Companion Animal Practice Rotation

Postgraduate | 2027

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
VETS 6905
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Course ID
209607
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Campus
Roseworthy Campus
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Animal and Vet Sci
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Course level
6
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning type
Work Integrated Learning type
Placement
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
120 hours
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course comprises two 3 week modules that comprise supervised clinical experience in the Companion Animal Health Centre (CAHC) at Roseworthy campus. The students will participate as assistants in case-related activity in the clinic, including consultations, case management, in-hospital care, out-of-hours case management, report writing and client communication. The students will participate in clinical rounds. Module 1 (3 weeks) is primarily devoted to general practice, medicine and surgery. Module 2 (3 weeks) is primarily devoted to emergency and critical care. Some weekend and out-of-hours work will be expected within the rotation.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council and Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Day One Competencies for the discipline of Companion Animal Practice in clinical reasoning / problem solving / knowledge.
  • Demonstrate the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council and Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Day One Competencies for the discipline of Companion Animal Practice in technical skills.
  • Demonstrate the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council and Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Day One Competencies for the discipline of Companion Animal Practice in communication skills.
  • Demonstrate the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council and Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Day One Competencies for the discipline of Companion Animal Practice in patient care.
  • Demonstrate the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council and Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Day One Competencies for the discipline of Companion Animal Practice in professional behaviours.

Prerequisite(s)

  • Must have completed all of Year 2 of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed VETSC7302ARW Companion Animal Practice Rotation A or VETSC7302BRW Companion Animal Practice Rotation B at the University of Adelaide AND must not have completed all of VETS6012 Companion Animal Practice Rotation A/VETS6013 Companion Animal Practice Rotation B

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

  • Placement or Workplace-based Assessment – 30%
  • Placement or Workplace-based Assessment – 20%
  • Placement or Workplace-based Assessment – 20%
  • Placement or Workplace-based Assessment – 20%
  • Placement or Workplace-based Assessment – 10%