This comprehensive exam contains two sections, Activities and Diagnosis. ACTIVITIES Data Gathering and Interpretation. This section includes patient assessment areas such as obtaining a history and performing a physical examination; determining an animal’s status; maintaining medical records; list development such as a problem list and a differential diagnosis list; and using information to determine a final diagnosis. Heath Maintenance and Problem Management. This section includes prevention and treatment evaluations; implementing a plan of action; outcome assessment; and professional behavior, which includes behaving in a professional, ethical, and legal manner; continuing education; showing empathy; and adhering to client and patient relationship regulations. DIAGNOSIS The diagnosis section tests candidates on their ability to diagnose health issues in 11 different animal species, including canine, feline, pet birds, equine, and poultry. Areas covered include: Cardiovascular, including congenital heart abnormalities and congestive heart failure Endocrine, including hyperadrenocorticism and hypoadrenocorticism Gastrointestinal, including gastric tumors and ulcers, malnutrition, and oral tumors Hemic/Lymphatic, which includes anemia, mass cell tumor, and transfusion therapy Integumentary, including abscesses, bite wounds, and burns Musculoskeletal, including degenerative joint diseases, hip dysplasia, and luxating patella Nervous, which includes brain tumors, meningitis, and seizure disorders Reproductive, including neo-natal care Respiratory, including nasal disease and cough Special senses, like cataracts and blindness Urinary, such as chronic kidney disease and urinary incontinence Multi-systems, which includes sepsis and shock Infectious, such as heartworm disease and rabies Behavior, such as aggression and phobias