Veterinary Forensic Radiology and Imaging

VME 6579
CREDITS: 3

Course Description

Students completing this course will gain an understanding of how radiology and imaging can be used in the veterinary forensic sciences. Topics include: imaging modalities, the performance, interpretation and reportage of veterinary imaging studies as applied to the courts or the law.

Topics

  • Week 1 Introduction to Forensic Radiology & Imaging
    • Scope, Definitions and Forensic Radiology Compared to Clinical Radiology
    • Course Introductions
  • Week 2 : The Radiographic & Imaging Report Preparing and Testifying in Court
    • Quiz 1
    • Discussion 1
  • Week 3: Production of the Radiographic Image, Equipment and Radiation Protection 
    • Quiz 2
    • Discussion 2
    • Writing assignment 1
  • Week 4: Radiographic Positioning & Marking Systems Principles of Radiographic & Imaging Interpretation
    • Quiz 3
    • Discussion 3
  • Week 5: Virtual Imaging: The use of CT & MR in Veterinary Forensic Imaging
    • Quiz 4
    • Discussion 4
  • Week 6: The Use of Ultrasound, Nuclear scintigraphy and Contrast in Veterinary Forensic Imaging
    • Quiz 5
    • Discussion 5
  • Week 7: Use of Imaging in Identification and Age Determination
    • Quiz 6
    • Discussion 6
    • Writing assignment 2
  • Week 8: Veterinary Radiology and Imaging of Abuse
    • Quiz 7
    • Discussion 7
  • Week 9: Radiographic Description of Osseous Trauma & Assessing and Aging Bone Response to Trauma       
    • Quiz 8
    • Discussion 8
  • Week 10: Forensic Veterinary Radiology and Imaging of Gunshot Wounds
    • Quiz 9
    • Discussion 9
  • Week 11: Anatomic areas of particular interest in forensic Imaging: ribs, skull, physes
    • Quiz 10
    • Discussion 10
    • Writing assignment 3
  • Week 12 : Post mortem Imaging and the Role of Imaging in Cause of Death Determinations
    • Quiz 11
    • Discussion 11
  • Week 13: Differentials in Veterinary Forensic Imaging Diseases which may Mimic Abuse
    • Quiz 12
    • Discussion 12
  • Week 14: Review
    • Writing assignment 4
  • Week 15: Final Examination