Unit of Study VTEC3008 Clinical Placements 2 (2025)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Science and Engineering
Placement

Yes

Pre-requisites

216 credit points in the3007400 - 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 their animal handling, be culturally aware, and communicate effectively 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 2025

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:

engage constructively and collaboratively with the host clinical teams in the admission, management, and discharge of clinical cases and application of practice software

apply well-developed knowledge and skills to contribute to the professional and efficient operation of the facility

demonstrate proficiency and cultural competency in communicating with clients and veterinary practice staff while engaging in reflective practice

demonstrate proficiency in working collaboratively to handle and restrain a variety of animal species commonly encountered in veterinary practice.

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