Abstract

This rotation is based on-campus in Wagga Wagga and is conducted in the CSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory or another approved Diagnostic Laboratory. During the three weeks students will rotate on a weekly basis through Anatomical Pathology, Clinical Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology. Students will be given the opportunity to perform and … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topcs: Diagnostic pathology;Clinical pathology;Clinical microbiology; andDiagnostic parasitology.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
perform a complete mammalian and avian necropsy examination and describe the gross findings accurately in a written report, plan and perform appropriate ancillary sampling (e.g. histology, microbiology, cytology, parasitology) for further investigation of the lesions;
2.
recognise, interpret, provisionally diagnose and further investigate lesions in gross anatomical and / or necropsy specimens suggesting likely aetiopathogenesis, and predicting the likely functional effect of an observed lesion;
3.
recognise departures from the normal histologic structures of major organ systems and describe the major histopathological changes present in diseased tissue, and suggest possible underlying pathologic processes which could give rise to observed lesions;
4.
interpret microbial culture results in light of gross and microscopic findings;
5.
create a cytological monolayer; stain and examine these preparations with a view to cytological characterisation of the cells present and identifying the processes occurring within the animal in a cytologic report;
6.
perform and interpret a complete blood count (CBC), including blood smear preparation, staining and examination;
7.
in light of history, signalment and other findings, be able to interpret plasma biochemistry and relate abnormal changes within the CBC/biochemical profile to processes occurring within the animal, to inform diagnostic and treatment decisions;
8.
perform a complete urinalysis and interpret body fluid analysis data;
9.
work within a group in a professional and cooperative manner, and communicate clearly and succinctly in written and oral form with peers, professional colleagues and lay persons; and
10.
demonstrate appropriate time management and organisational skills to permit completion of clinical and assessment responsibilities.

Enrolment restrictions

Only available to students enrolled in the:
Bachelor of Veterinary Science 
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science 
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)

Not available to students who have successfully completed VSC463.

Work integrated learning

Placement Duration 150 hours Details Students have to attend a Veterinary Diagnostic Services for these rotations. (15-21days - approx 150hrs)

Learning resources

Additional resources required by students

Students attending compulsory work integrated learning will incur costs associated with travel, accommodation and required resources.