VSC425 Companion Animal 4 (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Animal and Vet Science (ANVET)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
Although the management of disease in companion animal species is often considered a sequential process of diagnosis and then treatment, the temporal separation of these two phases may not always be possible, or desirable. VSC425 will provide students with the opportunity to explore more complex medical, surgical and anaesthetic principles than previously encountered. The capacity of the practice setting in which the case is presented and / or the options for patient referral may be factors in some cases presented in this subject.
Companion Animal 4 is run over 4 weeks of the semester and includes 4 PBL packages, PBL Tutorial Sessions and weekly lectures.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: VSC425
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)
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate clinical reasoning and manipulative skills underpinning advanced patient care.
- be able to identify personal, professional and practice abilities and limitations.
- be able to implement appropriate processes for case referral
- be able to communicate empathetically and effectively with clients in distressing or challenging circumstances
- be able to explain the indications for, and likely outcomes of, referral for surgery, advanced medical treatment or monitoring
- be able to discuss the role of the primary accession vet in providing ongoing care in collaboration with referral vets and specialists consultants
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
- Medicine and Surgery of Wildlife and Exotic Species
- Clinical Pathology
- Equine Obstetrics and Reproduction
- Equine Medicine and Surgery (Neonatal)
- Content covered by each case is mapped against CSU Veterinary Graduate Attributes and traditional clinical curricula followed at other Veterinary Schools. In addition, preclinical subject material relevant to the cases presented (for example pathology, microbiology, etc) will be reinforced (if previously covered) or extended, as appropriate for the cases presented.
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.