VSC457 Clinical Rotation 2 - Small Animal Practice (8)
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A 3 week supervised clinical rotation in the Kay Hull Veterinary Teaching Hospital. 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 small animal medicine and surgery to a standard acceptable for a new graduate in veterinary science. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | On Campus | Wagga Wagga Campus | Session 2 | | On Campus | Wagga Wagga Campus | Session 3 | | On Campus | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: VSC457
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 describe and perform a complete clinical examination of small animals likely to be encountered in Australian small animal veterinary practices;
- be able to diagnose, treat and discuss the conditions of small animals commonly seen in veterinary practice;
- be able to describe, perform and interpret common diagnostic procedures routinely used in small animal practice;
- be able to describe and perform therapeutic and surgical procedures commonly used in small animal practice;
- be able to professionally take and record a patient history, record clinical examination findings and put forward diagnostic, therapeutic and client education plans;
- be able to contribute to case management and demonstrate appropriate clinical reasoning with reference to suitable literature and use of evidence based practice;
- be able to utilise inductive reasoning to develop clinical knowledge and reflect on cases to aid continuing professional development;
- be able to communicate effectively and empathically with owners of small animals, and with co-workers, peers and employers in veterinary practice;
- be able to advise clients about options for referral to a specialist practice when appropriate;
- be able to meet the business related needs of veterinary practices to operate effectively as commercial entities;
- 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:
- Small animal medicine
- Small animal surgery
- Diagnostic imaging
- Pharmacology
- Clinical pathology
- Veterinary reproduction and obstetrics
- Business management
- Communication skills |
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Work Place Learning| This subject contains a Compulsory Workplace Learning component of 15 days duration.
Student attend small animal practices on rotations
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Specialised Resources|
Students are required to travel at their own expense to attend Clinical Rotation and also pay for any accommodation costs
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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
