VSC462 Clinical Rotation 4 - Rural Practice (8)
Abstract
A 3 week supervised clinical rotation in a rural practice affiliated with the University.
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 medicine, surgery, reproduction and obstetrics and the practice of herd medicine to a standard acceptable for a new graduate in veterinary science.
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Internal | Wagga Wagga Campus | Session 2 | | Internal | Wagga Wagga Campus | Session 3 | | Internal | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: VSC462
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences |
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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 |
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| Prerequisite(s) |
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| VSC415 and VSC426 and VSC427 and VSC450 and VSC451 and VSC453 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to discuss major constraints on livestock production;
- be able to describe a range of production systems and husbandry decisions made by livestock producers;
- be able to communicate effectively with livestock producers;
- be able to assist in the provision of veterinary services to clients for a wide range of domestic animal species;
- be able to perform, interpret and discuss clinical examinations of livestock;
- be able to describe, perform and interpret bull soundness (reproductive) examinations;
- be able to perform and discuss common diagnostic and therapeutic procedures commonly required in rural veterinary practice, including management of dystocia;
- be able to evaluate best available scientific evidence and apply to clinical practice;
- be able to demonstrate appropriate time management and organisational skills to permit completion of clinical and assessment responsibilities.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Animal production
- Veterinary reproduction
- Veterinary obstetrics
- Veterinary surgery
- Veterinary medicine
- Communication skills
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Work Place Learning| This subject contains a Compulsory Workplace Learning component of 15 days duration.
This subjects requires Workplace Learning for its entirety at a rural vet practice
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Specialised Resources|
Students are required to travel to complete the practicum component of this subject
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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.
