Unit of Study VTEC3007 Clinical Placements 1 (2024)

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Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Science and Engineering
Placement

No

Pre-requisites

complete 240 credit points in - Bachelor of Veterinary Technology

Unit description

This unit provides students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in veterinary practice. They will be competent in clinical skills across a range of key disciplines in the workplace.

Unit content

Module 1. Clinical placement week 1

Module 2. Clinical placement week 2

Module 3. Clinical placement week 3

Module 4. Clinical placement week 4

Module 5. Clinical placement week 5

Module 6. Clinical placement week 6

Availabilities

Not currently available in 2024

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:

Evaluate patient monitoring findings by identifying and communicating abnormal parameters and applying appropriate protocols across different animal species.

demonstrate proficiency in preparing for, assisting in, and performing a range of medical and diagnostic procedures commonly performed in different animal species

demonstrate proficiency in preparing for and assisting in a range of surgical procedures commonly performed in different animal species

apply appropriate anaesthesia protocols and techniques for a range of common veterinary species, while monitoring vital signs and depth of anaesthesia under supervision of a veterinarian.

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