VSC470 Clinical Rotation 10 - Clinical Extramural Studies 3 (8)

This clinical rotation is the final three weeks of compulsory Clinical Extra Mural Studies (CEMS) that all students must complete. The selection of the type of practice must allow compliance with the overall requirements of the CEMS program. Students are expected to be actively engaged in clinical activity for no less than 7 hours per day. Practices can be any practice in Australia or in other countries but must be approved by the School before students attend. Not all practices are necessarily suitable for EMS.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
On Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: VSC470. 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 Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences

Enrolment Restrictions

Bachelor of Veterinary Science, Bachelor of Veterinary Biology /Bachelor of Veterinary Science and
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) Students only

Prerequisites

VSC415 and VSC426 and VSC427 and VSC450 and VSC451 and VSC453

Incompatible Subjects

VSC468

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to demonstrate and discuss common medical and surgical treatments of farm, equine, companion, exotic and/or laboratory animals, as relevant to the placement;
  • be able to describe and perform competent veterinary examinations on a wide range of domestic animal species, as relevant to the placement;
  • be able to contribute to the diagnosis and treatment of the common conditions of animals in the current practice setting;
  • be able to communicate clearly in all aspects of veterinary work;
  • be able to discuss welfare and ethical issues associated with cases encountered and the wider activities of the veterinary surgeon in relation to individual clients, animals, the community and society;
  • be able to demonstrate appropriate skills in critical analysis and personal reflection;
  • be able to demonstrate professional behaviour in all aspects of veterinary practice;
  • be able to display appropriate clinical reasoning skills during placement and in written assessment tasks; 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:

CEMS 3 is an open syllabus based on exposure to clinical veterinary practice under the instruction of experienced veterinarians. CEMS 3 is structured to allow students to choose a discipline or species of veterinary practice consistent with their vocational interests.

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of VSC470 in Session 3 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
Clinical skills handbook
0
2
Practitioner assessment of performance
20
3
Plo self assessment
30
4
Placement fact sheet
30
5
Case list
20

Workplace Learning

This subject contains a 15 days Compulsory Workplace Learning component.

Students are required to spend three weeks completing the final component of their Clinical Extramural Studies during this rotation.

Special Resources

As students are required to complete this subject in extra-mural clinical placements they may incur travel and accommodation costs.

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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