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VSC508 Clinical Practicum 1 (8)

Abstract

The aim of this subject is for an advancement of clinical skills and knowledge in the candidate's selected discipline or related disciplines through exposure to professional clinical practice either on-campus or externally. Candidates will develop cognitive skills that demonstrate detailed understanding of knowledge underpinning the discipline(s) and undertake critical reflection of that theory and practice.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 1
OnlineWagga Wagga Campus
On CampusWagga Wagga Campus
Session 2
OnlineWagga Wagga Campus
On CampusWagga Wagga Campus
Session 3
OnlineWagga Wagga Campus
On CampusWagga Wagga Campus
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: VSC508
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 sessionSY/USSchool of Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Assumed Knowledge

Eligible for registration as a veterinarian in Australia

Enrolment restrictions

This subject is restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Veterinary Studies

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • Be able to demonstrate an expansion of their body of knowledge and skills in the selected discipline and/or related disciplines
  • Be able to demonstrate an accruement of new knowledge that is at the forefront of the discipline(s)

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • The subject will involve placement in an enterprise on or off campus for 3-4 weeks. During this period, the student gains exposure to professional clinical practice, either in the nominated primary discipline or a related discipline. During the placement, the students are required to document all exposures in written log-books, which are submitted at the end of the subject for marking. In addition, students deliver a presentation of their experiences to enable demonstration of accruement of new knowledge at the fore-front of the discipline.

Work Place Learning

This subject contains a Compulsory Workplace Learning component of 15 days duration. In this subject, WPL involves placement in industry either on or off campus in an enterprise which is relevant to the nominated discipline.

Specialised Resources

Travel to external sites

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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.