VSC470 Clinical Rotation 10 - Clinical Extramural Studies 3 (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Animal and Vet Science (ANVET)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This clinical rotation is the final three weeks of compulsory Clinical Extra Mural Studies (CEMS) that all students must complete. The selection of the type of practice must allow compliance with the overall requirements of the CEMS program. Students are expected to be actively engaged in clinical activity for no less than 7 hours per day. Practices can be any practice in Australia or in other countries but must be approved by the School before students attend. Not all practices are necessarily suitable for EMS.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| 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: VSC470
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 and
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) Students only
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- - Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the practice and economics of animal management systems;
- - Be able to describe practice economics and practice management systems;
- - Be able to demonstrate an awareness of common medical and surgical treatments of farm, equine, companion, exotic and laboratory animals;
- - Be able to perform competent veterinary examinations on a wide range of domestic animal species;
- - Be able to independently manage the diagnosis and treatment of the common conditions of domestic animals;
- - Be able to communicate clearly in all aspects of veterinary work;
- - Be able to demonstrate an awareness of those disciplines and species not fully covered within the university course structure;
- - Be able to demonstrate an appreciation the importance of animal welfare in animal. production and in the practice of veterinary medicine;
- - Be able to demonstrate an appreciation of the ethical responsibilities of the veterinary surgeon in relation to individual clients, animals, the community and society.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
CEMS 3 is an open syllabus based on exposure to clinical veterinary practice under the instruction of experienced veterinarians. CEMS 3 is structured to allow students to choose a discipline or species of veterinary practice consistent with their vocational interests.
Workplace Learning
This subject contains a Compulsory Workplace Learning component of 15 days duration.
Students are required to spend three weeks completing the final component of their Clinical Extramural Studies during this rotation.
Specialised Resources
As students are required to complete this subject in extra-mural clinical placements they may incur travel and accommodation costs.
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.