VET TECH 3025RW - Clinical Practice in Veterinary Technology III
Roseworthy Campus - Semester 2 - 2023
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code VET TECH 3025RW Course Clinical Practice in Veterinary Technology III Coordinating Unit School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s Roseworthy Campus Units 6 Contact 240 hours: scheduled across 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, and VET TECH 3010RW Restrictions Available to Bachelor of Veterinary Technology students only Assessment Required competency tasks designated to each internal and external placement. 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. 2 Demonstrate knowledge and technical skills commensurate with the duties of a Veterinary Technologist in their area of special interest. 3 Apply the principles of safe working practices including observing workplace health and safety protocols 4 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, 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, 3 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, 4 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.
4 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
1, 2, 3 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 Practice in Veterinary Technology course comprises both external placment (EMS) and simulated learning activities. External placements are supported by the placement venue staff and approved by the course coordinator prior.
Simulated activities can take the form of internal placement within a working clinical environment, or facilitated by acting scenarios representing real world concepts.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Placement and simulated activities total 240 hours. External placement of 4 weeks in the students area of special interest comprises of 4 x 40 hour weeks.Learning Activities Summary
This course comprises a combination of placements, both internally within the veterinary teaching hospitals, and externally in the student’s area of special interest. Students will undertake the daily duties of a Veterinary Technologist in their respective roles and will achieve a set list of competencies that align with the Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia Day 1 Competencies for Veterinary Nurses & Technologists.
A week placement is the equivalent of 5 working days (8 hours/day).Specific Course Requirements
Attendance in clinical placements is compulsory and a student missing 2 or more unapproved days in any two week period will be required to repeat the placement. To pass the course students must complete the required competency tasks in each of their placement periods.
Students will choose an area of special interest and will align their placement to that area. The placement may consist of one venue or a combination of venues, with the minimum time of 2 weeks at any one venue.
Students will have a personalised timetable based around elective course selection. Competency tasks will be negotiated between the Course Coordinator and the student based on the area of special interest. -
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? Learning Outcome Approximate Timing of Assessment Internal Competencies Formative & Summative 40% Yes 1, 3, 4 During week of placement Special Interest Competencies Formative & Summative 60% No 1, 2, 3, 4 During placement Assessment Related Requirements
Assessment Task % needed to meet hurdle or compulsory component Is additional assessment available Additional assessment, if available Attendance on Placement At least 8 of the 10 days in any two weeks of placement No.
A student missing 2 or more days of unapproved absence will be required to repeat one of the two weeks.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
Internal Competencies 40%
Students will complete placement and tutorials within the veterinary teaching hospital, and during this placement complete a required list of competencies related to the discipline of Veterinary Technology. Competency tasks will be practiced during the placement and prior to the student electing to be assessed on their competency.
Special Interest Competencies 60%
Students will complete an external placement within an area of special interest, and during this placement complete a required list of negotiated competencies related to that area. 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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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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