VET SC 7302ARW - Companion Animal Practice Rotation A

Roseworthy Campus - Semester 1 - 2015

The course is comprised of three x 1 week clinical practicums in the Companion Animal Health Centre (CAHC) at Roseworthy campus. One week will be spent in surgery and one week in medicine in the referral practice and one week in the general practices within the CAHC. The students will participate as assistants/interns in all aspects of case-related activity in the clinic, including client interviews, case management, in-hospital care, out-of-hours case management, report writing and client communication. The students will participate in clinical rounds. Some weekend and out-of-hours' work will be expected within the rotation

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Course Details

Course Code	VET SC 7302ARW
Course	Companion Animal Practice Rotation A
Coordinating Unit	School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Term	Semester 1
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	Roseworthy Campus
Contact	Up to 8 hours per day for 3 week block
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	Completion of Level I & II DVM program
Assumed Knowledge	VET SC 7210RW & VET SC 7220
Restrictions	Available to DVM students only
Assessment	Observation by instructors and peers during practical activities & case discussions, assessment of written & oral case records & reviews

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Peter Hill

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

To achieve Day One Competencies in:

1	Clinical reasoning/problem solving/knowledge
2	Technical skills
3	Communication skills
4	Patient care
5	Professional behaviours

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This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1-4
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	1
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	1
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	1-5
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	1,2,4
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	5
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	5
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	2,5

Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

Rotations cover a continuous 3 week period. Within this time students will be expected to attend clinics, surgery and consultations as appropriate and required.

Some out of hours and weekend work will be expected within the rotation period, including “on call” duties.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

This is a lecture free course. Students will participate in a variety of activities to allow for a broad exposure to the elements of this rotation. Students will be expected to prepare daily for their activities. An average day will consist of approximately 8 hours. There will be an expectation of some out-of-hours and weekend work throughout the rotation.

Learning Activities Summary

The course is essentially a clinical practicum/internship where all aspects of clinical companion animal practice will be encountered. The clinical academic staff will supervise all aspects of the students’ activities and students will perform technical clinical skills as deemed appropriate for their level of competence. They will participate in an orientation session at the beginning of the rotation, daily clinical rounds, and case-based activities. The exact content will be determined by the available case material. The staff will offer tutorials to cover essential topics that might otherwise not be covered. Students will effectively ”work” as clinicians for the one week in each area with the expectation that they will perform on call duties and/ or out of hours duties.

Specific Course Requirements

Rotations cover a continuous 3 week period. Within this time students will be expected to attend clinics, surgery and consultations as appropriate and required.

Some out of hours and weekend work will be expected within the rotation period, including “on call” duties.

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Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Due	Weighting	Hurdle	Learning Outcome
Attendance	Summative	Throughout course	0%	Yes	n/a
Clinical reasoning/problem solving/knowledge	Summative & Formative	Throughout course	25%	Yes	1
Technical skills	Summative & Formative	Throughout course	25%	Yes	2
Communication skills	Summative & Formative	Throughout course	25%	Yes	3
Patient care	Summative & Formative	Throughout course	20%	Yes	4
Professional behaviours	Summative & Formative	Throughout course	5%	Yes	5

Assessment Related Requirements

Assessment Item with hurdle	% needed or requirement to meet hurdle	Is additional assessment available if student does not meet hurdle requirement? Yes or No	Details of additional assessment, if available
Attend each full day of the rotation			Students that fail the attendance hurdle will not be offered an additional or replacement assessment and will be required to repeat the rotation in its entirety
Clinical reasoning/problem solving/knowledge	50%	Yes	Additional rotation period with assessment
Technical skills	50%	Yes	Additional rotation period with assessment
Communication skills	50%	Yes	Additional rotation period with assessment
Patient Care	50%	Yes	Additional rotation period with assessment
Professional behaviours	50%	Yes	Additional rotation period with assessment

Assessment Detail

Attendance (0%). Attendance at each day of the rotation will be compulsory. Students will be able to apply for an approved absence with appropriate supporting documents, but must attend a minimum of 12 days (with approved absences) to be able to complete the rotation. Students absent without approval will automatically fail the rotation.

Failure to pass all Day One Competencies

Students who fail any Day One competencies listed in the course objectives will be given a further supplementary rotation period to improve their performance. The length, timing and content of this
supplementary period will be determined by the course organiser. Failure a second time will result in the rotation being repeated during the next academic year.

Assessments (Day One Competencies)

1.     Clinical reasoning/problem solving/knowledge
Observations on rotation, oral case presentations and/or report writing, written and/or oral knowledge tests

2.     Technical skills
Observations on rotation, procedural tests and oral tests

3.     Communication skills
Observations on rotation, record keeping, oral presentations and/or report
writing

4.     Patient care
Observations on rotation

5.     Professional behaviours
Observations on rotation

A criterion based rubric with text descriptors will define the Day One Competency Categories

Submission

Late Submission

If an extension is not applied for, or not granted then a penalty for late submission will apply. A mark of zero will be allocated to late submitted assessment.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

NOG (No Grade Associated)
Grade	Description
CN	Continuing

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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