Veterinary Anesthesiology

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Course
SAMS 520
Semester
Spring
Year
2022
Catalog
School of Veterinary Medicine
Faculty and Staff Information

 

  • Course Director: Dr. Flavia Restitutti, DVM PhD, Associate Professor
    • Email: frestitu@sgu.edu
    • Office location: Cassia Building (SGU Campus map #17), ground floor
    • Office hours: By appointment via email. Individual office hours can be done in person if or via Zoom. Appointments with two or more students are held exclusively online.
  • Other Faculty members:

Class office hours: To be determined with class reps.

Course Location

Theoretical classes: Ray & Jan Sis Lecture Theatre 2/Zoom Practical lessons: SimLab and VSL

For the students on the Approved list for Remote Learning, the Practical Lessons, pre-recorded videos will be uploaded on Sakai accordingly.

On SAKAI, the following tools will be used.

  • Lessons
  • Panopto
  • Resources
  • Forums
  • Tests & Quizzes

Most of the tools to be used will be centralized under the “Lessons” tab.

Other tools on Sakai might be used if needed. Students will be informed accordingly if the need arises.

The Forums on Sakai are used for questions and doubts regarding the contents of the course and should be the preferred method for this purpose (which allows other students with similar questions).

Required Resources

Slides handouts, didactic laboratory handouts and any additional reading that might be provided on SAKAI (for example review of literature articles).

Recommended Resources

Supplemental articles (for example literature reviews) will be uploaded on SAKAI

​​​​​​​Reference textbooks:

  • BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Anaesthesia and Analgesia, 3rd edition. Tanya Duke-Novakovski, Marieke De Vries, Chris Seymour. BSAVA, 2016
  • Veterinary Anaesthesia Principles to Practice. Georgina Beaumont, Carl Bradbrook, Alexandra H. A. Dugdale, Matthew Gurney. Wiley-Blackwell, 2020
  • Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia, The fifth edition of Lumb & Jones. Grimm, Lamont, Tranquilli, Greene, Robertson. Blackwelll Professional 2015 (Available online via HINARI database which can be accessed through SGU’s Founders Library website) Veterinary Anaesthesia, 11th edition. KW Clarke, CM Trim & LW Hall. Saunders Ltd. 2013 (Available online via HINARI database which can be accessed through SGU’s Founders Library website)
  • Handbook of Veterinary Pain Management, 3rd edition. James S. Gaynor and William M Muir. Elsevier 2015 (Available online via HINARI database which can be accessed through SGU’s Founders Library website)
  • Handbook of Veterinary Anaesthesia, 5th edition, W Muir, J Hubbell, R Bednarski, P Lerche. Elsevier 2013
  • Essentials of Small Animal Anesthesia and Analgesia, 2nd edition,
  • K.A. Grimm, W.J. Tranquilli & L.A. Lamont. Wiley & Blackwell, 2011
  • Manual of Equine Anesthesia and Analgesia, Alexander Valverde, Thomas Doherty. Blackwell Professional 2006 (Available online via HINARI database which can be accessed through SGU’s Founders Library website)
  • Handbook of Equine Anaesthesia, 2nd edition, PM Taylor and KW Clarke. Saunders Elsevier 2007
  • Veterinary Anesthesia and Pain Management Secrets, Stephen A. Greene. Elsevier 2002
Accommodation
  1. Students who need accommodations should contact Student Accessibility and Accommodations Services (SAAS), located in the Welcome Center, inside the International Students Office
  2. Information can be found at mycampus.sgu.edu/group/saas
Other Requirements

Computer/tablet with functional microphone and camera are an asset for the Zoom sessions

White coats are required for in-person practical sessions in didactic labs

Course Rationale

This course aims to provide students with the theoretical knowledge required to develop an understanding of the principles of anesthesia and pain management in domestic animals and wildlife/exotic species. It aims to promote critical thinking when elaborating an anesthetic plan taking in consideration the health status of the patient and its risk assessment.

This course is a pre-requisite for SAMS 527 and SAMS 528

Course Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Formulate a sedation and/or anesthetic plan in domestic and exotic animals according to their physical status.
  2. Design an analgesic plan in domestic animals
  3. Clinically interpret the information provided by the monitoring equipment.
  4. Evaluate the anesthetic depth of a patient of the different species
  5. Formulate a euthanasia protocol for domestic animals
  6. Recognize the main components of an anesthetic machine.
  7. Identify important risk factors in veterinary anesthesia.
Lesson Learning Outcomes

L: Lab

DL: Didactic lab

L/DL

Topic

Lesson Learning outcomes

 

L1

 

Introduction to the Course
  1. Define some important terms used in anesthesiology
  2. Identify the different phases of anesthesia

 

L2

 

Anesthetic Planning
  1. Explain how to prepare an animal patient for anesthesia
  2. Assign an ASA status to a patient
  3. Identify different factors that impact morbidity and mortality in different species

 

L3

 

Preanesthetic Medication I
  1. Reason the importance of premedication
  2. Explain the mechanism of action of the effects of the most commonly used sedatives: phenothiazines, butyrophenones, alpha2- adrenoceptor agonists, benzodiazepines
  3. List the clinical effects and side effects of the most commonly used sedatives: phenothiazines, butyrophenones, alpha2- adrenoceptor agonists, benzodiazepines
  4. List the most commonly used opioids in veterinary anesthesia
  5. Understand the importance of using opioids for premedication
  6. Compare the different opioids regarding time of onset, duration of effect, efficacy and side effects
  7. Understand the importance of handling controlled substances in veterinary practice
  8. Compare atropine and glycopyrrolate regarding duration of action, effects and side effects

 

 

 

 

 

L4

 

 

 

 

Preanesthetic Medication II

 

 

 

L5

 

Injectable anesthetic agents I
  1. Explain the mechanism of action, the effects and side effects, indications and contraindications for the different injectable anesthetics currently in use: thiopental, propofol, etomidate, alfaxalone and ketamine
  2. Define the term total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA)
  3. Understand the advantages of TIVA

 

 

 

 

L6

 

 

 

Injectable anesthetic agents II

 

L7

 

Inhalation Anesthesia Equipment I

 

  1. List the different options of gas supply
  2. Calculate the gas volume of an oxygen cylinder
  1. Explain the basic parts of the anesthesia machine and their function
  2. Describe the different safety features of the machine and the gas supply
  3. Differentiate between rebreathing and non-rebreathing systems
  4. Calculate fresh gas flow rates for each system
  5. Describe the different waste anesthetic gas disposal systems
  6. List the different modalities to provide inhalational anesthetics to a patient
  7. Explain the advantages, disadvantages and indications of face masks, supraglottic devices and endotracheal tubes

 

L8

 

Inhalation Anesthesia Equipment II

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inhalation Anesthesia Equipment III

 

L10

 

Inhalational Anesthetic agents I
  1. Explain the physicochemical properties of the inhalant anesthetics and their impact on practical use
  2. Explain the minimal alveolar concentration
  3. Compare the effects and side effects of the inhalant anesthetics in use (Isoflurane, Sevoflurane, Halothane, Desflurane)
  4. Understand the potential risks of chronic exposure to inhalant anesthetics

 

 

L11

 

 

Inhalational Anesthetic agents II

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DL 01

 

 

 

 

 

Didactic Lab 01 Simulations. IV catheter placement

Drug Calculations

 

  1. Observe intravenous catheter placement in a dog manikin
  2. Calculate drug dosages, drug solutions and fluid rate rate for different dripping sets
  3. Observe changes in cardiorespiratory parameters on a monitor after injecting the most commonly used sedatives and injectable anesthetics to a dog

L12

Pharmaacology of Local Anesthetic Drugs
  1. Classify the different local anesthetics (LA) in use
  2. Compare the different LA regarding physicochemical properties, effects and side effects
  3. Describe the different additives to LA’s and their effects
  4. Reason the use of local anesthesia

L13

Local Anesthetic Techniques in Small Animals
  1. Explain the commonly used local anesthetic techniques used in small animals: topical anesthesia, infiltration techniques, nerve blocks of head and extremities, intravenous regional anesthesia and epidural anesthesia
  2. List the indications and possible side effects of the LA techniques mentioned above

L14

Local Anesthesia in Large animals
  1. b. Describe commonly used local anesthetic techniques in large animals
  2. c. Understand the side effects of these LA techniques
  1. Explain the significance of local anesthesia in large animals

 

 

DL02

Didactic Lab 02: Anesthesia Equipment
  1. Observe the assembling an anesthesia machine and name its components
  2. Explain the gas flow through the anesthesia machine
  3. Observe a leak test of the anesthesia machine and describe the steps to perform it
  4. Understand the differences of the gas flow among the breathing systems and its implication on the anesthetic procedure
  5. Observe the intubation of a dog manikin and describe the correct steps for the procedure

 

 

 

 

L15

 

 

 

 

Pain Physiology
  1. Explain the nociceptive pathway
  2. Differentiate between physiologic and clinical pain
  3. Explain the possible consequences of pain
  4. Justify pain treatment in animals

 

 

 

 

L16

 

 

 

 

Pain Assessment
  1. Explain the commonly used pain scoring systems in animals: numerical rating scales, visual analogues scales, composite pain scales
  2. Understand the limitations of pain assessment in animals
  3. Explain the PLATTER approach to pain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L17

 

 

 

 

 

Pain Treatment: Pharmacologic Approach
  1. Explain the terms preemptive and multimodal analgesia
  2. List the different analgesic drugs systemically used and name their indications, effects, and side effects: opioids, ketamine, alpha2-agonists, NSAIDs, tramadol, gabapentin, lidocaine

 

 

 

 

 

L18

 

 

 

 

 

Anesthetic Monitoring I
  1. Understand the significance of monitoring in the perioperative period;
  2. Assess the anesthetic plane in small and large animals
  3. Understand the importance of record keeping

 

 

 

 

 

L19

 

 

 

 

 

Anesthetic Monitoring II

 Assess the cardiovascular function based on heart rate and blood pressure

  1. Interpret a basic ECG
  2. List the different methods of blood pressure measurement
  3. Appreciate the limitations of blood pressure measurement

 

 

L20

 

 

Anesthetic Monitoring III
  1. Assess the respiratory function in the anesthetized patient
  2. Define the different monitors available to assess respiratory function and understand their limitations
  3. Interpret the capnography curve
  4. Differentiate between oxygenation and ventilation

 

 

 

 

 

L21

 

 

 

Mechanical Ventilation

 

  1. Name the indications and potential side effects for mechanical ventilation (IPPV)
  2. Name the modalities of IPPV and their indication of use

 

 

 

 

 

L22

 

 

 

 

Anesthesia emergencies and complications
  1. Differentiate between common complications and emergencies in anesthesia
  2. Recognize the most common complications occurring during anesthesia and list treatment options

 

 

 

 

 L23

 

 

 

 

Thermoregulation
  1. Explain the significance and causes of perioperative hypothermia
  2. List different methods to prevent or treat perioperative hypothermia
  3. List possible causes for hyperthermia

 

 

DL03

 

 

Didactic Lab 03: Monitoring
  1. Observe blood pressure measurement with oscillometric and Doppler techniques and interpret the values
  1. Observe end tidal and inspiratory carbon dioxide monitoring and interpret the capnography curve
  2. Observe SpO2 measurement with a pulse oximeter and interpret the result
  3. Observe the use of an ECG in the clinical instructor and interpret the ECG

 

 

 

 

L24

 

 

Small Animal Anesthesia I
  1. Design an appropriate anesthetic and analgesic protocol for healthy small animal patients
  2. Understand the peculiarities in feline anesthesia
  3. Explain the special considerations in neonate and pediatric patients regarding anesthesia and analgesia
  4. Design an anesthetic and analgesic protocol for neonate and pediatric small animal patients
  5. Understand the challenges in geriatric patients undergoing anesthesia and develop an anesthetic and analgesic protocol for geriatric patients
  6. Understand the anesthetic challenges of patients undergoing dental procedures
  7. Comprehend the implications of obesity when developing an anesthetic plan for obese small animal patients
  1. Design an anesthetic and analgesic protocol for small animal patients with hepatic diseases
  2. Design an anesthetic and analgesic protocol for small animal patients with renal disease
  3. Design an anesthetic protocol for obstructed small animal patients
  4. Design an anesthetic and analgesic protocol for small animal patients with diabetes mellitus
  5. Design an anesthetic and analgesic protocol for a cat with hyperthyroidism
  6. Anesthesia in ophthalmic patients
  7. Design an anesthetic protocol in neurological patients
  8. Understand the physiological changes of pregnancy and the implications for anesthesia
  9. Design an anesthetic protocol for a patient undergoing C-section
  10. Design an anesthetic and analgesic protocol for small animal patients with different heart conditions
  11. Design an anesthetic and analgesic protocol for dogs with gastric- dilatational volvulus (GDV)

L25

Small Animal Anesthesia II

L26

Small Animal Anesthesia III

L27

Small Animal Anesthesia IV

 

 

 

 

 

L28

 

 

 

 

 

Small Animal Anesthesia V

 

 

 

DL4

 

Case discussion

 

a. Discuss the anesthetic management of a real case

b. Explain the anatomical and physiological particularities of Guinea Pigs, Rabbits and rodents concerning anesthesia

c. Elaborate an appropriate anesthetic protocol for Guinea Pigs, Rabbits and Small Rodents

 

 

 

 

 

L29

 

 

 

 

Anesthesia in Guinea Pigs, Rabbits, and small rodents

 

 

 

 

L30

 

 

 

 

Avian and Reptile Anesthesia
  1. Explain the anatomical and physiological particularities of avian and reptile species affecting the anesthesia procedure
  2. Elaborate an appropriate anesthetic protocol for birds and reptiles

 

L31

 

Equine Anesthesia I
  1. Explain the relatively high risk for horses undergoing anesthesia, and how this risk can be addressed
  2. List possible sedation protocols for standing procedures in horses
  3. Design an anesthetic and analgesic protocol for horses

 

L32

 

Equine anesthesia II

 

L33

 

Equine anesthesia III

 

 

 

 

 

L34

 

 

 

 

 

Anesthesia in Ruminants and Camelids
  1. Explain the special considerations in ruminant anesthesia
  2. Choose an appropriate drug protocol for cattle and small ruminant
  3. Explain the challenges in camelid anesthesia
  4. Choose an appropriate anesthetic protocol for camelids

 

 

 

 

L35

 

 

 

 

Swine Anesthesia
  1. Explain the challenges of anesthesia in pigs
  2. Design an anesthetic and analgesic drug protocol for pigs
  1. Define the term malignant hyperthermia

 

 

 

L36

 

 

 

Euthanasia
  1. List the different techniques and drugs available for euthanasia in small and large animals
  2. Explain how to properly euthanize small animals and horses
  3. Describe how to confirm death in animals after euthanasia
  4. Appreciate the AVMA guidelines for euthanasia of Animals

 

Alignment of Course Learning Outcomes with Program Learning Outcomes

 

Course level outcome

 

SGU SVM program level outcome

CLO 1 Formulate a sedation and/or anesthetic plan in domestic and exotic animals according to their physical status.

 

 

PLO 22 Analyze, design and execute appropriate plans for anesthesia and pain management considering patient welfare

CLO 2 Design an analgesic plan in domestic animals

PLO 22 Analyze, design and execute appropriate

plans for anesthesia and pain management considering patient welfare

CLO 3 Clinically interpret the information provided by the monitoring equipment

PLO 04 Explain the relationship between disease process and clinical signs

PLO 22 Analyze, design and execute appropriate plans for anesthesia and pain management

considering patient welfare

 

CLO 4 Assess the anesthetic depth of a patient of the different species

PLO 01 Recall. Understand, and adequately utilize multidisciplinary knowledge of basic structures and functions of healthy animals

PLO 22 Analyze, design and execute appropriate

plans for anesthesia and pain management considering patient welfare

 

 

CLO 5 Formulate an euthanasia protocol for domestic animals

PLO 22 Analyze, design and execute appropriate plans for anesthesia and pain management considering patient welfare

PLO 27 Demonstrate and model effective client communicate and ethical conduct

CLO 6 Recognize the main components of an anesthetic machine.

PLO 22 Analyze, design and execute appropriate plans for anesthesia and pain management considering patient welfare

CLO 7 Identify important risk factors in veterinary anesthesia

PLO 22 Analyze, design and execute appropriate plans for anesthesia and pain management considering patient welfare
Course Schedule

Lecturers:

Dr. Flavia Restitutti (FR);

Dr. Mercedes Miccio (MM) 

Didactic Lab Instructor: Naudia Dundas (ND)

 

Week

 

L/DL

 

Date/Time

 

Lecturer

 

Topic

 

 

 

1

 

L01

Mon 17-Jan

10:30

 

FR

 

Introduction to the course

L02

Wed 19-Jan

11:30

FR

Anesthesia Planning

L03

Fri 21-Jan

11:30

MM

Preanesthetic medication I

 

 

 

 

 

2

L4

Mon 24-Jan

11:30

 

MM

 

Preanesthetic medication II

L5

Wed 26-Jan

11:30

FR

Injectable Anesthetic agents I

L6

Fri 28-Jan

11:30

FR

Injectable Anesthetic agents II

DL1

Group A

Fri 28-Jan 13:30

 

FR/MM/ND

IV catheter placement, drug calculations and computer simulations

(SimLab)

 

 

 

 

 

3

L7

Mon 31-Jan

10:30

 

FR

 

Inhalational Anesthesia Equipment I

DL1

Group B

Mon 31-Jan 13:30

 

FR/MM/ND

IV catheter placement, drug calculations and computer simulations

(SimLab)

L8

Wed 02-Feb

11:30

FR

Inhalational Anesthesia Equipment II

L9

Fri 04-Fev

10:30

FR

Inhalational Anesthesia Equipment III

 

 

4

L10

Wed 09-Feb

11:30

 

FR

 

Inhalational anesthetics agents I

L11

Wed 08-Sep

11:30

FR

Inhalational anesthetics agents II

 

 

 

 

5

 

L12

Wed 16-Feb

10:30

 

FR

Pharmacology of Local Anesthetic

Drugs

 

L13

Fri 18-Feb 10:30

 

FR

Local Anesthetic Techniques in Small Animals

DL1

Group C

Fri 18-Feb 13:30

 

FR/MM/ND

IV catheter placement, drug calculations and computer simulations

(SimLab)

 

 

6

 

QUIZ

Mon 21-Feb

11:30

 

L01-L06 + DL1

DL2

Group A

Mon 21-Feb

13:30

 

FR/MM/ND

Anesthetic equipment (VSL)

 

 

L14

Wed 23-Feb

11:30

 

FR

Local Anesthesia Techniques in Large

Animals

L15

Fri 25-Feb

11:30

FR

Pain physiology

DL2

Group B

Fri 25-Feb

13:30

FR/MM/ND

Anesthetic equipment (VSL)

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

L16

Mon 28-Feb

10:30

 

FR

 

Pain Assessment

L17

Mon 28-Feb

11:30

MM

Pain treatment: Pharmacological

approach

L18

Fri 04-Mar

11:30

FR

Anesthesia Monitoring I

L19

Fri 04-Mar

11:30

FR

Anesthesia Monitoring II

DL2

Group C

Fri 04-Mar

13:30

FR/MM/ND

Anesthetic equipment (VSL)

8

No activity (Midterms week)

 

 

 

9

 

MIDTERM

Mon 14-Mar

12:00

 

L01-L17; DL1-DL2 (Cumulative)

L20

Wed 16-Mar

9:30

FR

Anesthetic Monitoring III

L21

Fri 18-Mar

11:30

FR

Mechanical Ventilation

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

L22

Mon 21-Mar

10:30

 

FR

Anesthetic Emergencies and

Complications

DL3

Group A

Mon 21-Mar

10:30

FR/MM/ND

Monitoring equipment (VSL)

L23

Wed 23-Mar

10:30

FR

Thermoregulation

L24

Fri 25-Mar

11:30

FR

Small Animal Anesthesia I

DL3

Group B

Fri 25-Mar

13:30

FR/MM/ND

Monitoring equipment (VSL)

11

 

L25

Mon 28-Mar

11:30

 

FR

 

Small Animal Anesthesia II

 

 

L26

Wed 30-Mar

11:30

 

FR

 

Small Animal Anesthesia III

L27

Mon 01-Apr

11:30

FR

Small Animal Anesthesia IV

 

 

 

 

12

 

L28

Mon 04-Apr

10:30

 

FR

 

Small Animal Anesthesia V

DL3

Group C

Mon 04-Apr

FR/MM/ND

FR/MM/ND

Lab: Monitoring equipment (VSL)

L29

Wed 06-Apr

11:30

FR

Anesthesia in Rabbits, Guinea Pigs and

Small Rodents

L30

Fri 08-Apr

11:30

FR

Avian and Reptile Anesthesia

 

 

 

13

 

L31

Mon 11-Apr

09:30

 

FR

 

Equine Anesthesia I

DL4

EVERYONE

Mon 11-Apr

13:30

FR/MM/ND

Case Discussion

L32

Wed 13-Apr

10:30

FR

Equine Anesthesia II

 

14

 

L33

Wed 20-Apr

11:30

 

FR

 

Equine Anesthesia III

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

 

L34

Mon 25-Apr

10:30

 

FR

 

Anesthesia in Ruminants and Camelids

L35

Tue 26-Apr

10:30

FR

Swine Anesthesia

ASSESS

Tue 26-Apr

1:30pm

Practical skills assessment (Formative assessment)

L36

Wed 27-Apr

10:30

FR

Euthanasia

ASSESS

Wed 27-Apr

1:30

Practical skills assessment (Formative assessment)

16

No activity

 

17

 

Final

Mon 09-May

12:00

 

L1-L35: DL1-DL4

 

Grading and Assessment Policy
  1. Grading scale: The SGU SVM grading scale applies

>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

Assessment policy

This course is 140 points, divided in one quiz (10 points), midterm exam (50 points), one final exam (70 exams) and a mandatory OSCE (Practical Skills Assessment - 10 points) for those attending the course on campus. For those attending the course remotely the practical skills assessment will be substituted by an online proctored exam via Examsoft.

Students who attend the labs on island and decides to go home before the OSCE will receive a 0 grade for that part and will not be allowed to have the online exam.

Exams and quizzes will consist mainly of MCQ questions, however short answer questions may be included at the discretion of the course director. The examination will be based on all the material covered in lecture notes, power point presentation and didactic labs, as well as didactic material distributed through the SAKAI network and verbal information presented by the lectures.

Slide handouts might not contain all the contents of the lectures and will be complemented with verbal information during the lectures.

The aspects of pharmacology and physiology relevant to anesthesia that were taught during the previous terms are considered part of the exam material. Students are responsible for reviewing the

pharmacology and physiology notes. Students are responsible for reviewing the pharmacology and physiology notes. Students are expected to make use of the recommended books, scientific literature and journal articles uploaded on the

SAKAI network. Exams and quizzes are sequestered. The only time when questions can be viewed is during the exam period. The Course Director has no obligation to disclose the breakdown of questions per exam.

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).

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).

A grade reduction of 5% will be applied to that exam if students do not observe the parameters listed in the Assessment Policy for Students

Recommended Study Strategies

Individual office hours can be requested to best tailor best studying strategies.

Class office hours attendance and participation are strongly recommended and encouraged.

Instructor's Expectations of the Student

Students are encouraged to participate in any discussion, prepare the handouts for the didactic lab sessions.

Students are expected to watch all lectures and participate in all didactic laboratory sessions.

Professionalism Statement

The classroom is designated a safe environment. Please respect the fact that not all students have the same experience and may ask questions that seem obvious to you. Do not make fun of students either in or after class.

Participation in the discussions will benefit your learning experience, please make use of this opportunity.

Please exhibit professional behavior in class. Students are expected to arrive on time for lectures.

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Abuses of this Code, outline in the student manual, will result in disciplinary action, which may include suspension or dismissal. It is the responsibility of all students to know the University Code of Conduct. It is required that all students abide by the terms of the University Code of Conduct.

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Students are expected to attend all classes and didactic labs of the course. Although attendance may not be recorded at every academic activity, attendance may be and will be taken randomly. Students’ absence may adversely affect their academic status as specified in the grading policy.

Didactic labs attendance is mandatory. Failing to attend (and for those online, failing to watch entirely the videos on Panopto) will have 1 point deducted from the final grade per class and/or video.

Students are expected to be available during the standard 8:30am- 5:20pm AST school day, to attend, engage with in-person/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

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) (frestitu@sgu.edu) 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. Completion exams will be scheduled within 7 days of the original exam date. Re-sit examination will be scheduled in the first week of the following term.

ExamSoft Policy

All students are responsible for knowing and complying with the University’s Code of Conduct and the guidelines. Students must read and then sign the Honor Code statement at the start of examinations to indicate that they will comply with the University Code of Conduct.

Prior to Exam Day

  1. 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:
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Examinees are responsible for setting their laptop up for ExamMonitor prior to the exam (see links below).
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
    3. The Examsoft/ExamID FAQ
    4. Examsoft information page
    5. The general Reminders/Guidelines
Copyright Policy

The materials (such as slides, handouts and audio/video recordings) provided to students who are taking courses at St. George’s University (SGU) are the intellectual property of the Faculty and/or Administration of SGU. Students are free to use these materials solely for the purpose of group or individual study. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited.

School of Veterinary Medicine Master Syllabus — Info for All Sections

ExamSoft Policy

All students are responsible for knowing and complying with the University’s  Code of Conduct and the guidelines. Students must read and then sign the Honor Code statement at the start of examinations to indicate that they will comply with the University Code of Conduct. 

 

Prior to Exam Day

  1. 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:
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Examinees are responsible for setting their laptop up for ExamMonitor prior to the exam (see links below).
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Examinees should visit the following information to familiarize themselves with the online proctored exam format and set up their baseline photo.
Disclaimer

Copyright Policy

The materials (such as slides, handouts and audio/video recordings) provided to students who are taking courses at St. George’s University (SGU) are the intellectual property of the Faculty and/or Administration of SGU. Students are free to use these materials solely for the purpose of group or individual study. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited.