VET TECH 2030RW - Introduction to Workplace Skills II

Roseworthy Campus - Semester 1 - 2021

Introduction to Workplace Skills II will provide Veterinary Technology students learning experiences in the fields of Surgical Nursing, Preventative Dental Health Procedures and Diagnostic Imaging. Combining these fields with Professional Communication Skills and Work Integrated Learning placements totalling 150 hours, students will receive knowledge, skills and on the job training as Veterinary Technologists in a veterinary clinical setting and within a veterinary teaching institution.

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Course Details

Course Code	VET TECH 2030RW
Course	Introduction to Workplace Skills II
Coordinating Unit	School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	Roseworthy Campus
Units	3
Contact	up to 6 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	Completion of Level I of Bachelor of Veterinary Technology program
Restrictions	Available to Bachelor of Veterinary Technology students only
Assessment	4 week placement, reflective journal, exam, quizzes, assignments

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Mr Brett Smith

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

1	Demonstrate the skills and knowledge of a Veterinary Technologist in veterinary clinical practice.
2	Interpret and relate the knowledge and skill aligned with animal and human relationships and how they influence wellbeing in the animal health and veterinary profession.
3	Illustrate knowledge of diagnostic imaging techniques, safety, terminology, anatomy and processing to apply appropriate restraint, positioning and process of a patient for a range of diagnostic imaging technologies.
4	Apply knowledge of efficient and effective surgical theatre operations, correct surgical and dental terminology, identification and maintenance of surgical and dental instrumentation and infection control measures used in a veterinary surgical context.
5	Discuss the assessment of pre and post-surgical patients, common surgical and dental prophylaxis procedures, wound management, after care and client instructions relating to clinical cases.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1, 2

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Textbook; McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians, 9th Ed.

ISBN: 978-0-323-39461-1

Principle Editors; Joanna m Bassert, Angela D Beal, Oreta M Samples.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

No information currently available.

Workload

No information currently available.

Learning Activities Summary

This course will contain four main components: Surgical Nursing, Diagnostic Imaging, Communications, and the assessment and review of the Work Integrated Learning placement.

Lectures and practical learning experiences will build knowledge and skill in the disciplines of surgical nursing, theatre management, sterility, surgical instrumentation, dental prophylaxis, radiation safety, positioning for diagnostic imaging, factors affecting image quality, imaging technologies, and communications.

A review session will reflect on student experiences from their Work Integrated Learning placements.

Specific Course Requirements

The course will be delivered as a program of 36 lectures and 12 practicals and/or tutorials.

Due to the nature of the core skills and knowledge that are being introduced within this course and the pre-clinical application required by Veterinary Technologists to prepare them for clinical rosters the practicals/tutorials are considered compulsory in this course.

Students must have appropriate professional and protective clothing and footwear for practical classes, which may include white coats, overalls and boots.

Students must complete a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement of 150 hours total and receive a Satisfactory grade for their WIL component to pass this course.

Work Integrated Learning

Bachelor of Veterinary Technology students are required to complete 150 hours of Extra Mural Studies (EMS) in an external veterinary or animal health facility. The aim of the EMS program is to give students hands-on experience of working in a veterinary practice or similar facility before embarking on the clinical courses in the latter half of the degree program. The EMS experience provides an invaluable context for the theoretical studies of animal health management in Levels II and III of the program.

In the simplest format, students will complete their EMS by attending and participating in the work of two different veterinary practices for two full time weeks, in an unpaid role. It is expected that most students will complete their EMS during the summer vacation at the end of the first year of study.

It is recommended that EMS be completed after completing all Level 1 courses and before commencing any Level II courses and there is some flexibility around the way in which EMS can be completed.

The reports that students prepare during the EMS placement contribute to the grade awarded in that course and students must complete their EMS receiving a satisfactory grade in order to pass the course.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Weighting	Hurdle Yes/No	Learning Outcome	Approximate timing of assessment
Work Integrated Learning Placement (150 hours total)	Formative/summative	20%	Yes	1	Completed over summer break between level I & level II of program.
WIL Wellbeing Reflective Journal	Formative/summative	15%	No	1, 2	Week 3
Surgical Instrument Quiz	Formative/summative	10%	No	4	Week 5
Surgical Patient Preparation Assignment	Formative/summative	15%	No	4, 5	Week 6
Dental Prophy Online Exam	Formative/summative	15%	No	4, 5	Week 8
Radiation Safety Quiz	Formative/summative	10%	No	3	Week 10
Radiography Positioning Video Assignment	Formative/summative	15%	No	3	Week 13

Assessment Related Requirements

Assessment Task	% needed to meet hurdle	If hurdle isn't met, is additional assessment available?	Additional assessment if available
Work Integrated Learning Placement (150 hours total)	Receive a “Satisfactory” or “Passing” grade for both placements	Yes. Student will be offered an additional WIL placement.	Additional WIL placement.
Attendance at and participation in the practical classes is compulsory	Completion of all practicals.	Students missing more than two practical classes will fail the course unless they can provide signed medical certificates in line with University policy. Remedial practicals will be offered where reasonably possible. In many cases, practical classes require the time consuming creation of resources and may be impractical to reproduce for small student groups.	If one or two classes are missed students will be required to complete alternate activities, devised by the Course Coordinator, in order to achieve and demonstrate the skills involved in the missed class.

Assessment Detail

Work Integrated Learning Placement (20%)
Students will complete 150 hours total (4 weeks) of industry placement, two placements of two weeks duration in veterinary practice. Students will be assessed in placement on professional components such as attendance, engagement, professional behaviour, presentation and communication. The assessment will provide formative feedback and summative contributions to the overall course grade.

WIL Wellbeing Reflective Journal (15%)
The Wellbeing Reflective Journal of up to 1000 words will combine an opportunity for students to apply learning developed in-course and reflective practice based on personal experiences during WIL placements. Formative feedback and summative course contributions will be achieved while students reflect on human and animal relationships.

Surgical Instrument Quiz (10%)
An online Surgical Instrument identification quiz comprised of up to 50 questions over a duration of up to 50 mins will enable student to develop a familiarity with common surgical and dental instrumentation. Formative feedback will be available and summative course contributions to overall grade.

Surgical Patient Preparation Assignment (15%)
Students will develop a Surgical Patient Preparation Protocol (protocols generally do not exceed 2 pages) based on a clinical case provided. The assessment will assist in the development of knowledge and understanding of processes involved in patient management, infection control and theatre management for surgical cases. Formative feedback and summative course grade contribution will result from the assessment item.

Dental Prophy Online Exam (15%)
An online quiz comprised of up to 50 questions over a duration of up to 50 mins revising the processes and objectives for the performance of dental prophylaxis in companion animals. The knowledge will reinforce in-course learning and prepare students for clinical rotations. Formative feedback and summative course grade contribution will result from the assessment item.

Radiation Safety Quiz (10%)
The online Radiation Safety quiz comprised of up to 50 questions over a duration of up to 50 mins will test and revise the rudimentary safety measures required for the safe application and performance of ionizing radiation diagnostic imaging. Formative feedback and summative course grade contribution will result from the assessment item.

Radiography Positioning Video Assignment (15%)
A group assignment (student pairs) where correct positioning techniques appropriate to radiographic diagnostic imaging will be presented via a video submission of no more than 5 mins each technique. Each student in the pair will be responsible for demonstrating one positioning technique each in the video. The assessment will prepare veterinary technology students for the performance of diagnostic imaging rotations later in the program. Formative feedback and summative course grade contribution (individual grade) will result from the assessment item.

Submission

No information currently available.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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