VET TECH 3010RW - Clinical Skills in Veterinary Technology III
Roseworthy Campus - Semester 1 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code VET TECH 3010RW Course Clinical Skills in Veterinary Technology III Coordinating Unit School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s Roseworthy Campus Units 6 Contact 240 hours; 6 x 40 hour weeks Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites Completion of all Level I & Level II courses in Bachelor of Veterinary Technology Program Restrictions Available to Bachelor of Veterinary Technology students only Assessment Required Competency tasks designated to each clinical service area Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Ms Arin Collins
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
On successful completion of this course students should be able to: 1 Demonstrate knowledge and clinical skills in patient management, application of therapies, and clinical duties commensurate with a Veterinary Technologist in veterinary practice including diagnostic imaging, surgical nursing, clinical laboratory diagnostics, anaesthesia and medical nursing. 2 Apply the principles of safe working practices including observing workplace health and safety protocols. 3 Demonstrate an ethical and professional attitude, including interactions with practising veterinarians and nurses, clients and their animals, the public, university support staff, industry representatives, and fellow students. 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 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, 3 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.
3 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital 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
The Clinical Skills in Veterinary Technology course is a Clinical Rosters course in final year of the Veterinary Technology degree. Students will be placed in clinical rosters within a veterinary hospital setting and mentored by clinical staff.
The course enables students to employ the knowledge and skills developed in level 1 & 2 of their program and apply it to real world contexts.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Clinical Rosters consist of 240 hours of placement delivered as 6 x 40 hour weeks.Learning Activities Summary
This course comprises 6 weeks of placement(s). Students will undertake the daily clinical duties of a Veterinary Technologist in the following areas;
- Small animal medicine
- Large animal medicine
- Anaesthesia
- Surgical Nursing
- Diagnostic imaging
- Veterinary diagnostic laboratories
Specific Course Requirements
Attendance: Attendance in clinical placements is compulsory and a student missing 1 or more days of rotations will be required to make this time up during remediation/make up weeks.
Completion of competencies and demonstration of Principles of Professional Practice (PoPPs): Students must meet all competency standards and demonstrate PoPPs whilst performing skills and tasks. If competency standards and/or PoPPs are not met/demonstrated, students will be required to attend remediation until all competencies and/or PoPPs are satisfactory. -
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 Due Quiz - Diagnostic Imaging Formative & summative 10% No 1 & 2 During placement period Learning Diary A –
Nursing Care Plan and Discussion TemplateSummative 25% No 1 & 3 During placement period Learning Diary B –
Case Study ReportSummative 25% No 1 & 3 During placement period Learning Portfolio A –
Clinical ReflectionFormative & summative 25% No 1 & 3 During placement period Learning Portfolio B – Personalised Learning Objective Development Formative & summative 15% No 1 & 3 During placement period Competency and PoPP Standards Summative 0% Yes 1 - 3 During placement period
Assessment Related Requirements
Attendance: Attendance in clinical placements is compulsory and students must submit an allowed absence form accompanied by supporting documentation (e.g. medical cert) for any days absent. Any rotation days missed will need to made-up during remediation/make up weeks.
Completion of competencies and demonstration of Principles of Professional Practice (PoPPs): Students must meet all competency standards and demonstrate PoPPs whilst performing skills and tasks. If competency standards and/or PoPPs are not met/demonstrated, students will be required to attend remediation until all competencies and/or PoPPs are satisfactory.Assessment Detail
Diagnostic Imaging Quiz (weighting: 10%): Students will be required to submit a quiz prior to attending rotations. The students will have a second attempt at this quiz following completion of their diagnostic imaging clinical tutorials with lead nurses/technicians.
2 x Learning Dairies (weighting: 50% total):
a) Nursing care plan and discussion (weighting: 25%; 1000 words equivalent): Students will be required to submit a nursing care plan and discussion for a patient they nursed during either their Small Animal or Large Animal rotations
b) Case study report (weighting: 25%; 1000 words): Students will be required to submit a case study for a patient they were involved with during the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory rotation
2 x Learning Portfolio Submissions: (Weighting: 40% total):
a) Learning Portfolio A – Clinical Reflection (weighting: 25%; 1000 words): Students will complete a reflective journal where they will consider their experiences across clinical rotations and identify areas of their practice that they would like to improve.
b) Learning Portfolio B – Personalised Learning Objective Development (weighting: 15%; 600 words equivalent): Using Learning Portfolio A - Clinical Reflection, students will develop 4 – 6 personalised learning objectives, identifying goals and skills they would like to further develop to enhance their clinical practice
Clinical Rotation Competencies
Students will engage in clinical duties related to veterinary medicine and diagnostic laboratory procedures and complete a required list of competencies. Students must meet all competency standards and demonstrate PoPPs whilst performing skills and tasks. If competency standards and/or PoPPs are not met/demonstrated, students will be required to attend remediation until all competencies and/or PoPPs are satisfactory.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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