Veterinary Clinical Skills

Abstract

This subject allows candidates to develop advanced clinical skills and knowledge in a selected discipline, develop cognitive and technical skills, abilities to synthesise and increase theoretical knowledge in professional practice and integration of research activity for investigation and development of new knowledge.

Syllabus

The student will select the discipline/field in veterinary professional practice under the guidance of the supervisor During the subject the students: undertake Workplace Learning in the selected discipline for the development of skills and knowledge and capacity for integration of research and professional activitieskeep a log of all clinical activities … For more content click the Read More button below.

The student will select the discipline/field in veterinary professional practice under the guidance of the supervisor

During the subject the students:

undertake Workplace Learning in the selected discipline for the development of skills and knowledge and capacity for integration of research and professional activities
keep a log of all clinical activities undertaken, reflecting development of cognitive and technical skills relevant to the selected discipline
deliver a case presentation demonstrating integration of research findings into professional practice knowledge of relevance to the chosen field of learning
contribute to workplace forums for case discussions, evaluation and integration of research findings into professional practice
develop and demonstrate advanced technical skills development and capacity relevant to the student's chosen field of learning
continue planning and/or data collection and/or analysis for the Masters research project commenced in VSC612 and VSC614

Enrolment restrictions

The subject is restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Veterinary Studies

Work integrated learning

Placement Duration 280 hours Details The Workplace Learning (WPL) will be undertaken at a veterinary enterprise which is relevant to the selected discipline to allow advanced professional training and to meet the learning objectives of the subject. The duration of the WPL is variable and is negotiated between the candidate … For more content click the Read More button below.

Placement

Duration 280 hours

Details The Workplace Learning (WPL) will be undertaken at a veterinary enterprise which is relevant to the selected discipline to allow advanced professional training and to meet the learning objectives of the subject. The duration of the WPL is variable and is negotiated between the candidate and the supervisory team. The maximum WPL duration is 40 days (280 hrs) (i.e. a maximum of the 50% of the allocated time for the 32 point subject [560-640hrs]: the subject workload hours aligns with the CSU Subject Outlines policy of 140-160 hrs/8 pts). The WPL is designed for students to develop advanced technical and cognitive skills applicable to the field of learning in professional practice, skills to undertake clinical research, interpersonal and communication and capacity to commence/continue data collection/analysis for their clinical research project.

Learning resources

Additional resources required by students

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