VET TECH 2020RW - Clinical Studies B
Roseworthy Campus - Semester 2 - 2022
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code VET TECH 2020RW Course Clinical Studies B Coordinating Unit School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Term Semester 2 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 Corequisites VET TECH 2025 Restrictions Available to Bachelor of Veterinary Technology students only Assessment On course assessment, mid-semester and end of semester exams Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Carolyn Botes
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Demonstrate an understanding of the general principles of anaesthesia and analgesia of the veterinary patient. 2 Apply knowledge and skills in emergency/critical care, patient monitoring, fluid therapy and supportive care of clinical problems in domestic animals. 3 Select, prepare and maintain the appropriate equipment for anaesthesia and anaesthetic monitoring of veterinary patients. 4 Describe the pharmacological and physiological action of the commonly-used anaesthetic, tranquilizing and analgesic drugs. 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) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 2, 3, 4 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1, 2 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
1, 2 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1, 2, 3 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1, 2 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
No information currently available.
Workload
No information currently available.
Learning Activities Summary
This course is divided into two components: Anaesthesia & Analgesia and Emergency & Critical care.
Anaesthesia & Analgesia
- Preoperative Assessment & Preparation of the Patient
- Anaesthetic & Analgesic Drugs
- Monitoring
- Anaesthesia Complications
- Workplace Safety
- Large Animal Anaesthesia
- Species anaesthesia other than horses, dogs and cats
- Triage & Initial Assessment
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Other Emergencies
- Envenomation
- Fluid Therapy, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Disorders
- Transfusion Medicine
Tutorials
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Capnography
- Drug calculations
- Thoracic/Abdominal Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (TFAST & AFAST)
- Blood Gas Analysis
- Discussion of Common Emergency Anaesthetic Cases (Gastric Dilation-Volvulus (GDV), Hemoabdomen, caesarean section etc)
- Dog Catheters
- Horse Catheters
- Anaesthesia machine, vaporiser, breathing systems and intubation
- Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Ventilators
- Monitoring Equipment
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Specific Course Requirements
Attendance at practicals is compulsory. -
Assessment
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/NoLearning Outcome Approximate timing of assessment Practical Assessment Formative, Summative 10% No 1, 3 From Week 9 to Week 12 Mid-semester Exam Formative, Summative 30% No 1 - 4 Week 8 End of Semester Exam Summative 60% Yes 1 - 4 Semester 2 examination period Assessment Related Requirements
Assessment Task % needed to meet hurdle requirement If hurdle isn't met, is additional assessment available? Additional Assessment type if available Practical Class Attendance Attendance Compulsory Yes Where possible practical sessions will be repeated for approved absences, where this is not possible an alternate activity will be implemented. End of Semester Exam 50% Yes Additional examination covering all material taught during entire semester with similar format. Assessment Detail
Practical assessment: (10%)
Students will undertake two practical assessments, 5% each. The practical assessments will consolidate the material and skills taught during practical sessions, tutorials and lectures, as well as enhance their problem-solving ability.
Mid-Semester Exam: (30%)
A mid-semester exam (up to 1.5 hours) will be held to test course material delivered up to week 7. The exam may consist of multiple-choice questions and/or short answer questions.
End of semester exam: (60%)
An end of semester exam (up to 3 hours) will be held to examine knowledge of the 2 major disciplines of the course (Anaesthesia & Analgesia and Emergency & Critical Care). The exam may consist of multiple-choice questions and/or short answer questions.Submission
If an extension is not applied for, or not granted, then a penalty for late submission will apply. A penalty of 10% of the value of the assignment for each calendar day that the assignment is late (i.e. weekends count as 2 days), up to a maximum of 50% of the available marks will be applied. This means that an assignment that is 5 days late or more without an approved extension can only receive a maximum of 50% of the marks available for that assignment.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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Student Feedback
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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