Unit of Study VETS1001 Foundations of Veterinary Professionalism and Communication (2025)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Science and Engineering
Placement

No

Pre-requisites

HLTH1004 - The Reflective Learner and Health Science Scholar; OR admission to the 2127298 - Diploma of Science (Veterinary Technology Specialisation) AND successful completion of EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline

Unit description

This unit develops awareness of the foundation principles of professionalism, communication, cultural perspectives, critical thinking, self assessment, and reflection in the context of veterinary practice. Students will be supported to develop personal and professional skills, with the opportunity to address problems or issues in common veterinary scenarios, from a range of perspectives.

Unit content

Module 1. Veterinary teams in clinical practice & the role of personal and professional identity

Module 2. Communication and language in veterinary science

Module 3. Cultural competency in veterinary practice - Indigenous perspectives

Module 4. Cultural competency in veterinary practice - Global perspectives

Module 5. Approaches to learning and self assessment

Module 6. Principles of critical thinking, clinical reasoning and decision making

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Lismore	Term2	Term2

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

apply knowledge of the general principles, terminology, equipment, and team roles that form the foundation of veterinary practice

apply a range of effective communication strategies for veterinary teamwork while utilizing veterinary medical terminology accurately and appropriately

apply knowledge of basic communication skills to effectively demonstrate competence in history taking and the establishment of a technologist-client relationship

apply critical thinking skills and reflective practice to address issues or problems in common veterinary scenarios considering a diverse range of cultural perspectives.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Practical 3 hours (Weekly )

Tutorial 1 hour (3 per week )

Assessment
Portfolio	50%
Presentation	30%
Presentation	20%

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Domestic

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