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All CPEs in 2020 will be administered according to the 2020 MOA. Previous editions of the MOA should be discarded.
The 2020 The 2021 edition of the MOA includes a few language clarifying changes as well as the below significant changes:
General
- Fatal Flaw was clarified for both candidates and examiners as shown:
Fatal Flaw
Throughout the MOA, the term ‘fatal flaw’ is used to denote an action attempted, performed, or specified by a candidate that would have a high likelihood of causing serious injury to a patient, to the candidate, and/or to associated personnel. Note that ‘fatal flaw’ is an assessment issued by the examiner that terminates the examination immediately and does not necessarily imply that the action would be fatal to the patient. Correspondingly, a ‘fatal flaw’ assessment is not restricted to use only in live animal situations but may also be awarded in either simulated patient encounters or written exam elements. Numerous examples of fatal flaws are provided throughout different sections of the MOA but these lists are not comprehensive and examiners may award ‘fatal flaws’ for any action not specified in the MOA that, in their discretion, would have a high likelihood of serious injury to the patient, candidate, or personnel.
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Radiology
- A statement has been added to indicate that the candidate will be awarded a Fatal Flaw if the radiographs submitted do not include the correct anatomic region for the suspected diagnosis
Equine Practice
- EQ03 – Videos will be used to test candidates’ ability to describe signs of lameness and determine the lame limb. Note that, while candidates will no longer use a live horse for visualization of a lameness, the candidate will still use a horse for demonstration of skills associated with a lameness physical exam and for identification of anatomic structures.
- EQ03 – Candidates will be expected to describe management and/or treatment recommended for the horse based upon the diagnosis.
It is your responsibility to read the entire Manual of Administration to ensure that you understand what will be expected of you during the 2020 2021 CPE.
Should you have any questions regarding the new CPE Manual of Administration, please contact the NEB office via e-mail at ohoffmann@cvma-acmv.org