Clinical Practice 1

Abstract

Clinical Practice 1 is the introduction to practical clinical skills for the fourth year veterinary science student. Students will develop knowledge and skills in surgical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with small animals, horses, cattle and sheep, through a series of tutorials and practical classes in the University's veterinary clinics, equine … For more content click the Read More button below.

Clinical Practice 1 is the introduction to practical clinical skills for the fourth year veterinary science student. Students will develop knowledge and skills in surgical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with small animals, horses, cattle and sheep, through a series of tutorials and practical classes in the University's veterinary clinics, equine centre and farm. Clinical Extra Mural Studies (CEMS) 1 is part of Clinical Practice 1.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: surgery, anaesthesia and pain management of small animals;introduction to radiology, radiography and diagnostic ultrasound;introduction to equine clinical practice;introduction to farm animal clinical practice (bovine and ovine);veterinary private practice visits - Clinical Extra Mural Studies - CEMS 1;record keeping as related to legal aspects … For more content click the Read More button below.

This subject will cover the following topics:

surgery, anaesthesia and pain management of small animals;
introduction to radiology, radiography and diagnostic ultrasound;
introduction to equine clinical practice;
introduction to farm animal clinical practice (bovine and ovine);
veterinary private practice visits - Clinical Extra Mural Studies - CEMS 1;
record keeping as related to legal aspects of veterinary practice; and
client and colleague communication skills training; consultation techniques and the mock consultation.

Enrolment restrictions

Students enrolled in the following courses only:

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

Pre-requisite

Work integrated learning

Placement Duration 160 hours Details 20 days (approx 160hrs) The WPL component of this subject involves 4 weeks of Clinical Extra Mural Studies (CEMS 1) at different veterinary practices of the students choice across Australia and overseas. There are restrictions on the type of practice students may attend. The CEMS … For more content click the Read More button below.

Placement

Duration 160 hours

Details 20 days (approx 160hrs) The WPL component of this subject involves 4 weeks of Clinical Extra Mural Studies (CEMS 1) at different veterinary practices of the students choice across Australia and overseas. There are restrictions on the type of practice students may attend. The CEMS coordinator will provide further information during the session.CEMS 1 is part of the compulsory Clinical Extra Mural Studies component required of all veterinary science courses in Australia and New Zealand.

Learning resources

Additional resources required by students

Students must arrange their own transport to and accommodation at the CEMS placement of their choice. Placements will occur out of session.