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Introduction to VSC410 Clinical Practice 1

VSC410 Clinical Practice 1 is an introductory course to practical clinical skills for fourth-year veterinary science students. The course aims to develop students' knowledge and skills in surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures with small animals, horses, cattle, and sheep.

Subject Information

Grading System

The grading system for this subject is HD/FL.

Duration

The duration of this subject is one session.

School

This subject is offered by the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences.

Enrolment Restrictions

Enrolment in this subject is restricted to students enrolled in the following courses:

• Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science
• Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)

Prerequisites

The prerequisite for this subject is VSC331.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• Perform a clinical examination in a normal animal and record appropriate clinical information
• Safely demonstrate developing skills in a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures on companion and production animals
• Design, induce, maintain, monitor, document, and justify choices for anaesthesia and pain management
• Appropriately and professionally perform selected routine aseptic and field surgical procedures
• Describe positioning of animals for radiography and integrate previous learning in radiographic techniques
• Describe and interpret the significance of normal and abnormal findings in various diagnostic imaging modalities
• Commence integration of clinical reasoning with practical skills under supervision
• Display emerging professional communication skills in structuring and conducting a consultation
• Display professional courtesy and emerging professional communication skills with clients, staff, and other students
• Display well-developed communication skills in oral presentations and written reports

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• Surgery, anaesthesia, and pain management of small animals
• Introduction to radiology, radiography, and diagnostic ultrasound
• Introduction to equine clinical practice
• Introduction to farm animal clinical practice (bovine and ovine)
• Veterinary private practice visits - Clinical Extra Mural Studies (CEMS 1)
• Record keeping as related to legal aspects of veterinary practice
• Client and colleague communication skills training, consultation techniques, and mock consultation

Workplace Learning

This subject contains a 20-day compulsory Workplace Learning component, which involves 4 weeks of Clinical Extra Mural Studies (CEMS 1) at different veterinary practices across Australia and overseas.

Special Resources

Students must arrange their own transport to and accommodation at the CEMS placement of their choice. Placements will occur out of session.