VSC456 Clinical Rotation 1 - Equine Practice (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Animal and Vet Science (ANVET)Animal and Vet Science (ANVET)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
A 3 week supervised clinical rotation in the equine practice of the CSU Clinical Training Centre or an affiliated practice.
Students will participate in the clinical procedures of the practice under supervision of a veterinary clinician. The rotation provides the opportunity to further develop skills and knowledge in equine medicine and surgery to a standard acceptable for a new graduate in veterinary science.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Term 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Wagga Wagga | Session 1 |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga | Session 2 |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga | Session 3 |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: VSC456
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
VSC415 and VSC426 and VSC427 and VSC450 and VSC451 and VSC453
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 perform a clinical examination of a horse.
- be able to diagnose and treat the common conditions of horses.
- be able to perform the diagnostic procedures commonly used in equine practice.
- be able to perform the therapeutic procedures commonly used in equine practice, including anaesthesia and minor surgical procedures.
-demonstrate an understanding of the role of equine specialists and the manner in which referrals to specialists should be made.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Equine medicine
- Equine anaesthesia
- Equine surgery
- Equine reproduction
- Diagnostic imaging
- Clinical pathology
- Pharmacology
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.