	Take Quiz D	5 points
Sunday	30-Jan-22	Review Medical Records Workshop	Take Quiz E	5 points
Sunday	06-Feb-22	Review Lecture 4: Neuro	Take Quiz F	5 points
Sunday	13-Feb-22	Review Lecture 5: Ophthalmology	Take Quiz G	5 points
Sunday	20-Feb-22	Review Lecture 6: Cardio / Resp	Take Quiz H	5 points
Sunday	27-Feb-22	Review Lecture 7: Musculoskeletal	Take Quiz I	5 points
Sunday	06-Mar-22	Review Lecture 8: Dermatology	Take QuizJ	5 points
Thursday	14-Apr-22	Review Lab Information	Submit OSCEvideo	30 Points
			Total	85 points

Grading and Assessment Policy

The grade for this one-credit course will be as follows: Forums (SAKAI) interactions 5 points

Quizzes (SAKAI) 50 points

OSCE examination 30 points (requirement for advancement)

Forums: You will be required to participate in forums discussions for the Clinical Reasoning Workshop

Quizzes: After each lecture, you will take an online quiz consisting of 5 multiple choice questions. You will be given 10 quizzes. Ensure that you look at the due date and time of the quizzes, and that you receive a confirmation message that your grade has been submitted. Quizzes that are not submitted ARE NOT GRADED AND COUNT AS A ZERO. If you run into a problem you must let me know within the

OSCE: Will consist of stations covering: Handling/restraint/Lymph Nodes, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Musculoskeletal, Gastrointestinal/Urogenital, Neurology, Cardiology/Respiratory.

This term the OSCE will be completed via individual recorded sessions. You will have to record yourself performing 7 skills as per a rubric that will be sent to you prior to the evaluation. Your recording will be evaluated by two examiners, please ensure that your skills are VISIBLE to the evaluators. They cannot grade what they cannot see.

It is very important that you ensure you are confident with all of the listed components of the lab objectives forms and the skills covered in the video sessions, as these are the same skills that you will be asked to perform during the OSCE assessment. If an unsatisfactory grade is achieved during the OSCE, the student will be required to repeat the OSCE before being permitted to advance.

The importance of clinical skills in this course must be emphasized and recognized. Failure to remediate any OSCE before the end of the term will result in failure of the course (F Grade).

Grading Scale

>89.5	A
84.5-89.49	B+
79.5-84.49	B
74.5-79.49	C+
69.5-74.49	C
64.5-69.49	D+
59.5-64.49	D
<59.49	F

All other exam policies are followed according to the SGU Examination Policy and the Student handbook.

SAMS 515 Spring 2022 Student Group Lab Assignments
GROUP A	GROUP B	GROUP C	Online Learners
Archibald, Taela	Hayes, Brandon	Perry, Rebecca	Adkins, Brandon
Argiro, Juana	Hendrickson, Sarah	Peterson, Matthew	Azizi, Arvin
Baptiste, Elvena	Holman, Bradford	Pinto, Bianca	Bong, Seung Hyun
Basch, Matthew	Hope-Tomlinson, Chenoa	Quinn, Chelsea	Delgado, Walter
Bass, Marissa	Hottois, Brooke	Richterkessing, Andrew	Fox, Melissa
Beers, Colleen	Ioannou, Melitsa-elene	Riel, Hannah	Kroenert, Megann
Bernal, Megan	Jones, Averil	Ripani, Rita	Kwon, Hyeseong
Birkl, Samantha	Jones, Molly	Santangelo, Nicholas	MacLaren, Cassandra
Bontrager, BethaLynn	Jurenka, Isabel	Schmelz, Zachary	Morales, Natasha
Brownsberger, Patricia	Kaminsky, Mia	Schmidt, Erinn	Moran, Catherine
Brue, Dana	Keaney, Mackenzie	Serna, Cristie	Odling, Avonlea
Burovic, Zerina	Lagimoniere, Kaitlyn	Sheinman, Fannie	Osejo, Brittany
Capelle, Jordan	Lawson, Alexandra	Shero, Bella	Park, Sunwoo
Carlisle, Christopher	Longo, Tiffany	Shewbart, Erica	Rodriguez, Nathalie
Carpenter, Alyssa	Lott, Allison	Shuler, Nicole	Rodriguez-Vazquez, Sara
Cerami, Kristi	Luzenski, Logan	Soler, Diego	Sforza, Taylor
Cheron, Valeria	MacPherson, Sean	Stalker, Megan	Washburn, Lauren
Ciaramitaro, Victor	Manganelli, Alyssa	Stoica, Steven	Wright, Chelsea
Clark, Cameron	Marchiano, Mya Lynn	Strunk, Megan
Cooke, Trevor	McKenzie, Brittni	Suarez-Ahumada, Valeria
Costlow, Catherine	Medrano, Gabriela	Sutton, Amanda
Crutchlow, Elise	Mercado, Maria	Tanakova, Elena
Curtsinger, Dylan	Messick, Megan	Tedesco, Alexis
Davila, Luis	Minchin, Kyle	Thomas-Paetkau, Seth
Daza, Marivi	Moon, Arcelia	Travers, Abby
Del Rio, Marlena	Mower, Bianca	Tremor, Liani
Dhot, Chandandeep	Myers, Morgan	Truong, Abbie
Dixon, Ghislaine	O'Leary, Mikayla	Ulyak, Paula
Duguay, Courtney	Osorio, Nicole	Ussery, Madison
Dykes, Ashlyn	Owens, Elizabeth	Vega Acosta, Eric
Ehlinger, Alexandra	Padriza, Juan	Walsh, Jessica
Ferguson, Lindsay	Pardo, Esperanza	Walz, Kalli
Flanagan, Brianne	Parker, Kailen	Wentland, Hannah
Fletcher, Sarah	Parot, Caroline	Willoughby, McKenna
Garcia, Sydney	Passannante, Veronica	Wood, Emma
Goldring, Gabriella	Peck, Marissa	Young, Miller
Guerra, Jacqueline	Perry, Heather	Young, Whitley
		Zalegowski, Dawson

Zoom Link for all interactions:

https://sgu.zoom.us/j/95027512883?pwd=ek9PNERkTTlmRS84ZFJReWtqdUVOdz09

Recommended Study Strategies

This course is dependent on repeated performance of the physical, hands-on skills and knowledge of didactic information relevant to performing and interpreting physical examination on the dog as the model for small animal evaluation. Watch the provided videos and review the lecture materials to guide you as you practice the skills on a live animal model as is available to you. It is not advised to seek external videos or study materials.

Instructor's Expectations of the Student

The student is expected to be familiar with the required material, including reading the provided literature and watching the provided videos posted on SAKAI. The student is expected to participate actively in their own learning and seek assistance for any concept or component of the lecture or laboratory material with which they are having difficulty. The student is responsible for his or her own learning. If the student has concerns, questions, or requires clarification of any of the concepts presented during the course, the onus rests on the student to seek assistance from either the course director or from the teaching faculty presenting that particular topic.

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Students are expected to exhibit professional behavior at all times, not just on campus or in class and laboratory sessions, but also within the community and abroad.

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Students are expected to be available during the standard 8-5am AST school day, to virtually attend, engage with online content, and participate in all classes and clinical rotations for which they have registered. Employment is not an excusable absence. Although attendance, engagement, and participation may not be recorded at every academic activity, attendance, engagement, and participation is graded for mandatory sessions. Students’ lack of attendance, engagement, and participation may adversely affect their academic status as specified in the grading policy.

If failure to attend, engage, or participate in individual classes, examinations, and online activities, or from the University itself is anticipated, or occurs spontaneously due to illness or other extenuating circumstances, proper notification procedures must be followed.

Students are expected to participate in all workshop associated Forum discussions, quizzes, and OSCE.

Policy Regarding Missing Examinations and/or Failure of Submission of Assignments

Students who fail to attend an examination (Sakai quiz/test or Examsoft) or submit an assignment by the deadline without a valid reason (see student manual: SGUSVM POLICY ON AN EXCUSED ABSENCE (EA) FOR STUDENTS) will receive a score of “0” points for the examination.

Students who have technical issues during the examination MUST inform the Course Director (s) (COURSE DIRECTOR email HERE) and IT (tellexaminationservices@sgu.edu OR support@sgu.edu OR call 1- 631-665-8500 ext. 4444 (US, NU, International) OR 1-473-439-2000 ext. 4444 (Grenada), AND Dean of Students (DOS@sgu.edu) during the open period for the examination. Failure to do so immediately will result in the student receiving the highest score recorded at the time, but NOT being eligible to take a completion examination.

Scheduling of examinations (regular, re-sit, completion, comprehensive, or exemption) is at the discretion of the University.

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Examinees should visit the following information to familiarize themselves with the online proctored exam format and set up their baseline photo.
1. A Examsoft/ExamID quick guide for students (Please note that the current Examplify version is 2.3.8)
2. The Examsoft student perspective video 30mins
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Each student is required to have a laptop for the purpose of taking computer-based examinations (e-Exams) at SGU. Students must ensure that their laptops meet the current minimum system requirements prior to exam day:
Examinees must use their MY SGU Member Center username and password to access the Custom Home Page (www.examsoft.com/sgu) created by ExamSoft for the University.
Examinees are responsible for downloading and registering the latest version of Examplify on their laptop prior to exam day. Once Examplify has been successfully downloaded, examinees are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the software by downloading and taking practice exams.
Examinees are responsible for setting their laptop up for ExamMonitor prior to the exam (see links below).
Examinees will be notified via MyCourses, of all exam related information. Email notifications will also be sent from ExamSoft Support to examinees, notifying them of examinations available for downloading.
Examinees experiencing difficulties with their laptop are encouraged to visit the IT department for assistance prior to exam day. Examinees needing a laptop must visit the Office of Institutional Advancement (OIA) to request an exam loaner.
Examinees should visit the following information to familiarize themselves with the online proctored exam format and set up their baseline photo.
- A Examsoft/ExamID quick guide for students (Please note that the current Examplify version is 2.3.8)
- The Examsoft student perspective video 30mins
- The Examsoft/ExamID FAQ
- Examsoft information page
- The general Reminders/Guidelines

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