VSC450 Clinical Practice 3 (8)

Abstract

Clinical Practice 3 extends the development of practical clinical skills, clinical reasoning skills professional skills, knowledge and attitudes for the fifth year veterinary student, leading the student to a level of competence which is satisfactory for entering Phase 3 of the program, and performing at a junior intern standard in extramural veterinary practices, under supervision. Students will further develop knowledge and skills in surgical, anaesthetic, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with small animals, horses, cattle and sheep, including surgical obstetric procedures of the bovine. Students will continue their intramural clinical rotations through the University's veterinary clinics and through visits to local sheep, beef and dairy farms. Students will complete five weeks of Clinical Extra Mural Studies (CEMS 2) and one week of compulsory ABEMS in an abattoir and will complete a report which will also contribute to the final grade of the subject. A professional portfolio of professional activities is maintained .

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 1
Internal	Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: VSC450
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
One session	HD/FL	School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Enrolment restrictions

Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Veterinary Science

Prerequisite(s)
VSC420

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to competently perform clinical examinations on small and large animals and describe normal and abnormal findings competently demonstrate skills in a range of diagnostic (including collecting, interpreting, and reporting data at individual and herd levels) and therapeutic procedures on a range of animals;
be able to construct and maintain appropriate clinical records;
be able to relate practical skills to underlying theory and underpinning scientific principles;
be able to demonstrate novice-level competence in a range of surgical procedures in companion and production animals;
be able to design, implement and monitor an effective anaesthetic and analgesic regimen in companion and production animals;
be able to design, implement and monitor an effective intensive care regimen in animals, gather and record appropriate information on the health, welfare and/or production of animal(s) investigate, analyse and report on a problem of animal health, welfare or productivity in an animal population and present the findings;
be able to identify and discuss risk minimisation relating to public health associated with the processing of food products of animal origin in an abattoir;
be able to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues through the use of written and spoken media;
be able to demonstrate professional behaviour in all aspects of veterinary practice.
be able to demonstrate skills in critical analysis and personal reflection;
be able to demonstrate and describe the progression of a case in a veterinary hospital, being mindful of legal, client and patient considerations for case progression.
be able to demonstrate appropriate time management and organisational skills to permit completion of clinical and assessment responsibilities;
be able to demonstrate and describe the progression of a case in a veterinary hospital, being mindful of legal, client and patient considerations for case progression.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:

The prescribed number of weeks of Clinical Extramural Studies (for CEMS-2), conducted in vacation time, following the guidelines published in the School's CEMS handbook
One week of Abattoir Extramural Studies (ABEMS), following the guidelines published in the School's ABEMS handbook
Surgery workshops including orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery
Small animal clinical practice
Reproduction and obstetrics
Caesarean Section of a Bovine
Equine clinical practice
Bovine clinical practice, including herd health management
Ovine clinical practice, including flock health management
Anaesthesiology and intensive care (EMST)
Bovine teat surgery

Work Place Learning

This subject contains a Compulsory Workplace Learning component of 30 days duration. The WPL component of this subject involves 5 weeks of Clinical Extra Mural Studies (CEMS 2) at different veterinary practices of the students choice across Australia and overseas and follows 4 weeks of CEMS 1 and precedes 3 weeks of CEMS 3 in Phase 3. There are restrictions on the type of practice. Students must contact the placement and organise suitable dates, complete a Placement Request Form which enables the Placements Officer to contact the Practice and send documents relating to the student's level of knowledge, OH & S requirements and assessment forms. Abattoir Extra Mural Studies (ABEMS) comprises one week of abattoir placement with the on-plant veterinarian where students learn about the role of the veterinarian in carcass evaluation for disease and suitability for human consumption. The School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences maintains a data base of suitable and accredited abattoirs from which students are able to select a placement. CEMS 2 and ABEMS are part of the compulsory Clinical Extra Mural Studies component required of all veterinary science courses in Australia and New Zealand.

Specialised Resources

All veterinary science students are immunised for Q Fever in First Year as a requirement of the course. There are a very small number of students who, for medical reasons, have not been immunised. These students are provided with extra biosecurity personal protective equipment where appropriate. Students must make their own travel arrangements to the CEMS placements (which are self chosen) and to the ABEMS placement (which is arranged by the School), as well as organise their own accommodation at these placements.

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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

Handbook 2016