VSC119 Veterinary Practice 1 (0)
CSU Discipline Area: Animal and Vet Science (ANVET)
Duration: Two sessions
Abstract:
Veterinary Practice 1 provides one day per week in the first year of BVSc for students to undertake a range of practical experiences in animal husbandry of the most commonly encountered species (cattle, sheep, horses, pigs, poultry, dogs, cats and other pocket pets and laboratory animals) and to undertake visits to clinical practices.
Visits to best practice producers, audited teaching hospitals and production enterprises will be on a small group basis in rotation with utilising the mock small animal teaching hospital at CSU for learning colleague and client communication, practicing husbandry skills at CSU's Equine Centre, Cattle Handling Facility and Sheep Handling Facility integrated with expert guest speakers in seminar format.
Different career paths for graduates, the history of the veterinary profession, communication, record keeping, veterinary legislation and professional ethics issues will be explored.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Wagga Wagga | Session 2 |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: VSC119
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
Enrolment restrictions:
Bachelor of Veterinary Science Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) students only
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
be proficient in handling a range of production, companion, performance and laboratory animals;
be able to use library resources;
be able to read scientific literature, and use these resources for scientific writing;
be able to work individually or as part of a team;
be able to competently and confidently examine an animal;
be able to outline the structure of a consultation for a small animal, horse or production animal;
be aware of the correct method of injection of animals via intramuscular, subcutaneous and intravenous routes in the above animal species;
be able to administer medication orally in a range of species;
be developing knowledge regarding the legal aspects and animal welfare issues of veterinary practice and record keeping;
be developing communication skills with clients and colleagues;
be able to illustrate and articulate the staffing structure of an average private veterinary clinic;
be able to describe the role of ancillary staff in a veterinary clinic;
be keeping a reflective journal and working on a professional portfolio; and
be able to use a range of IT resources and use computers.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
1. Welcome to CSU & welcome to the profession: ? vet surgeon?s act ? competency log ? graduate attributes 2. Survival at University: ? generic learning skills ? library skills ? IT skills 3. Introduction to professional development: ? scientific writing & reading ? reflective journals ? portfolios etc 4. Animal handling practical sessions and tutorials including animal examination/ medication techniques- cow, sheep, horse, dog- at CSU (4 days) 5. Safe use of veterinary chemicals 6. Introduction to practice (2 days): ? expectations of student conduct ? Workshop professionalism- students determine code of conduct & sign agreement ? Expectations of CSU ? Expectations of the clinics ? legal issues with clinical activities ? safety issues with clinical activities 7. Practice visits (6 days) 8. Farm visits (2 days) 9. Lab animal handling session at CSU 10. generic skills development 11. Communication skills 12. Presentation skills workshops 13. Student presentations 14. ?Student life? activities: ? Nomination of student groups ? Allocation of rotations/practice placements ? Allocation of mentors ? Nomination of student rep 15. Dairy seminar & activity day 16. Pig production seminar & activity day
Workplace Learning
This subject contains a Workplace Learning component. Please contact the subject coordinator for further information.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.