Abstract
This subject introduces students to veterinary surgical nursing and nursing support. Students will develop knowledge and skills in the pre-, intra- and post-operative procedures involved in surgical support. Students will learn to provide support for the animal patient whilst maintaining high standards of veterinary surgical nursing. Students will engage in … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
This subject will cover the following topics:
Pre-operative procedures;Intra-operative procedures;Anaesthesia and monitoring;Aseptic technique;Surgical support;Veterinary dental procedures;Surgical equipment maintenance; andPost-operative procedures.
Assessment items
1. Surgical Asepsis and Schedule
2. Surgical Procedures
3. Instrumentation and Dental
4. Topic Knowledge Quizzes
5. Practical Skills Booklet
6. Work Placement 15 days
Enrolment restrictions
Restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
Pre-requisite
Work integrated learning
Placement Duration 120 hours Details Students are required to complete 15 days (minimum 120 hours) of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) at an approved veterinary clinic gaining practical skills associated with veterinary nursing.Please note: It is strongly recommended students complete their ASC183 (and ideally ASC184) placement(s) during the summer break PRIOR … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning activities
Intensive School
Learning resources
Additional resources required by students
Students attending compulsory intensive schools will incur costs associated with travel, accommodation and required resources.
Students attending compulsory work integrated learning will incur costs associated with travel, accommodation and required resources.