1 Disease Investigation for Para-vets
1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 Background
1.1.2 Course Objective
1.1.2.1 About the handbook
1.1.2.2 Course Overview
1.1.2.3 Competency Statement
1.2 Disease investigation: responsibilities of the investigator
1.2.1 Content
1.3 Basic Principles of Diseases
1.3.1 Background
1.3.1.1 Learning objectives
1.3.1.2 Content
1.4 Pre-investigation
1.4.1 Coordination, confirmation and preparation before going to the field
1.4.1.1 Background
1.4.1.2 Learning objectives
1.4.1.3 Content
1.4.1.3.1 Coordination and confirmation
1.4.1.3.2 Preparation
1.4.2 Basic Investigation Checklist
1.4.3 Biosecurity and biosafety (self-protection)
1.4.3.1 Background
1.4.3.2 Learning objectives
1.4.3.3 Content
1.4.3.3.1 Introduction to Biosecurity (note: demonstration video available)
1.4.3.3.2 Biosafety (Self-protection)
1.5 On site: Disease Investigation
1.5.1 Effective communication
1.5.1.1 Background
1.5.1.2 Learning objectives
1.5.1.3 Content
1.5.1.3.1 People's perception of their livestock
1.5.1.3.2 Principles of effective communication
1.5.2 Taking a case history
1.5.2.1 Background
1.5.2.2 Learning objective
1.5.2.3 Content
1.5.3 Physical examination
1.5.3.1 Background
1.5.3.2 Learning objective
1.5.3.3 Content
1.5.4 Clinical examination checklist
1.5.5 Environmental examination
1.5.5.1 Background
1.5.5.2 Learning objective
1.5.5.3 Content
1.5.5.3.1 Why environmental examination is important
1.5.5.3.2 What do we need to check?
1.5.5.3.3 What methods are used?
1.5.6 Selecting, taking and submitting relevant samples
1.5.6.1 Background
1.5.6.2 Learning objective
1.5.6.3 Content
1.5.6.3.1 Sample types:
1.5.6.3.2 Equipment required:
1.5.6.3.3 Sampling Method:
1.5.6.3.4 Submission, freight and handling
1.5.7 Before you leave
1.5.7.1 Background
1.5.7.2 Learning objective
1.5.7.3 Content
1.6 Follow-up actions
1.6.1 Background
1.6.2 Learning objectives
1.6.3 Content
1.6.4 Examples of information analysis
1.7 Reporting to iSIKHNAS
1.7.1 Points to note for investigating officers
