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["CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT MATRIX - ANIMAL HEALTH TRACK -   [PROGRAMME NAME]"]
["OIE Curriculum Recommendations",null,null,"Country Programme Courses"]
["Module\n","Units\n","Outcomes","Course","ENTER COURSE NAMES HERE"]
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["Animal Production Systems","Zootechnology (breeds, husbandry, housing and sanitation)","Describe farming systems of major importance for animal production.",{"$f":"SUM(E5:Z5)","v":0}]
[null,null,"List and identify the different breeds of species and their production characteristics.",0]
[null,"Nutrition and pasture management","Describe the macro and micro nutrients necessary to provide proper nutrition to various animal species.",0]
[null,null,"Identify foodstuffs used in animal nutrition and their nutritional value.",0]
[null,null,"Identify edible grasses and toxic plants at pasture.",0]
[null,null,"Describe certain nutritional deficiencies and the clinical conditions that might result.",0]
[null,"Agricultural economics","Identify the practical applications of the principles of agricultural economics to the profitable management of various animal production systems.",0]
[null,null,"Describe market trends for commodities produced in different animal production  systems.",0]
[null,"Herd health management/reproduction","Identify and describe the important routine activities that farmers should carry out to ensure the optimal health and productivity of their animals.",0]
[null,null,"Identify and describe the important routine activities that farmers should carry out to ensure the optimal reproductive performance of their animals.",0]
["Immunology","Principles of immunology","Describe how vaccination prevents disease.",0]
[null,"(vaccinology and serology)","Explain the relationship between the humoral immune response and diagnostic serology.",0]
["Microbiology","Fundamentals of microbiology","Identify and distinguish between the main categories of microorganisms which cause disease in animals.",0]
[null,null,"Describe the basic structure of and differences between the main categories of microorganisms that cause disease in animals.",0]
["Pharmacology and Toxicology","Principles of toxicology","Recognise conditions caused by toxic substances and suggest measures for the treatment and prevention of these conditions.",0]
[null,null,"Recognise conditions caused by toxic substances and suggest measures for the treatment and prevention of these conditions.",0]
[null,"Principles of pharmacology","Identify and list the main classes of drugs and their functions utilized in the treatment of animal species.",0]
[null,null,"For bacterial infectious diseases, select and justify the selection of a specific antimicrobial drug.",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate the ability to calculate the amount of drug to administer to an animal based on the prescribed dosage, the animal’s weight and the concentration of the drug.",0]
["Animal Diseases","Principles and policies of disease control","Identify and describe the main tools for effective disease control.",0]
[null,null,"Describe how to apply these tools in the event of an infectious disease outbreak on a farm. ",0]
[null,"Zoonoses","List and describe the zoonotic diseases of importance to the country/region.",0]
[null,null,"Describe the methods of control and prevention for the zoonotic diseases of importance.",0]
[null,"Infectious diseases of national importance","·Identify the causes and describe the risk factors associated with common infectious diseases.",0]
[null,null,"Identify the clinical signs of common infectious diseases in animals and suggest control and prevention measures.",0]
[null,null,"Identify the causative agent(s) and describe the modes of transmission for common infectious diseases.",0]
[null,"Non-infectious diseases of national importance","Identify the causes and describe the risk factors associated with common non- infectious diseases.",0]
[null,null,"Identify the clinical signs of common non-infectious diseases in animals and suggest control and prevention measures.",0]
[null,"Field epidemiology and applied tools","Describe and apply the elements of descriptive epidemiology.",0]
[null,null,"List the steps in an outbreak investigation.",0]
[null,null,"Calculate prevalence and incidence.",0]
[null,null,"Classify the different types of surveillance systems used in disease control programmes.",0]
[null,"Specific disease control programmes","Identify and list the components for the specific disease control programmes in the Member Country.",{"$f":"SUM(E37:Z37)","v":0}]
[null,null,"Identify the roles of the animal health VPP in specific disease control programmes in the Member Country.",0]
["Communication skills","Principles of communication","Describe the basic principles of effective and efficient communication to different groups of stakeholders.",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate a disease condition or disease outbreak situation to relevant stakeholders both orally and in writing.",0]
["Professional jurisprudence and ethics","Jurisprudence","Identify and discuss the specific and most important legislation and regulations that define the requirements and conditions under which the animal health VPP is permitted to work.",0]
[null,null,"Identify and apply the principles of legislation related to animal health practices.",0]
[null,null,"Explain relevant aspects of law enforcement.",0]
[null,"Ethics","Know and adhere to the code of ethics that applies to animal health VPPs in the Member Country.",0]
[null,null,"Adhere to annual requirements for maintaining registration.",0]
["Animal welfare and ethology","Animal welfare","Describe the conditions for humane husbandry for animals in different production systems.",0]
[null,null,"Describe the principles and practices of humane slaughter.",0]
[null,"Ethology","Describe some of the scientific methods used to assess animal welfare.",0]
[null,null,"Apply the principles of ethology to analyze and understand behaviour in any species.",0]
["Anatomy and Physiology","Anatomy and physiology ","Describe and discuss the anatomical and physiological systems in different animal species of importance.",0]
[null,null,"Explain key anatomical and physiological differences between species that have clinical relevance.",0]
[null,null,"Indicate the position of any organ or part of an organ in the animal body using correct anatomical terminology.",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate the ability to age animals based on their dentition.",0]
["Pathology","Principles of pathology","Describe how the body and different tissues respond to the various causes of disease.",0]
[null,null,"List and describe the gross lesions commonly identified with certain specific diseases of importance.",0]
["Parasitology and protozoology","Internal and external parasites","Describe the life cycle and host-parasite relationships for parasites of economic importance in the Member Country.",0]
[null,null,"Identify and demonstrate correct control and prevention measures for various parasites of economic importance in the Member Country, including the selection and administration of anthelmintics.",0]
["Field biosafety and biosecurity","Principles of field biosafety (OHS and PPE)","Properly put on and remove personal protective equipment (PPE) in a field setting.",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate the ability to avoid personal injury when working with animals and equipment under field conditions.",0]
[null,"Principles of field biosecurity on the farm","Describe the procedures you would recommend to prevent the spread of infectious disease within a farm and between farms.",0]
[null,null,"Develop a farm biosecurity plan and demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate future risk mitigation practices to the farmer.",0]
[null,"Principles of field biosecurity (transport, livestock markets)","Demonstrate the ability to assess vehicles and other transport equipment with regard to the risk of disease spread.",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate the ability to assess market facilities and equipment and animals present with regard to the risk of disease spread.",0]
[null,"Importance of risk analysis","Describe the principles of risk analysis and how they apply to disease control.",0]
["Food Hygiene","Food safety policies","Understand and know current food safety policies as it relates to ante- and post-mortem inspection.",0]
[null,null,"Recognise which legislation, standards, etc. are relevant to food safety, quality and trade.",0]
[null,"Ante- and post-mortem inspection","Perform ante-mortem inspection.",0]
[null,null,"Perform post-mortem meat examination.",0]
[null,"Quality Management","Demonstrate the ability to assess distribution points with regard to the risk of disease spread.",{"$f":"SUM(E69:Z69)","v":0}]
["Veterinary Public Health and Zoonoses","Veterinary Public Health ","Must be aware for the One Health concept and how to apply it in a real world setting.",0]
[null,"Field epidemiology and applied tools (practicum)","Apply the elements of descriptive epidemiology to a disease surveillance system.",0]
[null,null,"Conduct an outbreak investigation.",0]
[null,null,"Develop an investigation report to provide to the veterinarian.",0]
["Practical Field Techniques","Animal restraint, examination, diagnostic and therapeutic techniques","Take down the history of a disease in an animal or herd and describe how the complete clinical examination of the animal or herd will be conducted.",0]
[null,null,"To recommend suitable methods and facilities of handling livestock. ",0]
[null,null,"Locate and discuss the anatomical features relevant to clinical examination, venipuncture, vaccines and drug administration within species of importance.",0]
[null,null,"Conduct intramuscular intradermal and subcutaneous injections and administer solid oral medications.",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate the proper use of a stethoscope and thermometer and record the temperature, heart rate and respiratory rate of different animal species.",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate the passage of a stomach tube and administration of oral medications.",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate intravenous fluid administration.",0]
[null,null,"Perform proper rectal palpation on a cow.",0]
[null,"Field specimen collection and sampling","Collect suitable animal, food and environmental specimens",0]
[null,"Primary animal health care techniques","Recognise and apply suitable animal identification methods for use in a practical situation.",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate the ability to clean, suture and bandage minor wounds and other first aid procedures.",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate the ability to properly perform simple common production interventions such as closed castration, tail docking and hoof trimming.",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate the ability to properly perform more advanced common production interventions such as open castration and dehorning.",0]
[null,"Basic field necropsy techniques and gross examination","Conduct a routine field necropsy in livestock and poultry.",0]
[null,null,"Identify gross abnormalities of inspection of organs during necropsy.",0]
[null,"Basic clinical pathology field applications (serology, haematology and parasitology)","Be able to identify different types of parasites on skin scraping and fecal flotation.",0]
[null,null,"Properly prepare a blood smear and identify haemoparasites.",0]
[null,null,"Perform basic preparation and staining of field samples.",0]
[null,null,"Perform a Rose Bengal Test for brucellosis and describe the result.",0]
[null,"Advanced practical clinical pathology field applications (cytology and clinical chemistry)","Be able to perform a needle aspirate of a subcutaneous mass and prepare a slide for cytological examination.",0]
[null,null,"Be able to use and read the results of various dip stick or other on-farm tests for clinical chemistry abnormalities.",0]
["Information technology applications","Record keeping and data collection","Demonstrate the capacity to properly complete specific forms of importance such as a laboratory submission form, a disease reporting form, a clinical examination form.",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate the ability to utilize mobile or other information technology applications for data collection and data entry.",0]
[null,"Data management","Demonstrate the ability to apply specific computer application to retrieve data.",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate the ability to organize and present the retrieved data into reports. ",0]

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["CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT MATRIX - VPH TRACK -  [PROGRAMME NAME]"]
["OIE Learning Outcomes for Curricula",null,null,"Country Programme Courses"]
["Learning Outcome","Units",null,"Courses","ENTER COURSE NAME HERE"]
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["Animal Production Systems","Nutrition, Pasture management","-   Identify adequate nutritional needs are met and if contributing to disease",{"$f":"SUM(E5:Z5)","v":0}]
[null,null,"-   Recognise toxic plants or associated exposure",0]
[null,"Reproduction","-   Identify pregnant animals at slaughter and approximately estimate due date",0]
[null,null,"-   Identify reproductive disorders (including oestrous) that may influence the fitness of the animal for human consumption (e.g. brucellosis)",0]
[null,"Herd health management, Species-based management / commodity systems","-   Describe how the relevant production system works from farm to fork",0]
[null,null,"-   Describe how populations of animals are managed and how this relates to food productivity, safety, quality",0]
[null,"Husbandry (housing, ventilation, sanitation), Breeds","-   Define animals on the basis of species, breed, age, production system, etc.",0]
[null,null,"-   Recognise husbandry problems that may result in disease that makes the animal unfit for consumption",0]
[null,"Agricultural economics","-   Describe the value of the commodity and factors influencing it",0]
[null,null,"-   Perform their duties such that the commodity value is enhanced, not compromised",0]
["Anatomy and Physiology","Anatomy & Physiology 1","-   For key body systems (locomotory, CV, lymphatic, etc.), recognise normal structure and function for key production species",0]
[null,null,"-   Use knowledge to identify key topographical sites and apply procedures effectively, e.g. stunning, bleeding",0]
[null,"Anatomy & Physiology 2","-   For other body systems (integument, renal, etc.), recognise normal structure and function for key production species",0]
[null,null,"-   Use knowledge to identify key topographical sites and apply procedures effectively, e.g. stunning, bleeding",0]
["Microbiology","Bacteriology & mycology","-   Apply appropriate control and prevention strategies based on an understanding of viral disease",0]
[null,null,"-   Perform basic microbiological tests (e.g. E. coli counts, Salmonella isolation)",0]
[null,"Virology","-   Identify appropriate sites and types of samples to collect for testing based on an understanding of viral disease",0]
[null,null,"Apply appropriate control and prevention strategies based on an understanding of viral disease",0]
["Parasitology & Protoozoology","Internal Parasites","-   Identify internal parasites and associated stages that have food safety and quality significance (e.g. Fasciola, cysticercus)",0]
[null,null,"Implement control and prevention strategies based on an understanding of generic life cycles of key parasites (e.g. trematodes, cestodes)",0]
[null,"External Parasites","-   Identify external parasites that can affect hides or other secondary commodities that compromise the value chain",0]
[null,"Protozozoology","-   Identify protozoal diseases that may compromise an animal’s fitness for slaughter or meat quality through fever, etc.",0]
["Animal Restraint, Examination, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques","Animal Restraint","-   Apply suitable restraint at ante-mortem inspection to clinically examine animals effectively",0]
[null,null,"-   Apply suitable restraint to undertake effective and safe slaughter that does not compromise animal welfare",0]
[null,"Clinical Examination","-   Examine animals during lairage and ante-mortem inspection to determine fitness for consumption",0]
[null,"Basic Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques","-   Apply suitable diagnostic techniques during ante-mortem inspection to determine fitness for consumption",0]
["Primary Animal Health Care Techniques","Basic procedures","-   Advise producers on the need for husbandry procedures that impact food quality and safety, e.g. dehorning, castration",0]
[null,null,"-   Advise on and audit transport procedures to minimise animal stress and disease risk",0]
["Animal Welfare & Ethology","Animal Welfare","-   Advise on appropriate animal management procedures in non-meat production systems (e.g. dairy) to optimise animal welfare",0]
[null,null,"-   Apply appropriate stunning and slaughter methods to optimise animal welfare, reducing stress and resultant food quality and safety effects",0]
[null,null,"-   Apply methods of disinfection and aseptic technique in production and processing environments to protect the quality and safety of foods",0]
[null,"Ethology","-   Differentiate normal and abnormal behaviour in animals on farm or at the slaughterhouse that may indicate conditions that compromise food quality and safety",0]
["Pathology","Pathological processes/Body response to disease","-   Identify general pathological processes that impact on fitness for consumption, e.g. neoplasia, infection",{"$f":"SUM(E37:Z37)","v":0}]
[null,null,"-   Differentiate systemic from localised disease for the purposes of fitness for consumption decisions",0]
[null,"Systems pathology","-   Identify systems level pathologies that impact on fitness for consumption, e.g. fatty liver, renal leptospirosis lesions",0]
[null,"Necropsy & gross pathology","-   Perform necropsies on key production species and identify pathologies that compromise fitness for consumption",0]
[null,null,"-   Perform post-mortem abattoir procedures (e.g. organ incision & palpation) on key production species",0]
[null,null,"-   Differentiate normal from abnormal structure and function at the gross level",0]
["Clinical Pathology","Results interpretation","-   Recognise when results from clinical pathological testing has implications for fitness for human consumption",0]
["Immunology","Immunology principles","-   Recognise the signs of infection and animal immunological response and the impacts on fitness for consumption",0]
[null,"Vaccinology","-   List vaccine protocols that must be completed before animals can be transported for slaughter or slaughtered",0]
[null,"Serology","-   Use serological results to contribute to decision making on the suitability of an animal or groups of animals for human consumption and trade",0]
["Toxicology, Pharmacology and Applied Pharmacology","Toxicology","-   Recognise toxic plants and other natural toxicants that may compromise food safety and quality, or market access",0]
[null,"Pharmacological principles","-   Describe how antimicrobials and other chemicals used in agricultural and veterinary applications compromises the safety and trade of foods",0]
[null,"Applied Pharmacology","-   Apply and advise on withdrawal periods and other residues avoidance protocols to minimise chemical hazards in foods",0]
["Animal Diseases ","Infectious diseases of national importance","-   Recognise key infectious diseases affecting fitness for consumption, e.g. tuberculosis, brucellosis",0]
[null,null,"-   Recognise infectious diseases reportable to the VSA, e.g. FMD, anthrax, Newcastle disease",0]
[null,"Non-infectious diseases of national importance","-   Recognise key non-infectious diseases affecting fitness for consumption, e.g. bruising, nutritional deficiencies· Provide feedback and advice to producers on diseases to optimise productivity and fitness for consumption",0]
["Field Specimen Collection and Sampling","Specimen Collection & sampling","-   Collect suitable animal, food and environmental specimens in a manner appropriate for making decisions on fitness for consumption",0]
[null,null,"-   Manage specimens and samples appropriately to accurately diagnose conditions affecting fitness for consumption",0]
["Principles of Disease Control","Disease Control Programmes & policies General principles","-   List and describe the various methods used for disease control, specifically: surveillance, compartmentalization, eradication, stamping out, vaccination, quarantine, traceability",0]
[null,null,"-   Understand and apply foundational epidemiological principles to protect the quality, safety and marketability of foods",0]
[null,"Specific Disease Control Programmes & policies ","-   List and briefly describe regional control programmes for diseases with food safety and quality, or notifiable significance, e.g. tuberculosis, swine fever",0]
[null,"Epidemiology","Understand and apply foundational epidemiological principles to protect the quality, safety and marketability of foods",0]
[null,"Applied Epidemiology tools","-   Use and advise on how and why specific approaches (e.g. vaccination, stamping out) are used for respective specific disease control programs ",0]
["Food hygiene","Food safety policies","-   Recognise which legislation, standards, etc. are relevant to food safety, quality and trade",0]
[null,null,"-   Operate within these regulations, and advise producers and processors as to compliance",0]
[null,"Ante-mortem inspection","-   Inspect livestock prior to slaughter and advise on issues relating to fitness for consumption, animal welfare, and notifiable disease status",0]
[null,null,"-   Restrict animals progressing to slaughter where an issue as above occurs and advise on protocols for optimising value capture",0]
[null,"Post-mortem inspection","-   Conduct standard abattoir protocols required for VSA certified inpection ",0]
[null,null,"-   Liaise with veterinary and related QA staff on post-mortem findings to assist with making decisions on product disposition",0]
[null,"Risk management","-   Undertake basic risk assessment within a food production context and/or understand how RA is applied",0]
[null,null,"-   Apply RA results to undertake risk management and communication activities within a risk analysis framework",0]
[null,null,"-   Recognise and promptly report to the veterinarian or other authority issues beyond the VPP’s abilities or scope of work",0]
[null,"Quality management","-   Understand and apply general principles of quality management (e.g. ISO9000 series, use of SOPs, GMP) ",{"$f":"SUM(E69:Z69)","v":0}]
[null,null,"-   Understand and apply specific principles of food safety and quality management, e.g. HACCP, ISO22000",0]
[null,null,"-   Balance VSA certification duties and outcomes with maximising productivity and profitability",0]
["Public Health and Zoonoses","Zoonoses and EID","-   List key zoonotic diseases in their region",0]
[null,null,"-   Describe the impact of these diseases with respect to human health, food security and EAD relevance",0]
[null,null,"-   Advise on control and prevention approaches for these diseases, in the abattoir and general community",0]
[null,null,"-   Describe the impacts of EID in their region, the drivers for their emergence, and the basis for control & prevention",0]
[null,"Waste Management & Environmental Sciences","-   Advise producers and processers on waste management procedures to optimise animal health and welfare, and food safety & quality",0]
[null,null,"-   Advise producers and processers on methods to enhance environmental sustainability, e.g. water and nutrient recycling",0]
[null,"One Health/Community-based practice","-   Identify and collaborate with key stakeholders and participants across disciplines when dealing with veterinary public health issues",0]
[null,null,"-   Consider and manage veterinary public health issues at the local, regional and international level as part of a team",0]
["Field Biosafety and Biosecurity","Abattoir, food processing plant, wet markets","-   Recognise and contribute to good design of facilities, equipment, and protocols associated with maintaining biosecurity and biosafety",0]
[null,null,"-   List and describe the various components of a farm biosecurity plan, specifically: quarantine, isolation, movement control, vaccination, surveillance, disinfection, pest management",0]
[null,null,"-   Help design protocols for farms, and audit farm biosecurity protocols, based on the above principles",0]
[null,null,"-   Participate in scheduled surveillance of production, processing and vendor environments to assure hygiene",0]
[null,null,"-   Manage and dispose of products, byproducts, condemned and waste materials such that they no longer pose a hazard to animals or humans",0]
[null,"Transport, Livestock markets","-   Recognise and contribute to good design of facilities, equipment, and protocols associated with maintaining biosecurity and biosafety",0]
[null,null,"-   Recognise and facilitate methods of traceability during livestock sale and transport",0]
[null,"Risk analysis, OHS/PPE","-   Apply basic risk analysis approaches to minimising worker exposure to hazards in the various food production sectors",0]
[null,null,"-   Use and advise on the use of PPE to protect operator safety",0]
["Communication Skills","General","-   Use official language (relative to that jurisdiction, or with respect to OIE official languages) to communicate with professional colleagues and organisations",0]
[null,null,"-   Use appropriate language (local dialects, non-technical language) to communicate with producers and other stakeholders",0]
[null,"Oral communication","-   Organise, as part of a team, public forums and other opportunities for stakeholder communication",0]
[null,"Written communication","-   Report information accurately, succinctly, and using appropriate grammar, spelling, formatting",0]
[null,null,"-   Reference legislation and the work of others effectively when reporting",0]
["Information Technology Applications","Data collection ","-   Develop and use appropriate tools for data collection in the field and within facilities",0]
[null,null,"-   Use forensic or other auditable methods to ensure the veracity of data",0]
[null,"Record keeping","-   Record and store information reliably, i.e. with back up systems",0]
[null,null,"-   Record and store information in a manner that allows ready, but authorised, access",0]
[null,"Data management","-   Define who should have access to specific data",0]
[null,null,"-   Contribute to choice and use of appropriate data and application formats for storing, analysing, displaying and reporting information",0]
["Professional Jurisprudence & Ethics","Jurisprudence","-   Cite the major legislative and other regulatory tools associated with VPH practice",0]
[null,null,"-   Comply with, and advise on how to comply with, these regulatory tools",{"$f":"SUM(E101:Z101)","v":0}]
[null,"Ethics","-   Recognise and appreciate specific customs, ethics and situational issues when working with various stakeholders",0]
[null,null,"-   Conduct activities in a professional manner",0]

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["CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT MATRIX - LAB TRACK -  [PROGRAMME NAME]"]
["OIE Learning Outcomes for Curricula",null,null,"Country Programme Courses"]
["Learning Outcome\n","Units\n",null,"Courses","ENTER COURSE NAME HERE"]
[null,null,"Outcomes","# Occurrences",{"$f":"SUM(E6:E125)","v":0},{"$f":"SUM(F6:F125)","v":0},0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0]
["Microbiology","Bacteriology & Mycology","Describe the biology of microorganisms",{"$f":"SUM(E5:Z5)","v":0}]
[null,null,"Describe the classifications of microorganisms ",0]
[null,"Antimicrobial resistance","Demonstrate an understanding of the growing importance of AMR and some of the mechanisms bacteria use to develop resistance ",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate an awareness of commonly used antibiotics ",0]
[null,"Virology","Describe the classifications of viruses",0]
[null,null,"Describe the biology of common viral diseases",0]
[null,null,"Describe common tests to diagnose viral disease/identify & characterize viruses",0]
[null,"Molecular","Understand the role of molecular sequencing in the identification of microorganisms",0]
[null,"AMR","Demonstrate an understanding of the factors that promote AMR",0]
[null,null,"Describe the tests used to determine the genetic and phenotypic basis for AMR in different micro-organisms",0]
["Professional Jurisprudence & Ethics","Ethics","Demonstrate professional integrity in data and hazard management",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate expected professional conduct",0]
[null,null,"Maintain principles of confidentiality",0]
[null,"Jurisprudence","Demonstrate an awareness of the local and national laws that regulate work in the veterinary laboratory",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate the willingness and ability to conform to acceptable standards of professional conduct",0]
["Laboratory Diagnostic Techniques","Basic Diagnostic techniques","Demonstrate  proficiency in the performance of basic analytical tests on biological materials (e.g., fecal floats, blood smears, gram stains, slide agglutination)",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate  proficiency in the preparation of reagents, solutions, media and compounds",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate  proficiency in the utilisation of laboratory equipment (e.g., pipettes, balances, etc.) ",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate the ability to process, label, and store samples appropriately ",0]
[null,null,"Consistently demonstrate proper adherence to SOPs",0]
[null,"Intermediate Diagnostic Techniques","Describe why test is required and relating laboratory findings to common diseases ",0]
[null,null,"Describe diagnostic test performance characteristics (e.g., sensitivity, specificity, non-conforming work)",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate proficiency in the performance of intermediate analytical tests on biological materials (e.g., using selective culture media, bacteria culture methods, preparing purity plates, preliminary bacterial identification, antibiotic sensitivity testing, urinalysis, ELISA, haemagglutination, AGID, running biochemical panels on serum, etc.)",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate proficiency in the preparation of reagents, solutions, media and compounds ",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate proficiency in the utilisation of laboratory equipment (e.g., ELISA readers, plate washers, centrifuges, pipettes, specialized incubators etc.) ",0]
[null,null,"Recognize non-conforming work, determine the cause and address it",0]
[null,null,"Consistently demonstrate proper adherence to SOPs ",0]
[null,"Advanced Diagnostic Techniques (ml)","Demonstrate proficiency in the performance of advanced analytical tests on biological materials (e.g., basic and advanced PCR techniques, Virus neutralization, prepare and maintain cell cultures and cell culture based tests, egg inoculation, IFA, immunoperoxidase tests/immunohistochemistry etc.)",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate proficiency in the preparation of specialized reagents, solutions, media and compounds",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate proficiency in the utilisation of laboratory equipment (e.g., PCR machines, ELISA readers, cell culture plates/egg incubators, etc)",0]
[null,null,"Consistently demonstrate proper adherence to SOPs",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate the ability to interpret test results with respect to the expected performance of the test and normal reference ranges for key physiological and biological parameters",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate the ability to prepare (e.g., fix and stain) impression smears from specimens ",{"$f":"SUM(E37:Z37)","v":0}]
[null,null,"Demonstrate the ability to collect specimens for histological sections",0]
["Parasitology & Protoozoology","Internal Parasites","Describe the classifications of internal parasites (e.g., helminthes, protozoa)",0]
[null,null,"Describe life cycle of internal parasites including haemoparasites",0]
[null,"External Parasites","Describe the classifications of external parasites (e.g., ticks, lice, mites)",0]
[null,null,"Describe life cycle of external parasites",0]
[null,null,"Understand the role of ectoparasites and other arthropods in the transmission of disease ",0]
["Anatomy and Physiology","Applied anatomy and physiology","Describe normal anatomy and physiology of relevant species",0]
[null,null,"Describe abnormal anatomy and physiology of relevant species",0]
[null,"Specimen collection and sampling","Describe how to take a range of biological samples  from common species",0]
["Immunology","Immunology principles","Describe how the immune system works and the characteristics of normal immune cells",0]
[null,null,"Describe the difference between humoral and cell-mediated immunity ",0]
[null,null,"Describe the difference between innate and acquired immunity",0]
[null,"Serology","Describe diagnostics test mechanisms (e.g., slide agglutination, haemagglutination tests, ELISA)",0]
[null,"Vaccinology","Describe the basis of antigen and adjuvant selection for effective immune protection ",0]
[null,null,"Understand the impact of vaccines on diagnostic test results ",0]
["Clinical Pathology","Haematology","Describe the different haematological changes resulting from common diseases and conditions ",0]
[null,null,"Describe different tests (e.g., TCB, cell counts) used in haematology",0]
[null,"Clinical Chemistry","Describe the body’s response to disease and the common tests used in diagnosis",0]
[null,null,"Describe different tests used in clinical pathology (e.g., dipstick, urinalysis, biochemical profiles) ++",0]
[null,"Cytology","Describe the tests (e.g., Cell residues, urine samples, cites fluids, semen cells) used",0]
["Toxicology","Toxicology","Understand the action of toxic substances (e.g., plants, heavy metals, drugs, chemicals)",0]
[null,null,"Describe the tests (e.g., urinalysis, microscopy, ELISA, flow cytometry) used to detect toxic substances",0]
["Veterinary Public Health and Zoonoses","Zoonoses and EID","Be aware of relevant zoonotic diseases and how to prevent transmission in the laboratory setting",0]
[null,null,"Describe the risk-based protocols to be followed that determine which tests should be conducted",0]
[null,"Food safety","Describe the tests (e.g., drug residues, isolation and identification, toxins, drug sensitivity) used for food safety",0]
[null,null,"Describe risk-based protocols to be followed that determine which tests should be conducted ",0]
[null,"Waste Management & Environmental Sciences","Demonstrate an understanding of best practice with regard to waste management and the role of the laboratory in avoiding negative impacts on the environment ",0]
["Animal Diseases","Infectious diseases of national importance","Describe the relevant infectious disease of national importance and the samples required to obtain a diagnosis",0]
[null,null,"Describe what tests are required and how to relate laboratory findings to confirm a diagnosis",0]
[null,"Non-infectious diseases of national importance ","Describe the relevant non-infectious disease of national importance and the samples required to obtain a diagnosis",0]
[null,null,"Describe what tests are required and how to relate laboratory findings to confirm a diagnosis",0]
[null,"Disease Control Programmes & Policies","Describe the current disease control programmes and the laboratory’s role",{"$f":"SUM(E69:Z69)","v":0}]
[null,"Surge Capacity & Outbreaks","Be aware of the need to enhance capability and capacity for specific testing functions during disease surveillance and outbreak programs",0]
["Laboratory Biosafety and Biosecurity","Regulations & protocols","Describe pertinent biosafety and biosecurity regulations",0]
[null,null,"Describe the components of laboratory risk analysis (hazard identification, risk assessment, risk management, and risk communication)",0]
[null,null,"Show willingness to follow procedures and regulations",0]
[null,null,"Consistently demonstrate proper adherence to SOPs",0]
[null,"Biosafety","Demonstrate proper usage of a biosafety cabinet",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate proper usage of PPE",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate proper disinfection protocols of workspace",0]
[null,"Biosecurity","Describe the importance of biological threat containment and mitigation",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate proper waste management",0]
[null,"Laboratory risk analysis","Demonstrate the ability to apply the principles of risk analysis (hazard identification, routine assessment, risk management, risk communication) to task under responsibility +++",0]
[null,null,"Describe the process of biological risk analysis in the laboratory setting and carry out recommendations",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate effective risk communication",0]
["Information Technology  Applications","Data Collection","Demonstrate the ability to monitor control performance and temperatures over time",0]
[null,null,"Collate disease programme test results",0]
[null,null,"Compile and generate reports of test results",0]
[null,"Data management","Demonstrate the ability to input data correctly into databases",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate the ability to download data correctly from relevant databases",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate proficiency in the use of spread sheets and the ability to compile and present laboratory data in an appropriate format",0]
["Quality Management","Principles of quality management","Describe quality management principles (document control, record keeping, environmental monitoring)",0]
[null,null,"Show willingness to follow laboratory policies and procedures",0]
[null,null,"Consistently demonstrate proper adherence to SOPs",0]
[null,"Documentation & reporting","Describe test performance and acceptable control limits",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate proficiency in record keeping and attention to detail",0]
[null,"Personnel and training","Describe laboratory policies and procedures to ensure competency of personnel (e.g., EQA, proficiency testing)",0]
[null,"Proficiency testing","Understand the importance of competency assessment (e.g., regular inter- and intra- laboratory proficiency testing) to ensure that test performance is within  acceptable range",0]
[null,"Continuing professional development","Understand the need to keep up-to-date with new laboratory practices and keep a training log",0]
[null,"Developing SOPs","Demonstrate the ability to develop an SOP for an established test method",0]
[null,"Equipment operation & maintenance","Demonstrate proficiency in the utilisation of laboratory equipment (e.g., pipettes, microscopes, balances, incubators)",0]
[null,null,"Monitor calibration of laboratory equipment according to laboratory procedures",0]
[null,"Environmental monitoring ","Demonstrate the ability to monitor the laboratory environment (e.g., compliance with relevant SOPs, temperature controls, water supply/water quality, etc.)",{"$f":"SUM(E101:Z101)","v":0}]
[null,null,"Demonstrate proficiency in the utilisation of laboratory equipment (e.g., refrigerators, freezer, incubators)",0]
[null,"Test methods","Demonstrate understanding of test acceptance criteria (e.g., valid control values)",0]
[null,null,"Consistently use controls",0]
[null,"Record keeping","Demonstrate proficiency in record keeping and attention to detail",0]
[null,"Non-conforming work & corrective measures","Identify non-conforming work and apply appropriate corrective measures",0]
[null,"Workflow management","Demonstrate the ability to organize, coordinate, and prioritize work activities",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate the ability to order supplies and keep inventory",0]
["Pathology  ","Pathological processes","Describe the body’s response to disease",0]
[null,null,"Understand why a test is required and relating laboratory findings to common diseases ",0]
[null,"Systems pathology","Describe the common pathological lesions in the major organ systems of common species",0]
[null,"Histology/Histopathology","Understand the principles of histology and describe how to prepare samples for microscopic examination",0]
[null,"Necropsy & Gross pathology","Conduct basic necropsy according to SOP (e.g., chicken)",0]
["Communication Skills","Oral communication","Effectively demonstrate interpersonal communication with clients, colleagues, animal health professionals using  appropriate terminology",0]
[null,null,"Develop and deliver clear, concise and effective presentations",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with animal health and laboratory colleagues using technical and non-technical terminology",0]
[null,"Written communication","Effectively demonstrate interpersonal communication with clients, colleagues, animal health professionals using  appropriate terminology",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with animal health and laboratory colleagues using technical and non-technical terminology",0]
[null,null,"Compile and generate reports",0]
["Field Specimen Collection and Sampling","Animal handling and restraint","Demonstrate the ability to capture, handle and restrain of animals for the purpose of samples collection",0]
[null,"Specimen Collection","Demonstrate the ability to collect blood, urine and fecal specimens",0]
[null,"Sampling","Assess sample acceptability",0]
[null,null,"Collect and process biological materials and other substances for analysis or referral",0]
[null,null,"Demonstrate representative and aseptic samples",0]
[null,null,"Properly handle, label, package, transport samples",0]