Clinical Rotation 6- Specialism Practice

Abstract

This rotation provides students with in-depth study in one or more specialist areas of veterinary science. Students will complete a three week rotation which can be performed in one or more specialist practices, working with one or more specialist veterinarians. The rotation can be completed at CSU or another university veterinary teaching hospital approved by the subject coordinator, or in a specialist practice approved by the coordinator. Some practices work at an advanced level with a specialism focus, but are not strictly specialist. An alternative to specialist practice and specialist veterinarian may be approved by the subject coordinator. The rotation can be performed by repeating Clinical Rotation 1, 2 or 3 (Equine, Small Animal or Dairy Cattle Practice) and, if so, students are expected to demonstrate advanced levels of skills and knowledge in those rotations to achieve satisfactory grades, and receive credit. Successful completion of a repeat of Clinical Rotation 1,2 or 3 may be credited to this subject (VSC464). Students may not repeat any one of these rotations more than once in their course.

Syllabus

Veterinary OphthalmologyVeterinary DermatologyAdvanced veterinary reproductionAnimal BehaviourVeterinary surgeryVeterinary internal medicineVeterinary emergency medicine and critical careVeterinary anaesthesiaVeterinary RadiologyVeterinary UltrasonographyVeterinary DentistryVeterinary CardiologyCaged bird medicineVeterinary oncology

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to describe the role of veterinarians working in the specialty(ies) in which the student worked.

be able to provide appropriate referral advice and services to clients in relation to veterinary specialists and manage the relationship between client, referring practitioner and specialist in a way which properly benefits the patient.

be able to recognise clinical conditions where referral is an appropriate consideration and institute levels of investigation and initial treatment appropriate for general practice prior to referral;

be able to discuss advantages and disadvantages of referral considering case management, animal welfare and economic factors;

be able to describe the specialist management of conditions commonly referred to veterinary specialists in the fields in which the student has worked for this rotation;

be able to make an informed statement of his or her own interest in pursuing further post-graduate training in a particular veterinary specialism;

be able to apply knowledge learned during the placement to cases managed subsequently in general veterinary practice;

be able to meet the Learning Outcomes described in the relevant rotation at an advanced level if repeating clinical rotation 1, 2 or 3;

be able to meet any additional learning objectives specified for individual specialism placements;

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be able to demonstrate appropriate time management and organisational skills to permit completion of clinical and assessment responsibilities.

Enrolment restrictions

Bachelor of Veterinary Science
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)

Pre-requisite

Work integrated learning

Placement Duration 15 days Details Registered referral Veterinary Teaching Hospital

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