VSC467 Clinical Rotation 9 - State Veterinary Medicine (8)

The rotation is intended to provide students with experience of the work of veterinarians in the public or private sector, who are responsible for developing and implementing state and national programs for animal welfare, disease surveillance, monitoring and control and therefore providing an essential component of Australias public health and biosecurity network. This work has very large significance to the countrys continuing access to its export markets for food products.

This rotation requires a 3 week placement with a District Veterinarian in a NSW Livestock Health and Pest Authority or an approved alternative placement in a Government Veterinary workplace, such as a State Department of Agriculture, Australian Department (AQIS, DAFF Biosecurity, NAQS), Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority, industry organizations, such as Animal Health Australia or non-government organizations. 

Subject Outlines
Current CSU students can view Subject Outlines for recent sessions. Please note that Subject Outlines and assessment tasks are updated each session.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
On Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus
Session 2 (60)
On Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus
Session 3 (90)
On Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: VSC467. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences

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.

Prerequisites

VSC415 and VSC426 and VSC427 and VSC450 and VSC451 and VSC453

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to investigate outbreaks of disease in domestic livestock, horses and/or poultry;
  • be able to prevent, control and/or eradicate diseases on a regional, state or national basis;
  • be able to apply epidemiological principles to disease outbreak investigations, disease prevention and or eradication;
  • be able to outline the roles of private practitioners and government/official veterinarians in regional, state or national disease control or eradication programmes;
  • be able to interpret legislation under which veterinarians operate in the course of their work;
  • be able to develop an animal health advisory program for local livestock owners or managers; and
  • be able to demonstrate appropriate time management and organisational skills to permit completion of clinical and assessment responsibilities.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • State veterinary medicine
  • Jurisprudence
  • Epidemiology
  • Public health and biosecurity
  • Gross pathology
  • Extension/communication

Workplace Learning

This subject contains a 15 days Compulsory Workplace Learning component.

The rotation is intended to provide students with experience of the work of veterinarians in the public and private sectors, who are responsible for developing and implementing state and national programs for animal welfare, disease surveillance, monitoring and control and therefore providing an essential component of Australias public health and biosecurity network.

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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