VET TECH 3010RW - Clinical Skills in Veterinary Technology III
Roseworthy Campus - Semester 1 - 2023
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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: Dr Courtnay Baskerville
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 in clinical placements is compulsory and a student missing 2 or more unapproved days in any one placement will be required to repeat the placement. To pass the course students must complete the required competency tasks set for each discipline. -
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
An exemption to the hurdle requirements of the Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy has been approved by the Faculty of Sciences for 2022.Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Hurdle?
Yes/NoLearning Outcome Due Small Animal Medicine Competencies Formative & summative 17% Yes 1, 2, 3 During placement period Large Animal Medicine Competencies Formative & summative 17% Yes 1, 2, 3 During placement period Anaesthesia Competencies Formative & summative 17% Yes 1, 2, 3 During placement period Surgical Nursing Competencies Formative & summative 17% Yes 1, 2, 3 During placement period Diagnostic Imaging Competencies Formative & summative 17% Yes 1, 2, 3 During placement period Vet Diagnostic Lab Competencies Formative & summative 15% Yes 1, 2, 3 During placement period
Assessment Related Requirements
Assessment item with Hurdle or compulsory component % needed to meet hurdle or requirement to meet compulsory component If student does not meet hurdle requirement or compulsory component is additional assessment available? Additional Assessment if available Attendance on Placement No.
A student missing 2 or more days of unapproved absence will be required to repeat the entire week.Competencies Completion of competency requirements Yes A student not meeting the hurdle of completing the competency requirements will be required to repeat time in placement until the competency is achieved. Assessment Detail
Small Animal Competencies 17%
Students will engage in clinical duties related to small animal medicine, and complete a required list of competencies related to small animal husbandry and medical nursing during their placement. Competency tasks will be practiced during the placement and prior to the student electing to be assessed on their competency.
Large Animal Competencies 17%
Students will engage in clinical duties related to large animal medicine, and complete a required list of competencies related to large animal husbandry and medical nursing during their placement. Competency tasks will be practiced during the placement and prior to the student electing to be assessed on their competency.
Anaesthesia Competencies 17%
Students will engage in clinical duties related to anaesthesia and complete a required list of competencies related to anaesthesia during their placement. Competency tasks will be practiced during the placement and prior to the student electing to be assessed on their competency.
Surgical Nursing Competencies 17%
Students will engage in clinical duties related to surgery & sterile supply and complete a required list of competencies related to surgical nursing and sterile supply during their placement. Competency tasks will be practiced during the placement and prior to the student electing to be assessed on their competency.
Diagnostic Imaging Competencies 17%
Students will engage in clinical duties related to diagnostic imaging and complete a required list of competencies related to diagnostic imaging during their placement. Competency tasks will be practiced during the placement and prior to the student electing to be assessed on their competency.
Vet Diagnostic Lab Competencies 15%
Students will engage in clinical duties related to diagnostic laboratory and complete a required list of competencies related to clinical diagnostic tests during their placement. Competency tasks will be practiced during the placement and prior to the student electing to be assessed on their competency.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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