ASC182 Foundations in Clinical Procedures and Veterinary Nursing (8)

This is the second of a suite of first year subjects (four in total) which are used for awarding of the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. This subject introduces students to the knowledge and skills associated with veterinary clinical procedures and veterinary nursing. Students will develop knowledge and skills in veterinary imaging, laboratory procedures and the maintenance and preparation of a range of medical and diagnostic equipment. Students will also develop skills in veterinary nursing to enable them to assist in a range of medical and diagnostic procedures. This subject will also assist students to develop self-reflection and self-assessment skills in order to develop a strategy for professional lifelong learning. 

For the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, students are required to complete four subjects (ASC180, ASC181, ASC182 and ASC183) and a total of 35 days of workplace learning in an approved veterinary clinic to gain the knowledge, practical skills and competencies required for the awarding of the Certificate IV of Veterinary Nursing. There is no WPL associated with this subject.

Availability

* Offering has a residential school. Please view following information for further details.

Session 2 (60)
On Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus
Online *
Wangaratta

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ASC182. 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

SY/US

Duration

One session

School

School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences

Enrolment Restrictions

Restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to recognise and apply basic animal anatomy and physiology;
  • be able to appropriately position animals for a range of diagnostic equipment;
  • be able to prepare and maintain a range of veterinary diagnostic equipment;
  • be able to describe radiation safety requirements and apply in a practical setting;
  • be able to describe the fundamentals of contrast media and apply in a practical setting;
  • be able to describe the maintenance protocol for a range of veterinary equipment and apply in a practical setting;
  • be able to assist in a range of diagnostic procedures;
  • be able to prepare for and assist in a range of medical procedures;
  • be able to prepare and administer (under veterinary supervision) intravenous fluids and blood products; and
  • be able to describe the principles of and provide high quality veterinary nursing care.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Introduction to anatomy and physiology;
  • Diagnostic procedures: veterinary imaging, radiation safety, clinical pathology procedures, ultrasound, ECG and endoscopy; and
  • Veterinary medical nursing: management of hospitalised patients, pain management, wound management, neonatal nursing, physical therapy, parenteral and enteral nutrition, fluid therapy and routine observations.

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of ASC182 in Session 2 2021. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Assessment 1 anatomy and physiology
0
2
Assessment 2 residential school booklet
0
3
Assessment 3 clinical pathology and nursing
0
4
Assessment 4 imaging procedures
0
5
Assessment 5 medical nursing procedures
0
6
Assessment 6 knowledge quizzes in topics 1-12
0

Residential School

This subject contains a 4 day Compulsory Residential School.

The purpose of the residential school is to ensure students have the competencies that veterinary technologists are expected to have (based on industry needs). The program will include tutorials and practical classes associated with the following: laboratory techniques including in-house testing, sample collection, operation and maintenance of microscopes and other laboratory and diagnostic equipment including ECGs, endoscopes and ultrasounds, imaging and radiology equipment use, radiation safety, fluid therapy and the maintenance of fluid pumps, and catheter (intravenous and urinary) use and maintenance. The residential school will also include a practical examination.

Special Resources

Travel and accommodation may also be required to attend a compulsory, 4 day, residential school (for online/distance education students) conducted on the GOTAFE campus at Wangaratta, Victoria.

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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